Maria Ungdom

What Maria Ungdom does

Maria Ungdom is a publicly funded specialist healthcare unit operating within Region Stockholm's healthcare system, providing addiction and substance use disorder care for adolescents aged 13-20 and young adults aged 16-25 in Stockholm County, Sweden. It is part of Beroendecentrum Stockholm (Stockholm Centre for Dependency Disorders), which in turn sits under Stockholms läns sjukvårdsområde (SLSO). The organization delivers a full care chain spanning a 24/7 emergency clinic at S:t Görans sjukhus, 24-hour inpatient care (Heldygnsvård), four open care units (Mini Maria local clinics co-located with municipal social services), dedicated young adult clinics (Unga vuxna 16-25), online treatment, and a sexual and reproductive health clinic.

Its technology stack includes the Take Care electronic health record, the Alltid Öppet digital self-service portal, a unified Remissportal (referral portal) launched February 2024 that triages self-referrals and professional referrals across clinics, and integration with 1177 Vårdguidens e-tjänster (Sweden's national healthcare portal). The eStöd digital support unit operates the national helplines Alkoholhjälpen and Droghjälpen and is slated to run a new national mental health and suicide prevention support line announced in 2024.

Maria Ungdom does not generate commercial revenue. As part of Sweden's universal healthcare system, all services are free at point of delivery and the unit is funded through Region Stockholm's healthcare budget allocation. Its go-to-market is referral-driven — patients are reached via healthcare provider referrals, social services, schools, police (through the MUMIN collaboration), self-referral via Alltid Öppet, telephone, and the 1177 portal — rather than through commercial marketing. Key customer segments are adolescents with substance use disorders, young adults in transition, and parents/family members receiving family therapy and support.

Name

Maria Ungdom

Legal name

Maria Ungdom

Website

https://mariaungdom.se

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Maria Ungdom is a publicly funded specialist youth addiction care unit within Region Stockholm, serving adolescents aged 13-25 in Stockholm County via emergency, inpatient, outpatient, online, and national helpline services — all free at point of delivery.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Addiction Healthcare Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Substance Use Recovery & Harm Reduction Support Services (BPAGAEAO)

akta.pro secondary industry

Integrated Primary Care in Behavioral Health Settings (HLAFAGAM)

Keywords

• Youth addiction treatment
• Outpatient psychiatry services
• Inpatient psychiatric care
• Digital health support
• Public healthcare services

Headquarters

HQ city

Stockholm

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Publicly Funded Healthcare Services: As a specialist addiction care provider within the publicly funded Swedish healthcare system (Region Stockholm), Maria Ungdom receives operational funding through the regional healthcare budget. All patient services are provided free of charge to patients. Revenue is derived from government healthcare allocations rather than patient fees or commercial revenue streams.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Maria Ungdom is a publicly funded specialist addiction care provider for adolescents and young adults aged 13-25 in Stockholm County, delivering free medical care, psychological treatment, family therapy, neuropsychiatric assessments, and motivational interviewing. It operates a full care continuum including 24/7 emergency services, 24-hour inpatient care, multiple outpatient clinics, online treatment, and digital support services through its eStöd unit, all integrated with municipal social services, schools, and police through cross-agency collaboration.

Product overview

Maria Ungdom is a specialized addiction care organization offering a multi-channel service model. The core offering consists of outpatient clinics (Mini Maria, Unga vuxna 16-25 år), emergency care (Akutmottagning), and 24-hour inpatient care (Heldygnsvård). Digital services include eStöd (electronic support services), the national support lines Alkoholhjälpen and Droghjälpen, and treatment via nätet (online treatment). Services are accessible through the Alltid Öppet portal and 1177 Vårdguidens e-tjänster. All contact is free of charge for patients aged 12-25 years in Stockholm County.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mini Maria Local Outpatient Clinics Local outpatient clinics across Stockholm County providing addiction services for youth aged 13-20, often co-located with municipal social services staff for integrated care.
• Unga Vuxna (Young Adults 16-25) Outpatient clinics for young adults aged 16-25 years providing specialized addiction care with age-appropriate care pathways.
• Akutmottagning (Emergency Clinic) 24-hour emergency clinic open 365 days/year for intoxication recovery and acute care for young people up to 20 years, located at S:t Görans sjukhus, Stockholm.
• Heldygnsvård (24-Hour Inpatient Care) Intensive 24-hour inpatient treatment for patients requiring longer and more intensive care for alcohol, drug, and gambling problems.
• Alkoholhjälpen National anonymous support via internet and telephone for persons concerned about their own or someone else's alcohol use, offering counseling, self-help materials, and a digital forum.
• Droghjälpen National anonymous support via internet and telephone for persons who use drugs or are concerned about someone else's drug use, offering counseling, self-help materials, and a digital forum.
• Behandling via nätet (Online Treatment) Online treatment services offered as part of outpatient care, providing remote access to treatment for appropriate patients.
• Sex- och samlevnadsmottagning Sexual and reproductive health clinic for young people, operating as part of the Maria Ungdom care network.
• Remissportal (Referral Portal) Unified digital referral portal for all self-registrations and referrals to Maria Ungdom's outpatient clinics, enabling automated triage and routing to the first available appointment.

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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No

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Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Polisen och Stockholms stad (MUMIN)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 April 2024MUMIN collaboration between Maria Ungdom, Police, and Stockholm City enables rapid intervention for youth suspected of drug offenses. Young people are quickly offered help through a dedicated meeting room adjacent to Maria Ungdom öppenvård Kungsholmen. This cross-agency approach aims to provide immediate support rather than only criminal justice response.
• Kommunernas socialtjänst (Municipal Social Services)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMini Maria-mottagning clinics are co-located with social services staff from municipalities across Stockholm County. The integrated approach combines addiction expertise with social services support in a single location, enabling coordinated care for young people and families.
• Beroendecentrum StockholmcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMaria Ungdom is a specialist unit within Beroendecentrum Stockholm, Sweden's largest addiction clinic. This parent organization provides administrative, educational, and research infrastructure, while Maria Ungdom focuses specifically on youth addiction services.
• Stockholms läns sjukvårdsområde (SLSO) / Region StockholmcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMaria Ungdom operates as part of the publicly funded healthcare system within Region Stockholm. SLSO (Stockholm County Healthcare Services) is one of Sweden's largest healthcare providers with 11,600 employees, offering healthcare in psychiatry, primary care, geriatrics, emergency care, and specialized services.
• Karolinska InstitutetcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBeroendecentrum Stockholm (including Maria Ungdom) collaborates with Karolinska Institutet on medical education and research. The clinic provides clinical training for medical students in their 9th semester as part of the 'Neuro, sinne, psyke' course.
• Myndigheten för digital förvaltning (Digg)minorOthersThe Swedish agency for digital government oversees compliance with accessibility laws for digital public services. Maria Ungdom's website falls under these accessibility requirements.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Sophiahemmet: Stockholm-based private hospital and university college providing specialist outpatient and inpatient care. Comparable as a Stockholm-focused care provider with academic affiliations, though without a youth addiction specialization.

Direct peers

• Beroendecentrum Stockholm: Parent organization and Sweden's largest addiction clinic, operating the full range of dependency disorder services for adults and youth across Stockholm. Directly comparable in clinical model, public funding structure, and integration with Karolinska Institutet, but with a broader (all-age) mandate.
• Change Grow Live: UK-based charity delivering drug and alcohol treatment, recovery, and youth justice services across England and Wales. Comparable in mission and operating model (free, publicly commissioned, integrated referral pathways) to Maria Ungdom's addiction care delivery.
• Turning Point: UK social enterprise providing integrated drug and alcohol, mental health, and learning disability services. Comparable as a specialist addiction and behavioral health provider with both clinical and digital offerings for at-risk populations.
• We Are With You (formerly Addaction): UK charity providing free, confidential support to young people and adults with drug, alcohol, and mental health problems. Directly comparable as a youth-focused addiction support provider operating a national network of services, including digital and helpline channels.

Broad incumbents

• Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation: US-based nonprofit operating one of the largest addiction treatment networks, including youth and young-adult programs, residential care, and digital services. Comparable in integrated care-pathway approach, though operating under a US private-pay/insurance model rather than public funding.
• Karolinska Universitetssjukhuset: Sweden's largest academic hospital, providing psychiatric and addiction medicine services alongside general acute care. Comparable as a public-sector tertiary care provider with overlapping psychiatric/addiction capabilities and shared research ties with Karolinska Institutet.
• Capio Sverige: One of Sweden's largest private healthcare providers, operating multi-specialty clinics and hospitals including psychiatric and addiction services under public contracts. Comparable as a Swedish healthcare delivery organization with addiction-related service lines.
• S:t Görans sjukhus: General hospital on the same Stockholm campus where Maria Ungdom's emergency and inpatient units operate. Comparable as a co-located acute care provider, with broad general/psychiatric services but no youth addiction specialization.
• Praktikertjänst: Sweden's largest private healthcare group, owned by its practitioners, providing primary care, specialist care, and behavioral health across multiple regions. Comparable as a multi-region Swedish care provider with overlapping service categories.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Profiles5 records

Funding overview

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