# JADE HOUSE RECOVERY

Breaking the addiction–incarceration–homelessness cycle with immediate treatment.

- Canonical URL: https://wefunder.com/jade.house.management.llc
- Entity ID: wefunder:company:176579
- Last updated: 2026-06-26T05:02:23Z
- Generated at: 2026-06-26T05:16:51Z

## Quick facts
- South Florida’s culturally competent MAT clinic offering same-day care for men on Medicaid.
- MAT programs reduce overdose risk by 59% and increase recovery rates by 68% vs non-MAT treatment.
- Only 25% needing opioid treatment get MAT; South Florida had 7,551 overdose deaths in 2024.
- Evidence-based approach integrates SAMHSA trauma-informed care for BIPOC and justice-involved.

## Active fundraises
- wefunder:fundraise:136456: 4(a)(6) successful (USD)
- wefunder:fundraise:136455: 4(a)(6) successful (USD)

## Story
Leaving the Fire for the BridgeBuilding bridges, saving lives, creating sustainable change—READ THE FULL FOUNDER STORYWhen a brother, father or son asks for help and is told to wait 30–90 days, the system is broken. According to the U.S. National Institute on Drug Abuse, fewer than one in five adults with opioid‑use disorder received medications in 2021 nida.nih.gov. This underuse—on a market worth $34 billion—is a failure hiding in plain sight. Walking away from that treatment center was not resignation; it was our first step toward building the bridge we wished existed. Today, thousands of men in South Florida remain trapped in a brutal loop—addiction, incarceration and homelessness. For men on Medicaid, there is simply nowhere to go.Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. observed that ‘of all the forms of inequality, injustice in health is the most shocking and inhumane’. We take that to heart. That moral imperative drives our mission, but the business opportunity is equally compelling. Recent research published in JAMA Network Open demonstrates that behavioral health investments generate a 1.9x return on investment, with employers saving $190 for every $100 invested. This isn't just about doing good—it's about building places where men walk in broken and walk out whole.The Market Reality• Evidence gap: Fewer than one in five adults with opioid‑use disorder receive medications—an underuse confirmed by NIDA.• Market size: The U.S. market for medication‑assisted treatment (MAT) is valued at ≈$34 billion yet remains underutilised.• Florida Medicaid: 4.1 million Floridians are covered by Medicaid, yet the state faces a critical shortage of mental‑health providers and ranks 43rd out of 51 jurisdictions in access to mental health care.• Waiting lists: More than 37,000 people in Palm Beach and Broward counties sought treatment last year but faced waitlists of 30–90 days.• Cultural competence: Harvard research shows that programs with culturally matched clinical teams improve retention by 38 %.• Access gap: Roughly 93 % of low‑income individuals who need treatment do not receive it.• Justice‑involved men: Each year more than 3,600 men returning from incarceration to South Florida have co‑occurring mental‑health and substance‑use disorders.Harvard Medical School research published in Health Affairs demonstrates that culturally matched clinical teams achieve 38% higher retention rates than standard approaches. Yet 93% of low-income individuals who need substance use treatment aren't getting it, despite being the highest-cost users of emergency rooms and jails. Each year, 3,600+ justice-involved men return home to South Florida with co-occurring mental health and addiction rates far above the general population. This is more than a healthcare crisis—It's a blueprint for a franchise of hope.STUDY: FLORIDA RANKS 43RD IN ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH CAREEvery statistic represents someone’s loved ones. Although overdose deaths have declined 26.9 % nationally, our treatment infrastructure remains broken. Men in South Florida wait 30–90 days for care—half of those on waitlists never receive treatment. More than 37,000 people in Palm Beach and Broward counties sought help last year, yet options are scarce. Every year, 3,600 justice‑involved men return home with co‑occurring disorders. Nearly 93 % of low‑income Floridians who need treatment are not receiving it.Florida’s behavioral‑health market totals $3.20 B; a $2.97 B treatment gap remains. Jade House targets $0.85 B in services currently unmet.Each week of delay increases overdose risk by 1.8 %—closing this gap saves lives.Thousands of men remain trapped in cycles of addiction, incarceration and homelessness.ENGINEERING AGAINST TIMERehab, ReimaginedEngineered against time—our solution is flow. Clients receive same‑day psychiatric evaluations, 48–72‑hour medication induction, and trauma‑informed continuity. Federal guidelines stress immediate access to medication; Jade House exists to ensure men who walk in broken can walk out whole. PRECISION MEETS COMPASSIONZero‑delay access is the foundation. Equity requires acknowledging that underserved populations are not monoliths but communities with distinct cultural needs.Five target communities— 12,200 potential clients• Medicaid‑eligible men – 3,500 potential patients.• Low‑income families – 2,800 individuals.• Commercial insurance – 1,800 clients.• Private pay – 900 clients.• Specialized populations – 4,200 (justice‑involved individuals, LGBTQ+ community members and veterans).*Estimates are based on SAMHSA county‑level data (2024).VALIDATION BEFORE SCALEPartnerships and diversified revenueIdeas alone don’t create partnerships. Memorandums of understanding with Rebel Recovery FL, the Public Defender’s Office and the Southeast Florida Behavioral Health Network validate stakeholder commitment. Our diversified revenue model turns market failure into sustainable competitive advantage—serving excluded populations generates both superior outcomes and attractive returns.Our journey to traction is already under way:We've raised $100k+ so far in Testing the Waters reservations via Wefunder. After our paperwork is filed with the SEC, these reservation-holders can confirm their reservations into investments.Capital Efficiency as StrategyEvery dollar should go to patient care—not overhead. Traditional residential models require > $1.5 million before the first admission. Our outpatient‑first model dedicates ≈ 77 % of expenditures to clinical services. Lower fixed costs mean lower barriers to entry, faster sustainability and greater impact per investment dollar.Target raise of $450K – investment breakdown: $250K clinical operations, $90K facility build‑out, $60K technology, $30K compliance and regulatory, $20K working capital.We are raising a minimum of $50k through Wefunder.Outpatient‑first model requires ≈$450K compared with ≥$1.5M for a residential launch.Systematic AdvantagesThe healthcare landscape reveals stark performance differences. A zero‑day waitlist, a bilingual clinical team, and AI‑powered billing deliver advantages in access, cultural competence and financial sustainability. These are not slogans; they are operational commitments.Community validation and strong partnerships form the foundation. Execution requires proven leadership and authenticity. Research on cultural competence shows that authentic relationships with communities take 3–5 years to develop, creating natural barriers for would‑be competitors.From cultural competence to cost savings, Jade House outperforms traditional and public models.Execution CredibilityJohn Visciano pairs financial analytics experience from Bloomberg LP with eight years of addiction counseling. Optimized Medicaid billing systems and operational excellence provided by SJHIA + Kipu EMR. Tina DePaolis has guided multiple facilities through Florida’s Department of Children and Families (DCF) compliance. Together, this team covers both clinical and operational dimensions of care delivery.Our leadership team grounds financial projections in operational reality rather than theory. Evidence shows that comprehensive medication‑assisted treatment—combining medications with counseling and social support—increases engagement and retention.Conservative Models, Compelling ReturnsWe base our projections on conservative retention assumptions and historical payer‑mix data. EBITDA margins are modeled to rise from ≈15 % initially to ≈35 % by month 18. These fundamentals support sustainable growth while keeping mission at the center.Milestone-Driven ExecutionRevenue generation requires systematic operational development. Our five-phase implementation plan sequences facility licensing, DCF approval, EMR integration, and Medicaid credentialing to minimize regulatory risk while accelerating time to first billable service. Each milestone unlocks additional revenue capacity while building foundation for scale.Future projections are not guaranteed.Scalable Impact ArchitectureOur outpatient model allows for geographic expansion once core operations prove sustainable. Florida’s behavioral‑health market grows 5 % annually and demand for culturally competent MAT continues to rise. Our platform is built to expand while maintaining clinical quality and community accountability.Forward-looking statements are not guaranteed.Aligned Capital, shared returnsOur SAFE + Revenue Share structure offers two return mechanisms: (1) revenue sharing beginning month 14, and (2) equity conversion upon a qualified financing or exit. This structure aligns investor interests with operational outcomes while preserving working capital for growth.The Implementation ImperativeTreating 100 patients saves Florida’s Medicaid program about $480,000. Over three years, that equals $4.8 million in community benefit, while the clinic captures only about 11 % as revenue. Each life stabilized breaks a cycle and creates a social dividend far beyond our bottom line.Capital is a catalyst, not a destination. With $100K already reserved and a clear pathway to completing our $450K raise, your investment will enable immediate market entry and sustainable impact. Join the 28 early supporters who believe that dignity and efficiency belong in the same sentence—and that the strongest bridges are built by those who are willing to cross them first.

## Team
- John Visciano (Founder & CEO)

## Recent posts
- Site Selection Update: Visualizing the Future of Jade House (2025-11-27T00:06:23Z)
- Our First Clinic Site is Coming Into Focus (2025-11-09T15:52:39Z)
- Milestone Achieved: Securing a Top-Tier Partner to Build Our Clinical Team (2025-10-01T16:45:18Z)
- Clinical leaders need more spaces like this (2025-10-01T02:07:05Z)
- Big News: Jade House Treatment Center Receives 501(c)(3) Status 🚀 (2025-09-29T05:22:38Z)
- This is What Execution Looks Like: Our New Website is Live. (2025-09-07T22:37:07Z)
- Momentum + Milestones: $36,655 Confirmed (2025-09-03T06:16:58Z)
- 🚀 Public Phase Now Live — Action Required (2025-08-26T15:05:37Z)
- MAJOR PARTNERSHIP MILESTONE (2025-08-16T01:16:39Z)
- Deb Mouw Joins with $5K (2025-08-13T02:42:41Z)
- A New Partner in Texas 🤝 (2025-08-10T17:37:36Z)
- COUNTDOWN TO LAUNCH (2025-08-05T03:21:22Z)
- JHR: New Website Launching Soon— A Flexible, Community-Driven Approach (2025-07-02T22:41:36Z)
- We're Opening Our Doors — First as an Outpatient & MAT Program (2025-06-26T21:53:43Z)
- We Just Hit $100K — And One Investor Made It Personal (2025-06-18T04:16:09Z)