Development

Hands-on Solutions for Individuals with Complex Needs

Leston received services from Benchmark’s Active Consulting program. Prior to his involvement in this program, Leston spent 130 days in jail following a property destruction incident. Through a collaboration between Summit Community Care, St. Francis Area Developmental Center, and Benchmark Human Services, Leston is now enjoying life in the community.

About Us

In 2025, Benchmark Human Services celebrates 65 years of helping people live as independently as possible, be included in their communities, and reach their full potential.

Through decades of excellent service provision and organizational growth, Benchmark has become a go-to partner for state and county governments, insurance companies and MCOs, and service providers throughout the country. We customize our approach, helping those we partner with make systemic changes to address their most urgent and complex needs.

Today, Benchmark has nearly 4,000 employees serving more than 20,000 people across the United States. Learn more about our work below, and please contact our Development team if you would like us to help your project reach its full potential.

Our Services

Active Consulting

In Benchmark’s Active Consulting program, we emphasize the active part of our approach. During our short-term engagements, we support individuals with complex needs and the providers who serve them by offering hands-on solutions and training. Learn more.

Children & Family Services

Our children and family services include:

Community Transition

Benchmark has successfully supported states’ deinstitutionalization and downsizing efforts. We secure and modify homes for individuals with significant needs and provide services, so they can transition out of centers and move into the community.

Mobile Crisis Response

Our teams de-escalate crises, support individuals in crisis, and connect individuals with community resources. Benchmark aims to decrease unnecessary use of emergency department and law enforcement resources while providing safety and support for individuals in need. View our brochure to learn more.

Short-Term Crisis Residential

Our goal is to help individuals transition into less intensive placement and return to their lives in the community. From the point of admission, we begin discharge planning. We complete post-transition follow ups to support individuals’ success and stability.

Specialized Residential

Populations served include individuals with extensive medical and behavioral needs, forensic backgrounds, and history of institutionalization, aversive interventions and life experiences. View our brochure to learn more.

Meet the Team

Contact our Development team for customized solutions and support:  [email protected] 

Sarah Chestnut, National Director of Business Development Strategies - schestnut@benchmarkhs.com
John Lovett, National Director of Clinical Development - jlovett@benchmarkhs.com