irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $487KCOUNSELING SERVICES ARE PROVIDED BY NYS LICENSED AND HIGHLY TRAINED PROFESSIONAL THERAPISTS. THEIR AREAS OF EXPERTISE COVER EVALUATION, ASSESSMENTS, COUNSELING AND RECOMMENDED THERAPIES TO ASSIST WITH A BROAD RANGE OF MENTAL, EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIORAL ISSUES. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, COUPLES, ADOLESCENTS AND CHILDREN.
- #2 $190KCENTER FOR PROBLEM GAMBLING GRANT IS AN OASAS FUNDED GRANT FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH GAMBLING ADDICTION PROBLEMS. THIS IS A TREATMENT AND RECOVERY PROGRAM WHICH PROVIDES ASSESSMENT AND COUNSELING FOR INDIVIDUALS AND HAS GROUP THERAPY SESSIONS.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Capital Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Provides up to five individual counseling sessions and training workshops for employees of over 100 local employers; serves approximately 140,000 individuals in the Capital Region.
Center for Problem Gambling
OASAS-funded treatment and recovery program offering assessment, individual counseling, and group therapy for individuals with gambling addiction.
Child & Adolescent Counseling
Specialized mental health services for children and teens dealing with issues such as bullying, divorce, self-esteem, and trauma, provided in a safe therapeutic environment.
Individual and Family Counseling
Therapy services for individuals, couples, and families addressing anxiety, depression, relationship conflicts, grief, and other behavioral health concerns.
Training & Education
Workplace workshops and training on topics including sexual harassment prevention, diversity, stress management, crisis intervention, and DOT substance abuse assessments.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Outpatient Substance Use Treatment 2 activities
- Conducting substance abuse and DOT assessmentsPerforms Department of Transportation (DOT) alcohol and substance abuse assessments as part of its behavioral health services.
- Operating a state-contracted gambling addiction treatment programOperated the Center for Problem Gambling under contract with New York State, providing assessment, individual counseling, and group therapy for individuals with gambling addiction through a program funded by OASAS, continuing through 2024.
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Outpatient Mental Health Clinic Services 2 activities
- Expanding access to counseling through telehealth and crisis servicesProvides in-person, telephone, and video counseling services and has expanded telehealth and crisis diversion services to increase accessibility across the Greater Capital Region. Offers online and phone-based appointment scheduling and accepts multiple insurance plans, with private pay options available.
- Providing clinical mental health counseling servicesDelivers therapeutic individual, group, couples, family, and adolescent counseling for mental, emotional, behavioral, and addiction-related issues through licensed therapists. Services are offered in-person, by phone, and via video at clinical offices in Albany, Troy, Colonie, and Saratoga Springs, with specialized support for depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, relationships, and academic or behavioral challenges in youth.
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Direct Mental Health Counseling and Support Services 2 activities
- Operating a regional Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Operates the largest regionally located employee assistance program in upstate New York, providing employer-sponsored short-term counseling and support services to approximately 140,000 individuals through around 100 local employer contracts. The program improves access to outpatient mental health care and reduces reliance on high-cost services.
- Providing behavioral health services for first respondersOffers specialized behavioral health assistance, including counseling and crisis support, to fire, police, and EMT personnel in the Capital Region.
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Disaster Relief and Recovery Services 1 activity
- Delivering disaster mental health servicesProvides mental health support during disasters as a volunteer partner with the American Red Cross.
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Workplace DEI Research and Training 1 activity
- Delivering workplace training and organizational development servicesProvides training, education, consultancy, and skill-building workshops for businesses and organizations on topics including compliance, supervisory practices, sexual harassment prevention, diversity, stress management, workplace violence, and leadership development. Also offers leadership coaching and interpersonal skills development programs.
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Professional Training and Certification in Mental Health 1 activity
- Providing national behavioral health consultation and trainingOffers national-level consultation and training to support other organizations in implementing person-centered behavioral health care practices.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.67M
Contributions & grants$194K12%
Program service revenue$1.40M84%
Investment income$24K1%
Other revenue$55K
expenses
Total expenses$2.21M
Program expenses70%
Admin / overhead30%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$1.26M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$908K
Cash$645K
Investments$0
Liabilities$209K
Net assets$699K
Liquid reserves3.5 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -12.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LUBA KUSHNIR | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 38 | $86K |
| MIRANDA HIMES FROM 6324 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 38 | $58K |
| KANDIE SAWYER TILL 6124 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 38 | $55K |
board members · 6
- BRUCE BUSHART — TREASURER
- COLETTE POULIN — DIRECTOR
- HEATHER HEAD — DIRECTOR
- JOE TUMONIS — CHAIRPERSON
- PHILIP RAINER — DIRECTOR
- TERRY HURLEY — DIRECTOR
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- Aetna Partner — Accepted insurance provider for counseling services
- American Red Cross Partner — Provides disaster mental health services as a volunteer collaborator.
- BlueShield of Northeastern NY Partner — Accepted insurance provider for counseling services
- CDPHP Partner — Accepted insurance provider for counseling services
- Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield Partner — Accepted insurance provider for counseling services
- Excellus Partner — Accepted insurance provider for counseling services
- Fidelis Care Partner — Accepted insurance provider for counseling services
- Healthy NY Partner — Accepted insurance provider for counseling services
- MVP Health Care Partner — Accepted insurance provider for counseling services
- New York State Government — Contracted the organization to fund the Center for Problem Gambling
- OASAS Government — Funded by OASAS for a problem gambling treatment and recovery program.
- The Empire Plan Partner — Accepted insurance provider for counseling services
- United Healthcare Partner — Accepted insurance provider for counseling services
- ValueOptions Partner — Accepted insurance provider for counseling services
strategies · 4
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.
- Client-Centered, Strengths-Based Therapymethodology: client_centered_strengths_basedBy tailoring therapy to individual client needs and building on personal strengths, the organization fosters greater engagement and more effective therapeutic outcomes, because this approach empowers clients to identify their own goals and develop sustainable coping strategies.
- Early Childhood Emotional Development Focusmethodology: early_childhood_preventionBy targeting social and emotional skill development in early childhood, the organization helps establish lifelong healthy behavioral patterns, because foundational emotional competencies improve functioning across home, school, and community environments and prevent future mental health challenges.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Modelmethodology: eap_prevention_modelBy delivering short-term counseling and workplace wellness training through employer-contracted EAPs, the organization reduces long-term mental health costs and inpatient service reliance, because early intervention in the workplace improves access and prevents escalation of mental health crises.
- Trauma-Informed, Multi-Modal Clinical Practicemethodology: trauma_informed_multimodalBy integrating trauma-informed principles with a range of evidence-based therapeutic modalities—including CBT, DBT, psychodynamic, and solution-focused approaches—the organization addresses the root causes of emotional and behavioral challenges, because complex mental health issues require flexible, clinically sophisticated responses that account for past trauma and current functioning.