named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Anxiety and Depression Treatment Center
Provides clinical treatment for children, adolescents, and adults with anxiety disorders, depression, ADD/ADHD, and related conditions through psychiatrists, social workers, and licensed therapists using cognitive-behavioral therapy.
Government Lobbying Efforts
Engages in policy advocacy to improve access to mental health care and advance treatment for anxiety and depressive disorders.
Internship Programs
Provides training and professional development opportunities in mental health for students and emerging practitioners.
Public Education Campaigns
Offers informational resources about anxiety and depression, including prevalence data and symptom descriptions, to raise awareness and reduce stigma.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Outpatient Mental Health Clinic Services 3 activities
- Mental health counseling and medication management for adultsProvides mental health counseling and medication management for adults with anxiety and depressive disorders through a team of psychiatrists, social workers, and licensed mental health professionals.
- Research and treatment center for anxiety and depressive illnessesEstablished and operates a research and treatment center in Staten Island, NY, in collaboration with the New York State Psychiatric Institute and Columbia University, providing medical treatment to patients with anxiety and depressive illnesses.
- Specialized treatment program for children and adolescents with mental health disordersOperates a specialized treatment program for children and adolescents with anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, ADD, and ADHD at its Staten Island headquarters, staffed by board-certified child psychiatrists, a clinical psychologist, social workers, and mental health counselors.
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Mental Health Education and Awareness 2 activities
- Government lobbying for mental health policy advancementEngaged in government lobbying efforts to advance policies related to mental health treatment and awareness.
- Public education campaigns on mental health treatment effectivenessConducted public education campaigns to disseminate the message that treatment for mental illness is effective, reaching millions of individuals.
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Behavioral Health and Human Services Training 1 activity
- Mental health internship and training programsOperates internship programs to train individuals in the field of mental health, building professional capacity in the sector.
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Peer-Led Mental Health Support Groups 1 activity
- Peer support groups for individuals with anxiety and depressionFounded and operates a weekly support group for individuals suffering from anxiety and depression, providing peer-based support and guidance.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$152K
Contributions & grants$148K97%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$4K3%
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expenses
Total expenses$46K
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balance sheet
Total assets$114K
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Net assets$110K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +6074.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 11
- CONNIE SALHANY PHD — DIRECTOR
- DANIEL DUETSCH PHD — DIRECTOR
- EDITH MANDARINO — DIRECTOR
- EMAN ELGAMAL — DIRECTOR
- IRMGARD BORNER — DIRECTOR
- KATHLEEN GARRIGAN — DIRECTOR
- MARTY GARFINKLE — DIRECTOR
- MARY GUARDINO — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- RAJAM THEVENTHIRAN — DIRECTOR
- STEVE JENKIDS — DIRECTOR
- THERESA MAZZZEO — DIRECTOR
relationships · 6
Who they work with
- Clinical Management Consultants Partner — Affiliated treatment center specializing in mental health disorders including anxiety, major depression, and bipolar disorder in children, adolescents, and adults.
- Clinical Management Consultants Inc. Partner — Independent treatment center operating at Freedom from Fear that provides mental health services for adults.
- Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons Partner — Collaborated with Freedom From Fear to establish a research and treatment center for anxiety and depressive illnesses in 1986.
- Donald Klein, M.D. Partner — Researcher and director of research at the NYS Psychiatric Institute who collaborated with Freedom From Fear in advancing research on anxiety and depression.
- NIMH Government — Links to NIMH resources for information on bipolar disorder.
- New York State Psychiatric Institute Partner — Collaborated with Freedom From Fear to establish a research and treatment center for anxiety and depressive illnesses in 1986.
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.
- Integrated Mental Health Supportmethodology: integrated_mental_health_supportBy combining advocacy, education, research, and community support, the organization addresses anxiety and depression more holistically, because multi-modal interventions reach individuals across different points of need and reduce systemic barriers to care.
- Peer-Led Support for Emotional and Practical Resiliencemethodology: peer_supportBy facilitating peer-led support groups, the organization enhances emotional relief and practical coping strategies because shared lived experience builds trust, reduces isolation, and increases engagement in recovery processes.
- Public Education and Medical Framing to Reduce Stigmamethodology: stigma_reduction_through_medical_framingBy educating the public about the clinical nature of anxiety and framing depression as a medical condition, the organization increases help-seeking behavior because medical framing reduces blame and normalizes treatment.
- Use of Evidence-Based Therapeutic Modelsmethodology: cognitive_behavioral_therapyBy prioritizing cognitive-behavioral therapy and other evidence-based treatments, the organization improves clinical outcomes for anxiety and depression because these interventions are validated by scientific research and produce measurable symptom reduction.