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COMMUNITY COUNSELING AND MEDIATION

BROOKLYN, NY · EIN 112675243 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE P300 · Human Services · Large ($10M-$50M) · ccmnyc.org
revenue
$20.9M
expenses
$21.1M
net assets
$25.1M
employees
417
volunteers
8
program ratio
84%
mission · from form 990

TO RESPOND TO THE NEEDS OF THE UNDERSERVED, AT RISK CHILDREN, ADULTS AND FAMILIES.

profile · synthesized from sources

Community Counseling & Mediation (CCM) is a Brooklyn-based behavioral health and social service organization founded in 1982 to serve at-risk children, youth, adults, and families facing poverty, mental illness, substance abuse, and homelessness. The organization provides integrated services including mental health clinics, supportive housing, youth development programs, and HIV/Hepatitis prevention. CCM operates across Brooklyn and Manhattan, serving over 60,000 individuals annually through culturally sensitive, evidence-based programs.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $5.25M
    AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS - UTILIZES AFTER SCHOOL AND SUMMER HOURS, WHEN CHILDREN (K-8TH GRADE) ARE OFTEN WITHOUT PARENTAL SUPERVISION, TO DEVELOP THE YOUNG PERSON'S SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL AND ACADEMIC CAPABILITIES.
  2. #2 $3.66M
    SUPPORTIVE HOUSING SERVICES - PERMANENT HOUSING PROGRAMS THAT BRING SPECIAL NEEDS OR LOW INCOME. OUR CURRENT PORTFOLIO INCLUDES RUBY'S PLACE(72 UNITS), BEVERLY'S PLACE(72 UNITS), GEORGIA'S PLACE(48 UNITS), RICO'S PLACE(14 UNITS), JEAN'S PLACE(IN DEVELOPMENT), AND JACKSON'S PLACE (IN DEVELOPMENT).
named programs · 7 · from sources

What they call their work

Family and Youth Peer Support (FYPS) Program
Supports parents, caregivers, and youth up to age 24 experiencing emotional, behavioral, or developmental challenges through peer-led services.
HIV/Hepatitis Prevention
Provides prevention, education, and outreach services to reduce transmission of HIV and Hepatitis in high-risk communities.
Mental Health Clinics
Operates six Article 31-licensed outpatient clinics offering individual, group, and family counseling, psychiatric services, and substance abuse treatment.
School’s Out New York City (SONYC)
Afterschool and summer day camp program for over 400 Brooklyn children in grades K-8, providing educational enrichment and social support.
Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP)
Places over 1,900 youth ages 14-24 in subsidized employment training positions aligned with career interests.
Supportive Housing
Manages 206 units across four Brooklyn buildings (Rico’s, Georgia’s, Ruby’s, and Beverly’s Place) for individuals and families experiencing homelessness, HIV, or behavioral health conditions, with case management and wellness services.
Work, Learn and Grow (WLG)
Youth program that extends skills and experiences gained through the Summer Youth Employment Program.
activities · 9 groups

What they do

  • Housing Policy Advocacy & Tenant Organizing 1 activity
    • Advocacy and public funding acquisition
      Secures government funding and influences state policy, including securing over $1.75 million in public funds for housing and other programs and advocating successfully for the NYS Office of Mental Health to license additional on-site mental health satellite clinics at foster care agencies.
  • After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
    • After-school and summer youth programs
      Provides after-school and vacation/summer day camp programs for over 400 children in grades K–8 across five Brooklyn schools, supporting social, emotional, and academic development during unsupervised hours.
  • Comprehensive Community Service Hubs 1 activity
    • Community-wide service delivery at scale
      Provides a holistic range of social services—including mental health, housing, youth development, education, and family support—to over 60,000 individuals and families annually, with some sources indicating service to over 100,000 New Yorkers annually across Brooklyn and Manhattan through more than 75 programs.
  • HIV/AIDS Prevention and Support Services 1 activity
    • HIV and hepatitis prevention services
      Provides HIV/AIDS services and runs targeted prevention programs for HIV and hepatitis, particularly within high-risk populations in Brooklyn.
  • Outpatient Mental Health Clinic Services 1 activity
    • Mental health clinical services
      Operates six outpatient Article 31-licensed mental health and substance abuse clinics (five in Brooklyn, one in Manhattan) providing individual, group, and family counseling; psychological, psychiatric, and psychosocial assessments; diagnosis; psychopharmacology; and HIV/AIDS services. Delivered over 70,000 counseling sessions and served more than 3,000 clients through these clinics in 2025.
  • Outpatient Substance Use Treatment 1 activity
    • Substance use treatment and family rehabilitation
      Delivers culturally sensitive outpatient chemical dependency treatment through two licensed programs and operates Family Treatment and Rehabilitation Programs (FTR and FTR II) to support families facing substance abuse challenges that threaten family stability. Doubled program size for individuals with mental illness and substance use disorders.
  • Supportive and Emergency Housing Services 1 activity
    • Supportive housing programs
      Develops, owns, and operates permanent supportive housing for individuals and families experiencing homelessness or living with HIV and/or behavioral health conditions. Currently manages four buildings—Ruby’s Place (72 units), Beverly’s Place (72 units), Georgia’s Place (48 units), and Rico’s Place (14 units)—totaling 206 units, with two additional developments (Jean’s Place with 130 units and Jackson’s Place with 64 units) underway. Provides case management, skills building, wellness services, and community linkages to residents.
  • Youth Development and Support Services 1 activity
    • Youth development and education programs
      Offers comprehensive youth development services including education support, enrichment, and preventive programming. Supported more than 2,000 children and students through 10 youth and education programs in 2025.
  • Youth Workforce Readiness Programs 1 activity
    • Youth employment and workforce development
      Places over 1,900 youth annually in subsidized, monitored employment training positions aligned with career interests through programs such as the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) for youth aged 14–24.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$20.88M
Contributions & grants$11.64M56%
Program service revenue$8.78M42%
Investment income$205K1%
Other revenue$249K
expenses
Total expenses$21.06M
Program expenses84%
Admin / overhead16%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$14.28M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$36.76M
Cash$1.57M
Investments$2.08M
Liabilities$11.63M
Net assets$25.12M
Liquid reserves2.1 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -11.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 8
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
DOUGLAS BROOKS PRESIDENT & CEO 35 $333K
THOMAS PERRON MEDICAL DIRECTOR 35 $289K
SHU ZHENG DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR 35 $213K
BEVERLY NEDD PSYCHIATRIST 35 $211K
DIGNA REYES-MARTE NURSE PRACTITIONER 35 $198K
JOHANNA FAHEY CLINICAL SITE DIRECTOR 35 $176K
QINYING CHU CLINICAL DIRECTOR 35 $145K
CARMEN COLLADO CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER 35 $96K
board members · 8
  • ANNETTE SMITH — BOARD MEMBER
  • CASSANDRA UNDERDUE — TREASURER
  • DAVON PETERS — BOARD MEMBER
  • GARRY BOUCHER — BOARD MEMBER
  • GERALD VAN SLUYTMAN — BOARD MEMBER
  • LAWANDA JACKSON — BOARD MEMBER
  • NEIL CAESAR — BOARD MEMBER
  • RUSSELL SHULER — CHAIR
relationships · 22

Who they work with

  • Black Equity Alliance Partner — Board member organization affiliation
  • Brooklyn Government — Provides services in communities across Brooklyn, NY
  • Coalition of Behavioral Health Agencies Coalition — Former board member organization affiliation
  • Coalition of Behavioral Health Agencies Coalition — Now known as InUnity Alliance; policy coalition involved in behavioral health advocacy.
  • Council of Voluntary Childcare Agencies Coalition — Former member organization affiliation
  • Government Officials Government — Participated in the opening event for the new Brooklyn child and adolescent behavioral health clinic.
  • Human Services Council Coalition — Policy coalition involved in advocacy for mental health and social services.
  • Indeed Partner — Lists job openings on Indeed.
  • Institute for Community Living Partner — Former employer where leadership role included securing government funding and building cross-sector partnerships.
  • Jewish Board of Family and Children’s Services Partner — Former employer where leadership roles included directing foster care mental health initiatives and government relations.
  • LinkedIn Partner — Hosts organizational profile on LinkedIn.
  • NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygiene Funder — Primary funder of CCM's programs
  • NYC Department of Youth and Community Development Funder — Primary funder of CCM's programs
  • NYS Education Department Funder — Primary funder of CCM's programs
  • New York State Government — Operates NYS-licensed outpatient mental health clinics.
  • New York State Board of Regents Advisory Board of Social Work Government — State regulatory advisory body on which Ms. Collado served as member and past Chair.
  • New York University Silver School of Social Work Partner — Institution with which Ms. Collado is affiliated as a member of the Dean’s Council and awardee.
  • Safe Space Partner — Former employer where leadership role included directing mental health and addiction services.
  • Supportive Housing Network of New York State Network — Member organization affiliation
  • The Shield Institute Partner — Former employer where leadership role included expanding behavioral health-linked art programs and securing public funding.
  • U.S. Department of Health and Human Services/SAMHSA Funder — Primary funder of CCM's programs
  • U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Funder — Primary funder of CCM's programs
strategies · 3

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.

  • Culturally Competent and Integrated Care
    methodology: culturally_integrated_care
    By combining evidence-based mental health services with cultural sensitivity and community-based programming, the organization improves engagement and outcomes for minority and disadvantaged populations because trust and relevance are strengthened when care reflects clients’ cultural contexts.
  • Integrated Supportive Services Model
    methodology: integrated_support_services
    By delivering social, health, mental health, housing, and case management services in a coordinated way within underserved communities, the organization addresses complex, interconnected needs—such as poverty, homelessness, and behavioral health—because integrated care removes systemic barriers and improves stability and self-sufficiency.
  • Supportive Housing with On-Site Services
    methodology: supportive_housing
    By providing permanent housing combined with on-site case management and wellness support, the organization promotes stability and self-sufficiency for individuals and families experiencing homelessness and living with HIV or behavioral health conditions because housing stability is foundational to addressing health and social challenges.