named programs · 1 · from sources
What they call their work
Job Board
Online platform listing employment opportunities in the nonprofit mental health field across New York State, available exclusively to member agencies
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Housing Policy Advocacy & Tenant Organizing 1 activity
- Advocacy for mental health policy and fundingAdvocates on mental health issues with New York State, federal and local governments, and the public on behalf of member agencies. Secured recognition for a 2.7% Targeted Inflationary Increase and over $100 million in state budget funding for housing and residential mental health services in New York.
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Mental Health Education and Awareness 1 activity
- Capacity building for member agenciesSupports over 100 member agencies that collectively serve nearly 50,000 individuals with serious mental illness in New York through training, technical assistance, research, and management tools. Organizes an annual conference focused on community-based behavioral health and housing services.
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Professional Job Board & Career Placement Services 1 activity
- Operating a job board for mental health sector employmentMaintains a job board listing employment opportunities in the nonprofit mental health field across New York State, with listings remaining active for up to 60 days before automatic removal.
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Professional Conference & Symposium Organization 1 activity
- Organizing annual professional conferences and eventsHosts an annual 4-day conference featuring 45–50 workshops, keynote presentations, networking events, and a trade show for mental health housing providers, attended by over 550 people. Also includes a Management Symposium with workshops and board elections.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$163K
Contributions & grants$57K35%
Program service revenue$82K50%
Investment income$25K15%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$107K
Program expenses92%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$10K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$424K
Cash$265K
Investments$151K
Liabilities$925
Net assets$424K
Liquid reserves46.5 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -2.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEBRINA BARRETT | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 3 | $216K |
board members · 16
- ASHLEY BRODY — TREASURER
- BRIAN COHEN — MEMBER-AT-LARGE
- DAVID BACH — DIRECTOR
- ELIZABETH SMITH — PRESIDENT
- ISATOU SILLA — DIRECTOR
- JODY RUDIN — MEMBER-AT-LARGE
- KATHY MALIZIA — DIRECTOR
- LARRY GRUBLER — 2ND VICE PRESIDENT
- LISA MALINOWSKI — DIRECTOR
- MARK FULLER — 1ST VICE PRESIDENT
- MARTA DURKIN — DIRECTOR
- MAUREEN CEAN — MEMBER-AT-LARGE
- NICOLE GARCIA — DIRECTOR
- RALPH FASANO — MEMBER-AT-LARGE
- STEVE KLEIN — MEMBER-AT-LARGE
- YOLANDA ROBANO-GROSS — SECRETARY
relationships · 11
Who they work with
- ACLAIMH Network — Hosts the annual ACLAIMH Conference, indicating membership or leadership within the network.
- Geel Community Services, Inc. Partner — Partner agency listed on ACL's job board for employment opportunities.
- Member Agencies Partner — Network of organizations providing community-based services to individuals with mental illnesses
- Mohawk Opportunities Partner — Partner agency listed on ACL's job board for employment opportunities.
- NYS Behavioral Health Advocates Coalition — Collaborates with ACL to publish advocacy content on behavioral health policy.
- NYS Behavioral Health Advocates Partner — Collaborated with ACL on a published article about relationship-based advocacy in behavioral health.
- NYS Office of Mental Health Government — Hosts a dialogue with senior officials from the NYS Office of Mental Health during the annual conference.
- New York State Government — Engages with New York State government on mental health policy and regulatory issues affecting member agencies.
- OMH Government — ACL receives updates and engages with OMH on regulatory and programmatic issues.
- State Legislators Government — Hosts state lawmakers for community tours to inform policy decisions related to mental health and supportive housing.
- not-for-profit agencies Network — Statewide network of not-for-profit agencies providing housing and rehabilitation services
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.
- Anti-Stigma Public Educationmethodology: anti_stigma_educationBy educating the public about behavioral health challenges, we reduce discrimination and promote inclusion because increased understanding leads to greater acceptance and community integration.
- Community-Integrated Rehabilitationmethodology: community_integrated_rehabBy embedding rehabilitation within the living and working environments of individuals, we improve skill acquisition and long-term independence because real-world contexts enhance learning and application of life skills.
- Member-Driven System Advocacymethodology: member_driven_advocacyBy representing member agencies in policy and public forums, we amplify systemic advocacy efforts because collective voice and shared expertise strengthen influence on government and public opinion.
- Person-Centered Support and Housingmethodology: person_centered_supportBy tailoring housing and support services to individual needs and preferences, we increase engagement and outcomes because autonomy and dignity in service design lead to greater stability and self-direction.
- Relationship-Based Advocacy for Policy Changemethodology: relationship_based_advocacyBy fostering sustained personal relationships and immersive experiences for policymakers, we generate more effective and durable policy support because direct engagement builds empathy and accountability.