What SAFE Coalition does

SAFE Coalition is a Franklin, Massachusetts-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit (Tax ID 81-0856576) founded in 2015–2016 that delivers barrier-free, judgment-free support for individuals and families affected by substance use disorders, mental health challenges, overdose, grief, and related basic-needs gaps. Its core service portfolio spans three functional departments—Adolescent Wellness (WhyTry prevention, Up in Smoke diversion, Youth Theater Project, Teen Life Skills), Family Recovery Center (Families Anonymous, Big Book study, Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, Ripple Effect sibling support, postpartum and caregiver groups), and Collaborative Care (free counseling, Narcan training, Mobile Outreach Van, SAFE Connect transportation, Diaper Bank, housing support, grief support). Services are delivered free of charge via in-person sessions at the Franklin headquarters and satellite locations (libraries, YMCAs, town halls), a Mobile Outreach Van, virtual Zoom-based programming, and a new Springfield office opening Spring 2026.

The underlying technology is minimal and commodity-based: a Wix-hosted website for program information and donation registration, Zoom for virtual counseling and the Family Recovery Webinar Series, and standard email/social channels (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, monthly newsletters). No proprietary AI, data, or platform assets are present. The operating model is human-delivered, peer-supported, and community-embedded, with Certified Peer Recovery Specialists providing lived-experience support.

Revenue is generated entirely through a nonprofit funding mix: foundation grants (Beveridge Family Foundation, Rockland Trust Charitable Foundation, Parmenter Foundation, DCU for Kids, CHNA 6, Community Foundation for MetroWest, Mass Cultural Council, Lawson Charitable Foundation, Community Health Systems Foundation), municipal Opioid Abatement Fund contracts from six towns routed through the Mosaic Opioid Recovery Partnership (RIZE Massachusetts Foundation and MA Department of Public Health), individual donations including the Safety Net Society monthly giving club, and a major annual gala at Gillette Stadium. Financials are not publicly disclosed. SAFE currently serves 55 Massachusetts communities with a 1-10 person staff and reports reaching 20,000+ residents annually.

Name

SAFE Coalition

Legal name

SAFE Coalition

Website

https://www.safecoalitionma.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SAFE Coalition is a Franklin, Massachusetts-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing free, judgment-free substance use, mental health, harm reduction, and family recovery services—including Narcan training, counseling, transportation, and a diaper bank—across 55 Massachusetts communities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health Support Services

NAICS

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Individual and Family Services (6241), Child and Youth Services (624110)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Substance Use Recovery & Harm Reduction Support Services (BPAGAEAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth Mental Health, Counseling & Wellbeing (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAK), Mental Health & Crisis Support Services (BPAGACAD)

Keywords

• Substance use disorder support
• Mental health services
• Harm reduction programs
• Community recovery services
• Family recovery support

Headquarters

HQ city

Franklin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Foundation Grants: SAFE receives grant funding from private foundations including Beveridge Family Foundation ($40,000 for Western MA expansion), Rockland Trust Charitable Foundation ($2,500 for Adolescent Wellness Center), Parmenter Foundation ($13,000 for Grief Support Program), and DCU for Kids ($3,000 for Diaper Bank). These grants support specific programs and expansion initiatives.
2. Government Contracts: SAFE has been awarded Opioid Abatement Fund contracts from six towns (Franklin, Medway, Medfield, Millis, Norfolk, and Wrentham) to deliver substance use recovery support. Funded by the Mosaic Opioid Recovery Partnership (RIZE Massachusetts Foundation and MA Department of Public Health).
3. Individual Donations: SAFE operates as a nonprofit accepting tax-deductible donations. The Safety Net Society is a monthly giving program. Donors can contribute via the website, and the organization hosts an annual gala for fundraising.
4. Event Revenue: Annual gala events generate sponsorship revenue and ticket sales. The 2026 Gala at Gillette Stadium offers sponsorship tiers including Presenting, Champion, Advocate, and Ally levels. Corporate sponsors include Direct Federal Credit Union, Arbella, and Bluestone Bank.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

SAFE Coalition is a Massachusetts-based nonprofit that provides a portfolio of free, judgment-free programs for individuals and families affected by substance use disorder, mental health challenges, grief, and related basic-needs gaps. Core offerings include Narcan training and distribution, free counseling, support groups, teen diversion and prevention programs, family recovery education, mobile outreach, transportation assistance, a community diaper bank, and grief support — all delivered at no cost to participants across 55 communities.

Product overview

SAFE Coalition is a nonprofit organization offering a comprehensive suite of barrier-free support services for individuals and families impacted by substance use disorder and mental health challenges. The organization operates as a portfolio of interconnected programs rather than a single unified product, organized around three main departments: Adolescent Wellness (providing education, prevention, and intervention services for teens including WhyTry, Up in Smoke diversion, and Youth Theater), Family Recovery Center (support groups, workshops, and counseling for families), and Collaborative Care (resources including Narcan training, mobile outreach, and practical assistance). Key programs include SAFE Connect (transportation to care), the Mobile Outreach Van, Diaper Bank, free counseling services, grief support, and various support groups (Families Anonymous, Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, Postpartum Support). Services are free, confidential, and funded through donations, grants, and opioid abatement funds. The organization serves 55 communities throughout Massachusetts with programs delivered in-person, virtually, and through mobile outreach.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SAFE Connect: Transportation/rideshare program removing barriers for residents seeking harm reduction services, treatment, recovery support, and more.
• Adolescent Wellness Center (AWC)
• SAFE Mobile Outreach Van
• SAFE Cafe
• Compass Yoga
• Back to Life: Youth Theater Project
• Up in Smoke
• WhyTry Program
• SAFE Community Diaper Bank
• Safety Net Society
• Tree of Life

Products and services

• Narcan Training Free training sessions teaching participants how to recognize an overdose, administer Narcan, and respond to emergencies; participants receive two 4mg doses of Narcan upon completion. Intended for community members across Massachusetts.
• SAFE Connect Transportation Rideshare program removing transportation barriers for residents seeking harm reduction services, treatment, recovery support, and other care appointments; provides up to 2,750 rides annually and prepaid smartphones to clients in need.
• SAFE Mobile Outreach Van Mobile unit that brings harm reduction supplies, essentials, and individualized navigation support directly into local neighborhoods across SAFE's service area, including Western Massachusetts.
• Free Counseling Free, confidential counseling with licensed clinical social workers. No insurance needed, no co-pays, and no waitlist for individuals and families in Massachusetts.
• Up In Smoke Diversion Program Teen substance use diversion program for ages 14–18, offered as an alternative to school suspension. Uses evidence-based curriculum including WhyTry and Stanford's Cannabis Toolkit to help teens build personalized recovery plans.
• WhyTry Program Prevention program for youth ages 14–18 that teaches decision-making and builds personal resiliency using the WhyTry evidence-based curriculum with visual metaphors.
• Online Diversion Program Online school suspension alternative that helps teens build wellness, communication, and critical thinking skills.
• Compass Yoga Trauma-responsive therapeutic yoga series focusing on sensation awareness, emotional presence, and nervous system regulation.
• Community Diaper Bank Provides diapers, baby wipes, and formula to families in need across Southeastern Massachusetts; items not covered by public assistance programs like SNAP.
• Grief Support Program Provides individualized counseling, weekly sibling support groups, and immediate 24–48 hour outreach to families following sudden losses related to substance use, overdose, or mental health.
• Back to Life: Youth Theater Project Free 6-week theater program for teens ages 13–18 that tackles substance use, fentanyl contamination, friendship, and asking for help through original play performance, co-produced with Drug Story Theater.
• Adolescent Wellness Center First-of-its-kind hub in southeastern Massachusetts providing free mental health and substance use services for teens through WhyTry, Up in Smoke, mentorship, and life skills training.
• Family Recovery Center Support groups, workshops, and events tailored to those impacted by a loved one's substance use, mental health, and related challenges.
• Collaborative Care Program Resources, training, and support services including Narcan training, diaper and car seat assistance, housing and employment support, and inclusive education delivered across SAFE's service area.
• Family Recovery Webinar Series

Quantifiable outcome

• 6,000 Narcan doses distributed as of Feb. 27, 2025
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Mosaic Opioid Recovery Partnership (RIZE Massachusetts Foundation and MA Dept. of Public Health)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal Matching Grant partnership that doubles the impact of municipal opioid settlement funds. SAFE Connect rideshare program funded through this partnership to remove transportation barriers for residents seeking harm reduction services, treatment, and recovery support.
• Drug Story TheatercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to bring Back to Life: Youth Theater Project to the Adolescent Wellness Center. Free 6-week theater program for teens ages 13-18 tackling substance use, fentanyl contamination, friendship, and asking for help. Public performance May 7 with community talkback featuring Dr. Joseph Shrand.
• Six Massachusetts Towns (Franklin, Medway, Medfield, Millis, Norfolk, Wrentham)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAwarded Opioid Abatement Fund contracts from six towns to deliver comprehensive substance use recovery support completely free of charge, including support groups, resource connection, peer programs, and practical resources like Narcan training and diaper banks.
• Art PharmacyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to host Community Conversations. Franklin became the first municipality in the United States to use opioid relief funding to support Art Pharmacy, an innovative art-based healing program.
• Self Help Inc.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSelf Help Inc. CFCE brings mindfulness class (parent/child, ages 3.5-6 years) to SAFE, focusing on breathing techniques, meditation, yoga, and literacy elements.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• SMART Recovery: SMART Recovery runs self-empowering mutual-support meetings for individuals with addictive behaviors, overlapping with SAFE's Big Book for Beginners/Study and Families Anonymous peer-support group model.
• Learn to Cope: Learn to Cope is a Massachusetts-based nonprofit running peer-led support groups for families affected by substance use disorder, closely overlapping with SAFE's Families Anonymous, Ripple Effect, and Grandparents Raising Grandchildren offerings.
• Al-Anon Family Groups: Al-Anon is the leading mutual-support organization for families and friends of alcoholics, directly comparable to SAFE's Families Anonymous, Ripple Effect (sibling support), and Grandparents Raising Grandchildren family-recovery programming.
• Massachusetts Organization for Addiction Recovery (MOAR): MOAR is the statewide recovery community organization in Massachusetts advocating for and supporting individuals and families in recovery, parallel to SAFE's wraparound, peer-led, and family-focused recovery services.
• RIZE Massachusetts Foundation: RIZE is a Massachusetts-focused foundation that funds and partners with organizations addressing the opioid epidemic, and is an active funding partner of SAFE Coalition via the Mosaic Opioid Recovery Partnership; both focus on harm reduction, recovery support, and stigma reduction in MA.

Broad incumbents

• Shatterproof: Shatterproof is a national nonprofit focused on substance use disorder treatment access, stigma reduction, and family support; it operates at greater scale than SAFE and shares a family-recovery and systems-change orientation.
• McLean Hospital: McLean is a Harvard-affiliated psychiatric hospital with adolescent mental health and addiction programs, comparable to SAFE's Adolescent Wellness Center and free counseling offerings for teens and families.

Emerging players

• Haymarket Center: Haymarket Center is a Chicago-area nonprofit providing comprehensive substance use and behavioral health services including harm reduction, recovery housing, and family support, paralleling SAFE's whole-person, wraparound care model.

Regional players

• Gosnold: Gosnold is a Cape Cod and southeastern Massachusetts-based addiction treatment provider offering outpatient and inpatient services, comparable to SAFE's harm reduction, counseling, and recovery navigation footprint in overlapping MA communities.
• AdCare Educational Institute: AdCare is a Massachusetts-based addiction treatment and education organization running prevention programming and treatment services, comparable to SAFE's prevention and diversion programs targeting adolescents and families.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/safecoalitionma
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/safecoalition
• Instagraminstagram.com/safecoalition

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

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