Paragon Behavioral Health Connections

What Paragon Behavioral Health Connections does

Paragon Behavioral Health Connections is a Colorado-based non-profit Comprehensive Behavioral Health Safety Net Provider that delivers mental and behavioral health services across 26+ counties through a decentralized, community-embedded care model. The organization operates four integrated service lines — In-Home Services, 24/7 Crisis Response, Outpatient Recovery, and Family Services — delivered by multidisciplinary teams directly in clients' homes, places of living, or community settings rather than traditional clinic locations. It serves four primary segments: Children & Families, Adults & Youth, Individuals in Crisis (including substance use and serious mental illness), and Rural/Underserved Communities across Colorado, with five physical offices in Lakewood (headquarters), Centennial, La Junta, Delta, and Frisco.

The technology backbone is a third-party Kipuworks EHR and client portal supplemented by online admission forms (self, family, professional, and partner referrals), SMS appointment reminders, and HIPAA-compliant participation in Health Information Exchanges. Paragon does not operate proprietary technology, APIs, or AI systems; differentiation rests on operational design and ecosystem rather than software IP.

The business model is payer-driven and recurring: Medicaid reimbursement (in-network with Colorado Access, CCHA, Northeast Health Partners, and Rocky Mountain Health Plans), commercial insurance contracts (Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Kaiser, United), Colorado Medicare acceptance, a sliding-fee schedule tied to Federal Poverty Guidelines, and optional care management packages billed monthly or per service. The organization has supported 2,4K+ families and works with 100+ community partners, including a coordination arrangement with the 988 Colorado Crisis Line for after-hours coverage. Revenue is not disclosed; based on the 80+ headcount and multi-payer footprint, annual revenue is estimated in the $10M–$25M range.

Name

Paragon Behavioral Health Connections

Legal name

Paragon Behavioral Health Connections

Website

https://paragonbhc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Paragon Behavioral Health Connections is a Colorado non-profit safety-net behavioral health provider delivering in-home, crisis, recovery, and family mental health services across 26+ counties through community-embedded multidisciplinary teams funded by Medicaid, commercial insurance, Medicare, and a sliding-fee program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Behavioral Health Services

NAICS

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Social Assistance (624)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Crisis Stabilization Units & Psychiatric Emergency Services (HLAFACAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Behavioral Health & Cognitive Support Coordination (Dementia, Depression, SUD) (HSABAIAF), Safety Check-Ins, Wellness Calls & Monitoring (Non-Clinical) (HSABAAAG)

Keywords

• Community mental health services
• Behavioral healthcare support
• In-home mental health care
• Crisis intervention services
• Outpatient therapy programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Lakewood

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Medicaid Reimbursement: As a Medicaid-approved provider, Paragon bills Medicaid for all eligible services rendered including therapy, medication management, and psychiatric services
2. Commercial Insurance: Bills commercial health plans for eligible services. Contracted with Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Kaiser, and United Health Care Plans
3. Medicare: Accepts Colorado Medicare for eligible services
4. Sliding Fee Program: Provides free or discounted care to those unable to pay. Those with incomes at or below 100% of poverty receive full 100% discount; those between 100-200% receive nominal fees
5. Care Management Services: Care management services assist individuals in accessing medical, social, and educational resources. Available as monthly package or per-service basis for families needing additional support not covered by traditional insurance

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Paragon Behavioral Health Connections provides community-embedded mental health services across Colorado through four integrated service lines: In-Home Services (intensive in-home support), 24/7 Crisis Services, Outpatient Recovery Services, and Family Services (early childhood and family care). The organization is a Medicaid-approved Comprehensive Behavioral Health Safety Net Provider, accepting Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Kaiser, United Health Care, Colorado Medicare, and Colorado Medicaid plans, with a sliding fee program for clients unable to pay.

Product overview

Paragon Behavioral Health Connections is a non-profit behavioral health center offering a unified platform of mental health services across Colorado. The core offering consists of four integrated service lines: In-Home Services (intensive in-home support), Crisis Services (24/7 response), Recovery Services (outpatient support), and Family Services (early childhood and family care). These services are delivered through patient-facing digital tools including an online Client Portal (powered by KipuWorks EHR) and web-based Admission Forms for self-referrals, family referrals, professional referrals, and partner referrals. The organization serves children, families, adults, and youth across 26+ counties through embedded community teams and strategic partnerships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• In-Home Services Intensive in-home mental health support delivering personalized care directly where clients need it most, embedded in their home or community environment. Designed for individuals requiring care that cannot be effectively delivered in traditional clinical settings, particularly across Colorado's rural and underserved communities.
• Crisis Services 24/7 crisis response providing immediate support when clients need help the most. Includes coordination with the 988 Colorado Crisis Line for behavioral health emergencies outside operating hours, addressing crises, serious mental illness, and substance use challenges.
• Recovery Services Outpatient recovery support offering ongoing guidance to help clients maintain their wellness path. Designed for individuals in recovery from substance use disorders, serious mental illness, or other behavioral health conditions requiring sustained support beyond crisis stabilization.
• Family Services Early childhood and family support providing compassionate care for the whole family's mental health. Includes comprehensive support for children and families navigating complex mental health challenges, intensive in-home services for families, and family therapy delivered through the Director of Child & Family Programs leadership.

Quantifiable outcome

• 26+ counties served across Colorado
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Colorado AccesscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerColorado Medicaid managed care organization. Paragon is contracted as an in-network provider for Colorado Access Medicaid plans including Denver Health Medicaid.
• Colorado Community Health Alliance (CCHA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional behavioral health partnership organization in Colorado. Paragon is an in-network provider for CCHA Medicaid plans.
• Northeast Health PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerColorado regional health partnership. Paragon is an in-network Medicaid provider through this organization.
• Rocky Mountain Health PlanscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerColorado-based health insurance provider. Paragon is contracted for Rocky Mountain Health Plans Medicaid and CHP+ coverage.
• 988 Colorado Crisis LinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState mental health crisis line partnership for after-hours behavioral health emergencies. Paragon directs clients experiencing crises outside operating hours to call or text 988.
• Colorado Gives FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNonprofit donation platform. Paragon accepts donations through ColoradoGives.org to support organizational mission.
• Colorado Community Partners NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of 100+ organizations partnering with Paragon to provide integrated, holistic mental health support across Colorado. Partners include local organizations creating a unified, comprehensive approach to community mental health.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mind Springs Health: Western Colorado community mental health center providing outpatient, crisis, and recovery services across rural counties. Highly comparable given Paragon's emphasis on rural and underserved Colorado communities.
• AspenPointe / Diversus Health: Large Colorado behavioral health provider offering outpatient therapy, crisis response, substance use treatment, and community-based programs across multiple counties. Comparable in scope, multi-county Colorado footprint, and comprehensive service model.
• Jefferson Center for Mental Health: Community mental health center serving Jefferson County and surrounding Colorado areas with outpatient, crisis, residential, and care coordination services. Comparable in mission, payer mix, and service-line breadth, and a likely direct peer given overlapping Colorado territory.
• Community Reach Center: Community mental health center serving Adams County and surrounding Colorado communities with outpatient, crisis, and care coordination services. Directly comparable Colorado-based safety-net behavioral health provider.
• WellPower (formerly MHCD): Denver-area behavioral health provider delivering outpatient, housing, and community-based mental health services. Comparable as a Colorado safety-net behavioral health organization with similar service lines and payer mix.
• Mental Health Center of Denver: Colorado community mental health center providing outpatient, crisis, and community-based behavioral health services across the Denver metro area. Directly comparable as a Colorado-based safety-net-style behavioral health provider offering a continuum of care with Medicaid contracts.

Emerging players

• Charlie Health: Virtual intensive outpatient and family-based mental health provider serving adolescents and young adults. Comparable in focus on family/youth intensive behavioral health, but operates via telehealth rather than in-home delivery, making it an adjacent rather than direct peer.

Broad incumbents

• Lutheran Hospital Behavioral Health / HealthONE Behavioral Health: Large Colorado hospital-based behavioral health network providing crisis, inpatient, and outpatient mental health services. Comparable as a Colorado behavioral health provider with crisis capabilities, but operates from a hospital-based incumbent model rather than community-embedded delivery.

Regional players

• Boulder Mental Health Partners (d.b.a. Imagine!): Colorado-based provider of mental health, behavioral, and developmental disability services including case management and in-home supports. Comparable in-person community-embedded model and Colorado safety-net mission.
• 988 Colorado Crisis Line (Colorado Health Partnerships): Statewide crisis line and triage infrastructure that Paragon already refers into and partners with. Comparable as a Colorado crisis-response ecosystem peer but operates virtually rather than via in-home delivery.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Paragon-Behavioral-Health-Connections-100088871487070
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/paragon-behavioral-health-connections

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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