What they reported doing
- #1 primary $1.75MCLINIC - PROVIDES ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE TREATMENT ON AN OUTPATIENT BASIS. APPROXIMATELY 507 SERVED.
- #2 $281KCASE MANAGEMENT AND SHELTER PLUS CARE. APPROXIMATELY 21 CLIENTS SERVED.
What they call their work
What they do
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Comprehensive Care Management Services 1 activity
- Behavioral health and reintegration servicesDelivers comprehensive behavioral health services including clinical counseling, case management, and reintegration support across multiple programs. Coordinates with outpatient medical and mental health providers to ensure continuity of care after program completion.
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Facility-Based Service Delivery 1 activity
- Facility operations and program expansionOperates two outpatient clinics, seven residential programs, and a housing program, including a residential treatment facility constructed on Livingston Avenue in Albany in 2014. Relocated all Albany outpatient services to 879 Madison Avenue in April 2025.
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Supportive and Emergency Housing Services 1 activity
- Housing and emergency food assistanceProvides housing support and emergency food assistance to residents in an inner-city community, including case management and Shelter Plus Care services for approximately 18–29 clients annually.
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Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
- In-kind donation managementAccepts and distributes donated items such as new bedding, personal care supplies, recreational equipment, and baby supplies to support residents and reduce organizational procurement costs.
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Nonprofit Capacity Building Services 1 activity
- Leadership and operational managementHired key leadership staff including the Director of Operations in July 2019, bringing over 15 years of experience in substance abuse treatment and 10 years in program management, to oversee organizational growth and service delivery.
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Healthcare Compliance and Ethics Programs 1 activity
- Organizational compliance and fraud preventionExercises due diligence to prevent and detect fraudulent and criminal conduct through organizational compliance systems and oversight, including the role of Director of Compliance and Quality Assurance.
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Outpatient Substance Use Treatment 1 activity
- Outpatient substance use and gambling disorder treatmentProvides individualized outpatient treatment for alcohol, drug, and gambling disorders at clinics in Albany and Troy, NY, including clinical counseling and therapy services. Serves several hundred individuals annually, with recent annual caseloads ranging from approximately 362 to 776 individuals for substance use treatment.
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Parenting Support for At-Risk Families 1 activity
- Residential reintegration program for pregnant women and mothers with young childrenOperates an OASAS-certified residential treatment program for pregnant women and women with children aged six and younger, providing 24/7 staffed nursery access, parenting support, life skills development, and case-by-case assistance with legal, vocational, educational, and child protective services needs. Focuses on person-centered care to support transition to substance-free, independent living.
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Nonprofit Organizational Mergers and Integrations 1 activity
- Strategic organizational expansion through mergerFacilitated merger with The Next Step, Inc. to expand addiction treatment services and operational capacity.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Client intake and referral processingReviews referral or intake information within 24 to 72 hours of receipt to ensure timely access to services.
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Who runs it
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEVIN CONNALLY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $176K |
| STEVE CARVER | NURSE PRACTITIONER | 1 | $140K |
| JANEAH O'LEARY | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE | 40 | $101K |
| JILL HUNT | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE | 40 | $20K |
- ALAN KOTT — VICE PRESIDENT
- CAROL A MAKROWSKI — BOARD MEMBER
- CHRISTOPHER F GREAGAN — BOARD MEMBER
- DONALD SMITH — BOARD MEMBER
- GIL CHASE — BOARD MEMBER
- JAN MCENENY — BOARD MEMBER
- JOHN LYND — BOARD MEMBER
- KAREN CARPENTER PALUMBO — BOARD MEMBER
- KEVIN HEALY — TREASURER
- MARK S BOSS — BOARD MEMBER
- MICHELLE MURRAY — BOARD MEMBER
- NICHOLAS A MARINI — BOARD MEMBER
- RICHARD MATACCHIERO — PRESIDENT
- SHAUNA WALDIN — BOARD MEMBER
- SUSAN P FROHLICH — BOARD MEMBER
- WILMA DELUCCO — SECRETARY
Who they work with
- CDPHP Medicaid Government — Accepted Medicaid plan for program access
- Capital Behavioral Health Network Network — Behavioral Health Care Consortium of which Kevin serves as chairperson.
- Compliance Officer, Hope House Inc. Government — Designated recipient for reports of suspected fraud, waste, and abuse within the organization.
- Fidelis Medicaid Government — Accepted Medicaid plan for program access
- MVP Medicaid Government — Accepted Medicaid plan for program access
- NYS OASAS Government — State regulatory agency involved in the merger process and oversight of addiction services.
- New York State Office of Addiction Services and Support Government — Provided a $4.2 million grant to build a residential facility in 2014.
- New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports Government — Partner agency providing support and oversight for addiction services.
- OASAS Government — State-certifying agency for the reintegration treatment program
- Polaris Coalition — IPA (Independent Practice Association) of Substance Use Disorder providers co-founded by Kevin Connally.
- Regional Planning Consortium Partner — Statewide planning body on which Kevin serves as board member.
- Rensselaer County Community Services Board Government — Local government services board of which Kevin is a member.
- Star Flanders Partner — Administrative contact for coordinating item donations
- Straight Medicaid Government — Accepted Medicaid plan for program access
- The Next Step, Inc. Partner — Merged with Hope House, Inc. to expand addiction treatment services.
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.
- Community-Based Recovery Supportmethodology: community_based_treatmentBy delivering treatment and recovery services within the community and fostering local sober support networks, the organization enhances long-term recovery outcomes, because community integration reduces isolation and strengthens sustainable social reentry.
- Individualized and Inclusive Clinical Approachmethodology: individualized_addiction_therapyBy tailoring addiction therapy to individual needs and allowing access to gambling treatment without requiring co-occurring substance use disorders, the organization increases treatment accessibility and effectiveness, because inclusive, clinically nuanced programming meets clients where they are and reduces barriers to care.
- Person-Centered, Team-Based Treatment Modelmethodology: person_centered_treatmentBy integrating person-centered treatment with multidisciplinary team-based care, the organization promotes sustained sobriety and successful reintegration, because individualized, coordinated support addresses the complex and interrelated needs of recovery, parenting, and social reentry.