named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Dog Therapy Program
Animal-assisted therapy initiative incorporating dogs to support emotional regulation and provide comfort to students.
Info Sessions & Bagel Breakfasts
Monthly outreach events for parents, school districts, and clinicians to learn about admissions, referrals, and program offerings.
Music Therapy Program
Weekly music therapy sessions led by a certified therapist, using music to support emotional expression, reduce anxiety, and improve mental well-being; supported by donated instruments.
Parent Support Group
Regular virtual and in-person gatherings for parents of current students to connect, share experiences, and receive support from clinical staff and other families.
Summer Academic & Enrichment Program
Summer session offering therapeutic academic support and creative courses such as marine science, animation, gardening, and personal finance to maintain student progress.
Therapeutic Academic Program
Full-time academic curriculum aligned with NYS standards offering Regents and local diplomas, with small class sizes and individualized instruction for girls with emotional needs.
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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School-Based Mental Health and Family Support 1 activity
- Deliver individual and group therapeutic servicesProvides weekly individual counseling, group therapy, family therapy, and social-emotional learning support to adolescent girls as part of a no-cost therapeutic education program. Services are designed to support emotional regulation, peer connection, and personal development.
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Parenting Education and Support Programs 1 activity
- Host parent support groupsOrganizes monthly parent support group meetings during the school year covering topics such as anxiety management, ADHD parenting, and communication skills, with sessions scheduled in the evening to increase accessibility.
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Alumni Leadership and Career Support Programs 1 activity
- Implement peer mentoring and leadership programsRuns a peer mentoring program that pairs new students with experienced mentors to support integration and emotional adjustment, and engages alumni as workshop leaders and presenters to foster community and role modeling.
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Training and Capacity Building for Trauma-Informed Student Support 1 activity
- Offer professional training for cliniciansHosts free continuing education training for mental health and education professionals on evidence-based interventions for school attendance problems, including root causes and therapeutic strategies.
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Special Education Support Services 1 activity
- Operate therapeutic day school for girls with emotional needsProvides a NYS-registered high school education leading to Regents and local diplomas for girls in grades 8–12 with unmet emotional needs, delivered through small classes (no more than 12 students) with individualized academic and therapeutic support. The curriculum aligns with New York State learning standards and includes transferable courses.
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Comprehensive Student Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Provide extracurricular and experiential learning during school dayHosts extracurricular and experiential learning activities during the school day—including music, culinary arts, and creative writing—to ensure equitable access and reduce logistical barriers for students.
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Creative Arts Therapy Programs 1 activity
- Provide specialized therapeutic and enrichment programsOffers evidence-based specialized programs including music therapy, culinary arts, creative writing, marine biology, and a therapy dog program to support emotional regulation, communication, social connection, and academic development.
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Summer Academic Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Run mandatory summer program for academic and emotional continuityOperates a required summer program focused on credit recovery, academic progress, and emotional stability, offering therapeutic and experiential learning classes such as Life Skills, Culinary Bites, Poetry Writing, and Yoga & Flow to maintain student engagement and support graduation readiness.
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College Access and Success Support 1 activity
- Support student transitions and post-secondary readinessProvides transitional counseling for students returning to home school districts, along with college and career counseling, transition planning, and volunteer opportunities to prepare graduates for higher education and independent life.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$5.94M
Contributions & grants$3.15M53%
Program service revenue$2.78M47%
Investment income$3K0%
Other revenue$11K
expenses
Total expenses$3.52M
Program expenses82%
Admin / overhead18%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$2.32M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$8.05M
Cash$444K
Investments$2.00M
Liabilities$986K
Net assets$7.06M
Liquid reserves8.3 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +109.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TATIANA PEJKOVIC | PRINCIPAL | 40 | $125K |
| ANTHONY SCALISE | CONTROLLER | 18 | $61K |
| KATHY NASTRI | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 18 | $41K |
board members · 6
- DENIS GARBO — PRESIDENT
- ELLEN BENSON — TREASURER
- ELLEN DULIK — TRUSTEE
- LAURIE METAXAS — SECRETARY
- LESILE ANETSA — TRUSTEE
- PETER ROACH — VICE PRESIDENT
relationships · 20
Who they work with
- CHADD Partner — Provides guest speakers for parent support group meetings
- Children's Right Advocacy Partner — Provides guest speakers for parent support group meetings
- Committee on Special Education (CSE) Government — Refers students to Harmony Heights through the home district's CSE process.
- Don Lafayette Partner — Founded Harmony Heights to support teen girls with mental health challenges through integrated education and therapy.
- Global Industrial Partner — Partnered with Harmony Heights for a Day of Service to build an outdoor classroom and therapeutic spaces, donating materials and labor.
- Greta Lafayette Partner — Served as Director of the residential facility and led music and drama programs, contributing to the therapeutic environment.
- Life Skills Coach Partner — Provides guest speakers for parent support group meetings
- Mental Health Association Partner — Provides guest speakers for parent support group meetings
- Nassau District Attorney Office Government — Provides guest speakers for parent support group meetings
- New York State Government — Chartered and registered high school under New York State education authority
- New York State Department of Education Government — Approved educational program
- New York State Education Department Government — Primary source of state funding for Harmony Heights School.
- Newport Healthcare Partner — Co-presented a continuing education event on school avoidance and refusal with Harmony Heights.
- Ramona's Gift to Music Partner — Partner organization that donated musical instruments and co-hosted an event with Harmony Heights to promote music therapy for youth.
- Special Education (IEP) Attorney Partner — Provides guest speakers for parent support group meetings
- State of New York Office of Children and Family Services Government — Co-primary source of state funding for Harmony Heights School.
- Syosset Woodbury Chamber of Commerce Network — Membership organization of which Harmony Heights is a part, participating in local events such as the Syosset Street Fair.
- The Joel Foundation Funder — Provided a grant to support the Music Therapy Program at Harmony Heights.
- The Safe Center Partner — Provides guest speakers for parent support group meetings
- Willow Partner — Certified therapy dog providing emotional support to students during therapy and throughout the school day.
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.
- Coordinated Family and Provider Collaborationmethodology: family-provider-collaborationBy maintaining active collaboration among school staff, families, and external providers, the school ensures continuity of care and comprehensive support because student well-being is strengthened through aligned, multi-contextual relationships.
- Integrated Therapeutic Educationmethodology: integrated-therapeutic-educationBy integrating therapeutic support with academic instruction in a structured, nurturing environment, the school promotes both emotional well-being and academic progress because the two are interdependent and mutually reinforcing.
- On-Site Living and Immersive Community Modelmethodology: on-site_living_modelBy having founding leadership live on-site and integrate their family into the student community, the school creates a home-like, immersive environment that fosters emotional safety and belonging because consistent, relational presence strengthens trust and stability.