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MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION IN PUTNAM COUNTY II INC
CARMEL, NY · EIN 133709104 · Form 990 · FY2025 · NTEE F02 · Mental Health & Crisis Intervention · Small ($100K-$1M) · mhaputnam.org
revenue
$291K
expenses
$255K
net assets
$456K
employees
11
volunteers
3
program ratio
85%
mission · from form 990

THE MISSION OF THE MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION IN PUTNAM COUNTY IS TO PROMOTE WELLNESS AND RECOVERY FOR INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS COPING WITH MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Mental Health Association in Putnam County is a peer-run nonprofit organization that supports individuals and families coping with mental health challenges. Based in Carmel, NY, it provides recovery-oriented services including drop-in centers, family support groups, outreach to hospital and correctional facility patients, and community education. The organization emphasizes lived experience and peer support to foster wellness, reduce isolation, and promote advocacy.

named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

Bridger Outreach
Peer recovery coaching program providing outreach to psychiatric inpatients, partial hospitalization patients, and inmates with mental health needs.
Drop-in Social/Engagement Center
Peer-supported safe space offering social, recreational, and meal activities for individuals facing mental health challenges in Putnam County.
Family Movie Events
Community events offering free movie screenings with popcorn and soda for families affected by mental illness to promote connection and reduce stigma.
Family Support Groups
Free, peer-led support groups for adults caring for loved ones with mental health challenges, offering education, resources, and emotional support.
Information and Support Line
Confidential phone line offering peer support, referrals, and community resources to individuals on their recovery journey.
Woman’s Group
Peer-led support group providing a safe, non-judgmental space for women to share experiences and build supportive relationships.
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Peer-Led Mental Health Support Groups 3 activities
    • Drop-in Social and Engagement Center
      Operates a Drop-in Social/Engagement Center that provides a safe, supportive environment for adults in mental health recovery, offering regular meals, social activities, and opportunities for connection to reduce isolation.
    • Family Support Services
      Provides free, confidential family support services including peer-led support groups, one-on-one care coordination, and educational resources for adults caring for individuals with mental health challenges.
    • Self-Help and Peer-Led Groups
      Facilitates peer-run self-help groups including a weekly women’s group and bi-monthly writing group, providing safe spaces for individuals to share experiences, build skills, and support recovery through mutual aid.
  • Mental Health Education and Awareness 2 activities
    • Community Education and Outreach Programs
      Conducts outreach and community education initiatives including school-based poster contests for children, family movie events, and recognition events to promote mental health awareness and reduce stigma.
    • Mental Health Advocacy
      Engages in ongoing community-based advocacy efforts to promote mental health awareness, reduce stigma, and support systemic change for individuals and families affected by mental illness.
  • 24/7 Crisis and Warmline Support Services 1 activity
    • Information and Support Line
      Operates a warmline and information and support line offering non-judgmental emotional support, peer listening, referrals, and community resource information to individuals at risk of isolation or coping with mental health challenges.
  • Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
    • Meal Distribution Program
      Operates a meal program providing drive-by meal distributions during the pandemic, ensuring continued access to food and reducing isolation for individuals facing mental health challenges.
  • 12-Step Recovery Support Services 1 activity
    • Peer Support Services
      Provides peer support services for adults, youth, and family members navigating mental health recovery through one-on-one conversations, outreach, and skill-building. Support includes recovery modeling, system navigation, and connection to community resources for individuals transitioning from inpatient or outpatient care.
  • Inclusive Social & Recreational Events 1 activity
    • Recreational and Social Activities
      Hosts regular social and recreational activities such as crafts, karaoke, paint nights, seasonal BBQs, and movie events to foster community engagement and reduce isolation among individuals and families affected by mental health challenges.
financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$291K
Contributions & grants$271K93%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$20K7%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$255K
Program expenses85%
Admin / overhead15%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$169K
Grants paid out$1K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$475K
Cash$405K
Investments$0
Liabilities$19K
Net assets$456K
Liquid reserves19.1 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +6.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
ERIC TOTH EX-OFFICIO 2 $197K
ALICE HERDE DIRECTOR 35 $84K
board members · 9
  • DENNIS ULLMAN — BOARD MEMBER
  • JAMES MCGUIRE — BOARD MEMBER
  • KAREN PILNER — PRESIDENT
  • KATHLEEN VALLETTA ESQ — SECRETARY
  • MICHAEL T DIMATTINA — BOARD MEMBER
  • NORMA PEREIRA-GROSS — RESIGNED 2/1
  • PASTOR TRAVIS MITCHELL — RESIGNED 1/1
  • SALVATORE B GAMBINO — TREASURER
  • STACEY GIBSON — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 22

Who they work with

  • Community Foundation of Hudson Valley Funder — Provides funding support to MHA Putnam.
  • CoveCare Center Partner — Partner organization represented on the board through its CEO, Eric Toth.
  • CoveCare Center Partner — Platinum sponsor of the MHA Recognition Breakfast.
  • CoveCare Center, Inc. Partner — Long-term partner agency with which MHA in Putnam formally affiliated in 2018 to strengthen collaboration and service integration.
  • Dyson Foundation Funder — Provides funding support to MHA Putnam.
  • Help Services, Ltd. Partner — Silver sponsor of the MHA Recognition Breakfast.
  • NYS Office of Mental Health Funder — Provides funding support to MHA Putnam.
  • PCSB Bank Partner — Platinum sponsor of the MHA Recognition Breakfast.
  • Peer Social Engagement Center Partner — Co-locates and supports MHA Putnam's writing group for individuals coping with personal struggles.
  • Prevention Council of Putnam Inc. Partner — Gold sponsor of the MHA Recognition Breakfast.
  • Putnam Community Action Program Partner — Friend-level sponsor of the MHA Recognition Breakfast.
  • Putnam County Government — Collaborates with Putnam County on crisis response, as evidenced by referral to the Putnam County crisis hotline.
  • Putnam County Government — Provides funding and is a government partner of MHA Putnam.
  • Putnam County Government — Serves residents of Putnam County and references local community impact.
  • Putnam County Correctional Facility Partner — Conducts outreach and provides peer support to inmates with mental health needs.
  • Putnam County National Bank Partner — Silver sponsor of the MHA Recognition Breakfast.
  • Putnam Hospital Center Partner — Hosts the Family Support Group meetings on its premises.
  • Putnam Hospital Center Partner — Provides peer support services to patients in the psychiatric unit and partial program at Putnam Hospital Center.
  • Rose & Kiernan Partner — Gold sponsor of the MHA Recognition Breakfast.
  • SNAP-Ed NY Partner — Collaborates with SNAP-Ed NY at the Drop-in Social/Engagement Center.
  • Suicide Prevention Center of NY Funder — Provides funding support to MHA Putnam.
  • Valletta & Dewbury, Attys at Law Partner — Platinum sponsor of the MHA Recognition Breakfast.
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.

  • Empowerment-Based, Strengths-Focused Support
    methodology: strengths-based
    By emphasizing individual capabilities, self-determination, and non-judgmental environments, the organization promotes self-sufficiency and engagement because people are more likely to thrive when their strengths are recognized and they feel in control of their recovery journey.
  • Family-Inclusive Recovery Approach
    methodology: family-inclusive wellness support
    By providing wellness-focused services to both individuals and their families, the organization supports broader emotional resilience and reduces caregiver strain, because mental health recovery is strengthened within a supportive relational ecosystem.
  • Integrated Peer and Clinical Care Model
    methodology: integrated_care_model
    By integrating peer support with clinical treatment and enabling cross-referrals, the organization improves continuity of care and recovery outcomes because holistic support addresses both medical and psychosocial dimensions of mental health.
  • Peer-Lived Experience Model
    methodology: peer_support
    By utilizing staff and peers with lived mental health recovery experience, the organization fosters trust, connection, and hope, which enhances engagement and supports recovery because shared experience validates personal journeys and reduces isolation.