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ALCOHOL & SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNCIL OF JEFFERSON COUNTY INC

WATERTOWN, NY · EIN 160967157 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE F21Z · Mental Health & Crisis Intervention · Medium ($1M-$10M) · pivot2health.com
revenue
$3.8M
expenses
$3.7M
net assets
$658K
employees
52
program ratio
90%
mission · from form 990

EDUCATION OF INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS OF THE DANGERS OF ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE.

profile · synthesized from sources

Pivot, formerly the Alcohol & Substance Abuse Council of Jefferson County, provides prevention and recovery services to reduce substance use and problem gambling in northern New York. The organization delivers evidence-based programs in schools, workplaces, and the community, focusing on education, early intervention, and recovery support. It operates primarily in Jefferson County, with additional services in Lewis County.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $206K
    EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM - EDUCATION OF SUPERVISORY PERSONNEL DEALING WITH TROUBLED EMPLOYEES.
  2. #2 $464K
    RECOVERY CENTER - PROGRAMS FOR FAMILIES AND PEOPLE IN RECOVERY.
named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Offers education and support for supervisory personnel dealing with employees experiencing substance use or other personal problems.
Impaired Driver Program (IDP)
16-hour classroom education program for individuals convicted of alcohol or drug-related driving violations, required for eligibility for a conditional license in New York State.
Prevention Counseling
Offers individual and group counseling for adolescents dealing with substance use, emotional disturbances, and family or relationship problems.
Recovery Center
Provides programs and support services for individuals and families in recovery from substance use disorders.
Student Assistance Services
Provides prevention counseling and evidence-based programs in schools across Jefferson County, including PAX, Second Step, SPORT, Smart Talk, Teen Intervene, and Too Good for Violence.
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Education 2 activities
    • Distribute substance use prevention resources for youth and families
      Provides educational materials, conversation starters, tip sheets, and mobile application recommendations to support discussions about substance use, gambling, addiction, and vaping with young people. Offers specific resources for parents on e-cigarettes and vaping prevention.
    • Implement countywide substance abuse prevention programs
      Delivers evidence-based, research-driven prevention programs to all age and demographic groups in Jefferson County, with a mission to support an addiction-free community through comprehensive prevention services.
  • Impaired Driving Prevention and Education 1 activity
    • Deliver prevention education programs for impaired drivers
      Provides a 16-hour classroom education program for impaired drivers, delivered over seven weeks in sessions of 2 to 2.5 hours.
  • Volunteer and Professional Training Programs 1 activity
    • Deliver workplace education through Employee Assistance Program
      Provides education for supervisory personnel on addressing issues related to troubled employees as part of an Employee Assistance Program.
  • Outpatient Substance Use Treatment 1 activity
    • Operate a recovery center for individuals and families
      Runs a recovery center that provides programs and support services for individuals in recovery from substance abuse and their families.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Provide school-based prevention counseling and youth development programs
      Delivers prevention counseling services in nine school districts in Jefferson County and offers classes and group sessions for adolescents on self-esteem, character education, new student transition, and study skills. Implements the Too Good for Violence program in playgrounds and summer programs across the county.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$3.77M
Contributions & grants$2.75M73%
Program service revenue$1.02M27%
Investment income$10%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$3.65M
Program expenses90%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$2.67M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.51M
Cash$367K
Investments$0
Liabilities$856K
Net assets$658K
Liquid reserves1.2 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +7.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 12
  • ASHLEY WAITE — DIRECTOR
  • CHRISTINA O'NEIL — SECRETARY/TR
  • DANIEL PINA — DIRECTOR
  • JEREMIAH PAPINEAU — DIRECTOR
  • LLOYD HURLBURT — DIRECTOR
  • LUCY TUTTLE — DIRECTOR
  • MICHAEL LIVELY — PRESIDENT
  • MICHAEL MORGAN — DIRECTOR
  • SAMANTHA ROBBINS — DIRECTOR
  • SHANE RYAN — VICE PRESIDE
  • SHANE WISNER — DIRECTOR
  • TRACY LEONARD — DIRECTOR
relationships · 7

Who they work with

  • Alcoholics Anonymous Network — Historically connected through Margaret “Marty” Mann, whose work in Alcoholics Anonymous inspired the founding of the organization.
  • Committee for Children Partner — Developer of the Second Step Program, which Pivot implements in schools.
  • LinkedIn Network — Member organization profile hosted on LinkedIn
  • New York State Department of Motor Vehicles Government — Administers eligibility for the Impaired Driver Program and partners with Pivot to deliver the program.
  • OASAS Government — Partner organization providing prevention resources
  • Pivot Partner — Collaborates on providing community resources related to e-cigarette prevention and cessation.
  • Stanford REACH Lab Partner — Collaborates on the development of the Smart Talk: Cannabis Prevention & Awareness Curriculum.
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.

  • Behavioral Reinforcement Through Structured Youth Programs
    methodology: behavioral_reinforcement_model
    By integrating prosocial behavior training (e.g., PAX Good Behavior Game) and sports-based wellness goals (e.g., SPORT) into prevention programming, the organization builds self-regulation and resilience in youth, because structured, positive group activities reinforce healthy norms and reduce susceptibility to substance use.
  • Early Identification and Harm Reduction Referral
    methodology: early_identification_and_referral
    By identifying substance use and gambling behaviors early and applying brief interventions, the organization reduces harm and prevents escalation, because timely, low-threshold clinical engagement increases the likelihood of successful recovery and service linkage.
  • Impaired Driver Education for Recidivism Prevention
    methodology: impaired-driver-education
    By providing targeted education to impaired drivers, the organization reduces alcohol- and drug-related crashes and repeat offenses, because structured behavioral interventions disrupt risk patterns and increase accountability through knowledge and self-awareness.
  • Prevention-First Education Model
    methodology: prevention_first
    By delivering evidence-based education and initiating conversations about substance use before peer influence occurs, the organization prevents escalation of substance use behaviors, because early knowledge transfer builds individual and community resilience and reduces risk exposure during critical developmental periods.
  • Stigma Reduction Through Public Education
    methodology: public_education_and_stigma_reduction
    By sharing information and educating the public about alcoholism, the organization increases awareness and reduces stigma, because informed communities are more likely to support prevention, early intervention, and recovery efforts.