What they reported doing
- #1 primary $5.25MAFTER-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 $3.66MSUPPORTIVE 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).
What they call their work
What they do
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Housing Policy Advocacy & Tenant Organizing 1 activity
- Advocacy and public funding acquisitionSecures 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.
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- After-school and summer youth programsProvides 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.
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Comprehensive Community Service Hubs 1 activity
- Community-wide service delivery at scaleProvides 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.
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HIV/AIDS Prevention and Support Services 1 activity
- HIV and hepatitis prevention servicesProvides HIV/AIDS services and runs targeted prevention programs for HIV and hepatitis, particularly within high-risk populations in Brooklyn.
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Outpatient Mental Health Clinic Services 1 activity
- Mental health clinical servicesOperates 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.
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Outpatient Substance Use Treatment 1 activity
- Substance use treatment and family rehabilitationDelivers 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.
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Supportive and Emergency Housing Services 1 activity
- Supportive housing programsDevelops, 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.
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Youth Development and Support Services 1 activity
- Youth development and education programsOffers 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.
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Youth Workforce Readiness Programs 1 activity
- Youth employment and workforce developmentPlaces 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.
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Who runs it
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| 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 |
- 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
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
How they approach the work
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- Culturally Competent and Integrated Caremethodology: culturally_integrated_careBy 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 Modelmethodology: integrated_support_servicesBy 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 Servicesmethodology: supportive_housingBy 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.