Van Buren Community Mental Health

Name

Van Buren Community Mental Health

Legal name

Van Buren Community Mental Health Authority

Website

https://vbcmh.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Mental Health Services

NAICS

Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (62322), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Facilities (6232), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (62321), Child and Youth Services (62411), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Home Health Care Services (8082)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs) & Public Behavioral Health Providers (HLAFACAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Behavioral Health & Substance Use Public Health Programs (BPAIAJAK), Residential Mental Health Treatment Centers (HLAFACAC), Special Needs Adult Day Programs (Developmental/Physical Disabilities, Seniors) (HLADAIAI)

Keywords

• Community mental health services
• Behavioral health treatment
• Substance use disorder treatment
• Developmental disability services
• Crisis mental health intervention

Headquarters

HQ city

Paw Paw

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Medicaid/Medicare: Services covered for Medicaid-eligible individuals including children, adults with serious mental illness, I/DD, and substance use disorders. Operates under CCBHC model with Medicaid reimbursement.
2. Sliding Fee Scale: Discount/sliding fee schedule based on family size and income for uninsured or underinsured individuals. No one denied access due to inability to pay.
3. Government Grants: Funding from Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), Michigan Department of Education, and SAMHSA for specific programs including school-based health centers and youth intervention.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Community-based mental health authority providing behavioral health, substance use disorder treatment, and developmental disability services across 8 locations in Van Buren County, Michigan. Serves 3,000+ community members annually with 25+ specialized programs, operating as a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) and providing services regardless of ability to pay.

Product overview

Van Buren Community Mental Health (VBCMH) operates as a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) offering a comprehensive, integrated portfolio of behavioral health services for individuals of all ages. The organization provides whole-person care through distinct service lines: Adult Services (case management, ACT, psychiatric care, employment support, residential services, and wrap-around), Youth & Family Services (therapy, family intervention, school-based health, infant mental health, youth peer support), Lifespan I/DD Services (autism, community support, respite, supported employment, self-directed services), Substance Use Disorder Services (early intervention, IOP, outpatient therapy, prevention programs), Veteran Navigator Program, 24/7 Crisis Response, and Bangor School-Based Health Center. Supporting these clinical services are Customer Service, Recipient Rights protection, and an Access Team for intake and referrals. Services are available regardless of ability to pay through a sliding fee scale.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Psychiatric Services Psychiatric evaluation and medication management services for individuals with mental illness, delivered by clinical staff across VBCMH's locations.
• Outpatient Mental Health Therapy Individual, group, and family therapy services for individuals of all ages addressing mental health conditions, available to Van Buren County residents regardless of ability to pay.
• Substance Use Disorder Treatment Treatment programs for individuals with substance use disorders, integrated with broader behavioral health services for co-occurring conditions.
• Developmental Disability Services Services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including case management and ongoing support for clients and families.
• 24/7 Crisis Intervention Services 24/7 telephone crisis line and mobile crisis response for mental health emergencies, available to all Van Buren County residents.
• School-Based Mental Health Services Mental health services delivered directly in school settings, providing accessible care for students within their educational environment.
• Case Management Services Care coordination and case management services supporting individuals across mental health, substance use, and developmental disability programs.
• Family Resource Centers Community-based support and resources for families, providing an entry point for accessing VBCMH services and broader community resources.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves 3,000+ community members annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Southwest Michigan Behavioral Health (SWMBH)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014SWMBH became the Regional Entity/PIHP for CMH authorities in 8 Southwest Michigan counties including Van Buren. Provides benefits management functions and coordinates SUD services. VBCMH works in partnership with SWMBH for customer service and appeals.
• Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS)coreOthersPrimary state government partner providing Medicaid funding, regulatory oversight, and programmatic guidance. Joint grant funding for school-based health centers with Michigan Department of Education.
• CARF (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities)coreOthersNational accreditation organization setting standards and monitoring quality of rehabilitation and mental health services. VBCMH has been CARF accredited since 1994.
• National Council for Mental WellbeingminorOthersNational organization supporting mental health agencies. VBCMH affiliated as a member organization.
• 988 LifelineminorOthersNational Suicide & Crisis Lifeline partner. VBCMH promotes 988 as alternative crisis resource alongside their 24/7 local crisis line.
• United WayminorOthersCommunity funding organization supporting health and human services in Southwest Michigan.
• Bangor Public SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool-based health center partnership since 2008. VBCMH sponsors health center within Bangor Middle School providing services to students ages 5-21. Also provides E3 Counseling at South Walnut Elementary.
• Van Buren Substance Abuse Task Force (VBSATF)coreOthersPrevention-focused division of VBCMH bringing together schools, healthcare providers, law enforcement, and residents to address substance use issues in Van Buren County.
• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)coreOthersFederal agency providing grant funding for youth intervention programs. Youth Intervention Screening program supported by SAMHSA funding through MDHHS.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Network180 (Kent County Community Mental Health Authority): Kent County's community mental health authority in Western Michigan, providing the same CMH/CCBHC service mix (mental health, I/DD, SUD, 24/7 crisis) to a larger urban-rural county. Closest structural and operational analog to VBCMH in the same state.
• Kalamazoo Community Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services: Neighboring Southwest Michigan CMH that, like VBCMH, operates as a county authority under the SWMBH regional umbrella. Comparable service portfolio, governance, and CCBHC-style integrated delivery model.
• Washtenaw County Community Mental Health (Community Mental Health Partnership of Southeast Michigan): Washtenaw County's CMH serving a comparable mix of mental health, I/DD, and SUD populations through county-authority structure; another direct analog operating under a regional PIHP (Region9 PIHP).
• Calhoun County Community Mental Health Authority: A long-standing Venture Behavioral Health partner with VBCMH; provides the same county-authority behavioral health and I/DD services within the SWMBH region. Direct service-line and structural peer.
• Berrien County Community Mental Health Authority: Southwest Michigan CMH peer co-participating with VBCMH in the original Venture Behavioral Health partnership; comparable county-authority governance and CCBHC-aligned service delivery.
• Barry County Community Mental Health Authority: Small rural Michigan CMH that was a Venture Behavioral Health co-founding partner with VBCMH; offers nearly identical mental health, I/DD, and SUD service lines within SWMBH.
• Branch County Community Mental Health Authority: Original Venture Behavioral Health co-founding county with VBCMH; delivers a parallel set of county-authority behavioral health and developmental disability services under SWMBH.
• Pines Behavioral Health: Regional CMH serving Branch and St. Joseph counties in southern Michigan; similar county-authority structure, comparable mental health and I/DD service portfolio, and close Southwest Michigan geographic peer.
• HealthWest (Muskegon County Community Mental Health): Muskegon County's CCBHC-designated community mental health provider, offering a parallel integrated mental health, I/DD, and SUD portfolio. Comparable scale and CCBHC service-model peer in Michigan.

Broad incumbents

• Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network (DWIHN): Michigan's largest regional behavioral health PIHP covering Detroit/Wayne County; operates as a much larger, broader governmental behavioral health authority that overlaps VBCMH's service lines but at materially greater scale and urban focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/VanBurenCMH
• Instagraminstagram.com/vanburencmh
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/van-buren-county-mental-health

Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

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