Contigo-Ruhr gGmbH

What Contigo-Ruhr gGmbH does

Contigo-Ruhr gGmbH is a non-profit limited liability company (gemeinnützige GmbH) registered in Essen, Germany, that delivers psychosocial care services across the Ruhr region. Incorporated in 2020 to assume the operational business of Essener Kontakte e.V. (founded 1972, now the sole shareholder), the organization employs approximately 140 staff across five cities — Essen, Oberhausen, Bottrop, Mülheim, and Duisburg. It operates eight integrated service lines: Ambulant Psychiatrische Pflege (home-based psychiatric nursing), Ambulant Betreutes Wohnen (supported independent living with sublet housing for special-needs clients), Tagesstätte Tor23 and Tagesstrukturierende Maßnahmen (day-structure programs running 3+ days per week), Besondere Wohnformen (25 distributed residential places integrated into neighborhood environments), KOMBI-NATION (youth independence program with 6 residential units for adolescents aged 16+), Zentrum 60plus (senior community center), and Aufsuchende Seniorenarbeit (outreach senior work). Dual managing directors Sherille Veira (Kaufmännische Geschäftsführung) and Fabian Havers (Pädagogische Geschäftsführung) lead the organization.

The core offering is human-delivered care — there is no proprietary technology platform, AI, or digital product. Services are delivered directly through Contigo-Ruhr's own facilities and clinical/pedagogical staff in home-based, community-based, and residential settings. The primary beneficiary groups are adults with mental illness or psychological disabilities (the dominant segment), seniors aged 60+ in Essen district III, and at-risk youth aged 16+. The organization sits within the broader Der Paritätische Wohlfahrtsverband welfare network and maintains cooperation agreements with Stadt Essen, Stadt Oberhausen, Stadt Bottrop, Aktion Mensch, Brost-Stiftung, Ehrenamt Agentur Essen e.V., Universität Duisburg-Essen, and several other universities and self-help organizations.

The revenue model is dominated by reimbursement from regional social-insurance authorities: Landschaftsverband Rheinland (LVR) funds services in Essen and Oberhausen, while Landschaftsverband Westfalen-Lippe (LWL) funds services in Bottrop. Secondary revenue streams include a municipal contract with Stadt Essen to operate Zentrum 60plus, individual self-payment when social-insurance coverage is unavailable due to income or wealth thresholds, and donations accepted via bank transfer with receipt capability. Detailed pricing is not publicly disclosed because reimbursement rates are negotiated through social-insurance determinations and individual care plans; pricing where referenced is pay-as-you-go based on program duration (e.g., the 4-month Ambulant Psychiatrische Pflege program) or per-session day rates.

Name

Contigo-Ruhr gGmbH

Legal name

Contigo-Ruhr gGmbH

Website

https://contigo-ruhr.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Contigo-Ruhr gGmbH is a non-profit psychosocial care provider in Germany's Ruhr region, operating eight integrated service lines across five cities with approximately 140 employees. It serves adults with mental illness, seniors, and at-risk youth via home-based, community, and residential programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Services / Psychosocial and Psychiatric Care

NAICS

Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Facilities (6232), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialized Assisted Living for Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities (Adult) (HLADABAJ), Special Needs Adult Day Programs (Developmental/Physical Disabilities, Seniors) (HLADAIAI)

Keywords

• Psychosocial care services
• Psychiatric outpatient care
• Supported independent living
• Youth social services
• Senior community care

Headquarters

HQ city

Essen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Social Insurance Reimbursement (LVR/LWL): Services are primarily funded through reimbursement from Landschaftsverband Rheinland (LVR) for Essen, Oberhausen, and Landschaftsverband Westfalen-Lippe (LWL) for Bottrop. These are regional governmental bodies responsible for social services and integration assistance funding.
2. Self-Payment Option: Individuals who do not qualify for social insurance coverage or whose costs are not covered due to income/wealth may self-pay for services.
3. Municipal Contracts: Operating Zentrum 60plus senior center under contract with Stadt Essen (municipal government).
4. Donations: Accepts donations via bank transfer with receipt capability.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Contigo-Ruhr gGmbH provides psychosocial support and care services in the Ruhr region of Germany, serving adults with mental illness, youth preparing for independent living, and seniors. Its service portfolio spans outpatient psychiatric care (SPDi), supported independent living (Betreutes Wohnen), day structure programs, special residential housing (Wohnheim), youth independence preparation, and senior community services. Operations are delivered through multiple facilities and outreach teams across Essen and surrounding municipalities.

Product overview

Contigo-Ruhr gGmbH is a non-profit social services organization that operates as a unified portfolio of psychosocial support services. The organization provides eight integrated core services: Ambulant Psychiatrische Pflege (APP) for home-based psychiatric nursing, Ambulant Betreutes Wohnen (BeWo) for supported independent living, Tagesstätte Tor23 and Tagesstrukturierende Maßnahmen for daily structure maintenance, Besondere Wohnformen for special housing, KOMBI-NATION for youth independence, and Zentrum 60plus and Aufsuchende Seniorenarbeit for senior services. These services are designed to support people with mental illness, people with disabilities, and seniors at various life stages, working together to provide comprehensive psychosocial care across the Ruhr area cities of Essen, Mülheim, Oberhausen, Bottrop, and Duisburg.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• KOMBI-NATION: Verselbständigungsangebot für Jugendliche ab 16 Jahren - Youth emancipation program for young people aged 16 and above
• TOR 23 / Tagesstätte Tor23
• Zentrum 60plus
• Aufsuchende Seniorenarbeit
• Ambulant Psychiatrische Pflege (APP)
• Ambulant Betreutes Wohnen (BeWo)
• Besondere Wohnformen
• Tagesstrukturierende Maßnahmen

Products and services

• Sozialpsychiatrischer Dienst (SPDi) — Outpatient Psychiatric Care

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Stadt EssencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal government partner. Stadt Essen contracts Contigo-Ruhr to operate Zentrum 60plus senior community center and provides ongoing support for social services. Also provides general municipal support and coordination.
• Stadt OberhausencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal government partner where Contigo-Ruhr operates Ambulant Betreutes Wohnen services.
• Stadt BottropcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal government partner where Contigo-Ruhr operates Ambulant Betreutes Wohnen services.
• Landschaftsverband Rheinland (LVR)coreOthersRegional governmental body responsible for social services and integration assistance (Eingliederungshilfe) funding. Primary payer for services in Essen and Oberhausen. Decision-maker on approval for services including tagesstrukturierende Maßnahmen and residential care.
• Landschaftsverband Westfalen-Lippe (LWL)coreOthersRegional governmental body responsible for social services and integration assistance funding in Westphalia-Lippe region. Funds services in Bottrop.
• Essener Kontakte e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent organization and sole shareholder. Essener Kontakte e.V. was founded in 1972 and transferred its operational business to Contigo-Ruhr gGmbH. Contigo-Ruhr operates programs including LiGa (Leben in Gastfamilien) in cooperation with Essener Kontakte.
• Der PARITÄTISCHEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDer Paritätische Wohlfahrtsverband (Parity Welfare Association) - major German welfare organization. Contigo-Ruhr is part of this network, providing access to broader support structures and advocacy.
• Ehrenamt Agentur Essen e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation partner for Aufsuchende Seniorenarbeit (outreach senior work) program. Joint initiative with Contigo-Ruhr to provide advisory services and volunteer companionship for isolated seniors in Essen.
• Aktion MenschminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSocial funding organization that supports social projects. Listed as a cooperation partner on Contigo-Ruhr website.
• Brost-StiftungminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBrost Foundation - private foundation supporting social initiatives. Listed as a cooperation partner on Contigo-Ruhr website.
• Universität Duisburg-Essen / UniversitätsklinikumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership with University of Duisburg-Essen and its hospital. Listed as cooperation partner for potential research collaboration and academic support.
• FOM HochschuleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity of Applied Sciences for Economics. Listed as cooperation partner for potential student placements or academic collaboration.
• Euro FHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean University of Applied Sciences. Listed as cooperation partner for potential academic collaboration.
• IU Internationale Hochschule EssenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational University of Applied Sciences with campus in Essen. Listed as cooperation partner for potential academic collaboration.
• Kolping-HochschuleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKolping University of Applied Sciences. Listed as cooperation partner for potential academic collaboration.
• IBA – Campus BochumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational Building Exhibition Campus Bochum. Listed as cooperation partner for potential project collaboration.
• Arbeitsgemeinschaft Gemeindespsychiatrie (AGpR)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorking group for community psychiatry. Listed as cooperation partner for professional network coordination.
• DV der Psychosozialen Vereinigungen (Psychiatrienetz)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation of psychosocial organizations. Listed as cooperation partner for professional network coordination.
• Essener Bündnis gegen DepressionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEssen Alliance Against Depression. Listed as cooperation partner for mental health awareness and support.
• Selbsthilfe Psychiatrie-ErfahrenerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSelf-help group for people with psychiatric experience. Listed as cooperation partner for peer support programs.
• Angehöriger psychisch Kranker SelbsthilfenetzminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSelf-help network for relatives of mentally ill people. Listed as cooperation partner for family support programs.
• InklusionsscheckminorGTM or Marketing PartnerInclusion voucher program supporting social inclusion initiatives. Listed as cooperation partner.
• Arbeit im Revier e.V. (AIR)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation promoting employment in the Ruhr region. Listed as cooperation partner.
• Palette-an-der-Ruhr gGmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial services provider on the Ruhr. Listed as cooperation partner.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Alexianer GmbH: One of Germany's largest Catholic non-profit operators of psychiatric clinics, residential care, and supported housing. Directly comparable to Contigo-Ruhr in service mix (ambulatory care, supported living, residential) and reliance on German social insurance reimbursement.
• AWO Bezirksverband Niederrhein: Regional Arbeiterwohlfahrt chapter providing psychosocial and senior services in the same North Rhine-Westphalia geography. Overlaps with Contigo-Ruhr in BeWo-equivalent, day-facility, and senior-center programming.
• Diakoniewerk Essen: Protestant welfare organization operating psychosocial and supported-living services in the Ruhr area. Mirrors Contigo-Ruhr's product mix including assisted independent living and day-facility concepts.
• Gemeindepsychiatrisches Zentrum (GPZ) Köln: Community psychiatric provider serving Cologne with the same ambulatory psychiatric nursing, supported housing, and day-structuring model. Closest functional analog outside the Ruhr region.
• Vitos GmbH: Regional non-profit psychiatric care provider operating community psychiatric services, clinics, and residential programs across Hesse. Comparable service portfolio to Contigo-Ruhr's APP, BeWo, and Besondere Wohnformen offerings.
• Caritasverband für das Bistum Essen: Regional Catholic welfare provider delivering psychiatric and social services within Essen and surrounding Ruhr municipalities. Competes directly for municipal contracts, LVR/LWL reimbursement, and the same client referral base.
• SPZ – Sucht- und Psychosoziales Zentrum Duisburg: Local psychosocial services provider in Duisburg, one of Contigo-Ruhr's five operating cities. Directly competing for ambulatory psychiatric clients and LVR funding in the same municipality.

Regional players

• Bethesda Diakonie Pflege- und Gesundheitszentrum: Diakonie-affiliated regional provider of psychiatric and nursing care in North Rhine-Westphalia. Comparable in service breadth but operating in a different sub-region of NRW.

Broad incumbents

• LVR-Klinikverbund: Hospital network run by Landschaftsverband Rheinland, the same regional payer that reimburses Contigo-Ruhr. Operates inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services at broader scale; intersects with Contigo-Ruhr as both payer-counterpart and clinical referral source.

Emerging players

• Lebenshilfe NRW: State-wide federation serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities through housing, day programs, and family services. Overlaps with Contigo-Ruhr's BeWo and Besondere Wohnformen offerings for IDD clients.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles2 records

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