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New York Center for Living Inc
New York, NY · EIN 202313022 · Form 990 · FY2023 · NTEE E20 · Health Care · Medium ($1M-$10M) · centerforliving.org
revenue
$2.5M
expenses
$4.0M
net assets
$64.5M
employees
31
volunteers
5
program ratio
50%
mission · from form 990

Outpatient treatment center providing a continuum of substance abuse and mental health services.

profile · synthesized from sources

Outpatient treatment center in Midtown Manhattan providing specialized care for substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders among adolescents, young adults, and their families. Offers evidence-based therapies including CBT, DBT, and motivational interviewing within flexible intensive outpatient and outpatient programs. Integrates psychiatric care, peer support, family therapy, and community-building to support sustainable recovery.

named programs · 7 · from sources

What they call their work

Dual Diagnosis Treatment
Integrated treatment for co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders, personalized to address both conditions simultaneously.
Family Therapy and Support Groups
Includes Parent Only Groups, Multi-Family Groups, and individual family therapy to support family systems and improve communication and boundaries.
Group Therapy
Therapeutic groups focused on coping skills, relapse prevention, and recovery using DBT, CBT, psychodynamic, and 12-Step approaches.
Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
Structured treatment program with multiple weekly sessions using evidence-based therapies such as CBT, DBT, and MI for clients needing high support without inpatient care.
Outpatient Treatment Program
Flexible outpatient program offering peer support, wellness activities, and alumni engagement for sustained recovery.
Peer Counseling
Certified Recovery Peer Advocates provide coaching and linkages to recovery networks, with up to two weekly sessions available.
Psychiatry and Medication Management
Integrated psychiatric care including medication-assisted treatment and nicotine cessation support with patches or lozenges.
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Outpatient Substance Use Treatment 3 activities
    • Outpatient substance use and mental health treatment
      Provides outpatient treatment for substance use disorders, co-occurring mental health conditions, and behavioral addictions—including technology and screen-related challenges—for adolescents, young adults, young professionals, college students, and families. Services are evidence-based, individualized, and include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.
    • Peer recovery support and coaching
      Provides recovery support services including up to two 60-minute sessions per week with OASAS-certified peer coaches. Focuses on principled decision-making, healthy choices, relapse prevention, and building a recovery-based lifestyle.
    • Therapeutic and holistic treatment components
      Includes group therapy, therapeutic outings, wellness activities, and alumni support as part of a holistic outpatient treatment approach. Emphasizes coping skills, emotional regulation, accountability, and healthier relationships with substances and technology.
  • Outpatient Mental Health Clinic Services 2 activities
    • Initial assessment and flexible treatment access
      Offers initial consultations to assess individual circumstances and therapy goals, with flexible scheduling for in-person and virtual therapy sessions to support accessibility and continuity of care.
    • Integrated psychiatric and medication-assisted treatment
      Delivers psychiatric care, medication management, and medication-assisted treatment as part of a comprehensive outpatient clinical model. Includes prescribing nicotine replacement therapies and scheduling services to accommodate clients’ personal and professional commitments.
  • 12-Step Recovery Support Services 1 activity
    • Family and caregiver support services
      Offers family therapy, individual therapy, Parent Only groups, and Significant Other groups to support families affected by substance use disorders. Includes Multi-Family Group sessions to promote family recovery and caregiver support.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Substance use monitoring and drug testing
      Conducts comprehensive urine drug screening using reputable laboratories for confirmatory testing to monitor progress in intensive outpatient and outpatient treatment programs, ensuring precise and objective measurement of substance use.
financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$2.47M
Contributions & grants$388K16%
Program service revenue$927K38%
Investment income$1.15M47%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$4.03M
Program expenses50%
Admin / overhead50%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$1.94M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$64.65M
Cash$4.02M
Investments$55.39M
Liabilities$137K
Net assets$64.51M
Liquid reserves177.0 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2023 · YoY revenue -19.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023

Who runs it

paid leadership · 7
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Dr Eric Collins Medical Director 35 $275K
Pamela Alvich CEO 35 $251K
Paul Nicholson CFO 35 $193K
Geoffrey Golia Clinical Director 35 $181K
Debra Forman Business Dev. 35 $137K
Manual Moscoso COO 35 $110K
Camille Ostezan Controller 35 $19K
board members · 5
  • Amy Burns — Trustee
  • Elizabeth Rosenstiel Kabler — Chairman
  • John R Latourette Esq — Secretary
  • Ross Browser MD — Trustee
  • Sharon Ullman — Treasurer
relationships · 4

Who they work with

  • LegitScript Government — Certified by LegitScript for adherence to online safety and medical standards.
  • OASAS Government — New York State OASAS licensed treatment provider.
  • OASAS Government — State-licensed outpatient addiction treatment provider under New York State OASAS.
  • reputable laboratories Partner — Partners with reputable laboratories to conduct confirmatory drug testing.
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.

  • Developmentally and Individually Tailored Evidence-Based Treatment
    methodology: evidence-based_therapy
    By using evidence-based therapies such as CBT, DBT, and MI—adapted to developmental stage and personal context—the organization enhances treatment effectiveness because clinical modalities must align with clients’ life circumstances and psychological needs to produce change.
  • Family-Systems Engagement in Recovery
    methodology: family-systems_approach
    By involving the entire family system in treatment, the organization promotes deeper healing because addiction affects relational dynamics, and recovery is strengthened through improved communication and mutual support.
  • Healing as an Integrated, Life-Embedded Process
    methodology: flexible_outpatient_care
    By offering flexible, outpatient care that integrates into clients' daily lives, the organization supports sustained recovery because healing is most effective when interwoven with real-world routines, responsibilities, and personal contexts.
  • Person-Centered, Integrated Care for Co-Occurring Disorders
    methodology: integrated_care
    By integrating treatment for substance use and mental health disorders within personalized care plans, the organization improves outcomes because co-occurring conditions are deeply interconnected and require coordinated, individualized intervention.
  • Recovery Through Community and Peer Connection
    methodology: community-based-recovery
    By embedding peer support, shared experience, and community relationships into treatment, the organization builds lasting recovery strength because social connection and lived-experience mentorship increase engagement, trust, and resilience.