named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
Camp Heartstrings / Camp Dreams
Three-day summer camp for children in grades 2–11 who are adjusting to the death of a loved one, offering therapeutic activities and peer support in a safe, compassionate environment.
Classroom & School Presentations
Presentations delivered in partnership with school staff on topics including stress management, eating disorders, conflict resolution, bullying, and sportsmanship.
Crisis Intervention
Support provided to Pittsford Central School District during crisis situations affecting individual schools or the district.
Family Counseling
Short-term, solution-focused counseling for families, available at the PYS office, with referrals provided as needed.
Group Counseling
Small group sessions held weekly for several weeks, addressing shared experiences such as grief and loss, divorce, social skills, problem solving, and friendship, available in schools and at the office.
Home Visits
Home-based support provided by social workers when appropriate as part of a child’s treatment plan.
Individual Counseling
One-on-one sessions with licensed social workers for youth, available in schools and at the PYS office, focusing on emotional and social challenges in a confidential setting.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Creative Arts Therapy Programs 1 activity
- Deliver peer support and therapeutic programs for youthOperates peer support groups for elementary and middle school students to address social-emotional needs and offers therapeutic art and music programs to support youth expression and healing.
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Youth Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
- Engage youth in leadership developmentSupports youth leadership through the PYS Youth Board’s participation in local events and community initiatives.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Host community and family support eventsCo-hosts the Annual Duck Drop Derby with the Town of Pittsford as part of community traditions, participates in the Main Street Food Truck & Music Fest, hosts SEPTA (School Emergency Preparedness Team for Adolescents) meetings, and provides family support initiatives including Thanksgiving meals and the Holiday Giving Tree.
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Grief Support Groups and Counseling 1 activity
- Operate Camp Heartstrings, a summer grief camp for childrenCo-founded, co-sponsors, and operates Camp Heartstrings (also known as Camp Dreams), a three-day summer camp for children in grades 2–11 coping with the death of a loved one, serving over 40 youth annually in the greater Rochester area.
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Outpatient Mental Health Clinic Services 1 activity
- Provide counseling and mental health services to youth and familiesOffers individual, group, and family counseling services to youth, families, and adults in the Village of Pittsford and local schools, with over 3,000 sessions provided annually. Services include short-term, solution-focused therapy, crisis intervention support for school emergencies, classroom presentations on mental health topics, and home visits to support treatment continuity.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Offer accessible and financially inclusive counseling servicesProvides counseling appointments during after-school, evening, and office hours to accommodate family schedules, charges $75 per session with payment plans available based on financial need, and requires new patients to complete a screening form with follow-up within 5–7 days.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$533K
Contributions & grants$35K7%
Program service revenue$444K83%
Investment income$18K3%
Other revenue$36K
expenses
Total expenses$530K
Program expenses82%
Admin / overhead11%
Fundraising7%
Salaries & benefits$451K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$522K
Cash$108K
Investments$343K
Liabilities$24K
Net assets$498K
Liquid reserves10.2 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -2.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 10
- DAVID BERKEBILE — TREASURER
- DEBORAH OSTERBERG — DIRECTOR
- ELIZABETH CARPENTER — DIRECTOR
- JOHN WEYMANN — VICE PRESIDE
- LAURA HEFNER — DIRECTOR
- LINDA KELLY — DIRECTOR
- MARK WHITFORD — SECRETARY
- MARY RUSSO — DIRECTOR
- SAREER FAZILI — PRESIDENT
- STACEY WOLK — DIRECTOR
relationships · 18
Who they work with
- Camp Heartstrings / Camp Dreams Partner — PYS is a sponsor of this summer camp program supporting children grieving the loss of a loved one.
- Graig Roberts Partner — Executive Director of Administration at Pittsford Youth Services, provides administrative support for intake and payment inquiries.
- Loraine Young Partner — Clinical Director at Pittsford Youth Services, responsible for receiving intake forms and supporting service initiation.
- Monroe County Government — Refers to the Mobile Crisis Team as serving individuals within Monroe County, indicating a regional service partnership.
- Montessori of Rochester Partner — Delivers social work services at Montessori of Rochester.
- Our Lady of Mercy Partner — Provides social work services to students at Our Lady of Mercy.
- Pittsford Central School District Partner — Collaborates with PYS to provide counseling services, classroom presentations, and crisis intervention within schools.
- Pittsford Central School District Partner — Provides on-site counseling and support services within district elementary and middle schools.
- Pittsford Central School District Partner — Provides school-based social work services in multiple elementary and middle schools within the district.
- Pittsford Crew Partner — Partner organization whose fundraising event directs 15% of proceeds to Pittsford Youth Services.
- Squarespace Partner — Website platform provider supporting some accessibility features at the platform level
- Town of Pittsford Partner — Co-hosts the Annual Duck Drop Derby with Pittsford Youth Services
- Town of Pittsford Partner — Collaborates with Pittsford Youth Services to host the Duck Drop Derby at the Main Street Food Truck & Music Fest
- Trinity Montessori Partner — Provides social work services at Trinity Montessori through school-based programming.
- UR Medicine Partner — Refers to URMC's Mobile Crisis Team and Brighter Days Pediatric Mental Health Urgent Care Center as affiliated emergency and urgent care resources.
- University of Rochester Medical Center Partner — Collaborates on Camp Heartstrings / Camp Dreams, a summer grief support camp for children.
- University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) Partner — Hosts information about Camp Heartstrings / Camp Dreams on its website and collaborates on camp programming
- Webster Montessori Partner — Delivers social work services to students at Webster Montessori.
strategies · 4
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.
- Youth Engagement and Leadership Development 115 orgsmethodology: youth_led_programmingBy involving youth directly in governance, emergency preparedness, and program planning, the organization fosters ownership and leadership, because active participation builds confidence, skills, and long-term engagement.shared approach: Youth-Led Experiential Development →
- Solution-Focused, Time-Limited Clinical Approach 62 orgsmethodology: solution_focused_brief_therapyBy using solution-focused brief therapy, the organization helps families address immediate challenges and build actionable strategies, because goal-oriented, short-term counseling increases engagement and practical outcomes.shared approach: Relational Care Model →
- Integrated Social Work Support 20 orgsmethodology: integrated social_work_supportBy combining licensed counseling, advocacy, education, and resource connection within a single model, the organization improves youth and family well-being because integrated services address root causes more effectively than isolated interventions.shared approach: Integrated Holistic Support →
- School- and Community-Based Mental Health Access 11 orgsmethodology: school-based_mental_healthBy delivering mental health services in schools and community settings, the organization increases accessibility and trust, because familiar environments reduce stigma and logistical barriers for youth and families.shared approach: Meet Them Where They Are →