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GREATER MENTAL HEALTH OF NEW YORK INC F/K/N MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF WEST

TARRYTOWN, NY · EIN 131740002 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE F300 · Mental Health & Crisis Intervention · Large ($10M-$50M) · greatermentalhealth.org
revenue
$42.1M
expenses
$42.2M
net assets
$23.1M
employees
477
volunteers
122
program ratio
85%
mission · from form 990

PROMOTE MENTAL HEALTH IN WESTCHESTER AND ROCKLAND COUNTIES THROUGH DIRECT SERVICES, CONSUMER ADVOCACY & COMMUNITY EDUCATION.

profile · synthesized from sources

Greater Mental Health of New York promotes mental health in the Hudson Valley through direct services, advocacy, and community education. The organization serves adults and youth with behavioral health conditions, offering recovery-oriented housing, employment support, care management, and peer-led programs. It operates as a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic, supporting over 15,000 individuals annually across Westchester, Rockland, and surrounding counties.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $9.33M
    HOUSING: RECOGNIZED BY THE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF MENTAL HEALTH (OMH) AS AN INNOVATIVE LEADER IN RECOVERY-FOCUSED SERVICES, MHA'S RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS PROVIDE RESIDENTIAL AND CASE MANAGEMENT SUPPORT TO ADULTS (AGE 18 AND OVER) WHO HAVE BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH A SERIOUS MENTAL HEALTH CONDITION. THROUGH COLLABORATIVE PERSON-CENTERED GOAL DEVELOPMENT, CONNECTION TO EMPLOYMENT AND OTHER SUPPORTS, OUR SERVICES PROMOTE RECOVERY AND INDEPENDENT LIVING. PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE ASSISTANCE WITH ENTITLEMENTS, MONEY MANAGEMENT, SERVICE COORDINATION AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS. IN 2024, MHA PROVIDED SUPPORT AND HOUSING FOR MORE THAN 280 INDIVIDUALS. PROVIDED 8615 SERVICES. TOTAL EXPENDITURES WERE $9,334,745.
  2. #2 $7.74M
    ADULT RECOVERY-ORIENTED SERVICES: MHA'S PEER, REHABILITATION, EMPLOYMENT, CARE MANAGEMENT AND CLINICAL STAFF PROVIDE AN ARRAY OF SERVICES FOR ADULTS WHO HAVE BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH A BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CONDITION AND MAY HAVE EXPERIENCED ONE OR MORE HOSPITALIZATIONS OR MAY HAVE A HISTORY OF INCARCERATION OR SUBSTANCE USE. OUR SERVICES ARE FLEXIBLE, TAILORED TO THE NEEDS OF THE INDIVIDUAL AND, AS APPROPRIATE, INCORPORATE SUPPORT OF FAMILY AND FRIENDS AND CONNECTION TO SOCIAL AND OTHER SUPPORTS. OUR SERVICES PROMOTE RECOVERY AND PATHWAYS TOWARD ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY, HEALTH AND INDEPENDENT LIVING. OUR INTENSIVE AND SUSTAINED ENGAGEMENT AND TREATMENT (INSET), HOME AND COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES (HCBS), RECOVERY NETWORKS, STERLING COMMUNITY CENTER, ADULT HOME PEER SUPPORT AND PEER TRAINING PROGRAMS PROVIDED MORE THAN 9,000 SERVICES IN 2024OUR CARE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, UNIQUELY TAILORED TO MEET THE COMPREHENSIVE NEEDS OF EACH INDIVIDUAL, HELP PEOPLE BECOME - AND REMAIN - HEALTHY WHILE AVOIDING HOSPITALIZATION. CARE MANAGERS HELP INDIVIDUALS OBTAIN THE SERVICES THEY NEED, WHICH MAY INCLUDE SEEING MEDICAL SPECIALISTS, SUCCESSFULLY TRANSITIONING FROM AN INPATIENT HOSPITAL ADMISSION TO ANOTHER SETTING AND OBTAINING SOCIAL SUPPORTS SUCH AS HOUSING. ADDITIONAL SERVICES MAY INCLUDE FAMILY SUPPORT AND REFERRAL TO COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL SUPPORT SERVICES. IN 2024, MORE THAN 24,000 SERVICES WERE PROVIDED. OUR EMPLOYMENT SERVICES ASSIST INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH A BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CONDITION PREPARE FOR, OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN EMPLOYMENT. IN 2024, MORE THAN 2,800 SERVICES WERE PROVIDED. TOTAL EXPENDITURES FOR ADULT RECOVERY-ORIENTED SERVICES WERE $ 7,740,032.
named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

Care Management Services
Comprehensive support helping individuals access medical care, housing, entitlements, and community resources to avoid hospitalization and maintain stability.
Employment Services
Supports individuals with behavioral health conditions in preparing for, obtaining, and maintaining employment, including career counseling and job placement.
Intensive and Sustained Engagement Team (INSET)
Provides intensive outreach and support to individuals transitioning from inpatient psychiatric care, particularly those with histories of incarceration or high-risk status.
Peer Specialist Training Program
Trains individuals with lived mental health experience to become certified peer specialists, supporting others in recovery while building new careers.
Residential Programs
Housing and case management services for adults with serious mental health conditions, promoting recovery and independent living through person-centered goal development.
Sterling Community Center (SCC)
Community-based recovery center offering peer support, group sessions, and safety planning for individuals with mental health conditions, including those with suicidal ideation.
activities · 12 groups

What they do

  • Outpatient Mental Health Clinic Services 2 activities
    • Clinic operations in Yonkers, Valley Cottage, and White Plains
      Operates outpatient clinics in Yonkers, Valley Cottage, and White Plains with weekday evening hours and walk-in availability at select locations to increase access to behavioral health care.
    • Outpatient behavioral health care and community education
      Provides outpatient behavioral health services and community education to approximately 15,000 individuals annually in Westchester, Rockland, and surrounding counties in the Hudson Valley Region.
  • Mental Health Education and Awareness 2 activities
    • Community engagement and public education
      Facilitates Community Conversations, program consultations, and publishes in Behavioral Health News quarterly to promote mental health awareness and resources in local communities.
    • Mental health training and education
      Provides trainings on mental health and wellness, evidence-based practices, suicide prevention, and trauma-responsive care for staff, community members, professional partners, and organizations; also offers workplace and event-specific workshops.
  • Behavioral Health and Human Services Training 2 activities
    • Graduate internship training program
      Offers graduate-level internship placements in social work and mental health counseling to train future professionals in behavioral health.
    • Peer Specialist Training program
      Offers Peer Specialist Training to support employment and professional development for individuals with lived experience of mental health conditions.
  • Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Recovery Services 1 activity
    • Adult recovery-oriented services
      Provides person-centered, trauma-responsive services for adults with serious mental health conditions, including residential support, case management, employment services, and recovery-oriented care; served over 280 adults in 2022 and 2024, with more than 24,000 services delivered in 2024.
  • Youth Development and Support Services 1 activity
    • Behavioral health programs for children and youth
      Offers behavioral health programs and services for children and youth in Westchester, Rockland, and Putnam counties, including through a Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) program and a Host Visitation Program for children in foster care.
  • Employment Support for Recovery 1 activity
    • Employment and career support services
      Delivers individualized employment support such as career counseling, job interview preparation, and practical assistance (e.g., purchasing interview attire) for individuals with behavioral health conditions; provided employment services to over 100 participants in 2020 and more than 2,800 services in 2024.
  • Mental Health Research and Services Funding 1 activity
    • Funding for early intervention in psychosis
      Funds early intervention programs that serve young adults experiencing symptoms of psychosis.
  • Peer-Led Mental Health Support Groups 1 activity
    • Peer support and volunteer companionship programs
      Operates peer support and volunteer-based programs including Compeer (pairing volunteers with adults in mental health recovery), INSET (Intensive and Sustained Engagement Team) for court accompaniment and legal support, and CASA/Host Visitation for children and families, fostering social connection and reducing trauma.
  • Therapeutic Comfort Kits and Room Makeovers 1 activity
    • Provision of tangible support items
      Supplies tangible items such as clothing or materials to support individuals’ mental health treatment plans and participation in services.
  • Sliding Fee Scale Healthcare 1 activity
    • Subsidized mental health therapy
      Subsidizes therapy sessions for individuals without insurance coverage to ensure access to mental health treatment.
  • Suicide Prevention Programs 1 activity
    • Suicide prevention and postvention services
      Expands suicide prevention training and postvention support services through initiatives like Break The Hold, which promotes resilience and awareness about depression and mental health challenges.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Recovery support through specialized centers
      Provides ongoing recovery support through recovery specialists and group programming at the Sterling Community Center, enabling sustained engagement during life transitions such as starting college.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$42.11M
Contributions & grants$23.18M55%
Program service revenue$16.77M40%
Investment income$2.10M5%
Other revenue$54K
expenses
Total expenses$42.23M
Program expenses85%
Admin / overhead15%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$28.85M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$35.33M
Cash$4.01M
Investments$9.91M
Liabilities$12.21M
Net assets$23.12M
Liquid reserves4.0 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +26.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 7
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
STACEY ROBERTS CEO 34 $365K
SAMAD NAMIN PSYCHIATRIST 35 $322K
RICHARD MILLER MEDICAL DIRECTOR 35 $303K
VICTORIA PENINO CFO 34 $234K
JAMES ADASEK VP INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 35 $202K
COURTNEY BEACH CHIEF DIGITAL COMPLIANCE & 35 $202K
VIVIAN ZACCH NURSE PRACTITIONER 35 $166K
board members · 18
  • ANDREW BRACCO — DIRECTOR
  • ANN M LAITMAN — VICE PRESIDENT
  • CLAIRE SURREY BOLGER — DIRECTOR
  • DAVID FLEMISTER — DIRECTOR
  • DAVID GERBER — DIRECTOR
  • DEBORAH RIZZI — DIRECTOR
  • ELIZABETH FALCO — DIRECTOR
  • GERALD STERN — SECRETARY
  • GERRI ZABUKSY — DIRECTOR
  • GREG FRISOLI — DIRECTOR
  • JASON M RIMLAND — DIRECTOR
  • JEANETTE L FAIRHURST — VICE PRESIDENT
  • JENNIFER L KASOFF — DIRECTOR
  • LORI GRUEBEL — DIRECTOR
  • MARY BETH FERCICK BENEDETTO — DIRECTOR
  • MARY F FOSTER — PRESIDENT
  • MARY JO BRAMSON — VICE PRESIDENT
  • MERYL A ALLISON — TREASURER
relationships · 10

Who they work with

  • AnnMarie Wilhelm Partner — Peer Specialist Training Coordinator at Greater Mental Health of New York
  • Behavioral Health News Partner — Collaborates on quarterly publications to promote mental health awareness.
  • Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Partner — Collaborates with CASA to provide trained volunteer advocates for children and families in the community.
  • DonorPerfect Partner — Platform used for managing sponsorships, advertising opportunities, and ticketing for events.
  • Intensive and Sustained Engagement Team (INSET) Partner — Team providing sustained peer support services, including court accompaniment and reentry planning for individuals with histories of incarceration and psychiatric hospitalization.
  • Marion Laby Partner — Graduate of the Peer Specialist Training program and featured speaker at the Power of Connection Gala
  • New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) Government — Recognized by OMH as an innovative leader in recovery-focused services for adults with serious mental health conditions.
  • Sterling Community Center Partner — Community-based program offering group sessions and recovery specialist support for individuals managing mental health challenges.
  • The Mental Health Association of Rockland Partner — Former organization that merged to form Greater Mental Health of New York.
  • The Mental Health Association of Westchester Partner — Former organization that merged to form Greater Mental Health of New York.
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.

  • Integrated Community Mental Health Model
    methodology: integrated_service_model
    By combining advocacy, education, and direct services within community-based settings, the organization increases accessibility and continuity of care because integrated, localized support reduces systemic barriers and strengthens recovery ecosystems.
  • Peer-Lived Experience Integration
    methodology: peer_support
    By employing individuals with lived mental health experience as peer specialists and aligning their recovery journeys with career roles, the organization builds trust, reduces isolation, and promotes sustained engagement in services because shared experience enhances credibility and connection.
  • Person-Centered, Recovery-Oriented Care Model
    methodology: person-centered care
    By tailoring services to individual needs, goals, and decisions through collaborative planning, the organization supports independence and sustained recovery because personalized care increases ownership, engagement, and self-efficacy in mental health journeys.
  • Trauma-Responsive Service Delivery
    methodology: trauma-responsive care
    By embedding trauma-responsive principles across clinical and community settings, the organization fosters safety and recovery because acknowledging trauma’s impact prevents re-traumatization and enables psychological stability necessary for engagement.