named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Child and Family Treatment and Support Services (CFTSS)
Medicaid-funded mental health services including psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and skill-building for youth aged 0–21 with behavioral health diagnoses, delivered in homes and community settings.
Community Psychiatric Support & Treatment (CPST)
Intensive mental health support for youth at risk of hospitalization or residential placement, including crisis management and rehabilitative counseling.
Family Peer Support Services (FPSS)
Support for caregivers provided by trained family peers who have navigated child-serving systems, offering guidance, education, and emotional support.
Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS)
State-approved support services including respite care, prevocational training, and caregiver support for children with developmental or behavioral challenges and their families.
Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR)
Weekly skill-building sessions focusing on coping strategies, emotional regulation, socialization, and self-esteem for youth with mental health diagnoses.
Youth Peer Support Services (YPSS)
Mentorship and coaching provided by youth peers with lived mental health experience to build self-advocacy and resilience in clients.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Mental Health Education and Awareness 1 activity
- Annual mental health awareness and fundraising eventsHosts recurring events including the Milestones for Mental Health Walk, Rooftop Conversations, World Mental Health Day events, and galas such as “Then & Now” and “Cocktails & Canapés” to raise awareness, funds, and community engagement for children’s mental health services.
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Organizational Governance & Leadership Development 1 activity
- Capacity building through volunteer Board of DirectorsOperates with a volunteer Board of Directors who contribute time, financial support, and professional expertise to advance the organization’s mission.
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Comprehensive Community Service Hubs 1 activity
- Expansion of services and operational infrastructure to support youth mental healthExpanded service areas from Long Island to Queens and Brooklyn since 2016, opened a new office and youth center at Airport Plaza in Farmingdale, NY, and employed over 100 staff (including 140 per-diem providers) to support over 700 families as of 2024.
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Outpatient Mental Health Clinic Services 1 activity
- Home and community-based mental health and behavioral health services for children and familiesProvides clinical therapeutic services, one-on-one mental health support, and relationship-based care to children, teens, and families in home and community settings to alleviate symptoms of behavioral disorders, prevent escalation of mental health needs, and support personal growth. Services are delivered by professional staff and include telehealth during the pandemic, with over 45,000 home and community visits conducted as of March 2026.
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School-Based Mental Health and Family Support 1 activity
- Specialized weekly therapeutic and support services for youth and familiesDelivers a range of structured, weekly in-home and community-based services including Psychosocial Rehabilitation, Community Psychiatric Support and Treatment, peer and family peer support, caregiver advocacy, planned respite care, prevocational training, and supported employment services tailored to youth at risk of crisis or institutionalization and their families.
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School and School-Community Events 1 activity
- Youth engagement and community programmingOrganizes youth-focused activities such as poetry and art contests, holiday parties, and drop-in center programming to promote wellness and community connection for children and families served.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$3.14M
Contributions & grants$47K2%
Program service revenue$3.10M99%
Investment income$11K0%
Other revenue$-18K
expenses
Total expenses$3.01M
Program expenses81%
Admin / overhead19%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$2.57M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.11M
Cash$705K
Investments$0
Liabilities$387K
Net assets$720K
Liquid reserves2.8 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +28.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Regan | Executive Director | 40 | $268K |
board members · 5
- Christen Lambert — President
- Frank Trifaro — Member
- Fred Kortmann — Member
- Hon Clifton Nembhard — Secretary
- Jay Able — Treasurer
relationships · 34
Who they work with
- Babylon Chamber of Commerce Partner — Kris Weinisch, a board member of Lodestar, also serves on the board of the Babylon Chamber of Commerce, indicating a civic leadership connection.
- Bethpage Federal Credit Union Partner — Financial institution providing sponsorship support for Lodestar's facility expansion.
- Bulovas Restorations Partner — 2025 corporate sponsor of Lodestar Children's Services
- Bulovas Restorations Partner — Event sponsor of Rooftop Conversations 2025.
- Danielle Weill Partner — Program Director responsible for receiving job applications and managing hiring for service positions.
- Department of Health Government — State agency through which Lodestar delivers services to youth and families.
- Department of Health Government — Works with the NYS Department of Health to provide services to youth 21 and under and their families.
- Dime Community Bank Partner — 2025 corporate sponsor of Lodestar Children's Services
- Dime Community Bank Partner — Event sponsor of Rooftop Conversations 2025.
- Farmingdale Chamber of Commerce Partner — Local business organization that hosted and ran the ribbon-cutting event for Lodestar.
- Five Below Partner — 2025 in-kind donor to Lodestar Children's Services
- Haugland Group Partner — Proud sponsor of Lodestar’s 2nd Annual World Mental Health Day Event.
- Islip School District Partner — Collaborates with Lodestar Children's Services to support student mental health and wellness initiatives.
- Kimco Partner — Corporate partner involved in supporting Lodestar's new office space or event.
- Kurzman Eisenberg Corbin and Lever Partner — 2025 corporate sponsor of Lodestar Children's Services
- Medicare Government — Source of funding and support for mental health services provided by Lodestar.
- NYS Assemblywoman Kimberly Jean-Pierre Government — Government official supporting Lodestar's ribbon-cutting and community services.
- NYS Office of Mental Health Government — Government partner supporting Lodestar's services and facility expansion.
- NYS Office of Mental Health Government — State agency through which Lodestar provides services to youth and families.
- NYS Office of Mental Health Government — Works with the NYS Office of Mental Health to provide mental health services to youth 21 and under and their families.
- Nassau County Government Government — County-level government supporter of Lodestar's services and expansion.
- Natco Pharma USA Partner — 2025 corporate sponsor of Lodestar Children's Services
- Northwestern Mutual Partner — Kris Weinisch, a financial representative at Northwestern Mutual, serves on the board and has been a financial supporter of Lodestar since its inception.
- Posillico Foundation Partner — Event sponsor of Rooftop Conversations 2025.
- Riverhead Building Supply Partner — 2025 corporate sponsor of Lodestar Children's Services
- Staples Partner — 2025 in-kind donor to Lodestar Children's Services
- Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office Partner — Community partner involved in supporting Lodestar's milestone event and services.
- Suffolk County Division of Mental Hygiene Government — Government agency collaborating with Lodestar on mental health services.
- Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office Partner — Community partner involved in supporting Lodestar's milestone event and services.
- Sunrise Counseling Center Partner — Organization collaborating with Lodestar on behavioral health or youth services.
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strategies · 3
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 Engagement to Prevent Institutionalizationmethodology: community_engagement_preventionBy fostering belonging and community dialogue around mental health, we reduce the risk of institutionalization for children with mental health needs because sustained social connection and awareness build protective support networks.
- Home- and Community-Based Service Deliverymethodology: home_and_community_based_careBy delivering mental health services in homes and community settings, we increase accessibility, comfort, and engagement, because care provided in natural environments where daily life occurs reduces barriers and supports sustainable progress.
- Strengths-Based Approachmethodology: strengths-basedBy focusing on existing skills, supports, and self-identified goals, we produce greater engagement, self-worth, and long-term development in children and families because recognizing inherent strengths builds confidence and agency.