irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $866KTHE MISSION OF THE CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND RECOVERY IS FUNDED BY THE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF MENTAL HEALTH TO TRAIN THE WORKFORCE ON PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION AND THE BEST PRACTICES IN PERSON-CENTERED CARE. THE CENTER PROMOTES AND GUIDES SYSTEM CHANGE BY INTEGRATING BEST PRACTICES IN PERSON-CENTERED CARE THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SECTOR OF NEW YORK CITY AND SURROUNDING AREAS. WE FOSTER CHANGE THROUGH CLINICAL TRAINING, ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONSULTING, INFORMATION DISSEMINATION, AND CROSS-SYSTEM COLLABORATION.OUR WORK IS GUIDED BY FIVE MAJOR GOALS: BUILDING THE CAPACITY OF COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS TO DELIVER RECOVERY-ORIENTED SERVICES BY ENHANCING THE COMPETENCY OF THE MENTAL HEALTH WORKFORCE; INCREASE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS BY COLLABORATING WITH AGENCY LEADERS, STAFF AND CONSUMERS TO JOINTLY PLAN, IMPLEMENT AND EVALUATE EFFORTS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF CARE; ENHANCE COMMUNICATION AMONG AND BETWEEN GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROVIDERS, EDUCATORS, ADVOCATES, AND CONSUMERS BY DEVELOPING STRATEGIC RELATIONSHIPS AND ESTABLISHING LEARNING COLLABORATIVES; DISSEMINATE UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION ON BEST PRACTICES AND POLICY CHANGES TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROVIDERS, CONSUMERS AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS; SUPPORT INNOVATION IN NEW YORK'S BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SYSTEM BY ACTIVELY PARTICIPATING IN WORKGROUPS AND COMMITTEES THAT FOCUS ON DEVELOPING NEW RECOVERY-ORIENTED PROGRAMS AND SERVICES.
- #2 $506KCITY INITIATIVES - INUNITY ALLIANCE IS PLEASED TO RECEIVE FUNDS FROM THE NEW YORK CITY COUNCIL, ADMINISTERED BY THE NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND MENTAL HYGIENE. THESE FUNDS ENABLE US TO PROVIDE WORKPLACE TRAINING ON COURT INVOLVED YOUTH AND A PROFESSIONAL LEARNING CENTER TO EDUCATE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROVIDERS ON CUTTING EDGE CLINICAL AND BUSINESS PRACTICES TO ADVANCE SERVICE DELIVERY, IMPROVE HEALTH OUTCOMES, AND INCREASE THE FISCAL VIABILITY OF COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATIONS. OUR COMPREHENSIVE TRAINING PACKAGE IS TARGETED TO MULTIPLE LEVELS OF THE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH WORKFORCE, FROM PRACTITIONERS TO EXECUTIVES, TO FACILITATE A TOP DOWN AND BOTTOM UP APPROACH TO SYSTEM TRANSFORMATION. TRAINING ATTENDEES WILL GAIN THE SKILLS NEEDED TO BE ADAPTIVE AND EFFECTIVE IN AN INTEGRATED, VALUE BASED HEALTH CARE ENVIRONMENT.
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Court-Involved Youth Mental Health Initiative (CIY)
Delivers city-wide training for agencies serving court-involved youth in New York City, focusing on trauma-informed care, restorative justice, de-escalation, and re-entry support to improve youth outcomes.
Professional Learning Center (PLC)
Offers comprehensive clinical and business practice training for behavioral health providers in NYC, targeting vulnerable populations and aiming to improve service delivery and organizational fiscal viability.
The Center for Rehabilitation & Recovery (CRR)
Provides training and technical assistance to NYS mental health providers in psychiatric rehabilitation, recovery-oriented practices, and community inclusion, with a focus on PROS, BH HCBS, and CORE programs. Offers free CEUs and virtual training.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Healthcare Policy Advocacy 1 activity
- Conduct policy advocacy to expand behavioral health accessEngages in strategic advocacy at local, state, and federal levels by analyzing budgets, regulations, and legislation to support community-based behavioral health providers; played a key role in shaping New York State’s allocation of opioid settlement funds and advancing initiatives related to mental health investment and child poverty reduction.
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Healthcare Delivery Networks and Coalitions 1 activity
- Convene and support provider networks through membership programsOperates a multi-tiered membership model—Agency, Affiliate, Coalition, and Corporate Affiliate—for organizations and professionals delivering or supporting behavioral health services across New York State; convenes nearly 200 community-based organizations and cross-sector partners to strengthen service delivery and collaboration.
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Substance Use Information and Referral Services 1 activity
- Deliver community education and recovery resources in NYCExpands access to prevention, treatment, and recovery services through educational initiatives, media campaigns, community events, focus groups, and a monthly Substance Use Committee across all five NYC boroughs; operates an online resource hub linking individuals, families, and providers to behavioral health services.
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Professional Conference & Symposium Organization 1 activity
- Host conferences and summits for veterans and behavioral health leadersOrganizes annual and mid-year Veterans Summits—both in-person and virtual—to promote veteran wellness; also hosts leadership conferences, DEI summits, and award receptions focused on strengthening behavioral health care systems across New York State.
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Professional Job Board & Career Placement Services 1 activity
- Operate job board and recruitment platform for behavioral health fieldMaintains an online job board that connects employers with job seekers in mental health and addiction services; offers tools for resume management, job alerts, and pay-per-view access to candidate profiles to support workforce development.
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Behavioral Health and Human Services Training 1 activity
- Provide workforce training and professional developmentOffers live virtual and city-wide trainings with continuing education units for mental health and addiction professionals; delivers specialized learning collaboratives, clinical training, and technical assistance in psychiatric rehabilitation and person-centered care, including for court-involved youth and NYC PROS providers.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Conduct research on behavioral health access and policyProduces reports analyzing structural, fiscal, and policy barriers to substance use disorder and mental health services in New York State, using data from surveys, focus groups, and organizational inputs; includes analysis of Medicaid work requirements and insurance-related impacts on service access.
- Modernize certification systems for behavioral health professionalsModernized the New York Certification Board’s certification process by implementing an electronic application system to improve efficiency and accessibility for professionals seeking credentials in substance use and mental health fields.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$4.45M
Contributions & grants$3.28M74%
Program service revenue$727K16%
Investment income$7K0%
Other revenue$435K
expenses
Total expenses$4.61M
Program expenses83%
Admin / overhead17%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$2.42M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.13M
Cash$677K
Investments$0
Liabilities$2.16M
Net assets$-26K
Liquid reserves1.8 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +37.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 5
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JIHOON KIM | PRESIDENT AND CEO | 35 | $233K |
| MARIA LOURDES PASION | PROGRAM DIRECTOR | 35 | $122K |
| NATALIE LLERAS | ASSISTANT PROGRAM DIRECTOR | 35 | $110K |
| SARAH DUVALL | CHIEF RESEARCH AND POLICY OFFICER | 35 | $95K |
| AMANDA SEMIDEY | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 35 | $82K |
board members · 20
- ANNMARIE FOSTER — BOARD MEMBER
- BILL BOWMAN — BOARD MEMBER
- BLANCA RAMIREZ — BOARD MEMBER
- BRANDY VANDERMARK-MURRAY — VICE CHAIR
- CATHERINE THURSTON — BOARD MEMBER
- CHRISTINE CAVALLUCCI — BOARD MEMBER
- CHRISTOPHER BASZTO — BOARD MEMBER
- CONNIE WILLE — BOARD MEMBER
- CRAIG JOHNSON — BOARD MEMBER
- DANIEL JOHANSSON — BOARD MEMBER
- DAVID CONDLIFFE — BOARD MEMBER
- DAVID WOODLOCK — BOARD MEMBER
- DEBBIAN FLETCHER-BLAKE — CHAIR
- DEBBIE PANTIN — IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR
- DEIRDRE RICE-REESE — BOARD MEMBER
- EMMA FABIAN — BOARD MEMBER
- JENNIFER FARINGER — BOARD MEMBER
- JESSICA FEAR — BOARD MEMBER
- JODY RUDIN — BOARD MEMBER
- JOHN DARIN — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 23
Who they work with
- ASAPNYs Partner — Collaborates with ASAPNYs to operate a shared job board platform for mental health and addiction professionals.
- Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens Partner — Former employer of team member Natalie Lleras; connection point in mental health service delivery network.
- Coalition NY Partner — Hosts information about the CRR training team and collaborates on training initiatives
- Designated Lead Health Homes Partner — Includes Designated Lead Health Homes as eligible entities under Affiliate Membership.
- Embassy Suites by Hilton Saratoga Springs Partner — Venue partner for the Annual Veterans Summit, providing meeting space and lodging.
- Horizon Health Services Partner — Collaborates with InUnity Alliance through shared leadership, including Brandy VanderMark-Murray as Vice Chair of InUnity Alliance.
- Independent Practice Associations Partner — Includes Independent Practice Associations (IPAs) as eligible entities under Affiliate Membership.
- MCTAC Partner — Collaborates to provide OMH resources and guidance for personalized recovery-oriented services
- National Council of Mental Wellbeing Partner — Collaborates with the coalition to conduct federal-level advocacy on behalf of member agencies in the behavioral health sector.
- New York Certification Board Partner — Collaborates with InUnity Alliance on certification processes for behavioral health professionals in New York State.
- New York City Council Funder — Provides funding administered through the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene to support workforce training and professional learning initiatives.
- New York City Department of Health & Mental Hygiene Government — Administers funding through NYC Council Discretionary Funding for both the Court-Involved Youth (CIY) and Professional Learning Center (PLC) training programs.
- New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Government — Administers funds from the New York City Council for behavioral health workforce training programs.
- New York State Government — Primary geographic and policy engagement area for organizational advocacy and service coordination.
- New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports Government — Primary funder supporting the Regional Addiction Resource Center (RARC).
- New York State Office of Mental Health Funder — Funds the Center for Rehabilitation and Recovery to train the mental health workforce in psychiatric rehabilitation and person-centered care.
- New York State Office of Mental Health Government — Primary funder supporting the Center for Rehabilitation & Recovery (CRR) training initiatives.
- New York State Office of Mental Health Government — Primary grant funder supporting the CRR's training and technical assistance initiatives
- Rockefeller Institute of Government Partner — Collaborated on the publication of the report "Closing the Coverage Gap," focused on improving insurance-based access to mental health and substance use disorder services.
- Social Care Networks Partner — Includes Social Care Networks (SCNs) as eligible entities under Affiliate Membership.
- The Mental Health Association (MHA-NYC) Partner — Former employer of team member Marlo Pasion; connection point in mental health service delivery network.
- community-based organizations Network — Network of nearly 200 community-based organizations providing substance use disorder and mental health services across New York State.
- substance use disorder and mental health care providers Network — Network member organization providing substance use disorder and mental health care services across New York State
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-Led Policy Advocacymethodology: evidence-based advocacyBy advancing community-led policies and using evidence-based research to advocate for Medicaid protection and expanded access, the organization drives structural change, because inclusive, data-informed advocacy shifts power toward marginalized populations and removes systemic barriers.
- Lived Experience and Anti-Oppressive Frameworkmethodology: lived-experience-centered-careBy centering the lived experience of justice-involved individuals and applying anti-oppressive, trauma-responsive practices in training and care, the organization improves access and engagement, because such approaches rebuild trust and reduce systemic harm in behavioral health systems.
- Recovery-Oriented System of Caremethodology: recovery-oriented_system_of_careBy building strategic partnerships with neighborhood stakeholders and maintaining a comprehensive service directory, the organization enables continuous access to mental health and substance use disorder services, because coordinated, community-wide systems improve engagement and recovery outcomes.
- System Change Through Workforce Developmentmethodology: top_down_bottom_up_workforce_trainingBy delivering expert-led, multi-method clinical training across all levels of the behavioral health workforce—from frontline staff to executives—the organization fosters system-wide transformation, because a skilled, uniformly trained workforce increases service effectiveness and equity in care delivery.