named programs · 10 · from sources
What they call their work
Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)
Mobile, team-based mental health care for Medicaid-enrolled adults with serious and persistent mental illness, including psychiatric, housing, and employment support.
Center for College & Careers (CCC)
Supports youth and young adults (13-24) in pursuing post-secondary education or career paths through academic guidance, skills development, and confidence building.
Employment & Vocational Services (ACCES-VR)
Offers career and employment services for adults and young adults with mental health, learning, or substance use disorders, including job coaching and training.
Homeless Outreach
Outreach workers engage chronically homeless individuals in Westchester County to connect them with housing, health, and social services.
QPR Suicide Prevention Training
Community education program teaching suicide awareness, prevention, and intervention skills; offered monthly and free to the public.
Supported Education
Provides academic support for college students diagnosed with mental illness to help them stay on track and meet educational goals.
Supported Housing
Provides permanent housing with case management and support services for adults and families with histories of homelessness and behavioral health challenges.
Urgent Care: Mental Health & Substance Use
Walk-in clinic offering immediate mental health and substance use services to all ages, no appointment or referral needed, available at Mount Vernon and New Rochelle locations.
Vocational Assistance Project (VAP)
Supports individuals with substance use disorders enrolled in treatment programs to set vocational goals, gain employment, and maintain recovery.
Workforce Development Academy for Youth (WDAY)
Year-round educational and employment services for youth (16–24) from southern Westchester, focusing on workforce readiness and career development.
activities · 8 groups
What they do
-
Outpatient Mental Health Clinic Services 2 activities
- Mental health and substance use urgent care servicesOperates integrated mental health and substance use urgent care clinics in Mount Vernon and New Rochelle, NY, offering walk-in services from 9 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday, without requiring appointments, referrals, or payment. Services are available to all individuals regardless of insurance status or ability to pay, using a sliding fee scale based on income and family size.
- Outpatient mental health and addiction treatmentProvides comprehensive mental health and addiction treatment services including individual, group, and family psychotherapy, psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) through the METRO program. Services are delivered to children, adolescents, adults, and families facing complex behavioral health challenges.
-
-
Mobile Mental Health Crisis Intervention 1 activity
- Community-based mobile mental health careProvides mobile, team-based mental health services to individuals who are not effectively served by traditional office-based care, delivering care directly in the community.
-
-
Healthcare Compliance and Ethics Programs 1 activity
- Compliance and organizational integrity programImplements a compliance program that includes a code of conduct, employee training in compliance basics, and policies for discipline and non-retaliation to ensure ethical operations.
-
-
Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 1 activity
- Early childhood education and special needs programsDelivers early childhood education and special needs programs through the Creative Learning Center in New Rochelle, NY.
-
-
Youth Workforce Readiness Programs 1 activity
- Educational and career readiness programs for youth and young adultsOffers year-round workforce development and educational support programs for adolescents and young adults ages 13–24 to prepare for post-secondary education or careers. Includes on-site guidance at Mount Vernon High School and targeted support for college students with mental illness to promote academic success.
-
-
Mental Health Education and Awareness 1 activity
- Free suicide prevention trainingOffers free monthly QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) training sessions on suicide awareness and prevention to the public.
-
-
Supportive and Emergency Housing Services 1 activity
- Supportive housing and homeless outreachLocates permanent housing and provides rent subsidies, case management, and housing retention services for adults and families with histories of homelessness and mental illness or substance use disorders across Westchester County. Conducts outreach to chronically homeless individuals through repeated trust-building visits to connect them with housing, health, and social services.
-
-
Employment Support for Recovery 1 activity
- Vocational and employment servicesProvides vocational assessments, skills training, educational support, job coaching, and employment readiness services to individuals with mental health or substance use disorders, young adults without high school diplomas, and others seeking employment. Programs serve adults and youth ages 16–24, including those enrolled in county treatment programs.
-
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$22.12M
Contributions & grants$14.03M63%
Program service revenue$7.76M35%
Investment income$8630%
Other revenue$331K
expenses
Total expenses$22.87M
Program expenses92%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$11.95M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$15.99M
Cash$2.12M
Investments$4K
Liabilities$13.43M
Net assets$2.56M
Liquid reserves1.1 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -1.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 9
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RONALD J COLAVITO | PRESIDENT AND CEO | 5 | $466K |
| FRANCIS HAYDEN | MEDICAL DIR - CLINIC | 35 | $327K |
| MAUDE ROSADO | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 5 | $300K |
| ANGELA WOODS | CHIEF ADMIN OFFICER | 5 | $287K |
| NAIM KORCA | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER | 5 | $285K |
| ELISSA LAPIDE | PSYCHIATRIST - ACT | 30 | $202K |
| SHAWNA MARIE AARONS-COOKE | CHIEF STRATEGY & PROGRAM O | 35 | $166K |
| ANNETTE SMITH | DOCTOR | 40 | $164K |
| FRANCES OJEIFO | DOCTOR | 1 | $151K |
board members · 16
- CARMEL VOBIS — DIRECTOR
- CHERYL MARSH — DIRECTOR
- CHERYL SANZA — DIRECTOR
- DANIEL B HULSE — DIRECTOR
- DEAN SCHER — DIRECTOR
- ELIZABETH O'HALLORAN — VICE CHAIRPERSON
- FRANK DESIERVO — DIRECTOR
- FRANK HARITON — DIRECTOR
- GLEN HELLER — DIRECTOR
- GREGORY DOWLING — DIRECTOR
- JOHN GUATTERY — DIRECTOR
- JOHN P FINNERAN JR — TREASURER
- MATT SEARLES — DIRECTOR
- MAUREEN CRUSH — DIRECTOR
- MELISSA DEWITT — DIRECTOR
- MITZI AMBROSE-WASHINGTON — SECRETARY
relationships · 21
Who they work with
- ACCES-VR Partner — Collaborates on vocational services for individuals with disabilities.
- ASFL Partner — Affiliate agency within the Access Network providing community education services.
- City of Mount Vernon Government — Administers government-funded rent subsidy programs in partnership with The Guidance Center of Westchester.
- Mount Vernon High School Partner — Hosts the Center for College & Careers on-site to provide educational guidance to students.
- NYS Department of Health Government — Licensing agency
- NYS Education Department Government — Licensing agency
- NYS Office of Addiction Services And Supports Government — Licensing agency
- NYS Office of Children and Family Services Government — Licensing agency
- NYS Office of Mental Health Government — Licensing agency
- New York State Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Services Government — Administers government-funded rent subsidy programs in partnership with The Guidance Center of Westchester.
- New York State Office of Mental Health Government — Administers government-funded rent subsidy programs in partnership with The Guidance Center of Westchester.
- New York State Office of the Medicaid Inspector General Government — Follows compliance standards set by the New York State Office of the Medicaid Inspector General.
- Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance Government — Administers government-funded rent subsidy programs in partnership with The Guidance Center of Westchester.
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Government — Accrediting body for the organization
- TGCW-CAN Government — Appears to be a publicly affiliated helpline used for access to multiple services; referenced via toll-free number 888-TGCW-CAN.
- The Joint Commission Government — Accrediting body for the organization
- US Department of Housing and Urban Development Government — Administers government-funded rent subsidy programs in partnership with The Guidance Center of Westchester.
- Westchester County Department of Community Mental Health Government — Administers government-funded rent subsidy programs in partnership with The Guidance Center of Westchester.
- Westchester County Department of Community Mental Health Government — Affiliate of the Westchester County Department of Community Mental Health
- Westchester County Department of Social Services Government — Administers government-funded rent subsidy programs in partnership with The Guidance Center of Westchester.
- Westchester County Single Point of Access Government — Referral gateway for individuals accessing ACT 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.
- Assertive Community-Based Mental Health Treatmentmethodology: assertive_community_treatmentBy deploying mobile, multidisciplinary teams to deliver care directly in the community, the organization reaches individuals who are underserved by traditional clinic-based models, because meeting people where they are—geographically and clinically—improves engagement and continuity of care.
- Housing-First with Support Servicesmethodology: housing_firstBy providing permanent housing without preconditions and pairing it with ongoing case management and support services, the organization promotes stable recovery environments and long-term self-sufficiency for individuals and families experiencing homelessness who also face mental health or substance use challenges, because housing stability is foundational to engaging in treatment and rehabilitation.
- Integrated Recovery-Oriented Support Modelmethodology: integrated_support_servicesBy combining education, treatment, housing, vocational services, and rehabilitative supports into a unified, strengths-based approach, the organization fosters community integration and sustained recovery, because holistic and coordinated services address the interconnected needs of individuals with behavioral health conditions more effectively than siloed interventions.
- Low-Barrier Access to Behavioral Health Caremethodology: low-barrier_accessBy removing structural barriers such as referrals, appointments, and payment requirements, the organization increases timely access to mental health and substance use services, because immediate and open access improves service utilization and engagement among underserved populations.