irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $1.93MRESIDENTIAL SERVICES: SUPPORTED HOUSING AND CASE MANAGEMENT FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WITH MENTAL ILLNESS AND/OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. MHA OPERATES SEVERAL HOUSING INITIATIVES WHICH PROVIDES NECESSARY SUPPORTS FOR THE INDIVIDUALS THAT ARE SERVED.
- #2 $2.01MCRISIS SERVICES/MHA 24-HOUR HELPLINE: 24-HOUR ADVOCACY SERVICES INCLUDING CRISIS INTERVENTION AND ACCOMPANIMENT FOR ADULT AND CHILD VICTIMS OF RAPE, SEXUAL ASSAULT AND INCEST. SERVICES ALSO ENCOMPASS THE 24-HOUR SEXUAL ASSAULT EXAMINER PROGRAM (SAE) OFFERING FORENSIC EVIDENCE COLLECTION AND TREATMENT FOR ADULT VICTIMS.
named programs · 17 · from sources
What they call their work
ASSIST (Acquiring Social Skills Through Intervention, Support, and Training)
Group program for children ages 5–10 with developmental disabilities to build social skills; requires OPWDD eligibility and pre-registration.
Blue Renaissance
Peer-led social skills group for young adults (18+) on the autism spectrum, meeting monthly in community settings to practice real-world interactions.
CORE Services
Recovery and empowerment program for HARP-eligible individuals, offering personalized support for independence.
Care Coordination
Support for individuals with complex medical and behavioral health needs, connecting them to community resources and managing care plans.
Compeer/Compeer Homeless
Friendship and support program linking volunteers with individuals facing mental health challenges; specialized services for homeless individuals.
Developmental Disability Family Support Programs
Provides guidance, resources, and services to families and caregivers of individuals with developmental disabilities.
Family Support
Offers education, peer support, and navigation assistance to families of individuals with mental health challenges.
Friends Program
Mentorship program pairing children at risk or with a parent with mental illness with supportive adult mentors.
Guardianship Program (Article 17-A)
Legal support for families seeking guardianship for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities; $300 one-time fee covers 12 months.
Hudson House Psycho-Social Club
Skill-building and socialization program for adults with psychiatric disabilities, offering structured activities and peer support.
Outreach and Education Requests
Provides tailored workshops and presentations on mental health topics such as suicide prevention, trauma, and mental health first aid.
Sexual Assault Prevention and Advocacy (SAPA)
Offers crisis intervention, advocacy, counseling, and legal support for survivors of sexual violence; includes prevention education.
Social Care Network
Connects Medicaid Managed Care members to non-medical supports like housing, food, and transportation through health-related social needs screening.
Social Club
Recreational and social activities for adults with mental health challenges to reduce isolation and build relationships.
Super Siblings
Support group for siblings of children with developmental disabilities, offering peer connection and creative activities.
Vet2Vet
Peer-to-peer support program for veterans dealing with mental health, PTSD, and civilian reintegration challenges.
Welcome Orange Geriatric Initiative (WOGI)
Provides care coordination, in-home therapy, and home modifications for at-risk older adults in Orange County.
activities · 11 groups
What they do
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Mental Health Education and Awareness 2 activities
- Advocate to reduce stigma and promote mental well-beingLeads advocacy efforts to raise awareness and reduce stigma associated with mental illness and developmental disabilities, including campaigns during Mental Health Awareness Month and broader public education initiatives.
- Conduct community outreach and education on mental health topicsDelivers training and educational programs on suicide prevention, trauma-informed care, mental health first aid, and stress management to schools, businesses, and community groups. Also participates in New York’s Social Care Network to connect Medicaid members to non-medical supports like housing, food, and transportation.
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Guardianship and Representative Payee Services 1 activity
- Administer guardianship and family support services for individuals with developmental disabilitiesOffers an Article 17-A Guardianship Program that assists families in securing legal guardianship for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, plus Family Support Programs providing education, resources, and peer support for families and caregivers of individuals with developmental or mental health challenges.
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Medicaid Health Home Care Coordination 1 activity
- Deliver care coordination and recovery support for individuals with complex behavioral health needsProvides personalized recovery support through the CORE Program for HARP-eligible individuals and delivers care coordination services including care planning and linkage to community resources for those with complex medical and behavioral health conditions.
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Supportive Housing for Mental Illness 1 activity
- Deliver supported housing and case management for individuals with mental illness or developmental disabilitiesProvides housing assistance and wraparound case and care management services through multiple supported housing initiatives for individuals and families affected by mental illness and/or developmental disabilities.
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Mobile Mental Health Crisis Intervention 1 activity
- Deploy Crisis Mobile Response Team for in-person crisis interventionDeploys a mobile team to provide on-site crisis de-escalation, assessment, service connections, and referrals to peer supports or rape crisis services for individuals experiencing mental health, substance use, developmental disability, or sexual assault crises.
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Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
- Engage volunteers and interns in program delivery and community servicesRecruits and manages volunteers and interns to support programs, outreach, events, and community services, requiring fingerprinting and background checks for those working directly with participants.
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Peer-Led Mental Health Support Groups 1 activity
- Offer peer support and social connection programs for individuals with mental health or developmental challengesRuns multiple peer-led and volunteer-supported programs including Compeer (buddy system for those with mental health challenges), Blue Renaissance (social skills group for young adults on the autism spectrum), Social Club, Hudson House (psycho-social club), and Super Siblings (support for siblings of children with developmental disabilities) to reduce isolation and build community.
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24/7 Crisis and Warmline Support Services 1 activity
- Operate 24/7 crisis intervention services via the Orange County Crisis Call CenterProvides 24/7 telephonic and text-based crisis support, including suicide prevention, mental health and substance use crisis counseling, safety planning, and warm handoffs to local resources through the Orange County Crisis Call Center. Serves as the local 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provider and operates Text4Teens, a 24-hour text support program for youth.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Operate food pantry and accept donations of food, hygiene products, and clothingRuns a food pantry that serves meals and distributes unexpired non-perishable food and hygiene products; accepts year-round donations of these items as well as new clothing such as sweatpants, undergarments, and socks at its Hudson House location.
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Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention Education 1 activity
- Provide Sexual Assault Prevention and Advocacy (SAPA) servicesOffers comprehensive support to survivors of sexual violence, including 24/7 crisis intervention, advocacy, counseling, legal system accompaniment, forensic evidence collection through the Sexual Assault Examiner Program, and prevention education. Services are accessible via the Crisis Call Center and dedicated SAPA program.
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Veteran Benefits and Reintegration Support 1 activity
- Provide targeted support programs for veterans, children, and older adultsOffers Vet2Vet peer support for veterans dealing with PTSD and reintegration; ASSIST program for OPWDD-eligible children focusing on social skills; Friends Program mentoring for at-risk children; and the Welcome Orange Geriatric Initiative (WOGI) connecting at-risk older adults to in-home therapy and home modifications.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$9.83M
Contributions & grants$5.82M59%
Program service revenue$3.92M40%
Investment income$10K0%
Other revenue$85K
expenses
Total expenses$10.07M
Program expenses85%
Admin / overhead15%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$7.01M
Grants paid out$1.32M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$6.16M
Cash$1.35M
Investments$351K
Liabilities$3.44M
Net assets$2.72M
Liquid reserves2.0 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +2.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 4
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANGELA JO HENZE | EXECUTIVE DI | 52 | $183K |
| YESSICA AMADIS | CORE LSW | 40 | $116K |
| DANIELLE K FINN | CFO | 49 | $114K |
| DEBORAH DE JONG | ASSOC EXEC D | 40 | $104K |
board members · 13
- CLARICE NEEDHAM — BOARD MEMBER
- EBEN HILL — BOARD MEMBER
- ELIZABETH FRANQUI — VICE PRESIDE
- ERNEST MILLER — BOARD MEMBER
- JENNA KEY — BOARD MEMBER
- LYDIA RICHARDS — RESIGNED OCT
- MANOUSKA ARCHER — BOARD MEMBER
- NEIL MEYER — TREASURER
- OHIRO ONI-ESELEH — RESIGNED AUG
- PATRICIA QUINN — SECRETARY
- ROBERT GAYDOS — PRESIDENT
- TABITHA WALKER — RESIGNED AUG
- THOMAS FARRELL — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 30
Who they work with
- 911 Emergency Response Partner — Co-located partner enabling integrated emergency response for behavioral health crises.
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Partner — Connects crisis call center services to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for national crisis support integration.
- ACCES-VR Partner — Collaborates with ACCES-VR to connect individuals with disabilities to vocational rehabilitation services and MHAOC's vocational support programs.
- ADAC Info Partner — Ally Sponsor ($125 - $249) supporting mental health advocacy
- Access: Supports for Living Partner — Collaborates with MHAOC and Independent Living in the Orange County Crisis Call Center to provide telephonic and in-person crisis services.
- Advocate Level Sponsor Partner — Corporate sponsor contributing $500 to support MHA's mission, receiving recognition on MHA's website.
- Agent of Change Sponsor Partner — Corporate sponsor contributing $1,000 to support MHA's mission, receiving promotional benefits in return.
- Child Care Council of Orange County Partner — Ally Sponsor ($125 - $249) supporting mental health initiatives
- Community Builder Sponsor Partner — Corporate sponsor contributing $2,500 to support MHA's mission, receiving promotional benefits in return.
- Corey's Pickles Partner — Ally Sponsor ($125 - $249) supporting mental health programs
- Corporate partners Partner — Collaborates with corporate partners and community sponsors to expand reach and support local programs.
- First Federal Middletown Partner — Community Builder Sponsor ($2500 or more) supporting mental health initiatives
- Foam and Wash Partner — Supporter Sponsor ($250 - $499) supporting mental health programs
- Focused Wealth Management Partner — Supporter Sponsor ($250 - $499) contributing to mental health initiatives
- Food Bank of the Hudson Valley Network — MHA is a member agency of the Food Bank of the Hudson Valley, which supports its food budget through the 'Adopt-A-Program' initiative.
- IT Connections NY Partner — Advocate Sponsor ($500 - $999) supporting mental health initiatives
- Independent Living Partner — Collaborates with MHAOC and Access: Supports for Living in the Orange County Crisis Call Center to provide telephonic and in-person crisis services.
- JCF Autism Support Partner — Advocate Sponsor ($500 - $999) supporting mental health advocacy
- Mental Health America Network — State and national affiliate of MHAOC, with shared standards and policies.
- Mental Health Association in NY Network — State affiliate of MHAOC, with shared standards and policies.
- New York State Assembly Member for District 101 Government — Ally Sponsor ($125 - $249) supporting mental health initiatives
- New York’s Social Care Network Network — MHA in Orange County is a partner of New York’s Social Care Network, connecting Medicaid Managed Care members to non-medical supports addressing social determinants of health.
- Orange County Crisis Call Center Partner — Collaborates on internship placements and crisis response services.
- Orange County Crisis Call Center Partner — Collaborates to provide 24/7 crisis counseling and connections to local mental health resources
- Orange County Department of Mental Health Government — Facilitated the creation of the Orange County Crisis Call Center in partnership with MHAOC.
- RBTC PAS Partner — Advocate Sponsor ($500 - $999) supporting mental health advocacy
- SUNY Orange Partner — Advocate Sponsor ($500 - $999) supporting mental health programs
- Supporter Level Sponsor Partner — Corporate sponsor contributing $250 to support MHA's mission, receiving name listing on MHA's website.
- Walden Savings Bank Partner — Agent of Change Sponsor ($1,000 - $2,499) supporting mental health programs
- Warwick Valley Rotary Partner — Advocate Sponsor ($500 - $999) supporting mental health initiatives
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.
- Addressing Social Determinants Within Mental Health Caremethodology: addressing_social_determinants_of_healthBy designing safety net services that address social determinants of health, the organization strengthens mental health outcomes because stable housing, food security, and wraparound support reduce environmental stressors that exacerbate mental illness.
- Integrated Stigma Reduction and Supportmethodology: integrated_stigma_reduction_and_supportBy combining stigma reduction efforts with direct mental health support services, the organization improves emotional well-being because addressing social attitudes alongside care increases help-seeking behavior and reduces barriers to access.
- Mobile Crisis Response with Peer Supportmethodology: mobile_crisis_and_peer_supportBy integrating mobile crisis teams with peer support specialists and co-locating with 911 services, the organization improves engagement and continuity of care during mental health crises because lived experience enhances trust and reduces reliance on law enforcement for behavioral emergencies.
- Peer-Companionship Model for Social Connectionmethodology: peer_companionship_modelBy pairing individuals with mental health challenges with trained volunteers in one-on-one friendships, the organization reduces social isolation because meaningful peer relationships provide emotional support and foster a sense of belonging.
- Trauma-Informed, Recovery-Oriented Caremethodology: evidence_based_trauma_informed_recovery_oriented_careBy delivering evidence-based, trauma-informed, and recovery-oriented services, the organization supports long-term mental health recovery because this approach recognizes past trauma, empowers client autonomy, and fosters resilience through person-centered planning.