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ADDICTIONS CARE CENTER OF ALBANY INC

ALBANY, NY · EIN 141501404 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE F200 · Mental Health & Crisis Intervention · Large ($10M-$50M) · theacca.net
revenue
$13.0M
expenses
$13.0M
net assets
$14.4M
employees
232
volunteers
13
program ratio
88%
mission · from form 990

THE ADDICTIONS CARE CENTER OF ALBANY, INC. (ACCA) ENGAGES PRIMARILY IN COMMUNITY BASED SUBSTANCE ABUSE EDUCATION, PREVENTION, TREATMENT, AND RECOVERY ACTIVITIES THROUGH THE OPERATION OF PROGRAMS PRINCIPALLY IN THE ALBANY, NY AREA.

profile · synthesized from sources

Community-based nonprofit in Albany, NY providing substance abuse prevention, treatment, and recovery services. Offers outpatient clinical care, residential recovery programs, and community education initiatives targeting youth, families, and adults. Services are grounded in evidence-based practices and recovery-oriented systems of care, with a focus on building resilience and reducing risk factors across the lifespan.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $1.08M
    OUTPATIENT SERVICES - ACCA IS LICENSED TO PROVIDE INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP TREATMENT THROUGH A WIDE RANGE OF MEDICALLY SUPERVISED NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF ADDICTION SERVICES AND SUPPORTS (OASAS) CERTIFIED CLINICAL SERVICES. THESE INCLUDE DAY INTENSIVE MODALITIES FOR DRUG AND ALCOHOL ISSUES. ACCA'S OUTPATIENT CLINIC SERVED 492 INDIVIDUALS DURING 2024.
  2. #2 $807K
    COMMUNITY EDUCATION - PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE PREVENTION EDUCATION PROGRAMMING AND PROFESSIONAL TRAINING SEMINARS FOR SCHOOLS,COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, SERVICE PROVIDERS AND PROFESSIONALS. THERE WERE 9,459 PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS DURING 2024.
named programs · 8 · from sources

What they call their work

350-Hour CASAC Training Program
OASAS-certified training program preparing individuals to become credentialed alcoholism and substance abuse counselors; includes 350 hours of coursework and exam preparation
An Apple A Day©
Evidence-based prevention curriculum for K–4 students focusing on building protective factors such as communication, literacy, and goal-setting to prevent early substance use
CASAC Exam Preparation Course
20-hour course designed to help students overcome test anxiety and prepare for the CASAC credentialing exam
Community Education
Prevention education and professional training for schools, community organizations, and professionals; reached 9,459 participants in 2024
Community Residence & Supportive Living
Residential recovery program supporting individuals in achieving independent, substance-free lifestyles with assistance in employment and vocational training; served 625 individuals in 2022
Northeast Community Action Partnership (NECAP)
Regional collaborative funded by NYS OASAS to expand community awareness of substance abuse through media messaging, resource listings, and public forums
Outpatient Services
Medically supervised outpatient treatment including individual and group counseling, medication-assisted treatment (Vivitrol, Suboxone), relapse prevention, and life skills training; serves 492 individuals in 2024
Strengthening Families Program (SFP)
Evidence-based family skills training for high-risk and general population families; includes separate parent and youth sessions followed by joint practice to improve parenting and refusal skills
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • 12-Step Recovery Support Services 2 activities
    • Family Support and Education Programs
      Offers a Family Support Navigator Program as the first point of contact for families seeking treatment, along with free family support groups, recovery education, communication training, and parenting education courses. Implements the evidence-based Strengthening Families Program through weekly classes for parents and youth.
    • Residential Treatment Services for Substance Use Disorders
      Operates stabilization and rehabilitation residences for men and women in Albany, Queensbury, and Troy, NY, providing safe, supervised transitional housing and recovery-oriented systems of care to support individuals in achieving an independent, substance abuse-free lifestyle. Includes reintegration and transitional residences focused on life-skills training, counseling, employment support, and family reunification.
  • Reentry Support Services 1 activity
    • Correctional Facility-Based Counseling and Support
      Provides individual and group counseling, medication-assisted therapy, and support services within county correctional facilities, integrating Certified Recovery Peer Advocates to enhance recovery outcomes.
  • 24/7 Crisis and Warmline Support Services 1 activity
    • Crisis and Emergency Support Services
      Operates 24-hour emergency hotlines and provides access to critical support resources for addiction, crisis, domestic violence, and suicide prevention. Includes mobile telehealth and community-based outreach services across multiple regions.
  • Outpatient Substance Use Treatment 1 activity
    • Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment Programs
      Provides a full continuum of outpatient care through licensed, medically-supervised clinics, including intensive outpatient programming, evening groups, individual counseling, and medication-assisted treatments such as Vivitrol and Suboxone. Serves 492 individuals in 2024 through OASAS-certified clinical programs addressing drug and alcohol issues.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Professional Training and Workforce Development for Addiction Counselors
      Offers a 350-hour CASAC Initial Standardized Curriculum approved by NYS OASAS, fulfilling educational requirements for the CASAC-T Certificate, along with a 20-hour exam preparation course, internship placement assistance, career counseling, and certification issuance. Classes are held in-person on Monday and Thursday evenings to support work-life balance.
    • Substance Use Prevention Education
      Delivers prevention education programming to schools, community organizations, and the public, including the An Apple A Day© curriculum for children in grades K–4, classroom presentations, community forums, and parenting education. Reached 9,459 participants in 2024 and 8,920 in 2023.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$12.96M
Contributions & grants$3.51M27%
Program service revenue$9.45M73%
Investment income$1530%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$12.99M
Program expenses88%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$8.53M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$18.52M
Cash$2.59M
Investments$0
Liabilities$4.08M
Net assets$14.45M
Liquid reserves2.4 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -0.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
KEITH W STACK CHIEF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $210K
KAREN A O'BRIEN CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER 40 $134K
board members · 13
  • ADAM GORMAN — BOARD MEMBER
  • DARRYL BENSON — BOARD MEMBER
  • DIANE CAMERON — BOARD MEMBER
  • F LEE CASTLEMAN — TREASURER
  • GREGORY TERESI ESQ — 1ST VICE PRESIDENT
  • JEFFREY KENNICUTT — BOARD MEMBER
  • MARY ANNE KLEIN — BOARD MEMBER
  • MATTHEW HOSFORD — BOARD MEMBER
  • MICHAEL REILLY — BOARD MEMBER
  • NADINE WALSH — BOARD MEMBER
  • PAUL A EHMANN — PRESIDENT
  • ROBERT MUNCIL — SECRETARY
  • TERRY GRIESMER — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 11

Who they work with

  • Albany Government — Primary service location and community served by the organization
  • County Sheriffs Partner — Partnership to deliver counseling and treatment services within county correctional facilities.
  • NYS OASAS Government — Certified by the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (NYS OASAS)
  • NYS OASAS Government — NYS OASAS-approved provider of the CASAC Initial Standardized Curriculum.
  • NYS Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Services Government — Recognizes ACCA as a professional training provider and certifies all courses for CASAC credentialing.
  • National Institute on Drug Abuse Government — Provides referral to NIDA's national helpline as part of emergency support resources.
  • New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports Government — Licensed provider of OASAS-certified clinical services
  • New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports Government — Regulates and licenses ACCA's services and ensures compliance with state standards.
  • Northeast Community Action Partnership (NECAP) Partner — Regional addictions resource collaborative in the Capital District of NY, funded by NYS OASAS, that expands community awareness and resource access related to substance abuse.
  • Rensselaer County Correctional Facility Partner — Site where medication-assisted treatment and counseling services are delivered.
  • SAMHSA Government — Provides referral to SAMHSA’s National Helpline as part of emergency support resources.
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.

  • Client-Centered, Trauma-Informed Care
    methodology: client_centered_care
    By using a person-centered, trauma-informed framework in treatment planning, we tailor services to individual strengths and challenges, because recognizing trauma history and personal agency improves treatment adherence and long-term recovery outcomes.
  • Gender-Specific Rehabilitation with Reintegration Support
    methodology: gender_specific_rehab
    By providing gender-specific residential treatment and phased reintegration, we address distinct psychosocial and trauma-related needs of men and women, because tailored programming improves engagement, safety, and recovery sustainability.
  • Integrated Housing and Treatment
    methodology: housing_first
    By combining substance use treatment with safe, supportive housing, we support recovery from early stages through reintegration into work, school, and family life, because stable housing removes a key barrier to sustained recovery and enables engagement in long-term care.
  • Peer Support Through Lived Experience
    methodology: peer_support
    By leveraging peer services coordination, we use individuals with lived recovery experience to guide and empower participants, because shared experience builds trust, reduces stigma, and increases treatment engagement and retention.
  • Strengthening Protective Factors in Youth
    methodology: risk_protective_factor_framework
    By integrating literacy development with substance use prevention and applying the Risk and Protective Factor Framework, we build resilience in children, because enhancing protective factors such as education and self-efficacy reduces the likelihood of risky behaviors.