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ITHACA ALPHA HOUSE CENTER INC DBA CAYUGA ADDICTION RECOVERY SERVICES

ITHACA, NY · EIN 160991369 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE F22Z · Mental Health & Crisis Intervention · Medium ($1M-$10M) · carsny.org
revenue
$6.9M
expenses
$7.6M
net assets
$1.5M
employees
106
volunteers
7
program ratio
84%
mission · from form 990

OPERATE SUBSTANCE/ALCOHOL ABUSE PROGRAM.

profile · synthesized from sources

Cayuga Addiction Recovery Services (C.A.R.S.) operates substance use and alcohol treatment programs in Ithaca, Cortland, and Trumansburg, NY. The organization provides outpatient, opioid treatment, and men's residential rehabilitation services, integrating medication-assisted treatment, mental health support, and counseling. Their person-centered approach emphasizes recovery, wellness, and community reintegration for individuals with substance use disorders.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $1.22M
    SUBSTANCE ABUSE/ALCOHOL OUTPATIENT CENTER ITHACA:MEDICALLY SUPERVISED OUTPATIENT CLINIC INTENDED FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO CAN MAINTAIN STABILITY WITHOUT THE NEED FOR 24-HOUR SUPERVISION, LIVE IN AN ENVIRONMENT THAT IS CONDUCIVE TO RECOVERY, AND HAVE DEMONSTRATED FUNCTIONAL SKILLS FOR SELF-CARE.
  2. #2 $1.06M
    OPIOID TREATMENT PROGRAM:WHERE METHADONE AND OTHER MEDICATION ASSISTED TREATMENT OPTIONS ARE DELIVERED ON AN AMBULATORY BASIS.
named programs · 8 · from sources

What they call their work

Codependency Counseling
Offers family and couples counseling to address codependent relationships that may hinder recovery, helping both clients and their loved ones develop healthier dynamics.
Group Counseling
Facilitates peer-supported psychotherapy groups to build community, share experiences, and develop recovery skills for individuals in various stages of treatment.
Individual Counseling
Provides one-on-one therapy sessions focused on relapse prevention, coping strategies, and behavioral change as part of comprehensive addiction treatment.
Medication-Assisted Treatment
Combines FDA-approved medications (e.g., buprenorphine, naltrexone, Suboxone) with counseling to treat substance use disorders and support long-term recovery.
Men's Residential Services
60-bed residential rehabilitation program in Trumansburg offering addiction counseling, vocational support, mental health services, recreational therapy, and medication-assisted treatment for men.
Mental Health Component
Integrates treatment for co-occurring mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, and bipolar disorder within addiction recovery services.
Opioid Treatment Program (OTP)
Provides methadone and other medication-assisted treatments on an ambulatory basis for opioid use disorder in Ithaca and Cortland, NY.
Outpatient Treatment Services
Offers assessments, individual and group counseling, case management, and medication-assisted treatment for substance use disorders at Ithaca and Cortland locations.
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Outpatient Substance Use Treatment 4 activities
    • Deliver telehealth-based addiction recovery services
      Provides telehealth appointments for counseling, medical care, medication prescribing, and medication-assisted treatment to both new and existing patients, supporting continuity of care across outpatient and recovery settings.
    • Operate opioid treatment programs (OTPs) with medication-assisted treatment
      Operates medically supervised opioid treatment programs in Ithaca and Cortland, NY, providing ambulatory medication-assisted treatment (including methadone) for opioid use disorder. Services include integrated medical and behavioral healthcare, screening and intake, guest dosing for clients from other programs, and transfer of care coordination while maintaining existing treatment plans.
    • Operate outpatient addiction treatment programs
      Provides outpatient services for substance and alcohol use disorders in Ithaca and Cortland, NY, including assessments, individual and group counseling, case management, medication-assisted treatment, and holistic care addressing biological, psychological, social, and spiritual aspects of addiction. Services are available in-person and via telehealth, with programs tailored to client needs across treatment stages.
    • Provide individual and group counseling services
      Offers weekly individual counseling sessions, with increased frequency at treatment onset, and group counseling sessions (5–15 participants, 1–2 hours, 1–2 times per week) for individuals with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. Counseling modalities include cognitive behavioral therapy, family and couples counseling, and support for codependency, self-esteem, and relapse prevention.
  • 12-Step Recovery Support Services 1 activity
    • Operate long-term residential treatment program for men
      Operates a 60-bed long-term residential rehabilitation program for men in Trumansburg, NY, with stays typically lasting 3 to 6 months. The program includes addiction and vocational counseling, mental health support, recreation, medication-assisted treatment, and integrated treatment for co-occurring disorders.
  • Outpatient Mental Health Clinic Services 1 activity
    • Provide integrated treatment for co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders
      Delivers comprehensive, integrated treatment plans for individuals with co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder, incorporating cognitive behavioral therapy, individual and group counseling, family counseling, and medication management in a single setting.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$6.92M
Contributions & grants$2.05M30%
Program service revenue$4.79M69%
Investment income$2K0%
Other revenue$83K
expenses
Total expenses$7.57M
Program expenses84%
Admin / overhead16%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$5.41M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$7.30M
Cash$1.21M
Investments$0
Liabilities$5.80M
Net assets$1.50M
Liquid reserves1.9 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +14.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 20
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
MARTIN STALLONE EX OFFICIO 1 $976K
REBECCA GOULD CFO 1 $503K
JOHN-PAUL MEAD BOARD MEMBER 1 $487K
JEFFREY PENOYER VP 5 $429K
ERIC JANSEN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $184K
DEB DIBARTOLO NURSE PRACTITIONER 40 $163K
JESSICA JANSSEN CEO 40 $161K
TAMARA MASSENGALE NURSE PRACTITIONER 40 $146K
MARGARET MCELWAIN PAC 40 $122K
EUNICE NAYO BOARD MEMBER 1 $49K
TOM LIVIGNE CHAIR 1 $29K
SANDRA IBERGER BOARD MEMBER 1 $23K
BROOKE HOLLIS BOARD MEMBER 1 $22K
LAURIE MANTE BOARD MEMBER 1 $21K
CRIS DONOVAN BOARD MEMBER 1 $20K
JENNIFER WHITAKER BOARD MEMBER 1 $20K
YVETTE CONYERS BOARD MEMBER 1 $19K
PAUL STREETER TREASURER 1 $19K
JOEL MALINA BOARD MEMBER 1 $15K
MELISSA SCHMIDT BOARD MEMBER 1 $14K
board members · 4
  • GARY KORETZKY — VICE CHAIR
  • KAREN CALLANAN — BOARD MEMBER
  • LAJERNE CORNISH — BOARD MEMBER
  • SUZANNE BLOWERS — SECRETARY
relationships · 4

Who they work with

  • Cayuga Health Partner — Email domain and referral coordination suggest an operational partnership with Cayuga Health.
  • Incoming Guest Dosing Request Form Partner — Facilitates guest dosing coordination with external opioid treatment programs.
  • New York State Department of Health Government — Implied funder and regulatory partner for opioid treatment and outpatient substance use services in New York.
  • U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Government — Cited as a source for national prevalence data on co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders
strategies · 4

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.

  • Combined Medication and Behavioral Intervention
    methodology: medication_and_counseling_integration
    By combining medication-assisted treatment with counseling and cognitive behavioral therapy, the organization addresses both the neurological and emotional aspects of addiction, because this dual approach builds coping skills, manages cravings, and improves long-term recovery outcomes.
  • Family and Peer Involvement in Recovery
    methodology: family_and_peer_support_model
    By integrating family counseling and peer support groups, including mixed-stage recovery modeling, the organization strengthens relational support systems, because family involvement and peer connection provide motivation, accountability, and hope, improving recovery outcomes.
  • Integrated Treatment for Co-Occurring Disorders
    methodology: integrated_dual_diagnosis_treatment
    By integrating mental health treatment into substance use disorder care, the organization reduces relapse risk and supports sustained recovery, because untreated mental health conditions complicate addiction recovery and increase the likelihood of relapse.
  • Person-Centered and Individualized Care Model
    methodology: person_centered_care
    By tailoring treatment plans to individual emotional, mental, and physical health needs using evidence-based therapies like CBT, the organization fosters engagement and skill-building, because personalized approaches better support long-term abstinence and recovery success.