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FAIRVIEW RECOVERY SERVICES INC

BINGHAMTON, NY · EIN 160975539 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE F220 · Mental Health & Crisis Intervention · Medium ($1M-$10M) · frsinc.org
revenue
$5.6M
expenses
$5.3M
net assets
$5.9M
employees
95
program ratio
88%
mission · from form 990

SUBSTANCE ABUSE REHABILITATION

profile · synthesized from sources

Substance use disorder treatment provider based in Binghamton, NY, offering a continuum of residential and support services for adults in recovery. Operates stabilization, reintegration, and scattered-site housing programs for men and women, including those with co-occurring disorders. Provides life skills training, case management, and peer support to promote independent, healthy living. Founded in 1970 as a small sober residence, now a $5 million organization serving Broome County and surrounding areas.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $1.07M
    MEN'S COMMUNITY RESIDENCE: FAIRVIEW COMMUNITY RESIDENCE (FCR), LOCATED AT 5 MERRICK STREET, BINGHAMTON, NEW YORK IS A 24-BED COMMUNITY RESIDENCE FOR MEN, INTENDED TO BRIDGE THE GAP BETWEEN INTENSIVE TREATMENT AND INDEPENDENT LIVING. FCR SERVES INDIGENT MEN WITH A PRIMARY DIAGNOSIS OF ALCOHOLISM AND/OR CHEMICAL DEPENDENCE WHO ARE OFTEN HOMELESS PRIOR TO ADMISSION. WHILE AT THE COMMUNITY RESIDENCE, EACH CLIENT IS SUPPORTED BY A CASE MANAGER WHO ASSISTS WITH A RANGE OF ISSUES CONSISTENT WITH THE INDIVIDUAL'S RECOVERY PLAN. ALL CLIENTS PARTICIPATE IN WEEKLY GROUP, INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING SESSIONS, AND ARE ASSISTED IN TAKING THE STEPS NECESSARY TO TRANSITION TO SUPPORTIVE LIVING OR INDEPENDENT COMMUNITY LIFE. THIS PROCESS IS ENHANCED BY PARTICIPATION IN A VARIETY OF IN-HOUSE LIFE SKILLS TRAININGS INTENDED TO PROVIDE INDIVIDUALS WITH THE SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE NECESSARY TO BECOME SELF-SUFFICIENT AND REMAIN SUBSTANCE FREE.
  2. #2 $926K
    WOMEN'S COMMUNITY RESIDENCE: FORMERLY KNOWN AS THE MERRICK COMMUNITY RESIDENCE (MCR), THE WOMEN'S COMMUNITY RESIDENCE SITUATED NEXT TO FAIRVIEW COMMUNITY RESIDENCE, AT 8 CLAPHAM STREET, BINGHAMTON, NY IS A 20-BED COMMUNITY RESIDENCE FOR WOMEN AND WOMEN WITH CHILDREN INTENDED TO BRIDGE THE GAP BETWEEN INTENSIVE TREATMENT AND INDEPENDENT LIVING. IN 2015, OASAS APPROVED A NEW 3.6 MILLION DOLLAR 18-BED COMMUNITY RESIDENCE DESIGNED TO ACCOMMODATE 16 ADULTS AND 2 CHILDREN. AFTER COMPLETION, 2 MORE BEDS WERE ADDED INCREASING THE CAPACITY TO 18 ADULTS AND 2 CHILDREN. THE PROGRAM CONTINUES TO SERVE INDIGENT WOMEN WITH A PRIMARY DIAGNOSIS OF ALCOHOLISM AND/OR CHEMICAL DEPENDENCE WHO ARE OFTEN HOMELESS PRIOR TO ADMISSION. WHILE AT THE COMMUNITY RESIDENCE, EACH CLIENT IS SUPPORTED BY A CASE MANAGER WHO ASSISTS WITH A RANGE OF ISSUES CONSISTENT WITH THE INDIVIDUAL'S RECOVERY PLAN. ALL CLIENTS PARTICIPATE IN WEEKLY GROUP, INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING SESSIONS, AND ARE ASSISTED IN TAKING THE STEPS NECESSARY TO TRANSITION TO SUPPORTIVE LIVING OR INDEPENDENT COMMUNITY LIFE. THIS PROCESS IS ENHANCED BY PARTICIPATION IN A VARIETY OF IN-HOUSE LIFE SKILLS TRAININGS INTENDED TO PROVIDE INDIVIDUALS WITH THE SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE NECESSARY TO BECOME SELF-SUFFICIENT AND REMAIN SUBSTANCE FREE.
activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • 12-Step Recovery Support Services 2 activities
    • Long-term residential treatment for substance use disorder under Part 820 licensing
      Provides state-licensed Part 820 Residential Redesign programs for stabilization and reintegration of individuals with substance use disorder, serving as the only licensed provider of long-term residential treatment for such disorders in Broome County, New York.
    • Residential stabilization and reintegration for women with substance use disorder
      Operates a licensed residential program for women aged 18 and older, including cisgender, transgender, and non-binary individuals, in early recovery from substance use disorder. The program provides safe housing, case management, counseling, life skills training, and support for connecting to employment, education, housing, and long-term care resources.
  • Community Recovery Awareness Events 1 activity
    • Community recovery engagement and outreach
      Hosts daily wellness activities, peer-led self-help groups, sober holiday events, and an annual Recovery Day with family-friendly programming, community resources, food, games, raffles, and Narcan training—all offered at no cost to individuals in or seeking recovery.
  • Outpatient Substance Use Treatment 1 activity
    • Comprehensive recovery support services
      Delivers a continuum of treatment services including Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), mental health services, vocational counseling, recreation therapy, peer support, housing assistance, and recovery coaching to support sustained recovery from substance use disorder.
  • Employment Support for Recovery 1 activity
    • Employment and independent living support for adults in recovery
      Provides vocational counseling, employment-related support services, and life skills training to adults over 18 with substance use disorders enrolled in residential programs, facilitating transition to self-sufficiency.
  • Non-Emergency Medical & Essential Transportation 1 activity
    • Free transportation for service access
      Offers free transportation to workshops and services for individuals in recovery, removing logistical barriers to program participation.
  • Supportive and Emergency Housing Services 1 activity
    • Transitional housing with apartment-based living
      Provides apartment-based living arrangements for individuals transitioning from residential treatment to independent living, supporting recovery stability through structured, supported housing environments.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Residential stabilization and reintegration for men with substance use disorder
      Provides a licensed, gender-specific, trauma-informed residential program for adult men, including transgender and non-binary individuals, experiencing substance use disorder. The program offers safe housing, case management, counseling, life skills workshops, peer recovery support, relapse prevention, wellness activities, and community service referrals, with stays averaging approximately 28 days.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$5.58M
Contributions & grants$2.81M50%
Program service revenue$2.74M49%
Investment income$25K0%
Other revenue$7K
expenses
Total expenses$5.35M
Program expenses88%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$3.41M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$6.39M
Cash$726K
Investments$467K
Liabilities$470K
Net assets$5.92M
Liquid reserves2.7 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +3.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 3
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
PATRICK HALEY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $121K
HEATHER ORNER PROGRAM CLINICAL DIRECTOR 40 $82K
JOHN CONTI FINANCIAL DIRECTOR 40 $77K
board members · 7
  • CARMEN GARUFI — DIRECTOR
  • DEBBIE RUSSELL — SECRETARY
  • JOANNE JONES — PRESIDENT
  • JOHN GORDON — DIRECTOR
  • MARYKAY MCKINNEY — DIRECTOR
  • SAM DAVIS — DIRECTOR
  • THERESA PALMER — TREASURER
relationships · 10

Who they work with

  • CFJ Park Partner — Host site for Fairview Recovery Services' annual Recovery Day celebration.
  • Child Protective Services Partner — Accepts referrals from Child Protective Services for individuals needing addiction stabilization services.
  • Department of Social Services Partner — Accepts referrals from the Department of Social Services for individuals needing addiction stabilization services.
  • Drug Court Partner — Referral source for the Men's Residential Reintegration Program
  • Family Court Partner — Referral source for the Men's Residential Reintegration Program
  • Inpatient and outpatient providers Partner — Referral source for the Men's Residential Reintegration Program
  • New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports Government — Licenses Fairview Recovery Services' Part 820 Residential Redesign programs.
  • Not specified Partner — Refers individuals to external training or educational programs
  • Parole Partner — Referral source for the Men's Residential Reintegration Program
  • Probation Partner — Referral source for the Men's Residential Reintegration Program
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.

  • Holistic Treatment Across Multiple Dimensions of Well-Being
    methodology: holistic_treatment_model
    By using a holistic treatment model that integrates clinical, emotional, social, and practical supports, we improve recovery outcomes because substance use disorder requires comprehensive intervention across all dimensions of health and daily functioning.
  • Identity-Affirming, Gender-Specific Residential Care
    methodology: identity_affirming_care
    By offering gender-specific, identity-affirming residential programming within a trauma-informed framework, we improve engagement and recovery outcomes because safety and belonging are enhanced when care aligns with personal identity and lived experience.
  • Peer Support Model Leveraging Lived Experience
    methodology: peer_support_model
    By employing recovery coaches and peer advocates with lived experience, we increase engagement and sustain recovery because shared experience builds trust, reduces isolation, and provides relatable role modeling.
  • Structured Residential Stabilization as a Bridge to Long-Term Recovery
    methodology: residential_stabilization
    By providing a structured residential environment, we stabilize individuals physically and emotionally so they can transition successfully to long-term treatment because early stabilization reduces relapse risk and builds readiness for deeper therapeutic work.
  • Trauma-Informed and Culturally Responsive Care
    methodology: trauma_informed_care
    By integrating trauma-informed and culturally responsive practices into residential and clinical services, we create safe, empowering environments that support healing, personal growth, and community reintegration because addressing trauma and cultural context is foundational to sustained recovery.