named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Children and Family Treatment and Support Services
Medicaid-funded rehabilitative services for youth under 21, delivered in homes, schools, or communities to support behavioral health and family functioning.
School Based Services
Provides in-school mental health counseling and crisis intervention for students in over 13 NYC public schools; services are integrated with school staff and available during school hours.
Western Queens Care Management
State-regulated care coordination program providing intensive and supportive case management to individuals with behavioral health conditions in Queens and parts of Brooklyn.
Western Queens Consultation Center
Community-based mental health clinic offering psychotherapy, psychiatric evaluation, medication management, family therapy, and psychological assessments for adults, children, and families in Sunnyside and Woodside.
Western Queens Prevention Services
Evidence-based prevention program licensed by OASAS that offers free, culturally competent services in English and Spanish to delay and prevent substance use among youth and adults.
Western Queens Recovery Services
OASAS-licensed substance abuse treatment program offering family-oriented, culturally competent care for individuals, adolescents, and families struggling with chemical dependence.
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Outpatient Substance Use Treatment 2 activities
- Deliver OASAS-certified substance use disorder treatmentProvides comprehensive, family-oriented outpatient treatment for substance use disorders to adults, adolescents, and children in a community-based setting, including individualized assessments, counseling, and support for affected family members.
- Provide DWI evaluation and treatment servicesOffers state-approved evaluations and treatment programs for first and second-time DWI offenders, authorized by the New York State DMV, NYPD, and Drinking Driver Programs.
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School-Based Mental Health and Family Support 2 activities
- Offer summer mental health servicesProvides continuity of mental health care during summer months through individual, group, and family therapy sessions offered via summer school programs or clinic-based services in Jackson Heights.
- Operate school-based mental health clinicsRuns satellite mental health clinics within New York City public schools since 2008, providing weekly in-school behavioral and mental health services during class time, including individual, group, and family therapy, crisis intervention, and consultation with school staff.
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Outpatient Mental Health Clinic Services 2 activities
- Operate community mental health clinicsProvides community-based mental health services through three physical clinics located in Sunnyside, Woodside, and Jackson Heights, offering accessible intake and treatment services.
- Provide individual mental health treatment to low-income individualsProvides one-on-one mental health treatment to emotionally ill individuals who cannot afford private care, including psychiatric services and therapy delivered by a multidisciplinary clinical team.
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Direct Mental Health Counseling and Support Services 1 activity
- Deliver Children and Family Treatment and Support Services (CFTSS)Provides Medicaid-funded rehabilitative mental health services to children and youth under 21 through evidence-based therapeutic interventions such as play therapy, psychotherapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy, delivered in homes, schools, and community settings.
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Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Education 1 activity
- Implement substance use prevention programsRuns evidence-based, free prevention programs to build resilience and prevent substance use among individuals in Western Queens, delivered through an OASAS-licensed program.
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Comprehensive Care Management Services 1 activity
- Operate care coordination and case management programsProvides care coordination and case management services for adults, adolescents, and children with serious mental illness or emotional disturbances, including benefits linkage, provider coordination, housing and employment assistance, medical appointment support, home visits, and advocacy; programs are funded by the NYS Office of Mental Health and serve Queens and parts of Brooklyn.
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Language Access Services 1 activity
- Provide multilingual and bilingual Spanish-language servicesOffers full bilingual Spanish-language services across all programs, supported by multiple Spanish-speaking therapists and psychiatrists, and maintains a multilingual clinical staff collectively fluent in nine languages.
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Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Recovery Services 1 activity
- Provide psychosocial rehabilitation (PSR) and community psychiatric supportive treatment (CPST)Offers PSR and CPST services to restore age-appropriate functioning in children and youth, supporting personal recovery, daily stability, resilience, and community integration through community-based, flexible treatment models.
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Workforce Readiness Training 1 activity
- Run employment and self-sufficiency program (STARS)Offers the STARS program to support client employment and self-sufficiency through structured services promoting economic independence.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$15.67M
Contributions & grants$55K0%
Program service revenue$15.02M96%
Investment income$594K4%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$14.96M
Program expenses86%
Admin / overhead14%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$8.42M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$30.19M
Cash$16.79M
Investments$3.77M
Liabilities$6.56M
Net assets$23.63M
Liquid reserves16.5 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +13.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 10
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SARAH MCQUADE | EXECUTIVE DI | 35 | $267K |
| JOHN LAVIN | DIRECTOR OF | 35 | $231K |
| ROSA MARTINEZ-CAO | DIRECTOR OF | 35 | $219K |
| SASHA COBO-BELLONE | DIRECTOR OF | 35 | $215K |
| ALBERTO CANIZARES | PSYCHIATRIST | 30 | $204K |
| SABA TANVIR | PROGRAM DIRE | 35 | $162K |
| PAYAL SHAH | ASSOC DIR FO | 35 | $136K |
| DR JAMES MCQUADE | CORPORATE CO | 35 | $130K |
| ERIN SALVATORE | PROGRAM DIRE | 35 | $129K |
| PAULA TIRADO-MANSILLA | PROGRAM DIRE | 35 | $123K |
board members · 8
- DR MICHAEL WEAVER — PRESIDENT
- JAMES J SMITH — TREASURER
- KARMEN HAIK PETROV — DIRECTOR
- LUISA KEARNEY — ASSISTANT SE
- MARIA TAVERAS LCSW — SECRETARY
- NOREEN MCKENNA — DIRECTOR
- RUTH SEIF — DIRECTOR
- WILLIAM ROSEMOND — DIRECTOR
relationships · 21
Who they work with
- Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) Government — Internal leadership role responsible for overseeing compliance and receiving reports through multiple channels, including anonymous submissions.
- Departamento de Policía de Nueva York Government — Approved provider for DWI offender evaluation and treatment
- Departamento de Vehículos Motorizados del Estado de Nueva York Government — Approved provider for DWI offender evaluation and treatment
- Health Home Partner — Receives consumer referrals and assignments for adult services through Health Home.
- Hogar de Salud Partner — Refers and serves adult consumers through sponsorship and referral arrangements.
- New York City Department of Education Partner — Partnership enables delivery of clinical and consulting services in over 13 NYC public schools.
- New York City Public Schools Partner — Hosts satellite mental health clinics within public school buildings for student access to services.
- New York Police Department Government — Approved provider for evaluations and treatment of DWI offenders.
- New York State Department of Motor Vehicles Government — Approved provider for evaluations and treatment of DWI offenders.
- New York State Drinking and Driving Programs Government — Approved provider for evaluations and treatment of DWI offenders.
- New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports Government — Authorizes Western Queens Prevention Services as an OASAS-approved program.
- New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services Government — Licenses the substance abuse recovery program operated by MHPWQ in Woodside.
- New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services Government — OASAS-licensed provider for substance abuse prevention services.
- New York State Office of Mental Health Government — Funds and regulates the organization's care management program for individuals with serious mental illness.
- New York State Office of Mental Health Government — Licensing agency for MHPWQ as a community-based mental health service
- New York State Office of Mental Health Government — Regulates and licenses all mental health services provided by MHPWQ.
- Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services Government — OASAS-certified provider of outpatient substance use treatment services.
- Office of Mental Health of the State of New York Government — Authorized provider of mental health services.
- Oficina de Servicios de Alcoholismo y Abuso de Sustancias (OASAS) Government — OASAS-certified provider of substance use treatment services
- Programas de Conducción y Consumo de Alcohol del Estado de Nueva York Government — Approved provider for DWI offender evaluation and treatment
- escuelas públicas de la ciudad de Nueva York Partner — Colabora con escuelas públicas de la ciudad de Nueva York para operar clínicas satélite y brindar servicios de salud conductual dentro del entorno escolar.
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.
- Community-Based, Client-Centered Service Deliverymethodology: community_based_service_deliveryBy delivering mental health services in familiar, non-clinical environments such as homes, schools, and community settings, the organization improves access and treatment engagement, because reducing structural and psychological barriers increases client receptivity and continuity of care.
- Culturally and Linguistically Congruent Care Modelmethodology: culturally_congruent_careBy employing multilingual clinicians from immigrant backgrounds and integrating bilingual Spanish-language services across all programs, the organization enhances cultural trust and service effectiveness, because shared language and lived experience improve client-clinician rapport and treatment adherence among Western Queens’ Hispanic and immigrant populations.
- Individualized Care Coordination for Holistic Stabilitymethodology: care_coordinationBy assigning dedicated care coordinators to connect individuals with clinical, social, and economic resources through personalized plans, the organization supports long-term functioning and recovery, because integrated, wraparound support addresses the social determinants of mental health and reduces systemic fragmentation.
- School-Integrated Collaborative Mental Health Modelmethodology: collaborative_school_mental_healthBy embedding evidence-based behavioral health services within schools and coordinating with school staff, the organization addresses student mental health needs in context, because integrating clinical support into educational environments enables early intervention, reduces stigma, and improves academic and emotional outcomes.
- Strengths-Based Clinical Approachmethodology: strengths_based_approachBy focusing on clients' inherent strengths, particularly among children and adolescents, the organization fosters healthier coping mechanisms and resilience, because leveraging personal assets increases engagement and self-efficacy in managing stress and environmental challenges.