Sydgården

What Sydgården does

Sydgården is a Danish foundation-based residential addiction treatment center that has been operating continuously since 1987 and was formally constituted under KFUM (Young Men's Christian Association) in 1993. The center runs a 24-bed residential facility specializing in the treatment of substance addiction with co-occurring personality disorders, delivered through Schema Therapy — a modality that requires clinically certified specialists and is differentiated from generic addiction care. The organization also operates a dedicated veteran program for former military personnel with addiction issues.

The business operates across multiple revenue streams: per-diem residential treatment at approximately 2,670 DKK per day, aftercare programs, weekend courses, municipality training and education programs, and Forlag Sydgården, a publishing imprint that produces literature on addiction recovery and is positioned as the only dedicated addiction publisher in Denmark. The facility is approved under Danish healthcare law (Sundhedsloven §141 and Serviceloven §101/107), which enables municipal referrals and access to public funding; customers include Danish municipalities, employers, insurance providers, and self-paying clients. Headcount is reported at 11–50 employees.

The operating model is asset-heavy in clinical staff and physical capacity but light in technology. Recent strategic activity has focused on a 2025 green transition (solar panels, electric vehicles), a 2024 partnership with Fredericia Municipality, and the development of training-course offerings to other municipalities. The business is structurally constrained by its 24-bed capacity, with growth dependent on diversification into training, publishing, and specialty programs (e.g., veterans) rather than bed expansion.

Name

Sydgården

Legal name

Fonden Den Selvejende Institution Sydgården

Website

https://sydgaarden.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sydgården is a Danish foundation-based residential addiction treatment center, operating since 1987, that runs a 24-bed facility specializing in substance addiction with co-occurring personality disorders using Schema Therapy, and serves Danish municipalities, employers, insurers, and self-pay clients alongside a veteran program and a publishing imprint.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Addiction Treatment Services

NAICS

Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (623220), Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (62142)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAFACAE

Residential Substance Use Rehabilitation (Inpatient Rehab)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Healthcare Providers & Systems/Behavioral Health & Substance Use Treatment

SECONDARYHLAFABAD

Outpatient Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Treatment Programs

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Healthcare Providers & Systems/Ambulatory & Outpatient Care Centers

SECONDARYBPAGAEAO

Substance Use Recovery & Harm Reduction Support Services

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Social Services & Community Support (Food, Housing, Family)

Keywords

• Residential addiction treatment
• Dual diagnosis therapy
• Substance abuse rehabilitation
• Schema therapy services
• Medically supervised detox

Headquarters

HQ city

Haderslev

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Residential Treatment Services (Døgnbehandling): Sydgården generates revenue primarily through residential (24-hour) addiction treatment services. Treatment is paid for by Danish municipalities under Sundhedsloven § 141 or Servicelovens § 101/107, at a daily rate of kr. 2,670. Additional payment sources include employer-sponsored treatment and self-pay arrangements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Sydgården is a Danish residential addiction treatment center providing 24-hour inpatient treatment (Døgnbehandling) lasting 6 to 26 weeks for individuals with alcohol, drug, and medication addiction. Treatment integrates Schema Therapy, cognitive therapy, exposure therapy, relapse prevention, body therapy, yoga, and mindfulness, with medically supervised detoxification and a specialized program for veterans with PTSD. The center also publishes professional books on addiction treatment through its dedicated publishing arm, Forlag Sydgården.

Product overview

Sydgården is a residential addiction treatment center offering a comprehensive, modular treatment program. The core offering is Døgnbehandling (inpatient treatment), a 6-26 week residential program combining individual therapy, group therapy, Schema therapy, cognitive therapy, yoga, and body therapy. The center provides specialized tracks for veterans with dual diagnoses (addiction + PTSD) and a safe detoxification program. Treatment is supplemented by family involvement services, aftercare weekend courses, and relapse prevention programs. A unique offering is Forlag Sydgården, Denmark's only publishing house dedicated to addiction literature. The center also offers professional training courses for municipal partners and addiction centers. All treatment follows an integrated approach addressing both addiction and potential underlying personality disorders.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Forlag Sydgården (Sydgården Publishing): Sydgården's publishing arm, which is Denmark's only publisher of professional books in the field of addiction treatment.

Products and services

• Døgnbehandling (Inpatient Treatment) Core 24-hour residential treatment program for addiction lasting 6 to 26 weeks, combining individual therapy, group therapy, Schema therapy, cognitive therapy, and holistic approaches including yoga and body therapy. For Danish citizens with severe alcohol, drug, and medication addiction.
• Døgnbehandling for Veteraner (Veteran Inpatient Treatment) Specialized 24-hour residential treatment program for military veterans with dual diagnosis of PTSD and addiction. Offers individually tailored treatment lasting 6-26 weeks addressing both conditions simultaneously.
• Tryg Afrusning (Safe Detoxification) Medically supervised detoxification program with 24-hour staff presence including awake night watch, physician oversight, and ongoing medication adjustments as needed throughout the withdrawal process.
• Weekendkurser (Weekend Courses) Follow-up weekend courses held six times yearly for former residents, focusing on current needs and challenges in groups of 10-12 participants with personal goal-setting as aftercare.
• Tilbagefaldsforebyggende Kursus (Relapse Prevention Course) Exposure-based relapse prevention course consisting of six teaching days over 12 weeks following residential treatment, teaching strategies to handle cravings. Included free with residential treatment; transport also covered.
• Kommune Kurser (Municipality Courses) Training courses for municipal partners, local addiction centers, and authority staff providing in-depth insight into treatment methods and strategies used at Sydgården, including Schema Therapy training and supervision.
• Forlag Sydgården (Sydgården Publishing) Denmark's only publishing house specializing in professional addiction literature. Publishes professional books on addiction treatment and Schema therapy for both professionals and those affected by addiction.

Quantifiable outcome

• Family and friend days held 6 times per year
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Fredericia Municipality - Center for Social Aktiv MestringcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Project collaboration on dual-focused alcohol treatment combining 16 weeks of intensive residential treatment at Sydgården followed by extended aftercare up to two years with weekly group and individual sessions. Sydgården provides Schema Therapy training and ongoing supervision to municipal case workers.
• KFUM's Sociale Arbejde i Danmark (KFUM Social Work Denmark)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSydgården has been a self-governing institution affiliated with KFUM's Social Work in Denmark since 1993. KFUM's main board approves the board of directors and provides institutional oversight.
• Keas CareminorOthersExternal nurse staffing partnership providing nursing services to Sydgården facility.
• Charlotte Riis - Body TherapistminorOthersExternal body therapy practitioner providing holistic body therapy services as a complement to Sydgården's addiction treatment programs.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• KABS (Center for Alkohol- og Stofmisbrugsbehandling): Copenhagen's municipal outpatient and day-treatment addiction provider. Directly comparable to Sydgården as a Danish publicly funded substance use treatment provider, though operating in an ambulatory rather than residential model.
• Novavi: Danish private addiction treatment group operating residential programs similar to Sydgården's Døgnbehandling. Closest private-sector competitor on Danish residential SUD treatment, including dual-diagnosis positioning.
• Alfa-Fryd: Danish residential addiction treatment facility serving patients referred through municipalities. Direct comparable on residential model, payer mix, and Danish regulatory framework (Sundhedsloven/Serviceloven).
• Behandlingscenter Tjele: Danish residential treatment center for addiction and co-occurring disorders. Comparable in operating model (inpatient stay, municipal funding) and clinical scope (addiction plus personality disorders).
• Ringsted Behandlingscenter: Danish residential addiction treatment center with municipal referrals. Comparable in service offering, daily-rate structure, and reliance on Danish public funding channels.
• Behandlingsstederne Slagelse: Danish municipal-aligned addiction treatment provider offering residential and social support services. Comparable on public funding reliance, residential model, and Danish social-services regulatory environment.

Regional players

• Castle Craig Hospital: Established UK residential addiction treatment hospital. Comparable on residential SUD model and dual-diagnosis positioning; serves a different geography but offers a benchmark for European residential addiction services.
• Smarmore Castle Private Clinic: Irish residential addiction treatment facility with medically supervised detox and dual-diagnosis programming. Comparable on inpatient SUD model and medically supervised withdrawal services like Sydgården's Tryg Afrusning.
• Promis Treatment Center: Norwegian residential and outpatient addiction treatment provider. Comparable on Nordic residential SUD treatment model, public-private funding mix, and dual-diagnosis scope.

Broad incumbents

• The Kusnacht Practice: Swiss-based premium residential treatment for addiction and co-occurring psychiatric conditions. Comparable on residential model, dual-diagnosis expertise, and integrated holistic therapies, though operating at a much higher price point.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/sydgaardenbehandlingscenter
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sydgaarden

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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