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CENTER FOR FAMILY LIFE AND RECOVERY INC
UTICA, NY · EIN 274295905 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE P20 · Human Services · Medium ($1M-$10M) · whenthereshelpthereshope.com
revenue
$3.2M
expenses
$3.3M
net assets
$722K
employees
51
volunteers
59
program ratio
75%
mission · from form 990

TO IMPROVE THE EMOTIONAL HEALTH OF THE COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING HELP & HOPE THROUGH PREVENTION, COUNSELING & RECOVERY.

profile · synthesized from sources

Center for Family Life and Recovery (CFLR, Inc.) is a human services organization based in Utica, NY, serving Central New York. It provides counseling, recovery support, prevention education, and family services for individuals and families affected by addiction, mental health challenges, and behavioral issues. The organization operates programs across multiple counties, emphasizing community-based support and wellness.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $292K
    EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE THE SERVICE PROVIDES SHORT-TERM VOLUNTARY AND CONFIDENTIAL REFERRAL ASSESSMENT AND COUNSELING.
  2. #2 $644K
    PREVENTION SERVICES SERVICES PROVIDED TO THE COMMUNITY AND IN SCHOOLS THAT PROVIDE HELP, EDUCATION AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE HEALTH SOCIAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND BEHAVIORAL IMPACTS OF SUBSTANCE USE. SUICIDE PREVENTION COALITION PROVIDES INTERVENTION AND POST-VENTION SERVICES, AS WELL AS SERVICES TO THOES AFFECTED BY SUICIDE. PREVENTION AND SUICIDE PREVENTION IS SERVED THROUGH ONEIDA COUNTY. COMPEER PROGRAM WORKING WITH CLIENTS (YOUTH AND ADULTS) STRUGGLING WITH MENTAL HEALTH TO IMPROVE SOCIALIZATION THROUGH SUPPORTIVE FRIENDSHIPS WITH ONE ON ONE MENTORSHIP AND GROUP EVENTS.
named programs · 8 · from sources

What they call their work

Compeer Program
Supports youth and adults struggling with mental health through one-on-one mentorships and group events to improve socialization and build supportive friendships.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Offers confidential counseling, workplace support, and training for employees, families, and organizations across New York State.
Family Recovery Services
Provides counseling, skill-building, and guided support for families navigating the impact of addiction or mental health challenges to help heal and rebuild trust.
PINS Diversion Program
Provides early intervention and counseling for youth in Herkimer County facing behavioral, emotional, or school-related challenges to prevent court involvement.
Prevention & Education
Delivers evidence-based prevention programming, classroom education, and skill-building workshops for youth, families, and schools to promote healthy decision-making.
Recovery & Peer Support
Offers peer recovery coaching, mentorship, and group support led by individuals with lived experience to empower people in recovery.
Recovery Classic
Annual golf tournament that raises funds for prevention, treatment, recovery, mental health, and suicide prevention programs while serving as a qualifying event for a national championship.
Take Back Day
Community event in partnership with law enforcement to safely dispose of unused or expired prescription medications, reduce misuse, and distribute Narcan and deactivation kits.
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Substance Use Policy Advocacy & Public Education 1 activity
    • Advocate for recovery and reduce stigma through public participation
      Participates in public advocacy events such as Stand Up For Recovery Day in Albany to honor individuals in recovery and advance efforts to reduce stigma associated with addiction and mental health.
  • Community Recovery Awareness Events 1 activity
    • Conduct community outreach and wellness events
      Organizes community events, awareness campaigns, resource distributions, and fundraisers—including the annual Recovery Classic golf tournament—to promote behavioral health and support program funding. Events include Narcan training, distribution of Deterra drug deactivation bags and HOPE resource bags, and drive-through medication disposal for unused or expired prescriptions, including sharps and pet medications.
  • Outpatient Substance Use Treatment 1 activity
    • Deliver counseling and recovery support services
      Provides confidential counseling, recovery coaching, and referral assessment services for individuals and families affected by addiction, substance use, and mental health challenges. Services are delivered in Utica, Rome, Herkimer, Syracuse, and surrounding areas of Central New York, with employment assistance (EAP) counseling available across New York State.
  • Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
    • Engage volunteers in program delivery and support
      Recruits and utilizes volunteers to deliver mentoring, lead life skills and wellness workshops, support event operations, assist with administrative tasks such as data entry and mailer preparation, and provide direct support in recovery services.
  • Youth Development and Support Services 1 activity
    • Provide youth and family-focused prevention and mentoring programs
      Offers evidence-based prevention education, skill-building workshops, and mentoring programs for youth and families in schools and communities. Includes the PINS Diversion Program in Herkimer County to prevent court involvement, school-based outreach, and the Compeer Program, which provides one-on-one mentorship and group events to improve socialization for youth and adults facing mental health challenges.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$3.23M
Contributions & grants$2.18M68%
Program service revenue$930K29%
Investment income$3K0%
Other revenue$118K
expenses
Total expenses$3.29M
Program expenses75%
Admin / overhead20%
Fundraising6%
Salaries & benefits$2.32M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.99M
Cash$357K
Investments$387K
Liabilities$2.27M
Net assets$722K
Liquid reserves2.7 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +5.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
CASSANDRA SHEETS CEO 40 $125K
X CONTROLLER 40 $83K
board members · 10
  • ADAM BURBACK — BOARD MEMBER
  • BRIAN REESE — TREASURER
  • LORIE GUERRIERI — BOARD MEMBER
  • MICHAEL KLINE — BOARD MEMBER
  • SHEILA J CUCCARO — BOARD MEMBER
  • STEVE MITCHELL — SECRETARY
  • TAMMY ELLINGER — BOARD MEMBER
  • THOMAS COLE — BOARD MEMBER
  • TOM REILLY — PRESIDENT
  • TRICIA STICCA — VICE PRESIDENT
relationships · 25

Who they work with

  • Applied Underwriters Partner — Official partner for the Recovery Classic, making the event a qualifying tournament for the National Finals.
  • Board of Directors Partner — Provides governance, guidance, and community leadership for CFLR
  • Businesses Partner — Partners with businesses to expand outreach and support services.
  • Center for Family Life and Recovery (CFLR, Inc.) Partner — Trusted provider of prevention, counseling, and recovery programs in Central New York
  • Compeer Partner — Implements the Compeer model to support mental wellbeing through peer connections.
  • Compeer Program Partner — Mentoring program providing 1:1 support to individuals navigating mental-health challenges.
  • Oneida County Health Department Partner — Collaborates with CFLR to host medication take-back events.
  • Oneida County Opioid Task Force Partner — Collaborates with CFLR to host medication take-back events.
  • Oneida County Sheriff’s Office Partner — Collaborates with CFLR to host medication take-back events.
  • Other organizations Partner — Collaborates with various organizations to enhance community wellness and recovery efforts.
  • Schools Partner — Collaborates with schools to strengthen community impact.
  • Skenandoa Golf Club Partner — Host venue for the 17th Annual Recovery Classic golf tournament.
  • Utica Police Department Partner — Collaborates with CFLR to host medication take-back events.
  • agencies Partner — Works with agencies to expand recovery support and prevention programming in Central New York.
  • businesses Partner — Collaborates with local businesses to support community outreach and resource delivery.
  • businesses Partner — Partners with businesses to co-develop programs that increase access to life-changing services.
  • community organizations Partner — Collaborates with community organizations to design and deliver programs that empower individuals and families.
  • healthcare providers Partner — Collaborates with healthcare providers to expand access to mental health and recovery services.
  • law enforcement Partner — Works with law enforcement agencies to address community needs related to addiction and recovery.
  • local agencies Partner — Collaborates with local agencies to deliver prevention, treatment, and recovery services.
  • local organizations Partner — Works with local organizations to expand access to prevention, recovery, and wellness programs.
  • neighborhoods Partner — Collaborates with local neighborhoods to deliver prevention, recovery, and wellness resources.
  • schools Partner — Collaborates with schools to strengthen prevention efforts and expand recovery support services.
  • schools Partner — Partners with schools to bring prevention, recovery, and wellness resources into the community.
  • schools Partner — Partners with schools to provide prevention education and youth programming.
strategies · 3

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 Partnership for Prevention and Outreach
    methodology: community_partnership_model
    By co-designing and delivering prevention, recovery, and wellness services through partnerships with schools, businesses, and local agencies, the organization expands access and relevance, because community-embedded programs are better trusted and more effectively reach at-risk populations.
  • Meet Them Where They Are Approach
    methodology: meet_them_where_they_are
    By meeting individuals and families at their current stage of need with tailored, accessible support, the organization increases engagement and effectiveness, because services aligned with a person’s readiness and life context are more likely to be accepted and sustained.
  • Peer-Led Community Support Model
    methodology: peer_led_community_support
    By using lived-experience peers to lead support networks and groups, the organization fosters connection, skill development, and mental wellbeing, because shared experience increases trust, reduces stigma, and promotes sustained engagement in recovery.