irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $383KCRISIS INTERVENTION- CRISIS INTERVENTION SERVICES IS A COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP OF LAW ENFORCEMENT, MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS, CONSUMERS AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE GOAL OF THE PROGRAM IS TO HELP INDIVDUALS WITH MENTAL ILLNESSES ACCESS MEDICAL AND/OR COMMUNITY BASED TREATMENT RATHER THAN PLACE THEM IN THE CRIMINIAL JUSTICE SYSTEM. THE MOBILE TEAM ACCOMPANIES THE POLICE ON 911 CALLS FOR INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING A MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS. INDIVIDUALS ARE THEN ASSESSED FOR RISK TO SELF OR OTHERS AND CONNECTED WITH APPROPRIATE REFERRALS AND RESOURCES. THE PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES ONGOING MENTAL HEALTH TRAINING TO LAW ENFORECEMENT OFFICIALS.
- #2 $261KSUNRISE WELLNESS CENTER- THE SUNRISE WELLNESS CENTER IS A PEER RUN PROGRAM PROMOTING RECOVERY FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH MENTAL HEALTH DIAGNOSES. THE PROGRAM ENCOURAGES A SELF-DIRECTED APPROACH TO MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, AND PROMOTES MENTAL, PHYSICAL, AND SPIRITUAL WELLNESS.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Crisis Stabilization Center (CSC)
Upcoming 24/7 walk-in center in Binghamton, NY, providing voluntary stabilization services for individuals of any age experiencing mental health or substance use crises. Services include de-escalation, safety planning, peer support, and referrals; licensed by OMH and OASAS.
Mobile Crisis Response
Provides in-person and phone-based crisis intervention for adults, adolescents, and children in Broome County. Staffed by Licensed Master Social Workers and Certified Peer Specialists, the team responds to individuals at risk of psychiatric crisis to de-escalate, stabilize, and connect to care, reducing reliance on law enforcement and hospitalization.
Peer Warm Line
24/7 phone line staffed by NYS Certified Peer Specialists providing emotional support, de-escalation, resource referrals, and active listening to individuals in mental health crisis.
Sunrise Wellness Program
Peer-led wellness center offering free recovery-focused groups for adults 18+ with mental health diagnoses. Services include peer support, therapeutic arts, mindfulness, and social activities to promote mental, physical, and spiritual wellness.
Supportive Crisis Residence (SCR)
Voluntary, short-term (up to 28 days) residential program for adults 18+ experiencing mental health crisis. Offers a home-like environment with 24/7 peer support, focusing on recovery, goal-setting, and stabilization as an alternative to hospitalization.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Mobile Mental Health Crisis Intervention 2 activities
- Crisis Intervention Program with Law EnforcementOperates a crisis intervention program in partnership with law enforcement to respond to mental health-related 911 calls, assess individuals for risk, and connect them with treatment and community resources. Includes ongoing mental health training for law enforcement officials to improve responses to psychiatric crises.
- Mobile Crisis Response ServicesProvides mobile crisis response services in Broome County for individuals, families, and community providers experiencing or at risk of a mental health crisis, available via phone or in-person. Offers no-cost services to uninsured individuals and includes 30 days of follow-up support with referrals and connections to community resources.
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Peer-Led Mental Health Support Groups 2 activities
- Peer-Run Wellness and Recovery ProgramsOffers free, peer-facilitated wellness groups and supportive programs for adults 18+ focused on mental health recovery, including therapeutic arts, mindfulness, social activities, and skill-building. Programs include Project Uplift, Project Renew, Project Hope, Compeer, Self Help Independence Project, Rural Bear, Beacon Drop-In Center, Housing Services, Fundamental Follies Theater Company, and Do it for Daron, operating Monday through Friday with NYS-certified Peer Specialists.
- Voluntary Crisis Respite Center (Our House)Operates "Our House," a voluntary crisis respite center providing up to five days of 24-hour peer support in a home-like setting as an alternative to emergency hospitalization for adults experiencing psychiatric crisis. The program offers a non-clinical, peer-led environment to promote stabilization and recovery.
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24/7 Crisis and Warmline Support Services 1 activity
- 24/7 Peer Support Warm LineOperates a 24/7 telephone-based peer support warm line staffed by NYS Certified Peer Specialists who provide emotional support, resource information, and encouragement to individuals in need of mental health support. The service is accessible statewide and emphasizes lived experience in mental health recovery.
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Supportive and Emergency Housing Services 1 activity
- Supportive Crisis ResidenceOperates a 24/7 supportive crisis residence for adults 18+ experiencing a mental health crisis, offering voluntary short-term stays of up to 28 days in a peer-staffed, home-like environment. The facility serves six individuals at a time with private bedrooms and shared living spaces, focused on person-centered recovery goals using NYS-certified Peer Specialists.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Future Supportive Crisis Stabilization Center DevelopmentConducting a 2026 capital campaign to develop and implement a new Supportive Crisis Stabilization Center, intended to expand crisis care capacity. The planned center will be staffed by a multidisciplinary team including Registered Nurses, Licensed Master Social Workers, Certified Peer Specialists, and Substance Use Counselors.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.29M
Contributions & grants$1.76M77%
Program service revenue$496K22%
Investment income$14K1%
Other revenue$21K
expenses
Total expenses$2.06M
Program expenses87%
Admin / overhead13%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$1.37M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.35M
Cash$440K
Investments$12K
Liabilities$935K
Net assets$1.42M
Liquid reserves2.6 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +32.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaitlyn Andrews | Executive Dir. | 40 | $104K |
board members · 12
- Andrea Rotella — President
- Bethany Peake — Member
- Christopher Ketchen — Treasurer
- Kevin Richman — Member
- Kristin Saunders — Vice President
- Melissa Martin — Member
- Pat Garey — Member
- Patricia Kissick — Secretary
- Racquel Smith — Member
- Rebecca Kennis — Member
- Robin Kinslow-Evans — Member
- Zaire McCarroll — Member
relationships · 27
Who they work with
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Partner — Directs individuals in crisis to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for immediate support.
- Amphenol Partner — Board member Andy Gates is Group Controller, indicating private industry representation on the board.
- Binghamton High School Partner — Board member Kevin Richman is Principal, indicating a connection to public education and student mental health.
- Broome County Dept of Information Technology Government — Board member Rebecca Kennis serves as Chief Information Officer, indicating a government affiliation.
- Care Compass Partner — Board member Andrea Rotella serves as Director of Compliance/Privacy Officer at Care Compass, indicating a professional affiliation and potential partnership.
- Coughlin & Gerhart, LLP Partner — Board member Nick Cortese serves as Special Counsel, indicating legal sector engagement.
- En-Joie Golf Course Partner — Host venue for MHAST's annual golf fundraiser.
- Endicott Police Department Partner — Board member Pat Garey is Chief of Police, suggesting collaboration between MHAST and law enforcement on behavioral health issues.
- Good Shepard Communities Partner — Board member Mary Wassel serves as Chief Operating Officer, indicating a partnership with a senior care provider.
- Idea Kraft Partner — Website design and development partner
- Law Enforcement Agencies Partner — Collaborates with law enforcement on crisis intervention services, including co-responding to mental health 911 calls.
- Mental Health America Network — Affiliate member of Mental Health America
- Mental Health America Network — National affiliate member of Mental Health America.
- Mental Health Association of New York State Network — Affiliate member of the Mental Health Association of New York State
- Mental Health Association of New York State Network — Affiliate member of the state-level mental health association network.
- Mom’s House Partner — Board member Bethany Peake is Executive Director, suggesting collaboration on family and maternal mental health services.
- NYS Certified Peer Specialists Partner — Serve as case managers in the Mobile Crisis Response program, providing peer support and crisis services.
- NYS Licensed Master Social Workers Partner — Employed as staff within the Mobile Crisis Response program to deliver crisis interventions and support.
- NYS Office of Addiction Services And Supports Government — Licenses and oversees the operation of the Crisis Stabilization Center.
- NYS Office of Mental Health Government — Licensed provider of the Supportive Crisis Residence program.
- NYS Office of Mental Health Government — Licenses and oversees the operation of the Crisis Stabilization Center.
- NYS Office of Mental Health (OMH) Government — MHAST aligns its crisis services with the NYS OMH Crisis Continuum of Care framework.
- New York State Government — Certifies staff as Peer Specialists in New York State.
- SUNY Broome Partner — Board member Melissa Martin is a Counselor and Chairperson of Counseling Services at SUNY Broome, indicating a professional affiliation and potential collaboration.
- UHS Partner — Board member Christopher Ketchen is a Senior Financial Analyst at UHS, and Kristin Saunders is a System Director in Procurement Services at UHS, indicating institutional ties.
- United Way Network — Designated United Way agency
- United Way Network — Designated United Way agency.
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-Based Alternative to Hospitalization and Law Enforcementmethodology: alternative-to-hospitalizationBy providing community-based crisis services and co-responding with law enforcement, the organization diverts individuals from emergency rooms and the criminal justice system into supportive care because accessible, non-coercive alternatives reduce system escalation and promote recovery-oriented outcomes.
- Peer-Supported Recovery Modelmethodology: peer_support_modelBy engaging Certified Peer Specialists with lived mental health experience in service delivery, the organization increases trust, enhances engagement, and promotes recovery because shared experience fosters authentic connection and reduces stigma.
- Trauma-Informed, Person-Centered Crisis Caremethodology: trauma_informed_careBy delivering voluntary, trauma-informed, and person-centered crisis services, the organization supports stabilization and recovery because this approach respects autonomy, reduces re-traumatization, and builds resiliency during acute distress.