named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Diabetes Self-Management Education (DSME) Small Group Sessions
Virtual small group education sessions for individuals with diabetes or prediabetes and caregivers of children with diabetes, focusing on nutrition, physical activity, medication management, and emotional wellbeing, led by an experienced clinician.
Telephonic Needs Assessment and Resource Connection
Telephone-based outreach program to assess health and social needs of older adults in New York City and connect them to care services, evaluating engagement patterns and resource utilization.
activities · 10 groups
What they do
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Spiritual Development & Meditation Programs 1 activity
- 8-week interactive wellness groupsProvides 8-week virtual or in-person interactive wellness sessions focused on improving emotional wellbeing and health through self-compassion, gratitude, mindfulness, and mind-body resilience techniques, primarily for older adults in New York City.
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Diabetes Self-Management & Prevention Programs 1 activity
- Diabetes self-management education programsDevelops and implements diabetes self-management education programs tailored to high-incidence neighborhoods in New York City, including small group sessions and virtual education for adults and children with diabetes. Programs incorporate geographic and built-environment analysis to address local challenges.
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Urban Policy and Equity Research 1 activity
- Equity-focused health and connectivity researchConducts and supports research to develop equity-based solutions that foster social connectivity and improve health outcomes in underserved communities in New York City.
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Medicare Counseling and Assistance 1 activity
- Health benefits education and navigationProvides education and support to help older adults and Medicaid enrollees understand and utilize their individual health plan benefits, empowering informed healthcare decision-making and access to services.
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Friendly Visiting & Social Companionship Programs 1 activity
- Peer and community connection programs for older adultsFacilitates peer-supported wellness programming and structured group interactions to reduce social isolation and loneliness among older adults in New York City, fostering personal growth and resilience.
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Medical Research & Education Dissemination 1 activity
- Research on diabetes self-management education methodsPublishes research on improving diabetes self-management education through small group sessions, individualized learning, and community-centered approaches.
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Medicaid Health Home Care Coordination 1 activity
- Social care screening and resource connectionParticipates in the New York State Social Care Network to screen Medicaid-enrolled individuals across six domains of social need using the Accountable Health Communities (AHC) tool, and connects them to community resources for food, transportation, housing, and other health-related social needs.
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Comprehensive Care Management Services 1 activity
- Telephonic wellness outreach and supportConducts telephonic outreach to older adults and at-risk individuals in New York City to assess health and social needs, promote medication adherence, and connect participants to resources. Includes structured wellness calls supporting preventative care and health behaviors.
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Caregiver Support for Dementia and Aging 1 activity
- Virtual wellness program planning for caregiversPlans to implement a virtual wellness group project for older adult caregivers in New York City based on prior research findings about emotional wellness and caregiving.
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Uncategorized 3 activities
- Geospatial research on diabetes and health interventionsConducts geographic cluster analysis using density-based algorithms to identify high-diabetes-incidence neighborhoods in New York City and inform the placement and design of targeted diabetes self-management programs.
- Research on emotional and physical wellbeing in older adultsConducts and publishes research on emotional wellness, loneliness, telephonic engagement, and caregiver support among older adults in New York City, using tools such as the UCLA Loneliness Scale and custom perceptions surveys.
- Research on telephonic engagement for health behavior adherenceConducts research studies to evaluate the effectiveness of telephonic outreach in promoting medication adherence and health-promoting behaviors among adults in New York City, including at-risk populations.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$2K100%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$57K
Program expenses94%
Admin / overhead6%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$49K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$337K
Cash$337K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$337K
Liquid reserves70.9 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -98.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 3
- JEFFREY FAN — CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- JULIE KIM — TREASURER AND SECRETARY
- PETER FARONI — CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
relationships · 13
Who they work with
- 1585 Healthcare Partner — Jeffrey Fan and Julie Kim, members of Vita Valens' board, are partners at 1585 Healthcare, indicating a strategic affiliation.
- 1585 capital Partner — Conducted joint research on emotional wellness and caregiving in partnership with 1585 capital.
- AIRnyc Partner — Collaborated on a secondary analysis of primary data from a community health worker intervention targeting Medicaid participants in New York City.
- American Diabetes Association Partner — References and incorporates guidance from the American Diabetes Association's Diabetes and Emotional Health Workbook into program design.
- NYC Environment and Health Data Portal Government — Leveraged public health and environmental data from the NYC Environment and Health Data Portal to inform program development.
- New York City Network — Focus area for research and programming to improve health outcomes in underserved communities.
- New York Network IPA Partner — Partnered with Vita Valens on a research project analyzing telephonic outreach to older adults for needs assessment and resource connection.
- New York Network Management IPA Partner — Partnered to utilize pharmacy data for identifying individuals at risk of medication non-adherence.
- New York State Social Care Network Network — Member organization participating in statewide screening and referral efforts under the Medicaid 1115 Waiver.
- New York State Social Care Network Network — Member organization participating in statewide social care initiatives.
- New York State Social Care Network Partner — Collaborates to screen and connect Medicaid recipients to social resources.
- New York State Social Care Network Partner — Collaborates with the New York State Social Care Network on Medicaid waiver screening and navigation services.
- Usability Resources Partner — Collaborated with Usability Resources to conduct and analyze qualitative research on caregiving and emotional wellness.
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.
- Integrated Mind-Body and Holistic Self-Management Educationmethodology: holistic_care_with_mind_body_integrationBy combining evidence-based diabetes education with emotional, psychological, and mind-body resilience practices in group settings, the organization improves health outcomes because holistic care addresses both clinical and psychosocial barriers to self-management.
- Peer-Supported, Community-Centered Behavioral Changemethodology: peer-support-and-empowermentBy combining small group formats with peer support and clinician-led emotional care, the organization fosters empowerment and long-term behavioral change because shared experience and relational trust enhance engagement and self-efficacy in managing chronic conditions.
- Relationship-Centered Telephonic and Virtual Engagementmethodology: relationship-centered_engagementBy using telephonic and virtual modalities to build trusting, personalized relationships with older adults, the organization improves health engagement and emotional well-being because consistent, accessible human connection overcomes isolation and supports adherence even in the absence of in-person contact.
- Research-Driven, Equity-Centered Interventionmethodology: equity-based_research_with_relational_careBy integrating rigorous research with equity analysis, the organization develops and delivers targeted health programs that address systemic disparities and foster compassionate, community-specific solutions because evidence shows underserved populations benefit most from culturally and structurally responsive care.
- Social Determinants-Informed Health Programmingmethodology: social-determinants-of-healthBy analyzing and responding to social, economic, and environmental factors—such as transit access, food availability, and neighborhood density—the organization tailors diabetes and wellness interventions because addressing structural barriers is essential to enabling sustainable health behaviors.