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NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS OF W ESTCHESTER INC
TARRYTOWN, NY · EIN 133099544 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE F00A · Mental Health & Crisis Intervention · Small ($100K-$1M) · namiwestchester.org
revenue
$535K
expenses
$443K
net assets
$559K
employees
6
volunteers
96
program ratio
48%
mission · from form 990

NAMI WESTCHESTER IS A GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHOSE LIVES ARE AFFECTED BY MENTAL ILLNESS AND CO-OCCURRING DISORDERS. NAMI ADVOCATES FOR ACCESS TO SERVICES, TREATMENT, SUPPORT AND RESEARCH AND IS STEADFAST IN ITS COMMITMENT TO RAISE AWARENESS AND BUILD A COMMUNITY OF HOPE FOR ALL THOSE IN NEED.

profile · synthesized from sources

NAMI Westchester is a grassroots nonprofit dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families affected by mental illness and co-occurring disorders. The organization provides peer-led support groups, educational presentations, and advocacy efforts focused on reducing stigma and improving access to care. It operates locally in Westchester County, New York, offering services to both individuals living with mental health conditions and their families.

named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

Art Expressions
Annual art exhibition showcasing creative works by individuals in recovery, designed to promote healing, reduce stigma, and raise awareness about mental health
Family & Friends Webinar
Free 90-minute educational webinar for loved ones of individuals with mental illness, covering communication, crisis preparedness, and self-care, led by trained volunteers with lived experience
NAMI Connection Support Group
Peer support groups meeting monthly for adults living with mental illness, offered in multiple locations and formats including in-person and virtual sessions
NAMI Ending the Silence
Educational presentation for youth and school communities that covers warning signs of mental health conditions, resources, and how to seek help; led by adult and young adult presenters with lived experience
NAMI Family Support Group
Monthly peer support groups for family members, friends, and caregivers of individuals living with mental illness, facilitated by trained volunteers with lived experience
NAMI In Our Own Voice
Peer-led presentation program featuring two individuals with lived experience of mental illness who share their personal recovery stories with community audiences including colleges, businesses, and hospitals
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Mental Health Education and Awareness 3 activities
    • Advocate for mental health policy and funding
      Engages in advocacy by issuing press statements, releasing polling data, and raising public concerns about policies affecting mental health, including opposition to Medicaid funding cuts and federal actions that risk institutionalization of people with serious mental illness.
    • Deliver mental health education presentations
      Conducts NAMI In Our Own Voice and NAMI Ending the Silence presentations to educate diverse audiences—including schools, businesses, and hospitals—about mental health conditions, recovery, youth warning signs, and available resources.
    • Offer educational webinars for caregivers
      Provides a free 90-minute webinar for individuals with loved ones living with mental health conditions, covering topics such as treatment, recovery, communication, crisis preparedness, and self-care.
  • Peer-Led Mental Health Support Groups 2 activities
    • Host peer support groups for adults with mental illness
      Provides in-person, peer-led support groups for adults with mental illness, open to individuals regardless of diagnosis. These groups are held regularly and offer a safe space for shared experience and mutual support.
    • Host peer support groups for families and caregivers
      Offers monthly peer-led Family Support Groups and a virtual support group specifically for parents and caregivers of adolescents and young adults (ages 16–30) affected by mental illness, providing emotional support and practical guidance.
  • Membership Program Administration 1 activity
    • Enroll members in NAMI affiliation network
      Offers membership that simultaneously affiliates individuals with NAMI National, NAMI New York State, and NAMI Westchester, strengthening network engagement and support.
  • Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
    • Host art exhibitions for individuals with mental health conditions
      Organizes an annual art exhibition that provides a platform for artists living with mental health conditions to share their work and highlight the role of art in recovery, while also promoting awareness of NAMI Westchester.
  • Charity Event Organization 1 activity
    • Participate in NAMIWalks events
      Organizes and participates in NAMIWalks, national mental health awareness and fundraising events, to support local and national mental health initiatives.
  • Intake and Referral Coordination 1 activity
    • Provide mental health service referrals and information
      Offers referrals and disseminates information on mental health services, dual diagnosis programs, housing, legal assistance, and local NAMI Westchester support groups and educational events.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$535K
Contributions & grants$491K92%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$44K
expenses
Total expenses$443K
Program expenses48%
Admin / overhead27%
Fundraising25%
Salaries & benefits$293K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$788K
Cash$189K
Investments$313K
Liabilities$229K
Net assets$559K
Liquid reserves13.6 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +50.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 13
  • BETH CLIFFORD — BOARD MEMBER
  • BRIAN HALLORAN — BOARD MEMBER
  • CARLEEN YBARRA — BOARD MEMBER
  • DANIEL NEIMAN — BOARD MEMBER
  • JANA DOTY — TREASURER
  • JOHN FRANCIS — PRESIDENT
  • JULIE LECLAIR NECHES — VICE PRESIDENT
  • LISA DEFELICE FRATTO — BOARD MEMBER
  • MELISSA BANTA — GOVERNANCE CHAIR
  • REVEREND KELLIE WOFFORD — BOARD MEMBER
  • SHARON MASCIOVECCHIO — BOARD MEMBER
  • STEPHANIE VERDEFLOR — BOARD MEMBER
  • TARA FISHLER — SECRETARY
relationships · 11

Who they work with

  • Bedford Hills Partner — Hosts NAMI Connection support groups at its location.
  • Constant Contact Partner — Partner organization used for event registration and outreach through its online platform.
  • Macy’s Partner — Collaborates with NAMI to promote the Reading Is Fundamental program and support youth mental health.
  • NAMI Network — Member of the national NAMI network, implementing standardized programs such as NAMI In Our Own Voice, NAMI Ending the Silence, and NAMI Support Groups.
  • NAMI Network — Membership in NAMI Westchester includes automatic membership in NAMI.
  • NAMI Network — Operates as a local affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), delivering NAMI-branded programs such as NAMI Connection.
  • NAMI Network — Participates in NAMIWalks, national mental health awareness and fundraising events organized by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI).
  • NAMI NYS Network — Membership in NAMI Westchester includes automatic membership in NAMI NYS.
  • NAMI Westchester Network — Local affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) network.
  • National Alliance on Mental Illness Network — Local affiliate of the national organization
  • Westchester Crisis & Prevention Response Team Partner — Collaborates with or refers individuals to the Westchester Crisis & Prevention Response Team for crisis support.
strategies · 2

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.

  • Peer-Support Model Grounded in Lived Experience
    methodology: peer_support_model
    By facilitating peer-led support groups and educational programs, we improve engagement, recovery, and resilience among individuals and families affected by mental illness because shared lived experience builds trust, reduces isolation, and enhances the credibility and empathy of support.
  • System Navigation and Education to Improve Access to Care
    methodology: system_navigation
    By providing education about mental illness and treatments and offering cross-sector referrals, we improve access to mental health services, housing, and legal support because structured guidance helps individuals and families overcome complexity and fragmentation in public systems.