named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Financial Hope Support Group
Peer-led financial wellness group developed in partnership with Columbia University to support individuals in building financial literacy and stability as part of recovery.
INSET (Intensive & Sustained Engagement Teams)
Voluntary, peer-operated outreach program supporting individuals with severe mental health diagnoses and histories of hospitalization or incarceration who may be eligible for Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) orders. Focuses on reducing hospitalizations and promoting recovery through sustained peer relationships.
Isaac Brown Healing Arts & Recovery Center
Peer-run drop-in center offering holistic wellness programs including art, yoga, music, writing, and clubs (Book, Poetry, Photography, Gardening). Provides WRAP, Harm Reduction, budgeting, and nutrition workshops.
Vet-to-Vet Program
Peer-based support initiative connecting veterans with lived mental health experience to provide mutual aid and community.
activities · 12 groups
What they do
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Peer-Led Mental Health Support Groups 2 activities
- Provides peer-led mental health support servicesOffers 24/7 peer support through certified Peer Specialists and multidisciplinary staff with lived mental health experience, including one-on-one meetings, peer-led groups, and warm line services to support recovery and community connection.
- Provides specialized support for veteransOffers peer-based mental health support services to veterans through partnership with the Vet-to-Vet program, addressing unique recovery and reintegration needs.
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Workforce Readiness Training 1 activity
- Delivers employment support and job retention servicesProvides comprehensive employment services including job readiness training, resume development, interview preparation, benefits counseling, and follow-along support for up to five years to help individuals secure and maintain competitive employment and exceed the SGA earnings threshold.
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Mental Health Education and Awareness 1 activity
- Engages in long-term mental health policy advocacyConducts sustained advocacy for policy change to include individuals with lived mental health experience in decision-making, including participation in legislative events and campaigns to advance peer-led services and systemic reform.
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Public Benefits Navigation and Enrollment 1 activity
- Facilitates access to public entitlements and benefitsAssists individuals in applying for public benefits including SNAP, SSDI, Medicaid, Social Security, and reduced-fare MetroCards, with specialized benefits counseling to support financial stability and informed decision-making.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Hosts community events and outreach initiativesSponsors and hosts community events such as the inaugural Community Resource Fair and collaborates on public art projects like the PS 24 mural to strengthen community ties and promote mental health awareness.
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Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Recovery Services 1 activity
- Offers education support for mental health recoveryProvides educational support services to adults in New York City with lived mental health experience to pursue college degrees, certifications, licenses, and vocational training as part of recovery and community integration.
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Mobile Mental Health Crisis Intervention 1 activity
- Operates Intensive & Sustained Engagement Teams (INSET) programRuns the only INSET program in New York City, providing voluntary, peer-led outreach and sustained engagement to individuals with severe mental health conditions and histories of hospitalization, reducing hospitalizations, incarcerations, and homelessness.
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Creative Arts Therapy Programs 1 activity
- Operates drop-in center and holistic wellness programsRuns a drop-in center offering person-centered recovery support and holistic healing activities such as music, art, writing, and poetry, fostering community and emotional well-being.
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Community-Based Urban Agriculture 1 activity
- Partners on nutrition and community wellness initiativesCollaborates with the Brain Food Garden Project to deliver nutrition-based workshops and maintain a garden greenhouse, promoting holistic health and community engagement.
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Comprehensive Care Management Services 1 activity
- Provides discharge planning and community reintegration supportOffers discharge planning services and personalized peer-led support to individuals transitioning from institutional care into the community, connecting them with housing, healthcare, employment, and education based on individual goals.
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Financial Coaching and Credit Counseling 1 activity
- Provides legal and financial counseling servicesFacilitates access to legal services for individuals facing mental health and social justice challenges and offers financial education, free counseling, budgeting resources, and a Financial Hope Support Group to promote economic stability.
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Supportive Housing for Mental Illness 1 activity
- Provides supported housing for individuals with lived mental health experienceOperates supported housing programs providing stable housing for 88 tenants across 87 apartments, promoting community integration and independence through safe, long-term housing solutions.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$9.60M
Contributions & grants$9.25M96%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$4510%
Other revenue$351K
expenses
Total expenses$9.71M
Program expenses91%
Admin / overhead9%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$4.69M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$10.67M
Cash$2.40M
Investments$0
Liabilities$8.18M
Net assets$2.50M
Liquid reserves3.0 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +6.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TAINA LAING | CEO | 40 | $278K |
board members · 9
- ANGELA CERIO — TRUSTEE
- CECELIA HOSKINS — TRUSTEE
- EVELYN GRAHAM-NYASSI — TRUSTEE
- FELECIA PULLEN — TRUSTEE
- GITA ENDERS — TRUSTEE
- JOANNE FORBES — TREASURER
- JOANNE PIETRO — TRUSTEE
- STEVEN JOUBERT — TRUSTEE
- WENDELL KNIGHT — CHAIRPERSON
relationships · 24
Who they work with
- Alliance for Rights and Recovery Partner — Collaborated with Baltic Street Wellness Solutions on advocacy efforts during Legislative Day in Albany.
- Antonie Harvin Partner — Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner supporting the INSET program.
- Baltic Street Partner — Organization providing mental health support services in Brooklyn, NY
- Baltic Street Wellness Solutions Network — Referred to as the operating name or affiliated identity of Baltic Street AEH Inc in the provision of mental health services and advocacy.
- Baltic Street Wellness Solutions Partner — Operates the Bridger Program in partnership with BALTIC STREET AEH INC.
- Brain Food Garden Project Partner — Partnered to offer nutrition-based workshops and maintain a garden greenhouse
- Bronx HomeWORKS Supported Housing Program Partner — Coordinated housing program operating in the Bronx.
- Bronx Peer Advocacy Center Partner — Collaborates on peer advocacy services in the Bronx.
- Brooklyn HomeWORKS Supported Housing Program Partner — Coordinated housing program operating in Brooklyn.
- Brooklyn Peer Advocacy Center Partner — Collaborates on peer advocacy services in Brooklyn.
- Columbia University Irving Medical Center Partner — Co-developed the Financial Hope Support Group with researchers from the medical center and affiliated institutions
- Community Links Education Partner — Collaborative program or shared location for education services.
- Correct Crisis Intervention Today (CCIT) Partner — INSET team participated in the “Peers Not Police” rally organized by CCIT at City Hall.
- Faith Ogbemudia Partner — Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner involved in the INSET program.
- Joanne Forbes Foundation Partner — Co-hosted and sponsored the inaugural Community Resource Fair with Baltic Street Wellness Solutions.
- Justice Walcott Partner — Supervisor in the INSET program providing leadership and oversight.
- Matthew Dolcimascolo Partner — Certified Social Security Benefits Work Incentives Advisor providing benefits counseling within the BalticWORKS program.
- Myles Brakman, LCSW Partner — Licensed clinical social worker contributing professional expertise to the INSET team.
- NYC Mural Arts Project Partner — Collaborated to create a community mural and panels for installation at PS 24
- New York State Center of Excellence for Cultural Competence Partner — Co-developed the Financial Hope Support Group with researchers from the Center and affiliated institutions
- New York State Psychiatric Institute Partner — Co-developed the Financial Hope Support Group with researchers from the Institute and affiliated institutions
- RiseWell Community Services Partner — Recognized as Baltic Street's "Outstanding Community Partner of the Year" in 2025; ongoing partnership.
- Staten Island Peer Advocacy Center Partner — Collaborates on peer advocacy services in Staten Island.
- Vet-to-Vet program Partner — Collaborated to provide peer-based support services to veterans
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.
- Community-Driven Empowerment and Advocacymethodology: community_driven_empowermentBy combining peer-led support with community-based advocacy, the organization challenges systemic inequities and promotes autonomous recovery because collective empowerment addresses root causes of mental health crises and reduces reliance on coercive systems.
- Employment as a Pathway to Self-Sufficiencymethodology: employment_as_pathway_to_self_sufficiencyBy providing supported employment through the Individual Placement and Supports (IPS) model, the organization promotes dignity, recovery, and self-sufficiency because meaningful work enhances personal agency and community integration for individuals with mental health experiences.
- Peer-Led Recovery Modelmethodology: peer_led_recoveryBy employing staff with lived mental health experience as peer specialists, the organization builds trust and fosters recovery, personal agency, and self-determination because shared experience enhances engagement, reduces stigma, and strengthens therapeutic alliance.
- Person-Centered, Trauma-Informed Caremethodology: person_centered_trauma_informedBy using a trauma-informed and person-centered approach, the organization enables individuals to define their own goals and pathways, improving outcomes because this model respects autonomy, reduces re-traumatization, and promotes sustainable recovery.