RecoVET HealthCare

What RecoVET HealthCare does

RecoVET HealthCare is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization founded in 2022 and headquartered at 5389 Arsenal in St. Louis, Missouri. It operates the only veteran-specific transitional living support facility in the St. Louis Metro Area, running seven supportive housing homes for male veterans aged 18+ who are abstinent from alcohol and illicit substances. The organization serves primarily veterans, active-duty service members, and their families, with a secondary extension to first responders (law enforcement, fire, EMS, dispatchers, and correctional officers), targeting co-occurring behavioral health, substance use, PTSD, and civilian-reintegration challenges across a Missouri veteran population of approximately 380,000.

Its core service platform integrates supportive housing with behavioral health, substance use treatment, peer support, case management, and life skills training (financial literacy, interpersonal skills, daily management, health and wellness). Clinical services include psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) delivered through a strategic partnership with Assisted Recovery Centers of America (ARCA), whose president Percy Menzies sits on the RecoVET board. The organization's model is not technology-driven; it relies on evidence-based clinical methodologies (CBT, EMDR, mindfulness, MAT) and peer-led support rather than proprietary software or AI tooling.

The business model is nonprofit and diversified across three revenue streams: tax-deductible charitable contributions from individuals, corporations, and foundations; government and VA funding (grants, VA benefits, subsidized housing); and limited program service fees that vary by eligibility. Go-to-market is community-led and direct-to-consumer, relying on partner referrals (ARCA, Salvation Army, CAFE, Gibson Center), self-referral via phone (314-797-3480) and web forms, community events such as the 2025 Stifel Charity Classic, and word-of-mouth. The organization markets across a website, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and YouTube, but is not pursuing geographic expansion beyond the St. Louis region.

Name

RecoVET HealthCare

Legal name

RecoVET

Website

https://recovethealthcare.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Short description

RecoVET HealthCare is a St. Louis-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating the only veteran-specific transitional living facility in the St. Louis Metro Area. It delivers supportive housing, behavioral health, substance use treatment, peer support, and life skills training to veterans, service members, and first responders through seven supportive homes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veteran Behavioral Health & Recovery Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (62431)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAEAO

Substance Use Recovery & Harm Reduction Support Services

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Social Services & Community Support (Food, Housing, Family)

Keywords

• Veteran behavioral health
• Supportive housing services
• Substance use treatment
• Peer support programs
• Life skills training

Headquarters

HQ city

St Louis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: As a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, RecoVET relies on tax-deductible donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations to fund operations and programs. The organization accepts donations via PayPal and mail, with opportunities for employers to match contributions.
2. Government and VA Funding: RecoVET provides services that may be funded through VA benefits, government grants, and subsidized programs. Many veterans qualify for subsidized or no-cost housing options based on eligibility and available funding.
3. Program Service Fees: Some services may involve fees depending on individual funding and circumstances, though many participants qualify for no-cost or subsidized programs. The organization works to remove financial barriers to care.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

RecoVET HealthCare is a St. Louis-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that operates veteran-focused behavioral health and recovery services. Its core offering combines seven supportive housing homes in the St. Louis Metro Area with behavioral health, substance use treatment, peer support, case management, and life skills training delivered directly and through clinical partners such as ARCA. Services are funded by donations, government/VA grants, and subsidized program fees, with same-day consultations and minimal wait times.

Product overview

RecoVET is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization providing veteran-focused behavioral health and recovery services. The organization operates as a single integrated service platform offering Supportive Housing as its core housing program, complemented by Behavioral Health & Psychiatric Services and Substance Use Treatment (both delivered through partnership with Assisted Recovery Centers of America), Peer Support, Case Management, and Life Skills Training. The Life Skills Training program encompasses four sub-modules: Financial Literacy, Interpersonal Skills, Daily Management, and Health & Wellness. Additional services include PTSD Treatment & Recovery Support and Naloxone Education & Distribution. RecoVET is the only transitional living support facility specifically tailored for veterans in the St. Louis Metro Area, serving veterans, active-duty service members, and their families.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Supportive Housing Program Safe, clean, structured, and drug-free transitional living environment for veterans navigating mental health challenges or substance use disorders, operating seven supportive living homes throughout the St. Louis Metro Area with peer support, structured expectations, and community belonging. Targets male veterans aged 18+ who are abstinent from alcohol and illicit substances.
• Behavioral Health & Psychiatric Services Comprehensive behavioral health services including psychiatric evaluations, medication management, therapeutic support, and dual-diagnosis treatment for co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, delivered through partnership with ARCA. For veterans, active-duty service members, and their families.
• Substance Use Treatment Evidence-based substance use disorder treatment delivered through the ARCA partnership offering Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) with FDA-approved medications including Suboxone and naltrexone, individual and group therapy, relapse prevention planning, and onsite pharmacy services. For veterans with substance use disorders.
• Peer Support Peer support services where veteran peer specialists with lived experience in recovery walk alongside residents in the transitional living program, helping them access care, build resilience, and rediscover purpose. For veterans enrolled in RecoVET's supportive housing program.
• Case Management Case management services connecting veterans to community resources, housing, employment, and essential services to support their recovery journey. For veterans enrolled in RecoVET programs.
• Life Skills Training Comprehensive life skills training program designed for veterans in the transitional living program covering Financial Literacy, Interpersonal Skills, Daily Management, and Health & Wellness to support independent living and personal growth.
• PTSD Treatment & Recovery Support PTSD treatment and recovery support services providing education, resources, and connections to treatment options for veterans experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder, including information about Project Odyssey, WWP Talk, Warrior Care Network, and VA therapy programs. For veterans and their families.
• Naloxone (Narcan) Education & Distribution Naloxone education and overdose prevention service providing information about opioid overdose response and connections to naloxone resources in the St. Louis area. For veterans, families, and community members at risk of opioid overdose.

Quantifiable outcome

• 48% of veterans report that transition to civilian life is more difficult than expected, highlighting the critical need for veteran-specific support services that RecoVET provides.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Assisted Recovery Centers of America (ARCA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerARCA is RecoVET's primary clinical partner providing comprehensive substance use and behavioral health services. Through this partnership, RecoVET residents gain access to ARCA's full range of integrated services including medication-assisted treatment (MAT), psychiatric evaluations, individual and group therapy, dual-diagnosis treatment, relapse prevention planning, care coordination, and onsite pharmacy services. ARCA was established in 2001 and is led by Percy Menzies, who previously worked at DuPont Pharmaceuticals developing naloxone and naltrexone treatment protocols.
• Salvation ArmycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Salvation Army is a key community partner in RecoVET's network of trusted organizations. Through this partnership, RecoVET ensures residents have access to comprehensive behavioral health and social services, leveraging Salvation Army's extensive social service infrastructure to support veteran recovery and reintegration.
• CAFE (Child and Family Empowerment Center)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCAFE offers wrap-around recovery support services and addiction treatment for individuals with Substance Use Disorders (SUD) and co-occurring behavioral health conditions. The organization is a valued community partner providing additional resources for veterans and their families served by RecoVET.
• Gibson Center for Behavioral ChangecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Gibson Center for Behavioral Change is a trusted community partner that collaborates with RecoVET to ensure residents have access to comprehensive behavioral health services. The partnership supports RecoVET's holistic approach to veteran recovery.
• Recovery HousecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecovery House is a transitional housing and sober support housing program in St. Louis that was instrumental in the founding of RecoVET. The organization's supportive living model inspired RecoVET's veteran-specific approach. Recovery House is part of ARCA Holdings, LLC and provides safe housing and job training support.
• Robinson Construction CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRobinson Construction Company, led by CEO Frank Robinson (RecoVET's Board President), is the founder of RecoVET. The company's leadership and resources have been instrumental in establishing and supporting RecoVET's mission to serve veterans in recovery.
• Ewing Marion Kauffman FoundationminorOthersThe Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation supports organizations focused on pathways to economic prosperity. As a community partner, they provide resources that may benefit veterans in RecoVET's programs seeking educational and economic opportunities.
• Wake FoundationminorOthersThe Wake Foundation is a community partner that supports RecoVET's mission to strengthen the community and make a lasting impact in the lives of veterans.
• OG Hospitality GroupminorOthersOG Hospitality Group is listed as a community partner supporting RecoVET's mission and community initiatives.
• AGC of Missouri (AGCMO)minorOthersAGC of Missouri is a community partner that supports RecoVET's initiatives in the St. Louis veteran community.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Operation Homefront: National nonprofit providing housing, financial, and family support to veterans and their families. Direct peer in delivering wraparound veteran-family services including transitional housing components.
• New Directions for Veterans: Los Angeles-based nonprofit providing transitional housing, behavioral health, and case management specifically for veterans. Direct peer operating in the same veteran-transitional-housing-plus-clinical-services niche.
• Veterans Inc. Massachusetts-based nonprofit providing housing, supportive services, and behavioral health specifically for veterans. Direct peer operating a comparable transitional-housing-plus-clinical-services model in a single regional market.
• Hope For The Warriors: National nonprofit providing clinical support, family services, and community reintegration programs for post-9/11 veterans. Direct peer in veteran-focused wraparound service delivery.
• Swords to Plowshares: San Francisco-based veteran services nonprofit offering supportive housing, employment, and behavioral health services. Direct comparable to RecoVET in combining veteran-specific housing with clinical support.
• U.S.VETS (United States Veterans Initiative): Largest veteran-focused nonprofit providing transitional housing, employment, and supportive services across multiple U.S. metros. Closest direct comparable to RecoVET in terms of veteran-specific transitional living model.

Broad incumbents

• Wounded Warrior Project: One of the largest and best-funded veteran-focused nonprofits, offering mental health, physical recovery, and economic empowerment programs. Broad incumbent competing for the same donor and veteran mindshare as RecoVET.
• Vietnam Veterans of America: Long-standing congressionally chartered veteran service organization providing advocacy, benefits assistance, and supportive services. Broad incumbent addressing similar veteran needs through different delivery model.
• The Salvation Army: Existing RecoVET partner providing social services infrastructure. Broad incumbent in social services with veteran-targeted programs, comparable to RecoVET in serving similar populations but at vastly greater scale.
• Volunteers of America: Large national nonprofit with veteran-specific programs (e.g., Supportive Housing for Veteran Families). Operates in the same space as RecoVET but as part of a much broader housing and social services portfolio.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php?id=61567165013693
• Instagraminstagram.com/recovet1
• TikToktiktok.com/@recovet1?lang=en

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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