The Men's Center, Inc.

What The Men's Center, Inc. does

The Men's Center, Inc. is a Houston-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1950 and incorporated in Texas in 1958 that operates a residential recovery program for predominantly homeless men with alcohol and drug addiction. The core offering is a 12-Step model program that provides housing, meals, non-medical alcohol and drug detoxification with 24-hour monitoring, sponsor matching, and job assistance at its 3809 Main Street facility, with no time limit on length of stay. Residents pay weekly rent of $56 for the first four weeks (first-time residents) and $79 thereafter, with relapsed residents paying $79/week. The Center supplements the residential program with 40 weekly open AA, NA, and CA meetings open to the public at 3805 Main Street, ~150 daily meals for homeless individuals not in the residential program, emergency disaster shelter during hurricanes, and a non-residential Women's Services line that routes women to partner housing organizations.

The organization operates on a hybrid donation-and-rent revenue model. Donations and charitable contributions — including workplace payroll-deduction giving, planned gifts (IRA beneficiaries, Charitable Remainder Unitrusts), recurring credit-card contributions, and proceeds from the annual Mayfest (since 1986) and Ride for Recovery events — are the primary revenue stream. The Center states that 95% of donations go directly to program expenses, and a suggested $70 donation covers a resident's first week. There is no proprietary technology platform, no AI/ML capability, no mobile application, and no API; the technology footprint is limited to a static informational website, a Facebook page, and an email newsletter signup. Customer acquisition is primarily community-led via referrals from a network that includes the Coalition for the Homeless of Houston Harris County, MHMRA, Memorial Hermann Behavioral Health Services, The Right Step, courts and probation, and faith-based ministry partners, with no paid digital acquisition channels.

The Center is governed by an independent Board of Directors chaired by Bernard L. Hebinck (senior partner, Hebinck & Alter) with Frederick J. Dailey (CPA and Attorney) as CEO and Charles (Chuck) Collum as General Manager. Other board members include Andrew J. Martin (Vice-Chair), Mende Snodgress (Secretary, LCSW at MHMRA), Alan G. Woodbury (Treasurer, CPA), William L. Peel (Tellepsen), Robert Axelson (Isis Commercial Investments), and Cliff Dukes (Fortis International Energy). The organization is privately controlled, with no parent company, no subsidiaries, no funding rounds, and no M&A activity. Scale signals include 26,000+ men served in the residential program since 1950, 200,000+ men and women served through 12-Step meetings, and an estimated 522,000+ lives positively impacted in the Houston area.

Name

The Men's Center, Inc.

Legal name

The Men's Center, Inc.

Website

https://themenscenter.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Men's Center, Inc. is a Houston-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating since 1950 that provides 12-Step residential recovery housing, meals, and non-medical detox for predominantly homeless men with substance abuse disorders, supported by 40 weekly open AA/NA/CA meetings and donations plus modest weekly rent.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Addiction Recovery Services

NAICS

Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (62322)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Substance Use Rehabilitation (Inpatient Rehab) (HLAFACAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Peer Support, Recovery Coaching & Sober Living Services (HLAFACAN)

Keywords

• Addiction recovery services
• Residential recovery housing
• Twelve-step meetings
• Non-medical detox
• Homeless outreach services

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Individual and corporate donations constitute primary revenue. The organization promotes workplace giving programs where employees make payroll deductions, and encourages planned giving through IRA beneficiaries, Charitable Remainder Unitrusts, and trust arrangements. Credit card donations can be set up as monthly recurring contributions.
2. Residential Program Rent: Residents pay weekly rent for housing and meals: $56/week for first four weeks for first-time residents, $79/week thereafter. Relapsed residents pay $79/week. Rent includes initial withdrawal support, living space, and meals.
3. Events and Fundraising: Annual events including Mayfest and Ride for Recovery generate funds for repair, maintenance, and operational support while building community awareness.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Men's Center operates a 12-Step model residential recovery program that provides housing, non-medical alcohol and drug detox, meals, and job assistance for predominantly homeless men seeking sobriety. The organization supplements its residential program with 40 weekly open AA, NA, and CA meetings accessible to the broader recovery community, daily meals for homeless individuals not in residency, and emergency shelter during natural disasters. Residents pay weekly rent ($56/week for first-time residents in their first four weeks, $79/week thereafter and for relapsed residents) on a no-time-limit basis.

Product overview

The Men's Center is a single-program non-profit recovery organization following the 12-Step model of Alcoholics Anonymous. The core offering is the Residential Program, which provides housing, non-medical detox, and drug rehabilitation for predominantly homeless men. Supporting services include 40 weekly open AA, NA, and CA meetings, Women's Services (meetings and referrals), meals for the homeless (150 daily), and emergency disaster shelter. The organization also hosts fundraising events including the annual Mayfest and Ride for Recovery. No technology product platform or modular software offering exists.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Program A 12-Step model residential recovery program providing housing for predominantly homeless men, including non-medical alcohol and drug detox, meals, six daily on-site 12-Step meetings, sponsor matching, job assistance, and random drug testing. Residents stay on a no-time-limit basis at $56/week for the first four weeks (first-time residents) and $79/week thereafter.
• Non-Medical Detox Initial withdrawal management from alcohol and drugs provided as part of the residential program, with 24-hour monitoring during the detox period. Residents receive initial withdrawal support, living space, and meals as part of their first weeks of residency.
• AA Meetings Open Alcoholics Anonymous meetings hosted at the Men's Center meeting space at 3805 Main Street, offering multiple daily sessions including Open Discussion, Big Book Study, Speaker meetings, and specialized groups such as Beginners and Desiderata. Open to the public 30 minutes before each meeting.
• NA & CA Meetings Narcotics Anonymous (NA) and Cocaine Anonymous (CA) meetings held at the Men's Center, providing 12-Step recovery support for individuals recovering from drug addiction. Sessions are part of the 40 weekly open meetings open to the public.
• Women's Services Non-residential support services for women, including access to 40 weekly open AA/NA/CA meetings, sponsor networks, emergency shelter during hurricanes, and referrals to partner housing organizations such as The Women's Home, Angela House, and Santa Maria Hostel.
• Meals for the Homeless Community outreach program providing approximately 150 meals per day to homeless individuals not in the residential program, operating since 1950.
• Emergency Shelter Emergency shelter services for men, women, and children during natural disasters such as hurricanes, provided at the Men's Center facility on Main Street.

Quantifiable outcome

• 26,000+ addicted men served in residential program since 1950; 200,000+ served through meetings; 522,000+ lives positively impacted

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

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

• Coalition for the Homeless of Houston Harris CountycoreOthersActive community partnership for referrals and collaborative work on homelessness and substance abuse issues in the Houston area.
• Mental Health and Mental Retardation Authority (MHMRA) of Harris CountycoreOthersReferral partnership for individuals with co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders. MHMRA refers clients and coordinates care for homeless mentally ill individuals.
• A Ministry of Main Street - Ministries HoustonsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerFaith-based ministry partnership providing collaborative support services and community outreach on Houston's Main Street corridor.
• Memorial Hermann Behavioral Health ServicessupportingOthersHealthcare system partnership for behavioral health referrals and coordination of care for individuals with substance abuse disorders.
• The Right StepsupportingOthersTreatment organization partnership for client referrals and continuum of care coordination.
• The Women's HomeminorOthersReferral partnership for women needing residential recovery housing, as The Men's Center serves men only.
• Angela HouseminorOthersReferral partnership for women seeking recovery housing and support services.
• Santa Maria HostelminorOthersReferral partnership for women in recovery needing housing accommodations.
• The Salvation Army HoustonminorOthersReferral partnership for homeless services and recovery support.
• METRO (Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County)supportingOthersPublic transportation partnership enabling resident access to employment throughout Houston via Bus Route 1 (Fannin/Alabama) and Metro Rail at Rail Ensemble/HCC Station.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Teen Challenge: Teen Challenge is a global faith-based, 12-Step residential recovery organization with long-stay programs; comparable in mission, faith orientation, and donor-funded residential model, though typically targeting younger populations.
• Santa Maria Hostel: Santa Maria Hostel is a Houston-area nonprofit providing residential recovery specifically for women, and is an active referral partner of The Men's Center; it is a direct counterpart addressing the same need for a different gender.
• The Women's Home: The Women's Home is a Houston nonprofit providing residential treatment and supportive housing for women in recovery from substance use and co-occurring disorders; a direct referral partner and counterpart addressing the parallel female population.
• Oxford House: Oxford House runs a nationwide network of democratically-run, self-supporting sober living homes with no time limit on stay—a near-direct functional equivalent to The Men's Center's residential recovery model, though operating as individual charters rather than a single facility.
• Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Centers: The Salvation Army operates long-standing, faith-based residential recovery programs for men and women using a work-therapy and 12-Step model—directly comparable to The Men's Center's residential approach, donor-funded structure, and indefinite-stay philosophy.
• Cenikor Foundation: Cenikor is a Texas-based nonprofit operating residential and outpatient substance use treatment programs, including in the Houston area; it shares the nonprofit, recovery-housing focus but differentiates by offering clinical services and accepting insurance.
• Angela House: Angela House is a Houston-area nonprofit offering long-term, faith-based residential recovery for women—a direct functional peer and referral partner, mirroring The Men's Center's model for the opposite gender population.

Broad incumbents

• Phoenix House: Phoenix House operates a national network of residential and outpatient substance use treatment programs with a 12-Step foundation; comparable mission and residential focus, but at much larger scale and with clinical/insurance-reimbursed services.
• Recovery Centers of America: Recovery Centers of America is a for-profit (formerly private-equity-backed) chain of inpatient and outpatient addiction treatment facilities; a competitor for referrals in the same SUD recovery market, but operating a clinical, insurance-funded model rather than a donation-funded one.
• Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation: Hazelden Betty Ford is the largest nonprofit addiction treatment provider in the U.S., operating clinical residential and outpatient programs using the 12-Step model; it represents the incumbent, well-resourced end of the same continuum The Men's Center occupies at the low-cost, non-clinical end.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/recenterhouston

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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