Womens Recovery Center

What Womens Recovery Center does

Women's Recovery Center (WRC) is a Cleveland, Ohio-based nonprofit organization providing gender-specific intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) for women affected by substance use disorder and co-occurring trauma. Founded in 1987, WRC operates a structured three-phase treatment program: Phase I is a four-week IOP meeting three times weekly focused on the disease concept of addiction, defense mechanisms, denial, and consequences of use; Phase II is a five-week relapse prevention program meeting twice weekly with an integrated five-week parenting class supporting family reunification; Phase III is an eight-week aftercare program meeting once weekly focused on sustained sobriety through self-discovery and journaling. The center has stated capacity to serve approximately 120 women and families simultaneously across morning, afternoon, and evening programming slots and holds CARF Gold Seal Accreditation.

Revenue is derived primarily from Medicaid reimbursement for substance use disorder treatment, supplemented by charitable donations from individuals and foundations (including ADAMHS Board, Cleveland Foundation, IBEW Local 38, and KaBOOM Foundation via the Rebuilding Lives Capital Campaign) and charity care for clients unable to pay. The organization maintains programmatic partnerships with LegalWorks (on-site legal assistance), Ohio State Extension (nutrition classes), Care Alliance (HIV education), and In Harmony Therapeutic Services (music therapy), alongside referral partnerships with Cuyahoga County Department of Children and Family Services, local courts, and probation departments. Following a 2019-2020 merger with The LCADA Way, WRC now operates as a program within Riveon Health, with joint branding and cross-referrals. A multi-year Rebuilding Lives Capital Campaign culminated in a January 2020 grand opening of a renovated facility that doubled treatment capacity. Leadership transitions have included Executive Director departures in 2019 and 2022, a Clinical Director appointment in March 2021 (Pam Bouyer), and documented staff additions to support growth plans.

Name

Womens Recovery Center

Legal name

Women's Recovery Center

Website

https://womensctr.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Women's Recovery Center is a Cleveland, Ohio nonprofit providing gender-specific intensive outpatient treatment for women affected by substance use disorder and trauma. Its three-phase program serves approximately 120 women and families, funded primarily by Medicaid and charitable donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Substance Use Disorder Treatment Services

NAICS

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Outpatient Substance Use Treatment Programs (IOP/PHP/OP) (HLAFACAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Behavioral Health Partial Hospitalization & Intensive Outpatient Programs (PHP/IOP) (HLAFACAJ), Peer Support, Recovery Coaching & Sober Living Services (HLAFACAN)

Keywords

• Substance use treatment
• Intensive outpatient program
• Women's addiction recovery
• Trauma-informed care
• Relapse prevention counseling

Headquarters

HQ city

Seattle, Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Medicaid Reimbursement: Primary revenue source through Medicaid reimbursement for substance use disorder treatment services
2. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Monetary donations support building maintenance, administrative expenses, bus passes, donations, onsite childcare, and treatment programming
3. Charity Care: Provides charity care for underserved community members unable to pay

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Women's Recovery Center delivers a three-phase intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) program for women affected by substance use disorder and trauma. Phase I is a four-week program meeting three times weekly on the disease concept of addiction; Phase II is a five-week Relapse Prevention program meeting twice weekly with an integrated five-week Parenting Class for family reunification; Phase III is an eight-week Aftercare program meeting once weekly for ongoing support network development. Services are gender-specific, trauma-informed, and supported by onsite childcare, transportation assistance, and partnerships providing onsite legal help, HIV education, nutrition classes, and music therapy.

Product overview

Women's Recovery Center offers a three-phase intensive outpatient treatment program for women affected by substance use disorder and trauma. Phase I (Intensive Outpatient) provides four weeks of foundational education on addiction; Phase II (Relapse Prevention) offers five weeks of skill-building and parenting classes; Phase III (Aftercare) provides eight weeks of support network development. The programs are gender-specific and designed to help women and their families achieve physical, emotional, and economic recovery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Phase I - Intensive Outpatient Treatment (IOP) A four-week intensive outpatient program meeting three times weekly for women affected by substance use disorder and trauma; focuses on the disease concept of addiction, defense mechanisms, denial, and understanding consequences of use and behaviors.
• Phase II - Relapse Prevention (OP) A five-week outpatient program meeting twice weekly where clients create relapse prevention plans and develop positive coping skills and responsible sober life management; includes an optional five-week Parenting Class for family reunification.
• Phase III - Aftercare An eight-week program meeting once weekly focused on building support networks for continued sobriety via self-discovery and journal writing.
• Parenting Class A five-week parenting program integrated with Phase II treatment that prepares clients to be clean and sober parents as families engage in reunification.

Quantifiable outcome

• 17 families reunited from foster care system
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Riveon HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent organization following merger. WRC is now part of Riveon Health, providing expanded substance use disorder services for adults. Joint branding and referral links between organizations.
• The LCADA WaycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMerged nonprofit organization serving more women battling addiction. The merger combined two nonprofits to expand reach and services.
• LegalWorksmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOnsite legal assistance services for clients navigating legal issues during recovery
• Ohio State ExtensionmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides nutrition classes for clients as part of holistic treatment programming
• Care AlliancemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides HIV education services for clients receiving treatment
• In Harmony Therapeutic ServicesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides music therapy as part of the treatment program
• Department of Children and Family ServicesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMain referral partner providing support for family reunification and child welfare
• Local CourtsmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerReferral source for women in the court system needing substance use treatment
• Local Probation DepartmentsmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerReferral source for individuals on probation requiring treatment services
• Other Treatment AgenciesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerReferral partnerships for comprehensive care coordination across treatment providers

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Mountainside Treatment Center: Nonprofit addiction treatment provider offering intensive outpatient and continuing care programming with a holistic, individualized approach. Comparable to WRC's multi-phase treatment model and emphasis on personalized recovery planning.
• Ashley Addiction Treatment: Nonprofit SUD treatment organization providing gender-responsive programming with a focus on recovery and family reunification. Closely comparable to WRC's niche of women-focused IOP, trauma-informed care, and integrated family services.
• Gaudenzia: Large nonprofit provider of SUD and co-occurring mental health treatment across Pennsylvania and surrounding states, including specialized women and children's programs. Operates IOP, residential, and recovery housing services similar to WRC's three-phase model, with comparable Medicaid-reimbursed outpatient care.
• The LCADA Way: Ohio-based nonprofit SUD treatment organization that merged with WRC to form part of Riveon Health. Direct peer in IOP, relapse prevention, and outpatient addiction services across northern Ohio, with overlapping referral networks and Medicaid-reimbursement model.

Broad incumbents

• Foundations Recovery Network: Network of residential and outpatient SUD treatment centers offering gender-specific and trauma-informed programming. Comparable to WRC in clinical philosophy and outpatient service delivery, though operating primarily in California.
• Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation: Largest nonprofit SUD treatment organization in the U.S., offering gender-specific programming among its broad portfolio of inpatient, outpatient, and continuing care services. Comparable to WRC as a SUD treatment provider, though at vastly greater scale and with mixed-gender offerings.
• Phoenix House: National nonprofit operating residential and outpatient SUD programs, including gender-specific tracks and family services. Comparable to WRC in treatment modality and trauma-informed approach, though at significantly larger geographic and demographic scope.
• Caron Treatment Centers: Nonprofit addiction treatment provider operating residential and outpatient programs, including dedicated women's services. Comparable to WRC in gender-specific treatment and trauma-informed care, though Caron operates across multiple states with much larger capacity.

Emerging players

• CleanSlate Centers: Multi-state outpatient addiction treatment provider focused on medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid and alcohol use disorders. Comparable to WRC as an outpatient SUD provider accepting Medicaid, but with a more medication-focused model versus WRC's IOP/behavioral therapy emphasis.

Regional players

• Riveon Health: Parent nonprofit organization following the WRC-LCADA Way merger, providing expanded SUD and behavioral health services for adults in the Cleveland area. Operates as the umbrella entity for WRC's programming and shares the same referral networks and Medicaid-reimbursement structure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/womenscentercle
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC_m0IDYD-CanVeWiP8poJVA
• Facebookfacebook.com/womensrecoverycenterCLE
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/womens-recovery-center

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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