Mendocino County AIDS / Viral Hepatitis Network

What Mendocino County AIDS / Viral Hepatitis Network does

Mendocino County AIDS / Viral Hepatitis Network (MCAVHN) is a 501c(3) nonprofit founded in 1987 and headquartered at 148 Clara Avenue in Ukiah, California, providing HIV and viral hepatitis prevention, testing, harm reduction, and wraparound support services across Mendocino County. The organization operates an integrated portfolio of seven core programs: a community syringe exchange and harm reduction supply program (The Exchange), county-wide free Naloxone/Narcan distribution, a Hepatitis B & C testing and treatment clinic, a Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) clinic for opioid use disorder, housing supports, opioid and substance use prevention education delivered in schools and tribal communities, and mobile outreach services. In the period 4/1/2025 to 3/31/2026 the organization dispensed 96,663 syringes (with an 85% return rate exceeding the 71% California state average), administered 106 Hepatitis C and 105 HIV tests, served 110 patients through the MAT clinic, distributed 2,332 individual Narcan doses and 2,841 doses to community agencies, and reached 1,392 unique individuals across these programs.

MCAVHN delivers services at no charge to clients using a peer-led model in which approximately 95% of staff have lived experience of addiction and recovery, supported by clinical partners including the Adventist Health Ukiah Valley Family Residency Program. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors chaired by Dr. Ace Barash (a 40-year Mendocino County physician) with Joanna Olson as Executive Director since July 2022. Its technology footprint is minimal and non-differentiating — limited to Square for payment processing, MailChimp for email, Google Analytics for web traffic, and a content-managed website — consistent with a service-delivery nonprofit rather than a technology company.

Revenue is not publicly disclosed. MCAVHN is funded through a mix of California Department of Health Care Services grants (including the Community Overdose Prevention Effort program), county contracts with Mendocino County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services, foundation grants (Sierra Health Foundation, AMRF), individual donations, and annual community fundraisers including the long-running Event of the Heart. The organization operates with 1-10 paid employees supplemented by board members, interns (Cal Poly Humboldt, MCOE Career Institute), and court-ordered community service volunteers from Mendo-Lake Alternative Service, Inc.

Name

Mendocino County AIDS / Viral Hepatitis Network

Legal name

Mendocino County AIDS/Viral Hepatitis Network

Website

https://mcavhn.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

MCAVHN is a 501c(3) harm reduction nonprofit founded in 1987 that delivers syringe exchange, Naloxone distribution, Hepatitis C and HIV testing and treatment, MAT, housing supports, and prevention education to people who use drugs and persons experiencing homelessness across rural Mendocino County, California.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Harm Reduction Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241)

akta.pro primary industry

Protection, Child Protection & Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Response (BPAGAAAG)

Keywords

• Harm reduction services
• Syringe exchange program
• Substance use treatment
• Hepatitis C testing
• Overdose prevention services

Headquarters

HQ city

Ukiah

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: MCAVHN operates as a 501c(3) nonprofit organization receiving donations from individuals, local merchants, and organizations. They hold annual fundraising events including Event of the Heart, Thanksgiving and Christmas giving programs.
2. Grant Funding: MCAVHN receives grant funding for specific programs including Harm Reduction Syringe Services Program, Medication Assisted Treatment/Hepatitis C Treatment, Opioid and Stimulant Use Disorder Prevention and Education in Communities of Color, and Community Overdose Prevention Efforts.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

MCAVHN is a 501c(3) nonprofit organization delivering harm reduction and care services across Mendocino County, including syringe exchange, Naloxone/Narcan distribution, Hepatitis B and C testing and treatment, Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) for opioid use disorder, housing support, and opioid/substance use education. Services are delivered through a fixed-site office in Ukiah, mobile outreach, and community partnerships at no cost to clients.

Product overview

MCAVHN (Mendocino County Care & Prevention Network) is a 501c(3) non-profit organization providing a constellation of harm reduction services rather than a unified software product. The organization operates seven integrated service programs: Community Support Services (harm reduction and syringe exchange), Naloxone/Narcan Distribution, Hepatitis B & C Clinic, MAT Clinic for opioid use disorders, Housing Supports, Opioid/Substance Use Education & Awareness, and Outreach Services. These programs work together through a coordinated care model, with the MAT Clinic serving as the hub for Hepatitis C treatment and the Outreach team delivering mobile services throughout the county. The organization also facilitates community events including the annual Event of the Heart fundraiser, Thanksgiving and Christmas giving programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Community Support Services Low-barrier harm reduction services providing access to clean syringes, injection alternative kits, fentanyl and xylazine test kits, supply kits for safe use, safe sex, hygiene, wound care, and counseling support services for persons who use substances.
• Naloxone/Narcan Distribution Free distribution of Naloxone/Narcan throughout Mendocino County with train-the-trainer opportunities for agencies, faith-based communities, educators, students, first responders, and tribal entities.
• Hepatitis B & C Clinic No-cost low-barrier testing provided during mobile outreach, plus treatment for chronic Hepatitis C and assessment for treatment of Hepatitis B, delivered through the MAT Clinic partnership with Adventist Health.
• MAT Clinic (Medication Assisted Treatment) Medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorders providing buprenorphine induction and follow-up care, harm reduction counseling, care coordination, and linkage to inpatient treatment and specialty mental health providers.
• Housing Supports Housing support services linking unhoused individuals or those at risk of losing housing to community-based services and other MCAVHN programs.
• Opioid/Substance Use Education & Awareness Prevention education project expanding community awareness around opioid use disorder, stimulant use disorder, and polysubstance use through school presentations and community outreach throughout Mendocino County.
• Outreach Services Mobile harm reduction services reaching people in remote communities and tribal entities county-wide, providing access to clean syringes, testing, supply kits, and linkage to health and recovery services.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced opioid overdose ranking from #1 to #10 per capita in California after implementing county-wide Narcan distribution
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Slam Dunk PizzaminorOthersLocal partner whose owners and team are recognized as Harm Reduction Heroes. The partnership provides local community support through donations and visibility.
• Mendocino County Behavioral Health and Recovery ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty government partner supporting MCAVHN's harm reduction services and behavioral health programs.
• National Harm Reduction CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organization supporting harm reduction services; MCAVHN staff attend their conventions for education and training.
• CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMCAVHN Executive Director serves on the CASA board, demonstrating cross-organizational collaboration.
• Adventist Health Ukiah Valley Family Residency ProgramcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartnership providing physicians who treat patients as part of the MAT Clinic. Dr. Ace Barash represents Adventist Health in providing community outreach, treating hepatitis, drug addiction, and disenfranchised community members.
• MCOE Career Institute of EducationminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMCAVHN supports students completing phlebotomy certification through externship experience in the MAT Clinic.
• Cal Poly HumboldtminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMCAVHN serves as a site for Cal Poly interns who work at the agency and help strengthen the team.
• Mendo-Lake Alternative Service, Inc. (MLAS)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership for providing opportunities for persons who are court ordered to complete community service hours. MCAVHN accepts court-ordered volunteers for various assignments.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• National Harm Reduction Coalition: National nonprofit advancing harm reduction practices, training, and policy. Comparable as a thought-leadership and capacity-building peer; MCAVHN staff attend its conventions and it functions as a national umbrella for harm reduction organizations.
• AltaMed Health Services: Large Southern California federally qualified health center providing HIV/HCV services, MAT, and primary care to underserved communities. Comparable as a broader California safety-net provider with overlapping harm reduction and HIV services.

Direct peers

• Homeless Health Care Los Angeles: Los Angeles nonprofit providing harm reduction, syringe exchange, and primary care to people experiencing homelessness and substance use. Closely comparable in syringe exchange, MAT access, and street-based outreach model.
• Tarzana Treatment Centers: California nonprofit providing substance use disorder treatment, MAT, and HIV/HCV services. Comparable in integrating MAT, HCV treatment, and community-based harm reduction across California.
• San Francisco AIDS Foundation: San Francisco-based nonprofit providing HIV prevention, harm reduction, and substance use services. Directly comparable in mission (syringe access, naloxone, community-based HIV/HCV support) with similar peer-led service delivery model.
• San Francisco Community Health Center: San Francisco-based community health nonprofit serving people of color, LGBTQ+, and people who use drugs with harm reduction, HIV/HCV care, and primary care. Closely comparable integrated harm-reduction-plus-clinical-service model.
• APLA Health: Los Angeles-based AIDS service organization providing HIV/HCV testing, harm reduction, and supportive services to people who use drugs. Directly comparable as a California nonprofit integrating HIV/HCV prevention with substance use support.

Regional players

• North Carolina Harm Reduction Coalition: North Carolina-based harm reduction nonprofit providing syringe exchange, naloxone distribution, and community outreach. Highly comparable operating model in a different geography, useful as a regional comparator for rural harm reduction delivery.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/mcavhncares
• Facebookfacebook.com/MCAVHN
• Instagraminstagram.com/Mcavhn_cares
• TikToktiktok.com/@mcavhncares
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mendocino-county-aids-viral-hepatitis-network

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

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