named programs · 11 · from sources
What they call their work
Apogee Center
Provides peer support programs and respite services for individuals in mental health and substance use recovery.
Child Advocacy Center (CAC)
Provides coordinated support for children involved in cases of abuse or violence, working with law enforcement, medical professionals, and therapists.
Clubhouse
OASAS-funded program offering peer support, respite, and recovery services for youth and adults in substance use recovery, promoting socialization and skill-building.
Health Home Care Coordination
Provides care coordination services to help individuals manage physical and behavioral health needs across providers.
LEAPS After School Program
Licensed after-school program for school-age children focusing on academic support, social-emotional development, and enrichment activities to improve academic achievement and reduce risky behaviors.
Mobile Crisis Assessment Team (MCAT)
Provides 24/7 crisis intervention, phone screening, and on-site mental health services to reduce hospitalizations and police involvement for individuals in crisis across Columbia and Greene Counties.
PROS (Personalized Recovery Oriented Services)
Long-running recovery program for individuals with mental health diagnoses, offering coping skills training, wellness management, employment support, and expressive arts to promote holistic recovery and community integration.
REACH Center
Supports survivors of sexual assault, violence, crime, and abuse through counseling, advocacy, and emergency assistance.
Strengthening Families & School Based Family Supports
Family development programs offering education, mentoring, and peer support to strengthen family bonds and support child well-being.
Supportive Residences
Residential services for individuals with mental health conditions, developed through merger with Assistance in Meaningful Living (AIM).
Warming Center & Field Support
Emergency services for individuals experiencing homelessness, including warming center operations and outreach support.
activities · 12 groups
What they do
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Youth Development and Support Services 2 activities
- Operate free drop-in centers for youthRuns free and supervised drop-in centers for youth aged 12–17 in Hudson and Catskill, NY, offering safe spaces with free food and WiFi access without registration requirements.
- Provide case management for at-risk youthDelivers case management services for youth at high risk of out-of-home placement, including bi-monthly home visits and pro-social skill building through activities like arts, cooking, and library trips to improve family and child outcomes.
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Direct Mental Health Counseling and Support Services 1 activity
- Connect individuals to mental health care and support servicesProvides free mental health support programs and direct connections to care for individuals, children, and families, focusing on recovery, engagement, and education.
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Deliver after-school and youth mentoring programsOperates an after-school program offering three hours of youth development activities per school day, including structured mentoring (6–10 hours/week), STEAM learning, literacy, and social activities to support successful transition to adulthood.
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Medicaid Health Home Care Coordination 1 activity
- Deliver community-based care coordinationProvides care coordination services including appointment scheduling, transportation assistance, benefits navigation, housing support, and linkage to mental health and recovery services for individuals and families.
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Outpatient Substance Use Treatment 1 activity
- Deliver peer-supported mental health recovery servicesProvides peer-supported services through trained Peer Recovery Specialists, including a free and confidential peer support line and community-based recovery support to help individuals manage symptoms, maintain recovery, and strengthen personal and family life.
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Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Recovery Services 1 activity
- Deliver psychosocial rehabilitation and counseling servicesOffers psychosocial rehabilitation (PSR) and counseling to support independent living, social integration, community engagement, and personal care for individuals and families affected by mental health conditions.
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Child Advocacy and Trauma Support Centers 1 activity
- Operate child and family support centersRuns the REACH Center and Child Advocacy Center using a multidisciplinary team approach to support child and adult survivors of sexual assault, violence, crime, and abuse, serving over 500 individuals annually.
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Community and Public Broadcasting Services 1 activity
- Produce youth-led media and community engagement programsSupports youth participants in producing a weekly live radio broadcast on WGXC 90.7FM from the Catskill Clubhouse, fostering community engagement and creative expression.
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Mental Health Education and Awareness 1 activity
- Provide community education and outreachConducts community education and outreach initiatives, including school visits after traumatic events to inform communities about available mental health and crisis services.
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Outpatient Mental Health Clinic Services 1 activity
- Provide crisis intervention and mental health assessmentsOperates a 24-hour helpline and Mobile Crisis Assessment Team (MCAT) offering crisis counseling, phone and on-site assessments, hospital discharge follow-up, and wellness checks for individuals of all ages in Columbia and Greene Counties.
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School-Based Mental Health and Family Support 1 activity
- Provide family peer support and advocacy servicesEmploys NYS Credentialed Family Peer Advocates to deliver in-home, school, and community-based support for families navigating mental health, substance use, special education, or child welfare systems, including IEP advocacy and service coordination.
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Parenting Education and Support Programs 1 activity
- Provide family support training and educationOffers family support training and education programs covering psychoeducation, crisis intervention, medication management, relapse prevention, and improved family communication for individuals and caregivers affected by mental health or behavioral concerns.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$16.77M
Contributions & grants$10.76M64%
Program service revenue$6.01M36%
Investment income$2K0%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$15.05M
Program expenses82%
Admin / overhead18%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$10.55M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$15.65M
Cash$756K
Investments$0
Liabilities$6.00M
Net assets$9.64M
Liquid reserves0.6 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +20.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID ROSSETTI | CEO | 40 | $145K |
| ETHAN TERRIO | CFO | 40 | $81K |
board members · 12
- BERNE BENDEL — BOARD MEMBER
- CYNTHIA ENGEL — BOARD MEMBER
- ELIZABETH J DALY — TREASURER
- JAY ARONSON — RESIGNED 06/
- JEANETTE NESEL — BOARD MEMBER
- JOANN LEWICKI — SECRETARY
- JOHN SARGENT — RESIGNED 06/
- MITCH TODD — BOARD MEMBER
- REV RICHARD H A WASHBURN — VICE PRESIDE
- RYAN CARTY — BOARD MEMBER
- SEAN DUBOIS — RESIGNED 08/
- TOM HESS — PRESIDENT
relationships · 25
Who they work with
- AmeriCorps Partner — Partnership includes hosting a federal AmeriCorps volunteer program to support child and family development initiatives.
- Apogee Center Partner — Hosts MHACG peer support programs at locations in Catskill and Hudson, NY.
- Assistance in Meaningful Living (AIM) Partner — Merged with MHA of Columbia Greene to expand residential mental health services.
- Child Protective Services Partner — Partners with child protective services to coordinate response and care for children involved in abuse cases.
- Clubhouse Partner — Hosts MHACG peer support programs at locations in Catskill and Hudson, NY.
- Columbia County Mental Health Center Partner — Coordinates crisis services, including referrals and walk-in support, with shared geographic focus in Columbia County.
- Department of Social Services Partner — Collaborates with the Department of Social Services to advocate for child welfare and connect families to support services.
- Department of Social Services Partner — Connected to clients through care coordination services for benefits and support.
- District Attorney's Office Partner — Works with the district attorney's office to support prosecution of alleged child abuse cases.
- Facebook Partner — Platform used to connect with the community and share updates
- Greater Hudson Promise Neighborhood Partner — Community partner organization where MHACG AmeriCorps members provide support services.
- Greene County Mental Health Center Partner — Coordinates crisis services, including on-call and appointment-based support, with shared geographic focus in Greene County.
- Hudson City School District Partner — Service site for MHACG AmeriCorps members supporting youth in schools.
- Hudson Library Partner — Service site for MHACG AmeriCorps members engaging with youth and families.
- Hudson Youth Center Partner — Service site for MHACG AmeriCorps youth support and mentoring activities.
- Instagram Partner — Platform used to connect with the community and share updates
- Law Enforcement Agencies Partner — Collaborates with law enforcement as part of a multidisciplinary team to support child abuse investigations and victim care.
- LinkedIn Partner — Platform used to connect with the community and share updates
- NYS Behavioral Health High-Risk Criteria Government — Uses NYS Behavioral Health High-Risk Criteria to determine eligibility for CORE Services.
- NYS Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) Government — Funds MHA’s Clubhouse programs for youth and substance use recovery.
- NYS Office of Child & Family Services Government — Licensed and developed the LEAPS After School Program in collaboration with the organization
- NYS Office of Mental Health Government — PROS program is affiliated with and authorized by the NYS Office of Mental Health.
- SAMHSA Government — Uses the 10 core recovery principles established by SAMHSA’s National Consensus Conference on Mental Health Recovery to guide its services.
- Social Security Administration Partner — Connected to clients through care coordination services for benefits access.
- WGXC 90.7 FM Partner — Collaborates with WGXC 90.7 FM to broadcast youth-produced radio content from the Catskill Clubhouse.
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.
- Community-Based Accessibility and Engagementmethodology: community_based_outreachBy delivering services in natural, community-based settings and involving families and youth in program design, the organization increases accessibility and relevance, because trust and participation grow when care is rooted in familiar environments and co-determined by those receiving services.
- Holistic Wellness Integrationmethodology: holistic_wellness_modelBy addressing multiple interconnected dimensions of wellness—emotional, physical, social, and spiritual—the organization promotes comprehensive mental health, because well-being is sustained through integrated support across life domains rather than isolated clinical interventions.
- Integrated Youth Development Approachmethodology: integrated_youth_developmentBy combining academic support, social-emotional wellness, and family-community engagement, the organization promotes resilient youth development, because long-term success is achieved through coordinated support across multiple interdependent domains of a young person’s life.
- Peer-Driven Recovery Modelmethodology: peer_driven_recoveryBy leveraging shared lived experience and peer leadership, the organization fosters authentic connections and autonomy that enhance engagement and recovery outcomes, because individuals are more likely to trust and relate to peers who have faced similar challenges.
- Recovery-Oriented Systems of Caremethodology: recovery_oriented_careBy structuring services around person-centered, trauma-informed, and strength-based principles, the organization supports sustained recovery and personal growth, because these core elements foster hope, safety, and self-efficacy in individuals navigating mental health challenges.