named programs · 10 · from sources
What they call their work
Cancer Support Group
Monthly peer support group for cancer patients providing emotional support and shared experiences.
Community Health Advocate Program
Supports individuals in resolving health insurance issues, accessing care, understanding bills, and navigating coverage options.
Financial Assistance Program
Provides non-cash support to cancer patients for treatment-related expenses including co-pays, travel, wigs, prostheses, and alternative therapies.
Health Insurance Enrollment
Free enrollment assistance through NY State of Health marketplace, including Medicaid, Child Health Plus, and Qualified Health Plans, provided by certified Navigators.
Mental Health First Aid Training
Training program teaching individuals to recognize and respond to mental health crises, available for adults, youth, and public safety workers.
PAX Tools Community Workshops
Evidence-based behavioral training for parents and caregivers to improve youth behavior and relationships.
Prescription Assistance Program
Helps uninsured and underinsured individuals access free or low-cost medications through pharmaceutical manufacturer programs and discount cards.
Social Care Network
Connects Medicaid members with resources for housing, food, mental health, and other social needs through personalized care coordination.
Systems of Care
Collaborative initiative improving access to mental health and substance use services through coordinated, wraparound care models.
The PULSE Coalition
Community coalition reducing substance use and stigma through education, youth engagement, and cross-sector collaboration, funded by a federal Drug Free Communities grant.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Mental Health Education and Awareness 2 activities
- Mental Health First Aid TrainingProvides Mental Health First Aid training to community members, including youth, to recognize signs of mental health struggles and connect individuals with appropriate support and referrals.
- Mental Health and Substance Use Service CoordinationParticipates in a collaborative initiative to identify and address gaps in mental health and substance use disorder services in Chenango County. Works to ensure ease of access, wraparound services, and self-direction for individuals in need of support.
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Cancer Patient Financial and Practical Support 1 activity
- Cancer Patient Financial Assistance ProgramsOperates two targeted financial assistance programs for cancer patients: the Breast Cancer Financial Assistance Program and the Baker’s Benefits Cancer Assistance Fund for non-breast cancers. Provides support for travel, co-pays, wound care, lymphedema treatment, breast reconstruction, prostheses, post-surgical clothing, wigs, non-covered treatments, and medications.
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Cancer Peer Support & Wellness Programs 1 activity
- Cancer Support GroupsHosts monthly cancer support group meetings that provide a space for individuals with shared experiences and concerns to connect and receive peer support.
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Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Education 1 activity
- Community Capacity Building for Substance Use PreventionConducts capacity building to strengthen environmental protective factors and reduce community risk factors related to substance use. Hosts general coalition meetings four times per year with representation from 12 community sectors and operates subcommittees in Communication, Membership, Data Collection, Evaluation, and Youth, with the Youth Committee chaired by a CHN employee.
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Health Insurance Enrollment Assistance 1 activity
- Community Health Navigation and Insurance Enrollment AssistanceProvides free and confidential assistance to help individuals and families enroll in Medicaid, The Essential Plan, Child Health Plus, and Qualified Health Plans. Offers personalized support in resolving health insurance problems, navigating coverage, obtaining prior authorizations, securing charity care, understanding medical bills, and appealing denials of care.
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Parenting Education and Support Programs 1 activity
- PAX Tools Community WorkshopsOffers PAX Tools Community Workshops for parents, caregivers, and other caring adults to improve youth behavior and relationships using evidence-based methods.
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Pharmacy Access and Medication Assistance 1 activity
- Prescription Assistance ProgramOperates a prescription assistance program for uninsured, low-income, and Medicare Part D residents of Chenango County who cannot afford medications. Completes and submits pharmaceutical assistance applications on behalf of eligible individuals and provides access to discount medication programs and cards from Price Chopper, Walmart, and FamilyWize.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$785K
Contributions & grants$784K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$90%
Other revenue$842
expenses
Total expenses$768K
Program expenses93%
Admin / overhead7%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$557K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$700K
Cash$456K
Investments$0
Liabilities$294K
Net assets$406K
Liquid reserves7.1 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +2.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kimberly Lorraine | Executive Dir. | 38 | $87K |
board members · 13
- CHRIS KISACKY — Director
- DEBRA MARCUS — Director
- ELIZABETH BEERS — Sec/Treasurer
- HEATHER FERRARESE — Director
- Heather Felter — Director
- ISAIAH SUTTON — Director
- JENNIFER RANDELL — Director
- JOHN BARRY — Vice Chair
- Jennifer O'Reilly MD — Director
- KENDALL DREXLER — Chair
- LIZ WARNECK — Director
- MATT ASMA — Director
- SALVATOR TESTANI — Director
relationships · 13
Who they work with
- Chenango United Way Funder — Supports both the Breast Cancer Financial Assistance Program and the Baker’s Benefits Cancer Assistance Fund.
- Chenango-Delaware SOC Partner — Collaborative partner organization for the Systems of Care initiative serving Chenango and Delaware Counties.
- Community Service Society of New York Network — Member of a statewide network of agencies providing health insurance and care access support.
- Community Service Society of New York Network — Member of the Community Service Society of New York’s Navigator Network, providing coordinated health insurance enrollment support.
- Eaton Center Partner — Provides meeting space for the cancer support group on the first floor of its building in Norwich, NY.
- FamilyWize Partner — Provides access to discount medication cards through a partnership with FamilyWize.
- Medicaid Government — Connects Medicaid members to social care services.
- Price Chopper Partner — Provides access to discount medication cards through a partnership with Price Chopper.
- St. Agatha Foundation Funder — Funder of the Breast Cancer Financial Assistance Program.
- The PULSE Coalition Partner — CHN supports the coalition through staffing and administration, including employing the coordinator who chairs the Youth Committee.
- Tiffani Gager Partner — Mental Health First Aid Coordinator responsible for organizing and providing training.
- WBNG Partner — Media partner that featured Chenango Health Network's youth mental health first aid initiative.
- Walmart Partner — Provides access to discount medication cards through a partnership with Walmart.
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.
- Collaborative Network Model for Systemic Accessmethodology: collaborative_network_modelBy working within a networked, multi-organizational structure, the organization expands access to care and closes service gaps because systemic challenges in rural health require coordinated, cross-entity solutions.
- Integrated Care and Social Determinantsmethodology: integrated_care_social_determinantsBy connecting individuals to medical care while simultaneously addressing underlying social factors such as housing, insurance, and financial stability, the organization improves health outcomes because health is driven by both clinical and non-clinical determinants.
- Peer-Led Support and Community Capacity Buildingmethodology: peer_support_modelBy training community members in mental health first aid and facilitating peer-led support groups, the organization increases early intervention and sustained support because shared experience and localized knowledge build trust and reduce stigma.
- Personalized Navigation and Systems Advocacymethodology: personalized_navigationBy providing individualized, navigator-based support to access health insurance, pharmaceutical assistance, and social services, the organization improves utilization and equity because complex systems are more navigable when guidance is tailored to personal circumstances.