What they reported doing
- #1 primary $3.96MBehavior health related programsoutpatient Treatment - Our Rehabilitation/Outpatient Treatment program is a medically-supervised Article 32 program that offers culturally-age and gender specific intensive and non-intensive services to individuals struggling with co-occurring and substance use disorders. Though our treatment services are covered by Medicaid and/or private insurance, we ensure that services remain affordable for participants who are uninsured and/or undocumented by utilizing a sliding scale for fees. Our schedule is flexible, providing participants access to services in the day and/or evening. Treatment services are confidential, developed with individualized service plans which are person-centered, family- focused. Incorporating evidence-based, trauma-informed, goal-oriented prevention strategies to provide a pathway for a healthy and productive living. Services include assessments, individual, group, family and vocational counseling; relapse prevention; anger management, intimate partner violence, parenting skills workshops, family reunification groups; intervention services within the community and more. Physical and mental health evaluations are conducted and medically assisted treatment employed as needed.L.E.A.PLeading the Elevation of Alternative Pathways.Elmcors L.E.AP program, is a part of State Targeted Response to the growing Opioid crisis. It is concentrated on engaging individuals in their communities by way of employing mobile clinical services and linking people to other related services such as substance use treatment services, telepractice, Medication Assisted Treatment and peer engagement services. Elmcors mobile unit is a state of the art rolling clinic, staffed with a Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Counselor, Recovery Peers and access to a Medical Doctor. These services will be targeted to areas of Queens County.Intensive Residential Program - Intensive Residential ProgramElmcor offers a 51-bed ultra-modern facility for adult men and women with chronic substance use disorders. Residents are assessed for person-centered, family-focused, community connected care. Our comprehensive residential services are provided using a modified therapeutic community/self-help model that includes the following components:Individual and group counselingGender specific groups,Vocational training,Health education,Relapse prevention,Mental health evaluations and psychopharmacology.Specialized therapeutic informative sessions incorporating our trauma informed care and evidence-based approaches also guide the delivery of family reintegration, and parenting skills help participants achieve and sustain positive life outcomes. Prior to completing our residential program, Elmcor partners with the courts, various divisions of the legal system, as well as the Administration for Childrens Services, as well as various foster care agencies and the Human Resources Administration to ensure participants are provided with the supports that promote healthy and seamless community and family re-integration.
- #2 $2.61MYouth services- Elmcor has many youth programs:Rise up program - 5-20 YEARS OF AGE provides positive alternatives and opportunities to youth, adolescents and young adults. Qualified counselors provide drug prevention/education services incorporating evidence-based and positive youth development interventions including- individual/group counseling, life-skills workshops, career, and education counseling, support services, and referrals.STEMs Saturdays:9-16 YEARS OF AGE STEM Saturdays is our Free weekend programming covering various topics related to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (S.T.E.M). Youth conduct hands-on labs; participate in workshops and training; educational trips, mentoring sessions with skilled professionals; and work with different themed projects on a 3-D Printer. Elmcors goal is to spark early career exploration and developing a diverse pipeline of young students and professionals for the ever-changing and quickly growing STEM economy. Recreation Program:8-21 YEARS OF AGE housed in a state-of-the-art professional regulation-sized gymnasium where youth can participate in an array of team sports: basketball, soccer, softball and learn boxing techniques in our boxing ring. Our recreation programs are designed to provide a safe space and promote the advancement of youth by encouraging athletic development through sports, health education, programming to help strengthen confidence and character. In addition to the traditional programs, we also provide competitive travel teams and many special events throughout the year.Rising ScholarsElmcors Rising Scholars program is a free, Department of Education-funded program for Universal 3-K and 4-K-eligible children. It is designed to establish a platform for participation in early, rigorous academic exploration in literacy, numeracy, phonemic awareness, technology, art, and science. Knowledge is then applied through play-based learning, providing an opportunity to invent, construct, grow, design, and create individual and school-wide projects.The core purpose of the Rising Scholars initiative is to recognize the diversity of our participating families, and celebrate each childs unique talent, abilities, and qualities. Our staff is committed to working one-on-one with parents to ensure each child is provided a solid foundation to develop into an academic achiever. Embracing a growth mindset, we provide a warm, friendly, and emotionally supportive environment for children to develop, be nurtured, and receive positive, guiding strategies.The C.O.R.E. Culture Of Recovery for ExcellenceElmcor operates the first and only Youth Recovery Club House in Queens funded by Office of Addiction Services and Support (OASAS), and operates within our recreation building. The Youth Clubhouse is open to all Queens youth ages 12-25 and their families. Working with youth living in the communities of Long Island City, Astoria, East Elmhurst, Elmhurst, Corona, Jackson Heights, Woodside, and Jamaica, the space is housed in its own safe, youth-friendly, spacious, and supportive space. It features peer-driven, peer-led programming; a range of evidence-based practices and other supportive activities; specialized groups for youth in recovery and prevention skills development; a peer-led Community Advisory Committee; and an intensive member recruitment and community education plan.B.R.A.V.E- Building Resilience and Alternative to Violence EverydayB.R.A.V.E, Elmcors first violence prevention program, addresses gang and gun violence in the East Elmhurst, Corona, Lefrak, and Jackson Heights communities in Queens through collaboration with various community based organizations and the community to develop strategic, violence-interruption plans designed to authentically engage vulnerable populations most involved in and impacted by violent activity. This initiative offers youth positive alternatives through a comprehensive drug-prevention curriculum, counseling, youth-relevant workshops and resources for participants and their families.Working together, fueled by unwavering purpose, the long-term objective is to improve community safety conditions and neighborhood morale through a significant investment in rehabilitation, as well as personal and professional growth.
What they call their work
What they do
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Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Education 2 activities
- Deliver college-based substance misuse preventionImplements the College Prevention Initiative (CPI) at LaGuardia Community College to prevent alcohol and substance misuse among students using evidence-based strategies and environmental change approaches.
- Implement youth drug prevention and life-skills programsOffers the R.I.S.E.U.P. program for youth ages 5–20, providing drug prevention education, individual and group counseling, life-skills workshops, and career and education counseling at Elmcor and neighborhood locations.
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12-Step Recovery Support Services 2 activities
- Operate Youth Recovery Club HouseOperates the first and only Youth Recovery Club House in Queens, providing peer-led recovery and prevention programming for youth ages 12–25 and their families, funded by OASAS.
- Operate intensive residential treatment for adults with substance use disordersOperates a 51-bed residential facility providing person-centered, family-focused care for adults with chronic substance use disorders, using evidence-based and trauma-informed approaches.
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Hands-On STEM Education Programs 1 activity
- Deliver STEM education for youthProvides free weekend STEM programming (STEM Saturdays) for youth ages 9–16, including hands-on labs, workshops, mentoring, educational trips, and 3-D printing projects to promote early career exploration in science and technology fields.
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Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 1 activity
- Deliver early childhood education through Rising Scholars programOperates the Rising Scholars program, a free Department of Education-funded early childhood education initiative for 3-K and 4-K-eligible children focusing on literacy, numeracy, phonemic awareness, technology, art, and science through play-based learning.
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Supportive and Emergency Housing Services 1 activity
- Deliver supportive housing servicesProvides supportive housing through the Helen M. Marshall Manor, a 30-unit facility with 21 units for individuals recovering from substance misuse and/or mental health issues and 9 units for older adults facing housing instability, launched in February 2024.
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Opioid Harm Reduction Services 1 activity
- Operate mobile clinical unit for opioid crisis responseRuns a mobile wellness unit as part of the State Targeted Response to the opioid crisis, providing outreach, substance use treatment linkage, Medication Assisted Treatment, peer support, and clinical services in Queens County.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Operate participant-choice food pantryRuns a supermarket-style, participant-choice food pantry serving over 600 families weekly and distributing food for more than 7,500 meals.
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Refugee and Immigrant Resettlement Services 1 activity
- Operate shelters for immigrant and asylum-seeking familiesAssumes operations of New Arrivals shelters in Jamaica and Long Island City, Queens, providing culturally sensitive case management and social services to homeless immigrant and asylum-seeking families.
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Podcast and Radio Production 1 activity
- Produce public education podcasts on social justice and healthProduces podcast episodes discussing domestic violence, HIV, harm reduction, substance use disorder decriminalization, the intersection of race and gun violence, conscious education, and the impact of COVID-19 on communities.
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Medicaid Health Home Care Coordination 1 activity
- Provide Medicaid-funded home and community-based servicesProvides Health & Community Based Services (HCBS) funded by Medicaid to support individuals in home and community settings.
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Youth Health and Wellness Education 1 activity
- Provide adolescent sexual health and pregnancy prevention educationDelivers the Comprehensive Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention (CAPP) and Personal Responsibility Education Program (PREP) to promote adolescent sexual health, prevent unintended pregnancies, and support access to preventive reproductive health care services.
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Senior Congregate Centers 1 activity
- Provide comprehensive services for older adultsOperates four senior centers in East Elmhurst, Corona, Jackson Heights, and Lefrak City, offering nutritious congregate meals, exercise and health education programs, in-home support services, seasonal warming and cooling centers, and benefits access assistance to promote healthy aging.
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Affordable Housing Development and Management 1 activity
- Provide on-site services for affordable housing developmentServes as co-developer and on-site service provider for a 55-unit affordable housing development in Sunnyside, Queens, coordinating wraparound services in behavioral health, youth and family support, and workforce development for formerly unhoused New Yorkers.
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Outpatient Substance Use Treatment 1 activity
- Provide outpatient substance use and co-occurring disorder treatmentDelivers medically supervised outpatient rehabilitation services for individuals with co-occurring and substance use disorders, including individual and group counseling, relapse prevention, medication-assisted treatment, and services tailored to age, gender, and cultural background.
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Gun Violence Prevention & Intervention 1 activity
- Provide violence prevention servicesImplements B.R.A.V.E., a community-based violence prevention program addressing gang and gun violence in East Elmhurst, Corona, Lefrak, and Jackson Heights through violence-interruption strategies and collaboration targeting vulnerable youth.
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Workforce Readiness Training 1 activity
- Provide workforce development and job readiness programsOffers career planning and job readiness workshops for LaGuardia Airport employment opportunities and operates the SUNY ATTAIN Computer Lab with online vocational courses and self-paced training in office skills, building maintenance, electrical repair, customer service, and certification programs.
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Martial Arts Instruction and Training 1 activity
- Provide youth development and recreation programsOffers youth recreation programs in a state-of-the-art gymnasium and boxing ring, including team sports, boxing instruction, and special events for youth ages 8–21 to promote athletic development, health education, and character building.
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Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
- Run summer camp for youth developmentOperates a summer camp program for youth that fosters positive development through educational, creative, and recreational activities aimed at building confidence, character, and social skills.
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Who runs it
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| saeeda L dunston | President & CEO | 35 | $283K |
| Lianna lee | Chief Prog.Officer | 35 | $177K |
| Garfield Bruff | Dir. of Operations | 35 | $148K |
- Christopher johanning — Director
- Darney Gripper — Director
- Lucius Benson to 52025 — Director
- Michael-Sean Spence — Chairman
- Shanel Thomas-henry to 42025 — Vice Chair
- Will Sweeney fr 32025 — Director
- candice abreu — Director
- kara pacheco — Director
- latoya alim — Secretary
- melissa holtzoglou — Director
- nadine juste-beckles — Treasurer
Who they work with
- Behavioral Health NYC IPA, LLC (BHNYC) Network — Elmcor is one of 10 founding community-based agencies in this independent practice association focused on community-embedded behavioral health services.
- Council for Airport Opportunities Partner — Partnership to support outreach, employability, and job placement for local residents related to LaGuardia Airport redevelopment.
- LaGuardia Community College Partner — Partnership to implement the College Prevention Initiative (CPI) addressing substance misuse among students.
- Lemle & Wolff Partner — Co-developer with Elmcor on the 55-unit affordable housing development in Sunnyside, Queens.
- NYC Food Assistance Collaborative Funder — Provided funding to expand and renovate Elmcor's food pantry into a supermarket-style, participant-choice model.
- Neighborhood Housing Services of Queens Partner — Collaborates on outreach, employability, and job placement for local residents related to LaGuardia Airport redevelopment.
- New York City Department of Homeless Services Government — Supports Elmcor's operations of New Arrivals shelters for homeless immigrant and asylum-seeking families in Queens.
- New York State Department of Education Funder — Funds the Rising Scholars early childhood education program.
- Office of Addiction Services and Support Government — Funds multiple Elmcor programs including the Youth Recovery Club House, College Prevention Initiative, and Queens Prevention Community Coalition.
- Office of Addiction Services and Support Government — Funds the Youth Recovery Club House in Queens.
- Office of Addiction Services and Support Government — Funds the Youth Recovery Club House operated by Elmcor.
- Office of Addiction Services and Support (OASAS) Funder — Funds the Youth Recovery Club House and endorses specialized youth treatment services.
- Office of Addiction Services and Support (OASAS) Government — Funds the Youth Recovery Club House operated by Elmcor.
- Queens Regional Network Partner — Partnership through which Elmcor operates its mobile wellness unit as part of a coordinated response to the overdose crisis in Queens.
- Sarana Development Group Partner — Co-developer with Elmcor on the 55-unit affordable housing development in Sunnyside, Queens.
- State Targeted Response to the Opioid Crisis Government — Partnership through which ELMCOR operates its L.E.A.P mobile clinical services for opioid use intervention.
- State University of New York (SUNY) Partner — Partnership to develop and operate the SUNY ATTAIN Computer Lab for workforce development training.
- Zone 12 LLC Partner — Co-developer with Elmcor on the 55-unit affordable housing development in Sunnyside, Queens.
How they approach the work
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- Intersectional Community Educationmethodology: intersectional-analysisBy applying an intersectional framework to public health and justice programming, we deepen community understanding and action because analyzing race, gender, and health together reveals systemic patterns that single-issue approaches miss.
- Participant-Choice Model in Food Pantrymethodology: client_choiceBy allowing individuals to select their own food items, we increase dignity and autonomy, which enhances engagement and utilization of services because choice fosters a sense of control and respect.
- Peer-Led, Community-Based Recovery Modelmethodology: peer-led recoveryBy employing peer-driven, peer-led programming in youth-friendly environments, we increase trust and engagement in recovery services because shared lived experience reduces stigma and builds relatable pathways to prevention and healing.
- Supportive Housing with Comprehensive Servicesmethodology: supportive_housingBy providing housing paired with case management and wellness programming, we promote long-term stability for vulnerable populations because stable housing combined with tailored support addresses root causes of instability.
- Trauma-Informed, Person-Centered Caremethodology: trauma-informed careBy using evidence-based, trauma-informed, and individualized treatment plans, we support recovery and long-term well-being because addressing underlying trauma and personal goals increases treatment adherence and sustained outcomes.