irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $3.88MHOUSING SERVICES- SERVICES IN BUILDING WHICH PROVIDE PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR LIMITED-INCOME AND FORMERLY HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS LIVING WITH HIV/AIDS AND FOR CHRONICALLY HOMELESS FAMILIES IN WHICH THE HEAD OF THE HOUSEHOLD SUFFERS FROM A SUBSTANCE ABUSE.
- #2 $1.95MTHE OASAS 820 RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO OFFER A FULL RANGE OF SUBSTANCE USE HEALTH SERVICES, INCLUDING TREATMENT FOR ALCOHOL, OPIOIDS, AND OTHER SUBSTANCES. THIS PROGRAM IS ACCESSIBLE TO ANYONE NEEDING SHORT OR LONG-TERM TREATMENT, REGARDLESS OF THEIR INSURANCE STATUS. SERVICES ARE INDIVIDUALIZED AND PERSON-CENTERED, INVOLVING A MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM OF HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS, INCLUDING DOCTORS, NURSES, SOCIAL WORKERS, AND ADDICTION COUNSELORS. THIS PROGRAM IS OFFERED IN 3 ELEMENTS: STABILIZATION: IMMEDIATE SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS IN CRISIS. REHABILITATION: ONGOING TREATMENT AND SUPPORT FOR RECOVERY. REINTEGRATION: ASSISTANCE IN TRANSITIONING BACK TO COMMUNITY LIVING.
named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Dual Diagnosis and Wellness Programs
Integrated care model addressing co-occurring mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, and trauma alongside substance use disorders.
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
Outpatient program providing Methadone and Buprenorphine treatment combined with counseling to manage withdrawal and cravings for opioid use disorder.
Problem Gambling Treatment
Specialized counseling and therapy for individuals and families affected by gambling addiction, using evidence-based approaches to address financial stress and behavioral triggers.
Su Casa Residential Program
Residential therapeutic community offering long-term recovery support for individuals seeking abstinence from opioids and other substances, including specialized tracks for women and families.
Supportive Housing
Permanent and transitional housing in Manhattan and the Bronx for individuals and families overcoming addiction and chronic health conditions, paired with ongoing support services.
Vocational and Employment Readiness
Job training and employment support services to help clients achieve economic stability during recovery.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Outpatient Substance Use Treatment 2 activities
- Dual recovery services for co-occurring substance use and mental health conditionsProvides integrated treatment for individuals with co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders, including trauma-responsive counseling, continuing day treatment, and support for problem gambling. Expanded in 2024 to include problem gambling treatment approved by OASAS.
- Opioid and substance use disorder treatment servicesProvides outpatient and residential medication-assisted treatment (MAT) using methadone and buprenorphine, individual counseling, and harm reduction strategies for individuals with opioid and other substance use disorders through clinics in Manhattan. Services include stabilization, rehabilitation, and reintegration support, accessible regardless of insurance status.
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HIV/AIDS Prevention and Support Services 1 activity
- HIV and Hepatitis C prevention, counseling, and care servicesDelivers HIV counseling, testing, referral, partner notification, and primary care services, along with Directly Observed Preventive Therapy for TB, specifically tailored for individuals with substance use disorders. Also provides early intervention services for Hepatitis C.
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Healthcare Delivery Networks and Coalitions 1 activity
- Integrated behavioral health and medical care coordinationEstablished the LESC Behavioral Health Care Collaborative, an integrated network of over 20 organizations coordinating medical and behavioral healthcare for vulnerable New Yorkers. Certified as an Independent Practice Association (IPA) in 2020 to negotiate payer contracts and support value-based care models.
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Direct Mental Health Counseling and Support Services 1 activity
- Specialized treatment programs for problem gambling and other populationsOffers evidence-based therapy for problem gambling, including services for individuals and families. Historically launched targeted programs such as the Women and Children's Program, Crack Cocaine Program, Pregnant Women and Infants Program, and services for Vietnam veterans and their families.
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Permanent Supportive Housing for HIV/AIDS 1 activity
- Supportive housing for individuals recovering from addiction and HIV/AIDSOperates permanent and transitional supportive housing programs in Manhattan and the Bronx for low-income, formerly homeless individuals with substance use disorders and for those living with HIV/AIDS. Includes specialized housing such as Pencer House, renovated in 2024 to improve resident living conditions.
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Employment Support for Recovery 1 activity
- Vocational counseling, job training, and employment supportOffers customized vocational counseling, job training, and employment support services to clients in recovery to promote community integration and economic stability. Includes initiatives such as the Angel Street Thrift Shop as a vocational training program.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Client services delivery during disruptionsMaintained continuity of care during clinic closures due to storm damage by providing temporary medication dosing at alternate sites and delivering counseling and case management services remotely by phone.
- Residential therapeutic community programs for addiction recoveryOperates long-term residential programs including the Su Casa Residential Program and the Residential Redesign Treatment Program, offering 12 to 18-month therapeutic community models focused on personal growth, structured programming, and transition from methadone to abstinence. Includes education, job training, housing support, and counseling.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$17.60M
Contributions & grants$10.44M59%
Program service revenue$7.13M41%
Investment income$3K0%
Other revenue$36K
expenses
Total expenses$21.20M
Program expenses81%
Admin / overhead19%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$13.79M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$17.43M
Cash$402K
Investments$0
Liabilities$17.78M
Net assets$-352K
Liquid reserves0.2 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +1.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 8
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| VALERIE WALTERS | PRESIDENT & CEO | 38 | $467K |
| CARGIL BERNARD | VP, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 38 | $253K |
| LOLITA SILV-VAZQUEZ | VP, CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER | 38 | $225K |
| DESPINA VOUGIOUKAS | DIRECTOR, VOCATIONAL SERVICES | 52 | $209K |
| JACQUELINE VARGAS | VP, HUMAN RESOURCES | 38 | $199K |
| ESTHER NDUKWE | NURSE PRACTITIONER | 38 | $180K |
| GILBERT TORRES | DIRECTOR, BUILDING ENGINEER | 38 | $163K |
| MARYANNE OPALEYE | PSYCHIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER | 38 | $133K |
board members · 9
- BLAIR PAN — BOARD MEMBER
- BRUCE D TINDAL — BOARD MEMBER
- ELIOT LOCITZER — BOARD MEMBER
- HOWARD LEIFMAN — SECRETARY
- MICHAEL J GOLIA — BOARD MEMBER
- NASIR H NAQVI — BOARD MEMBER
- PATRICIA HOFFMAN — CHAIRPERSON
- THOMAS OGDEN — BOARD MEMBER
- TONY BROWN — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 15
Who they work with
- Beth Israel Medical Center Partner — Collaborated on the Primary Care Initiative launched in 1995.
- Columbia University Partner — Collaborates with LESC through Dr. Nasir H. Naqvi, Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychiatry in the Division on Substance Use Disorders at Columbia University’s Department of Psychiatry.
- Greenwich House Partner — Partnered to provide temporary medication dosing services during clinic closure.
- Internal Revenue Service Government — Recognized as a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
- Lafayette Medical Partner — Partnered to provide temporary medication dosing services during clinic closure.
- Lower Eastside Recovery Center Network — LESC is referred to as part of the Lower Eastside Recovery Center network in the copyright notice.
- Lower Eastside Recovery Center Network — LESC is referred to in relation to the Lower Eastside Recovery Center, indicating affiliation or shared identity.
- MSBI Gouverneur Clinic Partner — Partnered to provide temporary medication dosing services during clinic closure.
- Medicaid Government — Accepted as payment for services provided by LESC.
- Medicare Government — Accepted as payment for services provided by LESC.
- New York University Partner — Connected to LESC through Dr. Howard D. Leifman, who serves as an adjunct faculty member at NYU.
- New Yorkers Partner — Serves individuals across New York City affected by substance use disorder, mental illness, and homelessness.
- OASAS Government — State agency under which the residential substance use treatment program is licensed and operated.
- State of New York Government — Recipient of an award from the State of New York to support Medicaid transformation efforts.
- West Midtown Medical Partner — Partnered to provide temporary medication dosing services during clinic closure.
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-Autonomy in Recovery (Therapeutic Community)methodology: therapeutic_communityBy shifting responsibility for recovery to clients and fostering peer-supported, collaborative environments, the organization promotes sustained recovery because ownership and mutual accountability enhance motivation and personal growth.
- Evidence-Based, Individualized Clinical Practicemethodology: evidence-based_practiceBy integrating clinical expertise, scientific evidence, and client perspectives, the organization delivers care that is both effective and tailored because it balances proven interventions with personal context and values.
- Integrated Care Model for Co-Occurring Disordersmethodology: integrated_care_modelBy treating substance use and mental health disorders simultaneously within a coordinated network, the organization improves the sustainability of recovery because integrated care addresses the complex interplay between behavioral health and addiction.
- Person-Centered, Trauma-Responsive Caremethodology: trauma-responsive_careBy using a person-centered, strengths-based, and trauma-responsive approach, the organization increases engagement and improves outcomes in individuals with substance use disorders, mental illness, and homelessness because it prioritizes dignity, safety, and individual agency in recovery.
- Whole-Person, Recovery-Oriented Servicesmethodology: whole-person_careBy integrating housing, vocational training, and mental health services into addiction treatment, the organization supports long-term recovery because addressing social determinants of health improves stability and reduces relapse risk.