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ALCOHOL AND DRUG COUNCIL OF TOMPKINS COUNTY INC
ITHACA, NY · EIN 160906024 · Form 990 · FY2025 · NTEE F200 · Mental Health & Crisis Intervention · Micro (<$100K) · alcoholdrugcouncil.org
revenue
$6
expenses
$314K
net assets
$10.6M
employees
0
volunteers
10
program ratio
0%
mission · from form 990

THE COUNCIL OFFERS HOPE AND RECOVERY TO PEOPLE STRUGGLING WITH ADDICTION AND STRENGTHENS OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH PREVENTION AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Alcohol & Drug Council of Tompkins County provides prevention, treatment, and recovery support services for individuals and families affected by substance use. The organization offers outpatient clinical services, harm reduction programs, and community education initiatives grounded in evidence-based practices. Based in Ithaca, NY, it serves Tompkins County residents through direct care, court-ordered programs, and public health outreach.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2025

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $0
    EDUCATION AND PREVENTION - THE EDUCATION AND PREVENTION ACTIVITIES OF THE ORGANIZATION ARE MEANT TO RAISE AWARENESS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY ABOUT THE DISEASE OF ADDICTION AND TO PREVENT ITS SPREAD. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE OUTREACH TO THE COMMUNITY ON VARIOUS TOPICS RELATED TO SUBSTANCE USE TAILORED TO MEET SPECIFIC NEEDS. OUTREACH IS ACHIEVED VIA PRESENTATIONS, PANEL DISCUSSIONS, WEBSITE AND SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE, PUBLIC SERVICE ADVERTISING, ETC. THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS THE BASICS (BRIEF ALCOHOL SCREENING AND INTERVENTION FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS) PROGRAM. BASICS IS AN EVIDENCE-BASED PROGRAM FOR PEOPLE AGED 18 TO 24 YEARS AND USES A HARM REDUCTION APPROACH TO MOTIVATE STUDENTS TO REDUCE ALCOHOL USE AND TO MAKE BETTER ALCOHOL-RELATED DECISIONS.
  2. #2 $0
    IMPAIRED DRIVER PROGRAM--THE ORGANIZATION ADMINISTERS THE IMPAIRED DRIVER PROGRAM WHICH IS A NYS DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES PROGRAM FOR PEOPLE CHARGED WITH IMPAIRED DRIVING OFFENSES. THE GOAL OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO PREVENT REPEAT IMPAIRED DRIVING OFFENSES. THE PROGRAM HELPS MOTORISTS EXAMINE THEIR ARREST EXPERIENCE AND THE FACTORS THAT LED TO IT AND HELPS THEM MAKE APPROPRIATE DRIVING DECISIONS IN THE FUTURE. IT IS TAUGHT BY DMV-APPROVED INSTRUCTORS.
named programs · 7 · from sources

What they call their work

Assessment
Comprehensive substance use and physical assessments conducted at outpatient clinics to inform individualized treatment plans.
BASICS
Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention for College Students is an evidence-based, harm-reduction program for individuals aged 18–24 that uses motivational interviewing to reduce alcohol use and promote healthier decisions.
Community Education
Outreach initiatives including presentations, panel discussions, and public service campaigns to raise awareness about addiction and prevention strategies.
Drug-Free Workplace Program
Provides employers with presentations and policy development support to address substance use in the workplace and improve productivity and safety.
Impaired Driver Program
State-approved program for individuals charged with impaired driving offenses that helps participants examine their behavior and make safer choices to prevent repeat offenses.
Opioid Overdose Prevention Training (NARCAN)
Free training that educates community members, students, and professionals on opioid overdose response and provides free Narcan kits.
Teen Intervene
Three-session evidence-based intervention for teens exhibiting early signs of substance use, focusing on behavior change and goal setting.
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Education 5 activities
    • BASICS program for college students
      Offers the BASICS (Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention for College Students) program, an evidence-based harm reduction intervention for college students aged 18 to 24, aimed at reducing alcohol use and improving decision-making. Delivers sessions to students referred due to alcohol violations or self-referrals concerned about their use.
    • Drug-Free Workplace program for employers
      Develops and delivers Drug-Free Workplace presentations for local businesses and supports employers in creating formal drug and alcohol policies.
    • High-ding Spots parent education program
      Offers the High-ding Spots interactive room display and presentation to educate parents on identifying signs of teen substance use and guide conversations with their children.
    • School-based prevention education programs
      Implements evidence-based prevention curricula in K–12 schools, including the Too Good program, which delivers 8 to 10 forty-minute classes focused on life skills, resiliency, and substance use education.
    • Teen Intervene program for adolescents
      Delivers the Teen Intervene evidence-based intervention program, consisting of three one-on-one sessions for teens impacted by substance use, focusing on behavioral assessment, goal alignment, and change planning.
  • Mental Health Education and Awareness 2 activities
    • Advocacy and community collaboration on substance use and mental health
      Participates in local initiatives addressing mental health, suicide prevention, housing, and youth substance use to represent client interests and strengthen community partnerships.
    • Community outreach and education on substance use
      Conducts community outreach through presentations, panel discussions, website and social media content, public service advertising, and tailored educational sessions for diverse audiences. Delivers monthly educational presentations to the Adolescent Behavioral Services Unit at Cayuga Medical Center.
  • Outpatient Substance Use Treatment 2 activities
    • Outpatient addiction treatment and counseling services
      Operates an outpatient clinic open Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 4:00pm that provides trauma-informed, evidence-based addiction treatment, including individual and group counseling, medication-assisted treatment, and personalized treatment planning. Offers telephone and video health services seven days a week, including assessments and referrals.
    • Substance use treatment in justice system programs
      Provides substance use assessments, treatment, case management, and family support services to participants in court-mandated programs including the Alternatives to Incarceration Program, Ithaca City Drug Treatment Court, Felony Drug Treatment Court, and Family Drug Treatment Court. Also provides services at the Community Justice Center.
  • Opioid Harm Reduction Services 1 activity
    • Harm reduction services including Narcan training and distribution
      Provides free Narcan training and distributes free Narcan kits to the community. Offers low-barrier access to health care services as part of an evidence-based harm reduction strategy to prevent overdose and infectious disease transmission.
  • Impaired Driving Prevention and Education 1 activity
    • Impaired Driver Program administration
      Administers the New York State DMV-sanctioned Impaired Driver Program for individuals charged with impaired driving, providing education and behavioral reflection to prevent repeat offenses.
financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$6
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$6100%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$314K
Program expenses0%
Admin / overhead100%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$10.63M
Cash$21K
Investments$0
Liabilities$17K
Net assets$10.61M
Liquid reserves0.8 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -100.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

board members · 10
  • ALEX REMIZOWSKI — TRUSTEE (PART YEAR)
  • AMY SANTOBIANCO — TRUSTEE (PART YEAR)
  • BERNICE MILLER — TRUSTEE (PART YEAR)
  • JEFF PENOYER — VICE PRESIDENT
  • JUSTIN RUNKE — SECRETARY
  • MARTIN STALLONE — PRESIDENT
  • MICHELLE FLINN — TRUSTEE (PART YEAR)
  • MICHELLE SHIPPOS — TRUSTEE (PART YEAR)
  • REBECCA GOULD — TREASURER
  • SALLY MANNING — TRUSTEE (PART YEAR)
relationships · 20

Who they work with

  • Broome-Tioga Workforce Partner — Partner organization in the CREST initiative to support recovery and workplace well-being.
  • Cayuga Medical Center Partner — Delivers monthly educational presentations to the Adolescent Behavioral Services Unit.
  • Collaborative Recovery Empowerment of the Southern Tier (CREST) Coalition — Member of a regional coalition focused on workplace well-being and recovery support.
  • Commerce Chenango Partner — Partner organization in the CREST initiative to support recovery and workplace well-being.
  • Community Justice Center Partner — Provides substance abuse assessments, education, and administrative support to this alternative-to-incarceration program.
  • Family Drug Treatment Court Partner — Provides treatment, family support, and case management services to parents involved in child welfare cases related to substance use.
  • Felony Drug Treatment Court Partner — Provides treatment and case management services to participants in the felony-level drug treatment court.
  • Ithaca City Drug Treatment Court Partner — Provides treatment services and participates as a member of the drug court team for non-violent drug-abusing offenders.
  • Kowalik & Associates Partner — Partner organization in the CREST initiative to support recovery and workplace well-being.
  • Leatherstocking Education on Alcoholism/Addictions Foundation (LEAF) Partner — Partner organization in the CREST initiative to support recovery and workplace well-being.
  • NYS Department of Motor Vehicles Government — Partners with the NYS DMV to administer the Impaired Driver Program for individuals charged with impaired driving offenses.
  • Office of Addiction Services and Supports Government — Follows OASAS definition and standards for alcohol and drug abuse prevention programs.
  • Open Access Detox & Stabilization Center Partner — Location where substance use and physical assessments are provided.
  • Outpatient Treatment Clinic Partner — Location where substance use and physical assessments are provided.
  • Southern Tier 8 Partner — Partner organization in the CREST initiative to support recovery and workplace well-being.
  • State Office of Addiction Services and Supports Government — Staff meet professional standards and competencies required by the State Office of Addiction Services and Supports for substance dependency treatment.
  • The Family & Children’s Society Partner — Partner organization in the CREST initiative to support recovery and workplace well-being.
  • The Leadership Alliance Partner — Partner organization in the CREST initiative to support recovery and workplace well-being.
  • Tompkins County Criminal Justice Services Partner — Collaborates with the Alcohol & Drug Council to deliver services through the Alternatives to Incarceration Program.
  • local businesses Partner — Collaborates with local businesses to deliver Drug-Free Workplace presentations and support policy development.
strategies · 5

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Evidence-Based and Individualized Practice
    methodology: evidence-based_practice
    By using evidence-based practices tailored to individual strengths, needs, and developmental stages, the organization increases intervention effectiveness, because this alignment improves relevance, engagement, and outcomes across diverse populations.
  • Harm Reduction
    methodology: harm_reduction
    By meeting individuals where they are and supporting incremental progress through non-abstinence-based interventions, the organization improves health and safety outcomes, because this approach builds trust, reduces fatal overdoses, and sustains engagement among people who use drugs.
  • Strength-Based and Client-Centered Engagement
    methodology: strength-based-practice
    By building goal-directed relationships through non-judgmental, strength-based, and individualized approaches, the organization fosters motivation and sustained participation, because this model enhances self-efficacy and respects personal agency in recovery.
  • Treatable Disease Model
    methodology: treatable-disease-model
    By framing addiction as a progressive, treatable disease requiring medical and psychosocial intervention, the organization increases engagement in care and supports long-term recovery, because this model reduces stigma and aligns treatment with clinical best practices.
  • Whole-Person Approach
    methodology: whole_person_recovery
    By addressing biological, psychological, social, and spiritual dimensions of addiction through customized, integrated services, the organization improves recovery outcomes, because holistic treatment supports stability across life domains that influence substance use.