named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Behavioral Health Services
Provides community-based mental health and substance abuse treatment through the Behavioral Health NYC IPA, with culturally competent clinicians.
Helen M. Marshall Manor
30-unit supportive housing facility in Queens offering 21 units for individuals recovering from substance misuse or mental health issues and 9 units for older adults.
Housing Services
Co-developer and on-site service provider for a 55-unit affordable housing project in Sunnyside, Queens, offering wraparound services including behavioral health and workforce development.
Rising Scholars
Free early education program for 3-K and 4-K-eligible children focusing on literacy, numeracy, technology, art, and science through play-based learning.
Youth Recovery Club House
First and only youth recovery clubhouse in Queens for ages 12–25, offering peer support, counseling, and family services for those affected by substance use.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Healthcare Delivery Networks and Coalitions 1 activity
- Co-founding and participation in behavioral health collaborative networksCo-founded Behavioral Health NYC IPA, LLC, a collaborative network of community-based behavioral health care agencies in New York City, to expand access to integrated behavioral health services.
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Affordable Housing Development and Management 1 activity
- Development and operation of affordable and supportive housingDevelops and operates affordable and supportive housing units for low- and moderate-income individuals, elderly persons, and persons with disabilities. Opened the 30-unit Helen M. Marshall Manor in February 2024, with 21 units designated for individuals recovering from substance misuse and/or mental health issues and 9 for older adults facing housing instability, and is co-developing a 55-unit affordable housing project in Sunnyside, Queens.
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Play-Based Early Childhood Education 1 activity
- Early childhood education through the Rising Scholars programOperates the Rising Scholars program, a free early childhood education program for 3-K and 4-K-eligible children, emphasizing literacy, numeracy, phonemic awareness, technology, art, and science through play-based learning and individualized staff engagement with children and parents.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Operation of community food and recreational programsOperates a supermarket-style food pantry and runs three neighborhood recreational programs along with a seniors' club to support community engagement and well-being in Queens, New York.
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12-Step Recovery Support Services 1 activity
- Operation of substance use disorder treatment and recovery programsOperates a 51-bed residential facility for adult men and women with chronic substance use disorders and runs the first and only Youth Recovery Club House in Queens, providing targeted recovery support for young people.
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Podcast and Radio Production 1 activity
- Production of public education podcasts on social justice and health topicsProduces podcast episodes that discuss domestic violence, HIV, human justice, harm reduction, decriminalization of substance use disorders, the intersection of race and gun violence, conscious education, and the impacts of COVID-19 on communities, with the aim of public education and stigma reduction.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$669K
Contributions & grants$27K4%
Program service revenue$535K80%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$107K
expenses
Total expenses$1.05M
Program expenses97%
Admin / overhead3%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$134K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$15.25M
Cash$630K
Investments$0
Liabilities$15.28M
Net assets$-31K
Liquid reserves7.2 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| saeeda l dunston | President | 1 | $283K |
board members · 3
- michael-sean spence — Director
- nadine juste-beckles — Director
- shanel thomas to 42025 — Secretary
relationships · 9
Who they work with
- Behavioral Health NYC IPA, LLC Partner — Co-founded and collaborates with BHNYC, an independent practice association focused on community-based behavioral health services.
- Black Panther Party Partner — Collaborated with members during formation to address community needs.
- Department of Education Government — Funds the Rising Scholars program.
- Lemle & Wolff Partner — Co-developer of a 55-unit affordable housing development in Sunnyside, Queens.
- Office of Addiction Services and Support Government — Funds the Youth Recovery Club House in Queens.
- Office of Addiction Services and Support Government — Funds the Youth Recovery Club House operated by Elmcor.
- Saeeda Partner — Executive Director of Elmcor participating in podcast episodes.
- Sarana Development Group Partner — Co-developer of a 55-unit affordable housing development in Sunnyside, Queens.
- Zone 12 LLC Partner — Co-developer of a 55-unit affordable housing development in Sunnyside, Queens.
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.
- Community-Embedded Caremethodology: community-embedded_careBy locating mental health and substance abuse services within the community and employing culturally and linguistically competent clinicians, the organization improves access and outcomes because trust and relevance are increased when care is delivered in familiar, representative settings.
- Community-Led Coalition Buildingmethodology: community-led_coalition_buildingBy forming coalitions of local residents and activists to identify and act on community needs, the organization ensures relevance and sustainability because solutions are more effective when driven by those most impacted.
- Housing-First with Supportive Servicesmethodology: housing_first_with_supportive_servicesBy providing permanent supportive housing integrated with on-site wraparound services such as behavioral health and workforce development, the organization promotes resident stability and self-sufficiency because stable housing is foundational to long-term recovery and well-being.
- Integrated Multi-Service Modelmethodology: integrated_multi_service_modelBy delivering coordinated services across behavioral health, youth development, older adult support, and economic development, the organization addresses interconnected needs because complex social challenges require holistic, cross-sector interventions.
- Person-Centered, Family-Focused Caremethodology: person-centered_careBy using person-centered assessments and individualized support plans, the organization fosters recovery and engagement because tailoring services to personal goals and family context increases ownership and treatment adherence.