African American Men's Health Clinic

What African American Men's Health Clinic does

African American Men's Health Clinic, operating as Black Men's Health Clinic (BMHC), is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit health clinic founded in 2021 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, with a second location in Pflugerville. The organization provides primary care, mental and behavioral health, heart health, diabetes and blood pressure management, lifestyle and education programs, veterans services, and social determinant navigation specifically for men of color (principally Black and Hispanic men) and their immediate families. BMHC operates a "No-Wrong-Door" safety net model through which it delivers head-to-toe assessments, creates wellness plans, and routes clients across a Care Network of 70+ partner organizations via two-way referrals powered by the Unite Us software platform. The clinic also runs community-based outreach, including health fairs, correctional facility engagement, and homeless navigation, and accepts Medicaid, CHIP, Medicare, Commercial/Marketplace plans, and a sliding fee schedule.

The business model is a hybrid nonprofit revenue stack: charitable donations (including SMS-to-donate via "BMHC" to 707070), insurance reimbursement across major public and commercial payers, government contracts and grants (notably Central Health, the Travis County health district, and Austin Public Health), and philanthropic funding from foundations such as St. David's Foundation and the Hogg Foundation for Mental Health. BMHC has secured federal procurement credentials (CAGE Code 9CMS5, UEI FK71RU2B1J96) and is building adjacent institutional capacity through the BMHC Institute and academic partnerships with Dell Medical School, UT Austin schools (Social Work, Nursing, LBJ Public Affairs), Austin Community College, Huston-Tillotson University, and Harvard Law School's Center for Health Law and Policy Innovation. The organization is governed by a board chaired by Larry Wallace Jr., Ph.D., with Larry Wallace Sr. serving as Founder and Executive Director. It is privately held with no disclosed venture, private equity, or parent-company ownership.

Name

African American Men's Health Clinic

Legal name

African American Men's Health Clinic

Website

https://blackmenshealthclinic.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

African American Men's Health Clinic (dba Black Men's Health Clinic) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Austin, Texas providing primary care, mental health, and social determinant services to men of color through a 70+ partner Care Network using the Unite Us referral platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Health Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians, Mental Health Specialists (621112), Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians) (621330), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Community-Based Preventive & Health Promotion Clinics (HLAFAGAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Outpatient Mental Health Clinics & Counseling Centers (HLAFACAA), Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs) & Public Behavioral Health Providers (HLAFACAI)

Keywords

• Community health services
• Primary care clinic
• Men's health programs
• Mental health counseling
• Health equity initiatives

Headquarters

HQ city

Austin

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, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: BMHC operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization relying on donations from clients, families, community supporters, leadership donors, and organizations/churches. Text-to-donate capability available via SMS.
2. Insurance Reimbursement: Accepts Medicaid, CHIP, Medicare, Commercial/Marketplace insurance plans at no additional cost to clients for services. Also offers sliding fee schedule for those without coverage.
3. Government Contracts and Grants: Partnerships with government entities including Central Health (Travis County health district), Austin Public Health, and other public health agencies for community health services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) community clinic founded in 2021 in Austin, Texas, providing primary care, mental health services, heart health screenings, and care coordination tailored specifically for men of color in Central Texas. Services are delivered through on-site clinical care, community-based outreach, and partnerships with local organizations, supported by the Unite Us referral platform for integrated clinical and social service coordination.

Product overview

Black Men's Health Clinic (BMHC) is a first-of-its-kind health clinic addressing healthcare disparities for men of color. The organization operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit offering a comprehensive suite of healthcare and support services including a Health Care Facilitator program for care management across providers, Financial Support Services for insurance coordination and co-pay assistance, and direct Access to Care Services. The clinic provides Physical Health services (Primary Care, Heart Health, Diabetes, Blood Pressure Management), Mental Health services (consultations, therapy), and Lifestyle & Education Programs (veterans programs, exercise classes, nutritional workshops). BMHC operates through its Care Network and Model of Care, utilizing a two-way referral process and partnered network of healthcare providers, social services organizations, and community partners. Services are delivered via a NO-WRONG-DOOR safety net program where clients receive head-to-toe assessments and wellness plans.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Primary Care Services Routine and preventive primary care medical services for men of color in Central Texas, including annual check-ups, chronic disease management, and preventive health screenings delivered in a culturally sensitive environment.
• Mental Health Services Mental health counseling and behavioral health support tailored for men of color, designed to reduce stigma and provide culturally competent behavioral healthcare.
• Heart Health and Cardiovascular Screening Cardiovascular health assessments and screenings targeting high-risk populations including African American men, addressing documented disparities in cardiovascular outcomes.
• Community Outreach and Health Education Health education, awareness campaigns, and community-based programs designed to engage men of color in preventive health practices and connect them with clinical services.
• Care Coordination Services Referral and care coordination services connecting patients with partner clinical and social service providers, leveraging the Unite Us platform for integrated clinical and social service referrals.

Quantifiable outcome

• 15-year life expectancy gap reduction for residents East of IH-35
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Harvard Law School - Center for Health Law and Policy InnovationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership empowering rural communities with local health unit resources through policy innovation and legal expertise in health law.
• Dell Medical School - UT AustincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting Dell Medical School's community outreach and engagement efforts through breast cancer screening program in Central Texas.
• BioBehavioral Research of Austin (BBRA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransformative partnership for behavioral clinical research expanding access to clinical trials for underserved populations.
• CommUnityCarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration expanding services through CommUnityCare's network of community health centers serving Central Texas.
• Austin Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing hands-on required training to nursing graduates, creating pipeline for healthcare workforce.
• Downtown Austin Community Court (DACC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to remove barriers to services for individuals in the justice system, providing health navigation and access.
• Central Health (Travis County Health District)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint initiative tackling the 15-year life expectancy gap for people living East of IH-35, addressing health equity in underserved areas.
• City of Manor Health DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBMHC helped launch the City of Manor Health Department, supporting establishment of local public health services.
• Unite UscoreTechnology or IntegrationSoftware platform powering the Care Network for secure referral coordination and information sharing with partner organizations.
• CommunityCarecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFederally Qualified Health Center providing primary care services integrated into BMHC Care Network.
• Integral CarecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal mental health authority providing behavioral health services through the Care Network.
• UT School of Social WorkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership providing internship and practicum opportunities for social work students.
• UT School of NursingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership providing clinical training opportunities for nursing students.
• UT LBJ School of Public AffairsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerImpactCorps and Impact Factory programs providing public service and policy students.
• Huston-Tillotson UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHBCU partnership with STEM Research Scholars and Minority Association of Premedical & Prehealth Students.
• Austin Public HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity health department providing public health services and programs through the Care Network.
• Housing Authority of Travis CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHousing services partner supporting Permanent Supportive Housing programs for homeless individuals.
• Austin Area Urban LeaguecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCivil rights organization providing health and wellness programs for African American communities.
• United Way of AustincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial services umbrella organization supporting community health and wellness initiatives.
• Sunrise Homeless Navigation CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHomeless services partner providing navigation support for individuals experiencing homelessness.
• 100 Black MenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMentorship organization supporting health and wellness initiatives for Black youth and men.
• Austin Travis County Reentry RoundtableminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReentry services coordination for individuals returning from incarceration.
• Goodwill Central TexasminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorkforce development services supporting employment and job training programs.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• CommuniCare Health Centers: Federally Qualified Health Center operating across Central Texas including Austin. BMHC itself named CommUnityCare as a partner. Operates a similar nonprofit primary-care-plus-model for underserved populations in the same geography.
• Charles B. Wang Community Health Center: NYC-based FQHC serving Asian American communities with integrated medical, mental health, and social services through a coordinated care model culturally tailored to a specific demographic — structurally similar to BMHC.
• Asian Health Services: Oakland-based FQHC providing linguistically and culturally competent primary care, mental health, and enabling services to Asian American communities — direct comparator for community-anchored, culturally representative outpatient care.
• Urban Health Plan: NYC-based network of community health centers focused on Latino and African-American populations in the South Bronx. Operates an integrated physical, behavioral, and social-determinant model analogous to BMHC.
• Esperanza Health Centers: Chicago-based FQHC explicitly serving Hispanic communities with culturally representative providers, integrated physical and behavioral health, and social-services navigation — a closely comparable 'community-of-focus' outpatient model to BMHC.
• Family Health Centers of San Diego: Large FQHC network providing integrated primary, behavioral, and enabling services across Southern California. Comparable integrated model with strong payer mix serving low-income and minority populations.
• People's Community Clinic: Long-established Austin nonprofit primary-care clinic serving uninsured and underserved residents. Closest geographic twin to BMHC with a comparable integrated primary-care/mental-health mission.
• Lone Star Circle of Care: Texas FQHC network with deep Central and East Texas presence delivering primary care, behavioral health, and care coordination to uninsured and Medicaid populations.

Others

• Center for Health Law and Policy Innovation of California (abr. Harvard CHLPI): Harvard Law School-based policy and advocacy center that partners with BMHC. The Center is a peer in the sense of being a comparable policy-and-equity enabler in the underserved-care ecosystem rather than a direct operator.

Broad incumbents

• Parkland Health: Large Dallas-area public safety-net health system serving a major minority population and addressing similar life-expectancy disparities. A wider-portfolio incumbent that overlaps with BMHC in equity-focused care delivery.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/The_BMHC
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC57U8R-ubTDapiQY0VbbKjQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/BlackMensHealthClinic
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/black-mens-health-clinic
• Instagraminstagram.com/blackmenshealthclinic

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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