irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $11.12MOTHER PROGRAMS SERVICES INCLUDE: ACT TEAM, FORENSIC ACT TEAM, YOUTH ACT Team INTENSIVE CRISIS STABILIZATION CENTER,DROP-IN SERVICES, OUTREACH DEAF INTERPRETERS, PROGRAM RECOVERY-ORIENTED SERVICES, MENTAL HYGIENE COURT, ADVOCACY/SUPPORT-MOBILE RESIDENTIAL TEAM, LINKAGE INNOVATIONS FOR OLDER ADULTS, PATIENT NAVIGATOR, Mental Health Training, Street Outreach Veterans & Homeless, Starry Night Cafe - retreat program.
- #2 $10.88MResidential Services: The Agencys residential programs provide a safe and supportive environment allowing our residents to grow and achieve their fullest potential. The Agency provides 24- hour supervised, transitional and permanent housing opportunities for at-risk single adults and families impacted by mental health and/or substance use disorders. In addition, the Crisis Retreat Program offers a shortterm stay 24-hour staffed setting to those in immediate need from their current housing situation.
named programs · 8 · from sources
What they call their work
Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Teams
Mobile, multidisciplinary teams providing comprehensive mental health and substance use treatment in the community for adults with serious mental illness, including psychiatric care, vocational support, and family services.
Community Crisis Center
24/7/365 crisis intervention services offering immediate access to mental health support, stabilization, and linkage to care in Hicksville, NY.
Crisis Retreat Program
Short-term (1–30 day), 24-hour staffed residential setting for adults in mental health crisis who do not require hospitalization, providing stabilization and support.
Forensic ACT (FACT) Team
Specialized ACT team serving adults in Suffolk County with psychiatric disorders and involvement in the criminal justice system, focusing on reducing recidivism through stabilization and support.
Residential Services
24-hour supervised, transitional, and permanent supportive housing for adults with mental health or substance use disorders in Nassau and Suffolk counties, including congregate residences and apartment programs.
School-Based Behavioral Health Services
Partnership with Nassau BOCES to provide mental health evaluations, short-term therapy, care coordination, and psychiatric consultation to K-12 students in local school districts.
Starry Night Cafe
Peer-operated drop-in center providing a safe, supportive social environment for individuals in recovery from mental health or substance use challenges.
Youth ACT (Y-ACT)
Intensive community-based treatment for youth and young adults aged 10-21 with serious emotional disturbance, delivered through a multidisciplinary team in homes and community settings.
activities · 11 groups
What they do
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Outpatient Mental Health Clinic Services 2 activities
- Deliver integrated outpatient mental health and substance use treatmentOperates a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) providing comprehensive, integrated outpatient services including individual, family, and group counseling, psychiatric evaluations, medication management, MAT, peer support, care coordination, and same-day access to care for residents of Nassau and Suffolk Counties.
- Provide same-day access to behavioral health servicesOffers same-day access hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays and provides immediate access to counseling, psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and crisis services through its CCBHC model.
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Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Recovery Services 2 activities
- Offer structured recovery and rehabilitation programsProvides a five-day-a-week structured recovery program for adults 18+ focusing on behavioral health management and skill development through therapeutic groups, individual support, and tailored recovery plans delivered in-person and virtually; also delivers psychiatric rehabilitation and vocational rehabilitation services under contract with NYSED ACCES-VR to support employment goals for adults with disabilities.
- Operate Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) teamsProvides intensive, community-based mental health services through four Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) teams: a general ACT team for adults with serious and chronic mental illness, a Forensic ACT (FACT) team focused on reducing recidivism among justice-involved individuals, a Youth ACT (Y-ACT) team for ages 10–21 with Serious Emotional Disturbance, and home- or community-based outreach and stabilization services.
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Mobile Mental Health Crisis Intervention 2 activities
- Provide 24/7 crisis intervention and mobile crisis responseOperates a 24/7/365 Community Crisis Center in Hicksville, NY, accepting walk-ins and referrals from families, law enforcement, and mobile units; provides immediate behavioral health evaluations, medication management, outpatient detox, Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), discharge planning, and peer-led recovery support. Also offers 24/7 mobile crisis response as part of its Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC).
- Provide care management and transition supportDelivers intensive, phase-based care management for adults with serious mental illness during critical transitions, including assertive outreach in clinical and community settings, linkage to essential resources (housing, medications, food, transportation), and a 9-month structured program to support reintegration into the community.
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Mental Health Education and Awareness 1 activity
- Conduct professional training and capacity buildingProvides high-quality virtual and in-person training for clinicians, prescribers, school staff, students, and parents on best practices for working with veterans and addressing youth mental health needs, including speaker engagements and professional development workshops tailored to school district requirements.
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Health Insurance Enrollment Assistance 1 activity
- Deliver health insurance enrollment assistanceProvides free, hands-on help to New Yorkers applying for health insurance, including understanding coverage options, enrolling in plans, and navigating eligibility, available in multiple languages and via phone or in-person appointments.
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Outpatient Substance Use Treatment 1 activity
- Deliver mobile recovery and outreach servicesDeploys a tech-powered mobile recovery unit and fleet of specially equipped vehicles staffed by clinical and peer personnel to deliver accessible substance use disorder treatment, patient navigation, and outreach services in the community; includes follow-up support at 7, 30, 60, 90, and 120 days post-contact.
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Community Health Center Services 1 activity
- Deliver primary care integrated with behavioral healthOffers on-site primary care services within behavioral health treatment settings to support holistic care for individuals with mental health and substance use conditions.
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Peer-Led Mental Health Support Groups 1 activity
- Offer family and peer support programsOperates support groups for families and significant others of individuals with mental health or substance use disorders, including a Mental Health Family Support Group and an Addiction Recovery Treatment Services Family Education Support Group; also provides peer-operated drop-in and respite services, such as the Starry Night Cafe, and family education series.
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Supportive Housing for Mental Illness 1 activity
- Provide residential and supportive housing servicesOffers 24-hour supervised transitional and permanent housing for at-risk adults and families affected by mental health or substance use disorders, including congregate residences, apartment treatment programs, short-term crisis retreats (1–30 days), and permanent supportive housing for over 195 individuals with psychiatric disabilities across Nassau and Suffolk counties.
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School-Based Mental Health and Family Support 1 activity
- Provide school-based behavioral health servicesDelivers behavioral health evaluations, short-term crisis intervention (up to 8 weeks), telemedicine psychiatric consultations, preventative clinical consultation, care coordination, and insurance enrollment assistance for K–12 students in partner school districts, including participation in CSE meetings.
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Veteran Benefits and Reintegration Support 1 activity
- Support veterans and military-connected individualsProvides targeted mental health and substance use disorder services to veterans and military-connected families through the CCBHC, including peer support, clinical care, free naloxone training, and connections to community resources; delivers intensive community-based behavioral health care tailored to this population.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$46.18M
Contributions & grants$20.48M44%
Program service revenue$23.42M51%
Investment income$790K2%
Other revenue$1.49M
expenses
Total expenses$42.38M
Program expenses87%
Admin / overhead13%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$7.63M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$51.37M
Cash$19.16M
Investments$140K
Liabilities$23.21M
Net assets$28.16M
Liquid reserves5.5 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +3.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 11
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| Ukuku Dike | PSYCHIATRIST | 51 | $477K |
| Jeffrey Friedman | CEO | 35 | $373K |
| Meena Azizi | Psychiatrist | 35 | $354K |
| Ejaz Asma | Medical Director | 35 | $305K |
| Meenatchi Ramani | Child Psychiatrist | 35 | $289K |
| NANCY M MANIGAT | COO | 35 | $286K |
| Jean Bentley | CFO | 35 | $276K |
| Alena Kondoskal | Controller | 35 | $228K |
| Sherri Biancavilla | VP of Program Excellence | 35 | $217K |
| Jaclyn McCarthy | VP of Program Excellence | 35 | $216K |
| Howard Kirschen | Psychiatrist | 35 | $216K |
board members · 14
- Anthony Pisano — Director
- Audie Kranz — Vice President
- Brian Strouse — Director
- Carl Grossbard — Vice President
- Charles Rich — Director
- Christopher Gagliardi — Treasurer
- Danielle Parsons — Director
- DuWayne Gregory — Director
- Guy Courbois — Director
- JAMES F O'BRIEN ESQ — President
- John Ciejka — Director
- Leonard Parness — Director
- Lisa LaMacchia — Director
- Mark Seiden — Director
relationships · 16
Who they work with
- Board of Cooperative Educational Services of Nassau County Partner — Contracted partner organization through which CN Guidance delivers school-based behavioral health services to local school districts.
- Bridging the Gap Veterans Services Partner — Collaborates on delivering intensive community-based mental health care for veterans and armed services members.
- Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) Partner — Collaborates to provide Veteran Peer support and clinical services to Veterans and military-connected individuals.
- Health and Welfare Council of Long Island Partner — Partner organization collaborating to link individuals across Long Island with health insurance through the New York State marketplace.
- JCC Partner — Collaborates with JCC on bereavement counseling and other support programs, as referenced in client testimonials.
- Long Island Government — Primary service region for CN Guidance programs and services
- Long Island Single Point of Access Partner — Referral gateway for housing programs
- Medicaid Government — Accepted as a form of payment for program services
- Nassau County Department of Mental Health Government — Provides ongoing support for residential services
- New York State Education Department’s Office of Adult Career and Continuing Education Services Government — Contracted partner through which referrals are made and services are approved for vocational rehabilitation programs.
- New York State Office of Mental Health Government — Primary funder of residential and permanent supportive housing programs
- Northwell Health Partner — Collaborates with Northwell Hospital Emergency Departments to provide patient navigation services for individuals affected by substance use.
- Sharayah Sanon Partner — Program Director for the Community Crisis Center.
- St John’s University Partner — Partnership to implement trauma-informed approaches to improve emotional well-being and access to community resources.
- Suffolk County Division of Community Mental Hygiene Services Government — Provides ongoing support for residential services
- Tanya Christopoulos, MSW Partner — Program Supervisor responsible for receiving referrals for care management services.
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.
- Family and Systemic Support Integrationmethodology: family_systems_approachBy involving families and strengthening both professional and informal support systems, the organization enhances recovery stability and community integration because sustained behavioral health improvement depends on relational and environmental supports.
- Integrated Treatment for Co-Occurring Disordersmethodology: integrated_careBy treating mental health and substance use disorders through a unified, coordinated care model, the organization improves outcomes because these conditions are interconnected and more effectively addressed together rather than in isolation.
- Mobile and Community-Based Access Expansionmethodology: mobile_community_outreachBy bringing clinical and support services directly into communities via mobile units and home-based outreach, the organization reduces structural barriers to care because proximity and familiarity increase access, especially for high-risk and justice-involved populations.
- Peer-Led Engagement and Recovery Supportmethodology: peer_support_modelBy using peer staff with lived experience to deliver support, the organization increases trust and sustained engagement in care because shared experience reduces stigma and models achievable recovery.
- Trauma-Informed, Whole-Person Care Modelmethodology: trauma_informed_careBy recognizing the pervasive impact of multiple forms of trauma—including historical, racial, and disaster-related—the organization delivers whole-person behavioral health services that improve engagement and recovery because safety and trust are foundational to effective treatment.