The Steadman Group

Community Health Consulting, With Impact

The Steadman Group is a health care and social services consulting company advancing health and community well-being. We are driven by a commitment to creating meaningful impact and improving well-being in communities across the United States, including our home state.

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Who we are

Our services help our clients build, grow, and have impact.

We bring a rare combination of professional expertise and lived experience to strengthen behavioral health systems, guide the fair and evidence-based use of opioid settlement funds, and help mission-driven organizations grow and adapt. Our group supports clients with organizational development, grant writing, and healthcare consulting, with expertise in behavioral health, substance use disorder, and Medicaid, providing practical, community-centered solutions that create lasting impact.

We differentiate ourselves by

Deep expertise
Through both professional and personal experience, we bring a higher level of expertise in publicly funded health.
Implementation
We make things happen.
Bridging silos
We think across silos of treatment and recovery and across grants and earned income.
Tangible impact
Our work brings in results immediately. Since 2023, we have helped clients secure over $21 million in funding, with awards from $100,000 to $6 million across sectors like behavioral health, substance use, and health-related social needs. A recent engagement helped a client expand their services in just two months after facing possible job cuts.

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Five ways we create lasting impact

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Behavioral Health Consulting

Strengthening behavioral health outcomes through clinical expertise, community collaboration, and lived experience.

The Steadman Group strengthens behavioral health nationwide by uniting lived experience with clinical and public health expertise. We partner with health plans, public agencies, and systems of care to improve outcomes and break down barriers between prevention, treatment, and recovery, creating pathways to lasting wellness.

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Opioid Settlement

Building inclusive and transparent systems to guide the fair use of opioid settlement funds.

The Steadman Group helps communities turn opioid settlement funds into sustainable solutions that improve health and resilience. We bring together governments, coalitions, providers, and people with lived experience to create inclusive governance, evidence-based strategies, and transparent evaluation. With a proven track record across states and regions, we ensure resources are managed with integrity and transformed into lasting impact.

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Organizational Development

Building resilient organizations for a healthier future.

The Steadman Group helps mission-driven organizations strengthen capacity, adapt to change, and achieve lasting impact. We support leaders with strategy, board development, financial management, policies, and coaching, while also offering expert facilitation and evaluation. Grounded in collaboration and equity, we provide practical solutions that build sustainable foundations for long-term success.

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Grant & Proposal Writing

Transforming bold ideas into funded solutions that drive lasting impact.

The Steadman Group helps nonprofits and social impact organizations secure the funding they need to grow, innovate, and sustain impact. We combine behavioral health expertise, in-depth knowledge of funding landscapes, and a client-centered approach to develop competitive proposals aligned with funder priorities. From prospecting and strategy to writing, submission, and post-award support, we partner with you through the full grant lifecycle.

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Healthcare

Transforming complex healthcare challenges into practical solutions that improve systems and outcomes.

The Steadman Group delivers healthcare consulting that turns complex challenges into practical solutions. With expertise in Medicaid, public health, behavioral health, and systems integration, we bring strategic problem solving, innovative approaches, and disciplined project management to our work. Our work helps providers and systems deliver better care, especially in underserved and rural communities.

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