Ohio School-Based Health Alliance (Ohio Alliance)

What Ohio School-Based Health Alliance (Ohio Alliance) does

The Ohio School-Based Health Alliance is an independent, nonpartisan nonprofit organization headquartered in Columbus, Ohio (1554 Polaris Parkway, Suite 325) that advances the sustainability and expansion of school-based health care (SBHC) across the state. Founded on the premise that healthy students learn better, the Alliance functions as the statewide coordinating body for Ohio's SBHC infrastructure, providing capacity building, policy transformation, and data tracking and evaluation services to a network of 138 verified SBHC sites spanning 40 Ohio counties, 939 school buildings, and 89 school districts. During the 2023-2024 school year, those sites logged 159,281 visits, served 70,245 patients (including 69,324 aged 0-18), and completed 20,270 well-child visits.

The Alliance does not operate a proprietary technology platform; instead, its core products are content, standards, and convening assets. These include the SBHC 101 Toolkit (a three-module educational resource covering SBHC understanding, planning, and setup), the Ohio SBHC Census, SBHC Planning Maps that overlay SBHC locations with primary care shortage areas and social-determinant indicators, the SBHC Common Definition standards document, an annual full-day School-Based Health Care Conference (launched in 2024, with the third iteration drawing nearly 300 partners in February 2026), quarterly All-Partner Meetings, and bimonthly Learning Community sessions. The organization is supported by grants from the Cleveland Foundation, Gund Foundation, Interact for Health, Mt. Sinai Health Foundation, the Ohio Department of Health, the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce, and the ESC of Northeast Ohio, and operates with a four-person team led by Executive Director Reem Aly.

Name

Ohio School-Based Health Alliance (Ohio Alliance)

Legal name

Ohio School-Based Health Alliance

Website

https://osbha.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Ohio School-Based Health Alliance is an independent, nonpartisan nonprofit that coordinates, advocates for, and builds capacity around Ohio's 138 school-based health centers serving 939 school buildings across 40 counties, supporting K-12 students, school districts, and healthcare operators through toolkits, data, and convenings.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

School-Based Healthcare Advocacy and Capacity Building Services

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Civic and Social Organizations (813410), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

School-Based Health Centers (HLAFAGAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Health & Health Equity Organizations (BPAGACAL), Community Health Centers (FQHCs & Look-Alikes) (HLAFAGAB)

Keywords

• School-based health care
• Nonprofit health advocacy
• Capacity building programs
• Policy transformation support
• Healthcare education partnerships

Headquarters

HQ city

Columbus

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

The Ohio Alliance is a statewide, nonpartisan nonprofit that advances and supports school-based health care (SBHC) in Ohio through three pillars: capacity building (toolkits, learning networks, technical assistance), policy transformation (statewide common definition, advocacy, alignment with state agencies), and data tracking and evaluation (annual SBHC census, impact reports, planning maps). It serves as the coordinating body for 138 SBHC sites across 40 Ohio counties, connecting schools, healthcare operators, and community organizations rather than delivering direct patient care.

Product overview

The Ohio School-Based Health Alliance is a nonprofit organization that advances the sustainability and expansion of school-based health care in Ohio through capacity building, policy transformation, and data tracking. The organization's core offerings include the SBHC 101 Toolkit (a three-module educational resource covering understanding, planning, and setting up SBHCs), the annual Ohio School-Based Health Care Conference, and the Ohio SBHC Census providing statewide data and impact metrics. Additional resources include SBHC Planning Maps for geographic analysis, the SBHC Common Definition standards document, Bimonthly Learning Community sessions, and All-Partner Meetings for ongoing member engagement. The organization strengthens Ohio's school-based health care infrastructure without operating a traditional software product.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SBHC 101 Toolkit A three-module educational toolkit for school districts, healthcare providers, and partners interested in exploring the school-based health center model. Module 1 covers understanding SBHCs, Module 2 covers planning, and Module 3 covers setup and business planning.
• Ohio SBHC Census Census of school-based health centers in Ohio providing location and operational information including populations served, services provided, and utilization metrics across the state.
• SBHC Planning Maps Mapping resource showing where Ohio's SBHCs are located relative to areas of the state with primary care health professional shortage areas, food insecurity, children without health insurance coverage, and families living in deep poverty.
• SBHC Common Definition A standardized definition for school-based health centers developed through a statewide advisory group process, defining six key components: on-site school presence, comprehensive primary care, system alignment, partnership, continuity of care, and compliance/consent.
• SBHC Impact Report Annual impact report highlighting the growing reach and impact of Ohio's network of school-based health centers, including landscape overview, utilization data, and community impact stories.
• Annual School-Based Health Care Conference Annual full-day conference bringing together school-based health care partners from across Ohio for learning, networking, and professional development, with opening and closing plenary sessions and diverse workshop tracks.
• SBHC Bimonthly Learning Community Virtual learning community held bimonthly on the fourth Thursday, focusing on sharing best practices and resources that school-based health care partners can practically apply in their day-to-day operations.
• All-Partner Meetings Virtual meetings open to all school-based health care partners, providing updates and information on timely, relevant topics from the field, held quarterly throughout the year.

Quantifiable outcome

• 159,281 total SBHC visits during 2023-2024 school year
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Ohio Department of HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary state agency partner providing funding and contracted support for SBHC common definition development and statewide initiatives. The Ohio Alliance works with ODH on policy alignment and data tracking.
• Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFunding partner for the SBHC 101 Toolkit development, supporting education and capacity building for school-based health care providers.
• Ohio Department of Education and WorkforcecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with Ohio Alliance on SBHC 101 Toolkit development to align healthcare and education systems for student success.
• Health Policy Institute of OhiocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubcontracted by Ohio Alliance to provide research, writing, and facilitation support for the SBHC Common Definition initiative funded by Ohio Department of Health.
• ESC of Northeast OhiosupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducation Service Center partner supporting school-based health initiatives in Northeast Ohio region.
• School-Based Health Alliance (national)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational partner organization that collaborated with Ohio Alliance on G.R.I.T. Awards program and provides resources including School-Based Telehealth Playbook.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Healthy Schools Campaign: National nonprofit advocating for health equity in schools. Comparable in mission overlap (school-based health, student wellness, policy advocacy) but operates nationally rather than at the state coordinating level.
• Health Policy Institute of Ohio: Ohio-based health policy research organization that has partnered with Ohio Alliance on the SBHC Common Definition. Comparable as a policy/advocacy peer operating in Ohio's health ecosystem and influencing SBHC-related policy.

Direct peers

• California School-Based Health Alliance: State-level SBHC membership and advocacy organization. Comparable to the Ohio Alliance as a peer state alliance providing capacity building, policy advocacy, and data tracking for SBHCs, but operating in California.
• School-Based Health Alliance (national): The national umbrella organization for school-based health care. Directly comparable to the Ohio Alliance in mission (advancing SBHC sustainability and expansion) and serves as the parent convener that state affiliates like Ohio Alliance plug into.
• Colorado Association for School-Based Health Care: State-level SBHC association serving Colorado. Directly comparable in scope and functions (advocacy, training, data) to the Ohio Alliance, providing a parallel model for state-level SBHC infrastructure.
• New York School-Based Health Alliance: State-level SBHC membership organization for New York. Comparable to the Ohio Alliance in mission, structure, and functions, including convening providers, advocacy, and quality improvement support.
• Michigan School-Based Health Alliance: Michigan's statewide SBHC association. Comparable in mission and member services (capacity building, policy work, data) and operates in an adjacent Midwestern geography.

Broad incumbents

• National Association of Community Health Centers: National advocacy organization for FQHCs, which operate 62% of Ohio Alliance's SBHCs. Comparable as a broader incumbent in the community health ecosystem that overlaps with the SBHC space and influences policy affecting Alliance operators.
• Association of American Pediatricians - School Health: Professional association with substantial school health programming and policy work. Comparable as a broader incumbent organization that intersects with the SBHC model and provides clinical guidance that influences Ohio Alliance members.

Others

• Children's Hospital Association: National advocacy organization for children's hospitals, several of which (e.g., Cincinnati Children's) operate Ohio Alliance-affiliated SBHCs. Comparable as a stakeholder organization in the children's health ecosystem that intersects with the SBHC operator base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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