irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $3.42MPREVENTION AND EQUITY PROGRAMS ARE A BROAD RANGE OF SERVICES ADDRESSING HEALTH DISPARITIES, INCLUDING TESTING, EDUCATION, PREVENTION AND ACCESS TO CARE FOR PEOPLE AT RISK FOR HIV/HCV, HYPERTENSION & DIABETES AS WELL AS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE BOTH IN OUR OFFICES AND IN COMMUNITY SETTINGS. HIV SERVICES: CHASI HAS A BROAD ARRAY OF HIV/HCV/STI PREVENTION. WE HAVE MULTIPLE PREVENTION PROGRAMS SPECIALIZING IN A VARIETY OF HIGH RISK TARGET POPULATIONS, INCLUDING: WOMEN OF COLOR, MEN WHO HAVE SEX WITH MEN, PEOPLE IN PRISON AND INJECTION DRUG USERS. THESE PROGRAMS DO OUTREACH INTO THE COMMUNITY AND PROVIDE EDUCATION, TESTING, INFORMATION ABOUT PEP AND PREP AND LINKAGE TO MEDICAL CARE. THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INTERVENTION PROGRAM, LOCATED IN OUR OFFICES AND ON SITE AT THE STATEN ISLAND FAMILY JUSTICE CENTER, COUNSELORS HELP VICTIMS WITH THE LEGAL PROCESS, EMERGENCY HOUSING, TRANSPORTATION, SAFETY PLANNING, AND TRAUMA-INFORMED COUNSELING AND CASE PLANNING. CHASI'S HEALTH EQUITY TEAM IS DEDICATED TO REDUCING THE IMPACT OF SOCIAL FACTORS LIKE RACISM AND INEQUALITY ON HEALTH OUTCOMES. OFFERING FREE HEALTH SCREENINGS, OUR OUTREACH IS FOCUSED IN PLACES WHERE WE GATHER WITH NEIGHBORS TO TALK ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF ROUTINE SCREENINGS, LIKE BARBERSHOPS, COMMUNITY CENTERS, AND HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS.
- #2 $1.14MHEALTH CARE COORDINATION - CHASI PROVIDES CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO MEDICAID BENEFICIARIES WITH CHRONIC CONDITIONS AND ASSISTS THEM WITH ENGAGEMENT, RETENTION AND ADHERENCE IN REGULAR CARE. CHASI'S HEALTH HOME PROGRAM IS A LONG TERM PROGRAM FOR CLIENTS WITH TWO OR MORE CONDITIONS. CHASI'S HIV CARE COORDINATION PROGRAM PROVIDES DIRECT SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WITH HIV AND AIDS INCLUDING EDUCATION, CASE MANAGEMENT AND INTENSIVE CARE COORDINATION, INCLUDING ESCORTS TO THE DOCTOR AND DIRECTLY OBSERVED THERAPY. CHASI ALSO HAS A PROGRAM FOR PEOPLE WITH HIV/AIDS THAT ARE UNDOCUMENTED PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL GROUPS, PEER SUPPORT AND CASE MANAGEMENT. FOCUSING ON HIV+ INDIVIDUALS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR MEDICAID, CHASI PROVIDES A MULTITUDE OF SERVICES TO THOSE IN THE COMMUNITY OR INCARCERATED TO IMPROVE HEALTH OUTCOMES FOR PEOPLE LIVING WITH OR AT RISK FOR HIV INFECTION. CHASI'S ALTERNATIVES TO INCARCERATION IS A DIVERSION PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TREATMENT NEEDS. AN INDIVIDUAL WHO HAS CONTACT WITH THE LEGAL SYSTEM SUCH AS AN ARREST ACCEPTS THE OFFER OF PROGRAM SERVICES FROM THE COURT SYSTEM. PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES WITH AN EMPHASIS ON ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH AND/OR SUBSTANCE USE TREATMENT IN THE COMMUNITY INSTEAD OF A JAIL OR PRISON SENTENCE.
named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
Alternatives to Incarceration
Diversion program providing case management and behavioral health services to individuals with justice system involvement instead of jail or prison.
Behavioral Health
Offers substance use counseling, recovery coaching, Narcan training, syringe exchange, and peer support through the Next Step Resource & Recovery Center.
Care Management
Offers case management for Medicaid beneficiaries with chronic conditions or HIV, including care coordination, appointment support, and medication adherence.
Community Access
Includes a food pantry and mobile food distribution program, SNAP enrollment assistance, and health insurance navigation for low-income residents.
Domestic Violence Intervention
Provides trauma-informed counseling, safety planning, legal support, and housing assistance for survivors, based at CHASI offices and the Staten Island Family Justice Center.
Prevention & Health Equity
Provides community-based HIV/HCV/STI testing, PEP/PrEP education, health screenings, and harm reduction outreach in barbershops, community centers, and housing developments.
Training Institute
Provides free, credentialed training programs such as Recovery Coach Academy and Medication Supported Recovery for people in recovery and community members.
activities · 10 groups
What they do
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Civil Rights Advocacy & Litigation 1 activity
- Advocate for health and social justice policy changeOrganizes and speaks out on issues affecting local, state, and federal policy, including domestic violence, drug prohibition, health care access, HIV privacy, and public benefits protection. Engages daily in advocacy within NYCHA houses, courthouses, and hospitals, and meets with elected officials to influence decision-making.
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Community Health Fairs and Screenings 1 activity
- Conduct community health outreach and educationPerforms outreach and provides free health screenings in non-clinical settings such as barbershops, community centers, and housing developments to address health disparities. Conducts targeted education campaigns such as PrEP Aware Week to connect people to HIV prevention tools including PrEP and PEP.
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HIV/AIDS Prevention and Support Services 1 activity
- Deliver HIV/HCV/STI prevention and care servicesProvides community outreach, education, testing, and linkage to medical care for HIV, hepatitis C, and sexually transmitted infections, with a focus on high-risk populations including women of color, men who have sex with men, people in prison, and injection drug users. Offers care coordination, case management, escorted appointments, and directly observed therapy for individuals living with HIV/AIDS.
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Justice System Innovation & Inclusion Programs 1 activity
- Deliver alternatives to incarceration and legal system supportOperates a diversion program that provides case management and connects individuals involved in the legal system to community-based mental health and substance use treatment as an alternative to incarceration.
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Employment Support for Recovery 1 activity
- Deliver workforce development and career counseling servicesProvides group career counseling and free training programs through the Next Step Resource & Recovery Center, including Recovery Coach Academy, Medication Supported Recovery, and vocational tracks in janitorial and administrative fields, with evening and weekend course options.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Operate food pantries and nutrition assistance programsRuns a storefront pantry at 2134 Richmond Terrace in Port Richmond and a mobile food pantry that distributes free food—including fresh produce, meat, dairy, and groceries—across more than thirty neighborhoods in Staten Island four days per week. Offers regular in-person access without appointments and provides linkage to SNAP and nutrition programs.
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Opioid Harm Reduction Services 1 activity
- Operate harm reduction and substance use support programsProvides syringe exchange, overdose prevention training, Narcan distribution, harm reduction counseling, and community-based testing for HIV, viral hepatitis, and STIs. Offers a continuum of behavioral health services including counseling, peer support, and recovery coaching under a 'no wrong door' approach accessible to people who use drugs, want to change use, or are in recovery.
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Medicaid Health Home Care Coordination 1 activity
- Provide chronic disease management and care coordinationDelivers long-term case management through a Health Home program for Medicaid beneficiaries with two or more chronic conditions, assisting clients with accessing care, adhering to treatment, and coordinating services. Offers care management for chronic conditions including diabetes and hypertension.
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Domestic Violence Survivor Support Services 1 activity
- Provide domestic violence intervention and support servicesOffers trauma-informed counseling, legal support, emergency housing assistance, transportation, safety planning, and individual and group therapy in English and Spanish to victims of domestic violence through office-based services and at the Staten Island Family Justice Center.
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Community Capacity Building & Leadership Networks 1 activity
- Support grassroots organizing and community capacity buildingProvides assistance to emerging community organizations and supports grassroots organizing efforts to strengthen community-led advocacy and service initiatives.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$13.14M
Contributions & grants$11.73M89%
Program service revenue$850K6%
Investment income$38K0%
Other revenue$522K
expenses
Total expenses$12.75M
Program expenses87%
Admin / overhead13%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$9.43M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$14.76M
Cash$2.96M
Investments$531K
Liabilities$5.18M
Net assets$9.57M
Liquid reserves3.3 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +1.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 5
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| ERICKER L ONAGA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $217K |
| KATHERINE MARCOS-GORNO | OUTGOING CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $149K |
| JASMIN VALENTIN | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER | 40 | $141K |
| EVAN ZUCKERMAN | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | $87K |
| DIANE ARNETH | OUTGOING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 38 | $59K |
board members · 17
- ABOU SY DIAKHATE — OUTGOING BOARD MEMBER
- ADAM SMITH PHD — BOARD CHAIR
- ANTHONY LODICO — BOARD MEMBER
- AUBREY SAUNDERS — TREASURER
- BRANDON PATTERSON — BOARD MEMBER
- DANA WALKER-BOYD — SECRETARY
- DEEPTHA NEDUNCHEZIAN MD — BOARD MEMBER
- EILEEN PERALTA — OUTGOING BOARD MEMBER
- HELAINE DANDREA — BOARD MEMBER
- JACK CUFFE — VICE CHAIR
- JACK D'ANGELO MD — BOARD MEMBER
- JOZETTE CARTER-WILLIAMS — OUTGOING BOARD MEMBER
- NICHOLAS ROBINSON — BOARD MEMBER
- SONNY STETZ — BOARD MEMBER
- SUSANNAH ABBATE — BOARD MEMBER
- TRICIA RYAN — BOARD MEMBER
- VINCENT TUZZALO — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 21
Who they work with
- Brightpoint Health Partner — Partner organization with which CHASI integrated in 2015 to combine community-based services with medical, dental, and behavioral health care.
- CCAR Partner — Collaborates with CCAR to credential training programs and provide certificates and connections to graduates.
- City Harvest Partner — Supports the Mobile Food Pantry project.
- Community Care Management Partners Network — CHASI is a member as part of its NYS Health Home program.
- Community Health Network Network — CHASI is a member as part of its NYS Health Home program.
- Coordinated Behavioral Care Network — CHASI is a member as part of its NYS Health Home program.
- NYCHA Partner — Works within NYCHA houses to support advocacy and community health initiatives.
- Next Step Partner — Collaborates with Next Step to facilitate client check-in and access to services at the 56 Bay Street location.
- Next Step Resource & Recovery Center Partner — Co-located service partner where CHASI offers workforce counseling and wellness programs.
- Next Step Resource & Recovery Center Partner — Co-organizes and hosts workforce group career counseling services.
- Next Step Resource Center Partner — Provides 24/7 substance use recovery support and resources in partnership with CHASI.
- Next Step Resource Recovery Center Partner — Co-locates services and provides access points for clients to receive care management, behavioral health, and harm reduction services.
- Northfield Bank Foundation Funder — Provides financial support for the Mobile Food Pantry project.
- Pride Center of SI Partner — Co-planned crossover events with CHASI for community outreach and prevention programming.
- Richmond County Savings Foundation Funder — Provides financial support for the Mobile Food Pantry project.
- Staten Island Family Justice Center Partner — Hosts CHASI's domestic violence intervention program on site.
- Staten Island Family Justice Center Partner — Partners to provide crisis counseling and case management support to victims of domestic violence.
- Sun River Health Partner — Organization formed by the merger of Brightpoint Health and Hudson River Health Care, with which CHASI is affiliated through its 2015 integration with Brightpoint.
- Sun River Health Network Network — Member of a network of community health centers serving the Hudson Valley, New York City, and Long Island.
- hospital systems Partner — Collaborates with hospital systems and health providers to advance community health and advocacy efforts.
- iHealth Partner — CHASI is a partner in the iHealth initiative.
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.
- Community-Embedded Outreach for Health Equitymethodology: community-embedded_health_outreachBy delivering services through trusted, non-clinical spaces in neighborhoods most impacted by systemic inequities, we reduce health disparities, because geographically and culturally accessible outreach increases engagement and trust among populations marginalized by traditional systems.
- Harm Reduction and Alternatives to Incarcerationmethodology: harm_reductionBy expanding access to harm reduction services and offering community-based behavioral health treatment as an alternative to incarceration, we reduce health risks and promote recovery, because non-punitive, health-centered responses to substance use and mental health crises produce better individual and public health outcomes.
- Integrated Community-Clinical Modelmethodology: community-clinical_integrationBy co-locating and coordinating clinical care with community-based social services, we improve access and health outcomes for vulnerable populations, because bridging medical systems and community resources reduces systemic barriers and addresses interconnected needs like substance use, chronic disease, and food insecurity.
- Trauma-Informed, Peer-Supported Recovery Engagementmethodology: trauma-informed careBy using trauma-informed care and peer-supported, individualized recovery training that honors lived experience, we increase engagement and personal growth, because inclusive, dignity-centered approaches improve retention and outcomes in behavioral health and domestic violence services.