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MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION IN NIAGARA COUNTY INC
LOCKPORT, NY · EIN 160951541 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Small ($100K-$1M) · mhanc.com
revenue
$794K
expenses
$822K
net assets
$53K
employees
32
volunteers
11
program ratio
87%
mission · from form 990

TO STUDY THE MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS OF NIAGARA COUNTY RESIDENTS AND ALLEVIATE THE STIGMA AND PUBLIC MISUNDERSTANDING OF MENTAL ILLNESS.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Mental Health Association in Niagara County promotes mental wellness through advocacy, education, and community service programs. It serves residents of Niagara County, New York, with a focus on reducing stigma and improving access to mental health resources. Programs include peer support, in-home respite for families, community education, and social inclusion initiatives for individuals with mental health diagnoses.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $160K
    IN-HOME RESPITE, INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES, AND SELF-HELP CLEARINGHOUSE.
  2. #2 $144K
    PREVENTION, CONSULTATION, AND INFORMATION - INFORMATION SERVICES FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC REGARDING MENTAL ILLNESS. SERVICES INCLUDE WORKSHOPS, LENDING LIBRARY, IN-SERVICE TRAINING, EDUCATIONAL TEAM PAMPHLETS, AND SPEAKER BUREAU.
named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

Community Education
Offers free presentations, workshops, trainings, and educational materials on mental health topics for schools, professionals, and the general public.
Compeer Niagara
Volunteer-based friendship program matching adults and children with mental health diagnoses to community volunteers for social inclusion and mutual trust in non-clinical settings.
In-Home Respite Program
Provides temporary childcare support for families raising children with mental health diagnoses to reduce caregiver stress and improve family stability.
Information & Referral Services
Operates a 24/7 county-wide helpline, resource directories, and a lending library to connect individuals with mental health resources and support groups.
Peer & Consumer Services
Includes Peer Advocacy, Peer Specialist Services, and the Consumer Planning Advisory Committee (CPAC) to support recovery and involve consumers in mental health planning.
Support Groups
Sponsors peer-led support groups for depression and anxiety, Alzheimer's caregivers, youth, and grief, providing shared experiences and emotional support.
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Peer-Led Mental Health Support Groups 2 activities
    • Mental Health Support Groups
      Sponsors and organizes support groups in Niagara County for individuals with mental health conditions, including groups focused on depression, anxiety, Alzheimer's caregiving, youth, and grief, offering shared experiences, encouragement, and information.
    • Peer Support and Advocacy Services
      Provides peer advocacy for patients at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center’s Behavioral Health Unit and through outreach programs; supports individuals navigating mental illness, trauma, or substance use via one-on-one intake, personalized care planning, service coordination, and peer-linkage services to connect individuals and families with community resources.
  • Neighborhood Civic Engagement 1 activity
    • Consumer-Led Advocacy and Planning
      Operates the Consumer Planning Advisory Committee (CPAC), a monthly forum that incorporates input from mental health service consumers into local planning; holds rotating meetings in Lockport and Niagara Falls to ensure consumer voices are represented in policy discussions.
  • Respite Care for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
    • In-Home and Group Respite Care
      Offers an In-Home Respite Program providing planned breaks for parents raising children with mental health diagnoses, including free in-home childcare for affected children and siblings; also provides group respite services at the Lockport location.
  • Mental Health Education and Awareness 1 activity
    • Mental Health Education and Training Programs
      Provides mental health presentations, workshops, trainings, and educational materials to schools, organizations, businesses, professionals, and the general public on topics including depression, trauma, suicide prevention, and stress management; distributes free informational brochures and operates a speaker bureau and lending library of self-help books and videos.
  • Professional Training and Certification in Mental Health 1 activity
    • Peer Specialist Training and Certification
      Trains and certifies peer specialists through the NYS Academy of Peer Services, building workforce capacity in mental health peer support across the region.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Information and Referral Services
      Operates a phone-based Help Line Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., providing access to directories of local human services in Niagara County; offers in-person assistance at the Lockport office and maintains online and printed resource guides including the HELP Book, now in its 35th edition, available in print and downloadable PDF formats.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$794K
Contributions & grants$791K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$3K
expenses
Total expenses$822K
Program expenses87%
Admin / overhead13%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$586K
Grants paid out$2K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$76K
Cash$66K
Investments$0
Liabilities$24K
Net assets$53K
Liquid reserves1.0 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +2.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
DANIEL COLPOYS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 35 $80K
MARY ANN BUCOLO FINANCIAL DIRECTOR 35 $73K
board members · 7
  • EMILY SHIELDS — DIRECTOR
  • JAIME LUBS — TREASURER
  • JAKE MOSKAL — DIRECTOR
  • JOEL GRUNDY — VICE CHAIR
  • KATHY ZUNNER — CHAIR
  • SARAH LANZO — DIRECTOR
  • TRACY DIINA — SECRETARY
relationships · 24

Who they work with

  • American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Partner — Provides youth-focused mental health resources through referral partnerships.
  • American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Partner — Partners to offer suicide prevention resources and information.
  • CDC Government — Follows CDC guidelines for preventive actions related to public health, including during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Partner — Provides ADHD-related support and information through partnership.
  • Compeer Niagara Partner — Volunteer companionship program connecting volunteers with adults or children needing social support; operated in partnership with MHA.
  • Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance Partner — Collaborates to provide topic-specific mental health support and resources.
  • Google Partner — Uses Google Forms for community request submissions.
  • Grigg Lewis Foundation Funder — Private foundation providing financial support for programs.
  • NFMMC Partner — Hosts the Peer Advocacy program offered by MHA.
  • NYS Academy of Peer Services Partner — Collaborates with the NYS Academy of Peer Services to train and certify peer specialists.
  • National Alliance on Mental Illness Partner — Provides mental health resources and referrals through partnership links.
  • National Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health Partner — Partners to support families of children with mental health challenges.
  • New York State Office of Mental Health Government — Primary government funder supporting the organization's programs.
  • Niagara County Department of Mental Health Government — Funding and operational partner in mental health service delivery.
  • Niagara County Department of Mental Health Partner — Collaborates with MHA in Niagara County to maintain up-to-date information and expand access to mental health and human services resources across Niagara County.
  • Niagara County Department of Mental Health Partner — Partnership to provide information and referral services through the Help Line.
  • Niagara County Department of Mental Health Substance Abuse Services Government — Collaborates on mental health service delivery and referrals.
  • Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center Partner — Collaborates to provide peer advocacy services within the Behavioral Health Service Unit.
  • PsychCentral Partner — Partners with PsychCentral to direct individuals to online mental health forums as an alternative to in-person support groups.
  • Shannon Veiders Partner — Point of contact for CPAC membership and meeting information
  • Suicide Awareness Voices of Education Partner — Shares suicide prevention education materials through resource links.
  • Tara Porter Partner — Compeer Niagara Director who serves as point of contact for program inquiries and referrals.
  • The Balanced Mind Foundation Partner — Offers resources for youth mental health through collaborative links.
  • WNY Integrated Care Collaborative Partner — Collaborative partner in integrated care initiatives.
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.

  • Consumer-Led Advocacy for Systemic Change
    methodology: consumer_led_advocacy
    By centering advocacy efforts on consumer-led input, the organization promotes more responsive, rights-based mental health systems because involving those with lived experience in policy and service design leads to more relevant, effective, and dignified supports.
  • Illness-to-Wellness Transformation
    methodology: illness_to_wellness
    By shifting mental health care from a focus on illness to one on wellness through advocacy, education, and community services, the organization aims to improve long-term recovery and community integration because this holistic orientation fosters resilience, self-direction, and quality of life beyond symptom management.
  • Peer-Led Healing Through Lived Experience
    methodology: peer_support_lived_experience
    By using individuals with lived experience of mental health challenges to provide peer support, mentorship, and advocacy, the organization increases engagement, trust, and recovery outcomes because shared experience fosters empathy, reduces isolation, and models achievable recovery.
  • Recovery-Oriented Goal Setting for Self-Directed Living
    methodology: recovery_oriented_goal_setting
    By supporting individuals in setting personal goals related to housing, employment, education, and independent living, the organization strengthens recovery because self-directed progress in meaningful life domains builds agency, hope, and sustainable community integration.
  • Social Inclusion as Mental Wellness Intervention
    methodology: social_inclusion_non_clinical
    By facilitating non-clinical social connections, friendships, and community activities, the organization improves mental wellness because belonging, enjoyable shared experiences, and reduced isolation directly enhance self-esteem, emotional stability, and recovery motivation.