STAND

What STAND does

STAND Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit behavioral health organization headquartered in Decatur, Georgia, founded in 1999 by Charles Sperling. The organization delivers addictive disease peer support programs and substance abuse recovery services to individuals and families across Georgia, with current operations spanning four locations (Decatur, Atlanta, Covington, and Milledgeville). Its core service lines include a Substance Abuse Intensive Outpatient Program (SA-IOP), an Addictive Disease Peer Support Program, Transitional Housing, and a recovery center operating under The DOOR sub-brand, which in 2025 added a Technology Center developed in partnership with AMDOCS-BPENG and a CARES Academy workforce development program.

The underlying service model is built on a credentialed peer support workforce rather than a technology platform; the technology stack is conventional nonprofit/clinical infrastructure supplemented by the newly established DOOR Technology Center. Credentials include CARF International accreditation (achieved 2010), DATEP and GARR designations, and state-authorized provider status that enables billing to Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) payer streams. The 2025 Technology Center represents the organization's first material investment in technology-enabled service delivery and external technology partnerships.

Revenue mechanics are those of a community-based behavioral health nonprofit: a combination of DBHDD fee-for-service contracts, Medicaid billing, state and federal grants (including $921,000+ in capital funding), individual donations, and earned income from programming. The customer base is predominantly state-funded, with referral pathways operating through court systems, treatment providers, and community organizations across DeKalb, Fulton, Newton, and Baldwin counties.

Name

STAND

Legal name

Stand, Inc.

Website

https://standinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

STAND Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Decatur, Georgia that provides addictive disease peer support, intensive outpatient treatment, and transitional housing to individuals in recovery across four Georgia locations, funded primarily through state DBHDD contracts and Medicaid.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Behavioral Health Services / Substance Abuse Treatment

NAICS

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (623220)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Peer Support, Recovery Coaching & Sober Living Services (HLAFACAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Substance Use Disorder Prevention & Recovery Services (BPAGACAE), Behavioral Health & Substance Use Public Health Programs (BPAIAJAK)

Keywords

• Substance abuse treatment
• Peer recovery support
• Behavioral health services
• Intensive outpatient program
• Recovery community organization

Headquarters

HQ city

Decatur

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Medicaid: STAND accepts Medicaid Insurance for individuals meeting eligibility requirements for SAIOP or AD Peer Support programs.
2. State-Funded Financial Assistance: STAND's SAIOP program accepts individuals without insurance and those whose insurance does not cover substance abuse intensive services. Eligibility determined through Application for Financial Assistance for Community Mental Health and Addictive Diseases, with ability-to-pay based on adjusted income and family size.
3. Fee for Service: For individuals and families above poverty guidelines, ability to pay is based on adjusted income, family size and percentage of full charge according to DBHDD's sliding fee scale.
4. Donations: As a 501c(3) nonprofit organization, STAND accepts tax-exempt donations to support behavioral health services for those with little or no access to care.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

STAND, Inc. is a nonprofit behavioral health organization that delivers substance abuse treatment and peer-based recovery support services to adults in the DeKalb County/Metropolitan Atlanta region. Its core offerings include the Substance Abuse Intensive Outpatient Program (SA-IOP) at ASAM Levels 0.5–2.5, the Addictive Disease Peer Support Program, Addictive Disease Transitional Housing, and The DOOR (DeKalb Open Opportunities for Recovery) Addiction Recovery Support Center and Recovery Community Organization, all operated under a "No Wrong Door" access philosophy.

Product overview

STAND, Inc. is a nonprofit behavioral health organization offering a coordinated set of recovery-focused programs. The core offerings include the Substance Abuse Intensive Outpatient Program (SA-IOP) providing structured treatment, the Addictive Disease Peer Support Program offering peer-based recovery services, Addictive Disease Transitional Housing for supportive residential care, and The DOOR (DeKalb Open Opportunities for Recovery) serving as an Addiction Recovery Support Center and Recovery Community Organization. These programs operate under a 'No Wrong Door' philosophy allowing individuals to access all services regardless of entry point.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The DOOR: DeKalb Open Opportunities for Recovery (The DOOR) is an Addiction Recovery Support Center (ARSC) and Recovery Community Organization (RCO) offering non-clinical, peer-led activities that engage, educate, and support individuals and families to establish and enhance recovery from substance use disorders.

Products and services

• Substance Abuse Intensive Outpatient Program (SA-IOP) A licensed, time-limited, multifaceted treatment service for adults aged 18-65 requiring structure and support to achieve and sustain recovery from substance-related disorders, offering ASAM Levels 0.5 through 2.5 specialized day treatment during day and evening hours at the Decatur, GA location.
• Addictive Disease Peer Support Program A peer-based recovery support service providing structured activities that promote recovery, self-advocacy, relationship enhancement, self-awareness, and self-directed care through a lived-experience perspective, delivered by individuals in long-term recovery.
• Addictive Disease Transitional Housing Off-site supportive residential living environment combined with on-site recovery support programming for individuals with Substance Use Disorder, including returning citizens through the Re-Entry Partnership Housing program.
• The DOOR (DeKalb Open Opportunities for Recovery) An Addiction Recovery Support Center (ARSC) and Recovery Community Organization (RCO) offering non-clinical, peer-led activities that engage, educate, and support individuals and families to establish, maintain, and enhance recovery from substance use disorders, grounded in three core principles: A Recovery Vision, Authenticity of Voice, and Accountability to the Recovery Community.
• Georgia CARES (Certified Addiction Recovery Empowerment Specialist) Academy A peer-based recovery support workforce development and certification program funded by DBHDD, training individuals in long-term recovery to become Medicaid-billable Certified Addiction Recovery Empowerment Specialists (CARES).

Quantifiable outcome

• Multiple individuals served annually across all programs agency-wide
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• AMDOCS - Black Professional Employee Networking Group (BPENG)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025BPENG developed STAND's New Technology Center at The DOOR, featuring upgraded technology resources for the recovery community. Grand opening held in 2025.
• Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF International)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2010STAND has maintained CARF International accreditation since 2010, demonstrating commitment to quality services and organizational excellence.
• Georgia Department of Community HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLicenses STAND as a Drug Abuse Treatment and Education Program (DATEP) under the Rules and Regulations for Drug Abuse Treatment Programs.
• Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSTAND is contracted by DBHDD to facilitate: Substance Abuse Intensive Outpatient Program (SA-IOP), Addictive Disease Peer Support Program (AD-Peer Support), Addiction Recovery Support Center (ARSC), and Substance Abuse Transitional Housing. Also funds the Georgia CARES Academy.
• Georgia Department of Community SupervisioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerApproved as a Participating Housing Provider in the Re-Entry Partnership Housing (RPH) program, providing returning citizens with safe and stable living environments to enhance recovery.
• Georgia Association of Recovery Residences (GARR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSTAND is certified as a Recovery Residence by GARR, an affiliate of the National Alliance of Recovery Residences (NARR), ensuring quality standards for transitional housing services.
• MARTA Transportation and Assistance ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSTAND participates in MARTA's Transportation and Assistance Program for the Homeless, purchasing Half Fare MARTA cards to assist homeless individuals served by the agency who are seeking employment.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Georgia Council on Recovery: Georgia-based statewide recovery community organization that advocates for and supports individuals/families impacted by substance use disorder. Directly comparable to STAND's The DOOR RCO and peer support mission, and is even referenced in STAND's resource library.
• Odyssey House (Louisiana): Nonprofit providing residential and outpatient substance abuse treatment, peer recovery support, and reentry services. Comparable to STAND on multi-modality recovery programming including transitional housing and peer support, though operating in a different state.
• RecoveryPeople: Recovery community organization offering peer-led recovery support services, sober activities, and community-building events. Comparable to STAND's The DOOR RCO and peer support programming on community-based recovery engagement.

Broad incumbents

• Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation: One of the largest U.S. nonprofit addiction treatment organizations, offering residential, outpatient, and recovery community services with CARF accreditation. Comparable to STAND as a peer recovery/behavioral health nonprofit but operating nationally at much greater scale.
• Caron Treatment Centers: Established nonprofit addiction treatment provider with residential, outpatient, and recovery support programs nationally. Comparable to STAND on the substance use disorder treatment and recovery continuum, though at significantly larger scale.
• Gateway Foundation: Large nonprofit addiction treatment organization operating residential, outpatient, and recovery housing services across multiple states. Comparable to STAND on the substance use disorder treatment and recovery support model.

Others

• National Alliance of Recovery Residences (NARR): National umbrella organization that sets standards for recovery residences and certifies state affiliates (including GARR, which certifies STAND). Comparable as an ecosystem/industry-body peer that shapes STAND's operating environment.
• Georgia Association of Recovery Residences (GARR): Georgia state affiliate of NARR that certifies recovery residences, including STAND's transitional housing. Functions as both a peer/ecosystem organization and a regulatory counterpart given its certification relationship.

Regional players

• Atlanta Harm Reduction Coalition: Atlanta-based nonprofit providing harm reduction, recovery support, and case management for people who use drugs. Comparable to STAND as a Georgia-based recovery/harm reduction community nonprofit serving overlapping populations in the Metro Atlanta region.
• Behavioral Health Link (now All Health Family & Psychological): Georgia-based behavioral health provider operating crisis, outpatient, and peer support programs in partnership with DBHDD. Comparable to STAND as a DBHDD-contracted Georgia behavioral health and substance use provider.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/standinc154
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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/stand-inc-

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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