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HOPE DEALERS BTC INC

ROCHESTER, NY · EIN 834603245 · Form 990EZ · FY2021 · NTEE F60 · Mental Health & Crisis Intervention · Micro (<$100K) · hopedealersbtc.com
revenue
$12K
expenses
$19K
net assets
$6K
employees
mission · from form 990

TO PROVIDE AWARENESS, EDUCATION AND SUPPORT TO THOSE AFFECTED BY SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER

profile · synthesized from sources

Hope Dealers BTC Inc. is a volunteer-driven nonprofit based in Rochester, NY, providing support, outreach, and education to individuals affected by substance use disorder and mental health challenges. The organization offers street-level outreach, harm reduction services, resource navigation, and a peer-led recovery support group podcast. It operates primarily in the Greater Rochester area but offers remote support to anyone in need.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Community Education
Provides presentations and tabling at events on substance use disorder, overdose prevention, Narcan training, and best practices for outreach
Harm Reduction & Sharps Removal
Provides free Narcan kits, training, fentanyl/xylazine test strips, safe sex kits, and hazardous needle cleanup services
Hopeline Answering Service
24/7 volunteer-staffed phone and text line offering support, resource referrals, and connection to services
Multiple Pathways to Recovery
Peer-led support group and podcast offering judgment-free discussion on diverse recovery journeys, honoring the legacy of founder Amy Sellhorst
Street-Level Outreach
Distributes food, clothing, hygiene items, and harm reduction supplies such as Narcan and fentanyl test strips during weekly Sunday outreach in Rochester
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Opioid Harm Reduction Services 2 activities
    • Hazardous sharps removal services
      Provides hazardous sharps removal services upon community request as part of harm reduction programming.
    • Provision of harm reduction supplies and education
      Distributes harm reduction supplies including Narcan, fentanyl test strips, xylazine test strips, and sexual wellness items during street-level outreach and community events. Provides Narcan training with free kits and education on best practices for outreach and sharps removal.
  • Mental Health Education and Awareness 1 activity
    • Community education and presentations on substance use and mental health
      Delivers community education through presentations, tabling at events, and data-driven outreach that includes personal recovery stories, information on harm reduction, and best practices for outreach and sharps removal.
  • Nonprofit Capacity Building Services 1 activity
    • Grant research and writing for organizational funding
      Engages in grant research and writing to secure funding for ongoing services and programs.
  • Outpatient Substance Use Treatment 1 activity
    • Recovery support and resource navigation services
      Operates a 24-hour telephone support line (Hopeline) and text-based support system where trained volunteers return calls and messages to provide recovery support, resource referrals, and guidance connecting individuals to health, wellness, and recovery services. Also offers peer-led support groups for people in recovery and family members affected by addiction.
  • Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
    • Street-level outreach and distribution of basic necessities
      Conducts ongoing Sunday outreach operations—the organization’s longest-running program—to distribute food (including bagged lunches, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, hot coffee in winter, and lemonade in summer), clothing, hygiene products, and basic necessities to individuals in need.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$12K
Contributions & grants$12K100%
Program service revenue
Investment income$240%
Other revenue$22
expenses
Total expenses$19K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$6K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$6K
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue -51.4%
relationships · 5

Who they work with

  • Amy Sellhorst Partner — Namesake of the Multiple Pathways to Recovery Support Group Podcast, indicating a partnership or honored affiliation.
  • Greater Rochester community Partner — Provides services and support in collaboration with the local community.
  • Idealist Partner — Trusted partner platform through which volunteer applications are processed.
  • Multiple Pathways to Recovery Partner — Support group founded by Amy Sellhort and continued by Hope Dealers BTC Inc. as part of its recovery programming.
  • NYS Government — Incorporated as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt public charity in 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.

  • Comprehensive Support Model
    methodology: comprehensive_support
    By integrating awareness, education, and direct support services, we address substance use disorder more effectively because coordinated interventions across multiple domains produce better long-term outcomes than isolated efforts.
  • Harm Reduction Approach
    methodology: harm_reduction
    By providing practical support and life-saving supplies without requiring abstinence, we reduce overdose and transmission risks because meeting people where they are increases engagement and trust in critical health interventions.
  • Multiple Pathways to Recovery Model
    methodology: multiple_pathways_to_recovery
    By offering individualized, evidence-based recovery support that honors personal choice and lived experience, we produce higher engagement and sustained recovery outcomes because people are more likely to adhere to a path they help choose and see reflected in their own lives.
  • Peer-Led Support Community
    methodology: peer_support_community
    By fostering judgment-free, peer-led dialogue that shares lived experiences and practical strategies, we build resilience and reduce isolation in recovery because authentic peer connection increases retention and emotional safety more than clinical-only models.