named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Doro Mind Collaboration
Partnership providing expert clozapine management and psychosis care through Doro Mind, with services in the Greater New York Area.
EASE Model
Published clinical framework for optimal use of clozapine in treating schizophrenia, developed and promoted by the Laitmans.
Home Gatherings
In-person events at the Laitman residence in Bedford, NY, featuring run/walk/swim activities and social support for families.
Team Daniel Zoom Discussions
Virtual support and educational sessions for families and individuals affected by mental illness, held regularly with guest experts.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Mental Health Research and Services Funding 1 activity
- Funds research and support services for mental illness treatment and recoveryFunds external organizations conducting research on mental illness treatments and supporting housing, employment, and education for people with mental illness.
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Peer-Led Mental Health Support Groups 1 activity
- Hosts peer support groups and social gatherings for individuals with mental illness and familiesHosts monthly virtual peer support groups via Zoom for young adults aged 18–40 with mental illness, and provides regular virtual support and guidance for families through Zoom meetings. Also organizes in-person gatherings at the Laitman residence in Bedford, New York, focused on running, walking, swimming, and socializing for individuals affected by mental illness.
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Facility-Based Service Delivery 1 activity
- Provides informational and operational support for mental health recovery programsOffers a physical operational base in Mount Kisco, New York (Suite 201, 83 South Bedford Road, within the Bronx Westchester Medical Group), and maintains a mailing address in Bedford, New York, to support program delivery.
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Uncategorized 4 activities
- Advocates for policy and regulatory reforms in mental health treatmentCo-authored a letter to the FDA proposing major changes to the US clozapine package insert, authored a policy paper advocating for HIPAA Privacy Rule reform to improve treatment access, and participated in a webinar panel on abolishing the FDA REMS program for clozapine.
- Conducts and publishes clinical research on clozapine treatment optimizationPublished multiple research outputs on the EASE model for optimal clozapine use, including a paper in Schizophrenia Research and a 5th edition book with updated strategies to mitigate side effects and improve recovery outcomes in serious mental illness.
- Develops clinical reference tools for clozapine managementProduced a detailed reference guide and an at-a-glance reference for clinicians and caregivers on clozapine regimens, side effects, and management strategies to maximize efficacy and minimize adverse outcomes.
- Provides education and training to medical professionals on optimal psychosis treatmentPresented at Harvard Psychiatric Grand Rounds, Healthfirst’s provider network, and a NAMI Westchester webinar on topics including optimal clozapine use, community integration, and tardive dyskinesia management. Also conducted a Zoom presentation for 50 medical personnel on clinical data from 150 patients treated with clozapine-based regimens.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$136K
Contributions & grants$133K98%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$2K
expenses
Total expenses$155K
Program expenses87%
Admin / overhead4%
Fundraising9%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$78K
Cash$78K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$78K
Liquid reserves6.0 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +49.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 5
- ANN MANDEL LAITMAN — VICE PRESIDE
- DOMENICA COMFORT — DIRECTOR
- ROBERT LAITMAN — PRESIDENT
- STAMATIA PAPPAS — DIRECTOR
- TAMI COHEN — SECRETARY
relationships · 16
Who they work with
- BRONX WESTCHESTER MEDICAL GROUP Partner — Shares office space at Suite 201, 83 South Bedford Road, Mount Kisco, NY, suggesting a collaborative or hosted relationship.
- Doro Mind Partner — Collaborates to provide specialty care for psychosis, including clozapine management with family involvement.
- Dr. Ann Mandel Laitman Partner — Co-founder and Secretary of Team Daniel Running For Recovery From Mental Illness Inc
- Dr. Opler Partner — Author of the section on the development and re-evaluation of clozapine, contributing scientific and clinical narrative to the book.
- Dr. Rob Laitman Partner — Co-author and contributor to the book, providing medical expertise and personal perspective as a parent and physician.
- Dr. Robert Laitman Partner — Co-founder and President of Team Daniel Running For Recovery From Mental Illness Inc
- Healing Minds Nola Partner — Collaborated on a speaker series addressing mental health policy and clinical care integration.
- Healthfirst Partner — Presented clinical education on transforming care for psychosis to Healthfirst’s provider network.
- João Gama-Marques Partner — Collaborates with psychiatrist João Gama-Marques on outreach and advocacy for treatment-resistant schizophrenia patients in Lisbon.
- NAMI Greater Kansas City Partner — Collaborates with NAMI Greater Kansas City to host a monthly peer support group for young adults living with mental illness.
- NAMI WLA Partner — Participated in a joint event with leadership including Erin Raferty Ryan, CEO of NAMI WLA.
- NAMI Westchester Partner — Collaborated on hosting a public webinar about tardive dyskinesia.
- NYS OMH Government — Presented lectures as part of the OMH Grand Rounds series hosted on NYS OMH YouTube.
- National Center for Mental Health Promotion (NCMH Care) Partner — Partnered to provide Arabic subtitles for the Team Daniel documentary.
- SczAction Partner — Participated in a webinar hosted by SczAction on the FDA REMS program abolition.
- Treatment Advocacy Center Partner — Authored a policy paper on HIPAA reform published through the Treatment Advocacy Center.
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.
- Integrated Clozapine Engagement and Community Support Modelmethodology: integrated_clozapine_modelBy integrating clozapine treatment with patient engagement and community support, we improve clinical outcomes in psychotic disorders because addressing medication adherence, personal narrative, and social scaffolding together overcomes systemic barriers to access and retention in care.
- Peer-Supported Recovery through Physical and Social Engagementmethodology: peer_powered_recoveryBy combining peer-to-peer relationships, physical activity, and community events, we increase engagement in mental health recovery because shared experience and structured social interaction build trust, reduce isolation, and promote sustained participation.
- Systemic Transformation of Mental Health Care Accessmethodology: systemic_care_transformationBy challenging systemic gaps in mental health treatment and advocating for clinical innovation, we improve access to life-saving care for schizophrenia because structural change in care delivery systems enables broader, more equitable implementation of evidence-based treatments like clozapine.