What they reported doing
- #1 primary $2.40MTHE TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM PROVIDES CONGREGATE CARE IN SUPERVISED COMMUNITY RESIDENCES FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO NEED 24-HOUR SUPPORT, MEDICATION MANAGEMENT AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES. THE TRANSITIONAL SCATTERED SITE 2 -3 PERSON APARTMENT PROGRAM OFFERS ROOM AND BOARD AND REHABILITATION SERVICES IN SMALL APARTMENTS IN CENTRAL WESTCHESTER. STAFF IS AVAILABLE AS NEEDED AND ASSIST RESIDENTS TO LEARN THE SKILLS TO MANAGE THEIR ILLNESSES AND PREPARE TO MOVE TO MORE INDEPENDENT HOUSING. THIS PROGRAM IS LICENSED AND PERIODICALLY RECERTIFIED BY OMH WITH VERY POSITIVE REVIEWS. THIS IS A MEDICAID-FUNDED PROGRAM, WITH ADDITIONAL REVENUE FROM RESIDENTS' SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS. EXPENSES CONSIST OF STAFFING COSTS, PROPERTY MORTGAGE AND RENTAL PAYMENTS, EQUIPMENT, REPAIRS, FURNISHINGS, TENANT PERSONAL EXPENSES, OTHER THAN PERSONAL SERVICES, STAFF TRAINING, AND ADMINISTRATION.
- #2 $1.07MTHE CARE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM PROVIDES CARE MANAGEMENT SERVICES OF VARYING INTENSITY TO PERSONS RECOVERING FROM BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND MEDICAL ILLNESSES, SO THAT THEY MAY INCREASE THEIR INDEPENDENCE AND MAINTAIN THEIR STABILITY IN THE COMMUNITY. CARE MANAGERS ASSUME LONG-TERM RESPONSIBILITY FOR ASSISTING RECIPIENTS TO INCREASE DAILY LIVING SKILLS AND SELF- SUFFICIENCY, OBTAIN BENEFITS, LINK TO COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES, LEARN TO NEGOTIATE AND ADVOCATE FOR THEMSELVES, PREVENT CRISES AND MEET EMERGENCY SERVICE NEEDS. THE PROGRAM HAS RECEIVED POSITIVE RATINGS IN ITS ANNUAL REVIEWS BY HEALTH HOMES IN WHICH THEY PARTICIPATE. SOME UNITS OF THE PROGRAM ARE MEDICAID- FUNDED WITH ADDITIONAL REVENUE FROM NYS, OTHER UNITS ARE TOTALLY STATE-FUNDED VIA THE COUNTY DCMH. EXPENSES CONSIST OF STAFFING COSTS, RECIPIENT PERSONAL NEEDS EXPENSES, EQUIPMENT, OTHER THAN PERSONAL SERVICES, STAFF TRAINING, AND ADMINISTRATION.
What they call their work
What they do
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Medicaid Health Home Care Coordination 1 activity
- Delivering care management services for behavioral and chronic health conditionsProvides care management services to over 800 adults annually with behavioral health and chronic health conditions, supporting skill development, access to benefits and medical/behavioral health treatment, crisis prevention, and community integration; includes specialized outreach to homeless individuals and services for residents of adult homes.
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Healthcare Workforce Training & Career Pathways 1 activity
- Offering peer care management training and certification preparationProvides an 86-hour Peer Care Management Training course that prepares participants to pass New York State certification exams and supports them in securing internships or employment in peer services.
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Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Recovery Services 1 activity
- Operating clubhouse and day respite programs for mental health recoveryRuns a clubhouse program and a 7-day-a-week day respite program (Living Room) for individuals recovering from behavioral health conditions, offering peer-supported activities, social engagement, and wellness services in Port Chester and Mamaroneck, NY.
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Supportive and Emergency Housing Services 1 activity
- Operating permanent and transitional housing programsProvides transitional and permanent housing options including independent living with case management, rental assistance, and supported apartments for individuals, families, and students, with rent based on ability to pay; serves homeless individuals and families through HUD-funded programs.
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Affordable Housing Development and Management 1 activity
- Preserving and expanding affordable housing as Neighborhood Preservation CompanyServes as the designated Neighborhood Preservation Company for the Village of Port Chester since 1978, administering housing and community activities to support low- and moderate-income residents and preserve affordable housing stock.
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First-Time Homebuyer Support Services 1 activity
- Providing HUD-approved bilingual housing counselingOperates as the only bilingual housing counseling agency in Westchester County, offering HUD-approved services including rental counseling, first-time homebuyer education, foreclosure prevention, reverse mortgage counseling, and financial literacy courses to low- and moderate-income households.
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Supportive Housing for Mental Illness 1 activity
- Providing behavioral health and rehabilitative residential servicesOperates supervised congregate care residences and scattered-site supported apartments for adults 18 and older with behavioral health needs, offering room and board, 24-hour support, medication management, rehabilitative services, and social activities to support recovery and transition to independent living.
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Supported Employment for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
- Providing vocational and employment support servicesOffers a continuum of vocational services from pre-vocational training to ongoing supported employment, including prevocational services, transitional employment, and intensive supported employment, helping individuals secure full- and part-time jobs through partnerships with employers in Westchester County.
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Who runs it
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| KATHY PANDEKAKES | CEO | 38 | $197K |
| PATRICIA TEMPESTA | CFO | 38 | $156K |
| KELLY DARROW | CPO | 38 | $151K |
| NICOLE GRANATA | DIR SUPP HOU | 38 | $138K |
| JASMINE CRUZ | DIRECTOR HR | 38 | $126K |
| ELSIE YEMA CEPHAS | SUPPORTIVE C | 40 | $125K |
| KELSEY UEBERALL | DIR RESIDENT | 40 | $124K |
| CHRISTINA WILK | DIR CARE MGM | 38 | $123K |
- AMANDA BURITICA — BOARD MEMBER
- CAROLINE H DAVIS — BOARD MEMBER
- DONALD W DAVIS — SECRETARY
- ELIZABETH ROSSI — PRESIDENT
- FRANCIS ARROW — BOARD MEMBER
- ISOBEL PERRY UNTIL 13125 — BOARD MEMBER
- JOSHUA KOERNER — BOARD MEMBER
- MARCELA KISSNER — BOARD MEMBER
- MICHAEL DUNCANSON — TREASURER
- MICHAEL RIZZUTO — BOARD MEMBER
- MICHAEL SICULAR — BOARD MEMBER
- PATRICK O'CONNOR UNTIL 61224 — BOARD MEMBER
- SANFORD BELL — BOARD MEMBER
- TOM KISSNER — BOARD MEMBER
- WILLIAM E VAN VLACK — BOARD MEMBER
- WILLIAM STALLINGS — VICE PRESIDE
Who they work with
- ACCES-VR Partner — Partners with ACCES-VR to provide supported employment services, vocational training programs, and job placement opportunities at HOPE House.
- Coordinated Behavioral Health Care Partner — HDSW is a partner in CBHCare, a collaboration integrating health and behavioral health services for clients.
- Coordinated Behavioral Health Services Partner — Collaborative partnership with Hudson Valley community behavioral health and disability service agencies to respond to changes in New York State's health care environment.
- Coordinated Behavioral Health Services Partner — HDSW is a proud partner of CBHS, collaborating to respond to changes in New York State's health care environment.
- Coordinated Behavioral Health Services, Inc. Partner — Founding and owner member organization collaborating to integrate and manage care across the Hudson River region.
- Fountain House Network — HOPE House is modeled after Fountain House in New York City, which pioneered the clubhouse approach to behavioral health recovery.
- HDSW Network — Operating entity for The Living Room program
- Health Homes Government — Conducts annual reviews of the Care Management Program and has issued positive ratings.
- Housing and Urban Development Government — Funds the Rental Assistance program for permanent housing of homeless individuals and families.
- Hudson River Health Care Partner — Partner in CBHCare, integrating primary health and behavioral health services for clients in Westchester.
- Mohegan Park Adult Home Partner — Provides care management services to residents at Mohegan Park Adult Home.
- National Council of Aging Partner — Refers clients to the National Council of Aging’s resources on reverse mortgages, including the booklet “Use Your Home to Stay at Home.”
- New York State Government — Designated provider of Adult Behavioral Health Medicaid Home and Community Based Services
- New York State Department of Mental Hygiene (DCMH) Government — State agency that funds portions of the Care Management Program through county-level allocations.
- Office of Mental Health (OMH) Government — Licenses and periodically recertifies the Transitional Housing Program with positive reviews.
- Reverend Henry Hobbs Partner — Organized Human Development Services of Port Chester in 1978 as a Neighborhood Preservation Company.
- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Government — HDSW is a HUD-Approved Housing Counseling Agency, authorized to provide federal housing counseling services.
- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Government — HUD-approved Housing Counseling Agency providing services to low- and moderate-income households.
- Village of Port Chester Government — Designated Neighborhood Preservation Company to increase and preserve affordable housing.
- Westchester Ethical Humanist Society Partner — Group whose members formed the Women’s Conference, which founded Futura House in 1968.
- Women’s Conference Partner — Founded Futura House in 1968 to establish housing for women recovering from mental illness.
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.
- Clubhouse Model for Psychosocial Recoverymethodology: clubhouse_modelBy engaging individuals in a member-driven, peer-informed clubhouse model with structured daily work activities, the organization supports recovery and wellness because meaningful participation builds self-efficacy, belonging, and real-world skills through lived experience and mutual support.
- Housing-First with Recovery Integrationmethodology: housing_and_recovery_integrationBy combining stable, long-term housing with recovery-oriented services and social engagement, the organization promotes sustained community integration because housing stability is foundational to mental health recovery and personal growth.
- Peer-Led Crisis Respite and Care Planningmethodology: peer_led_care_planningBy offering non-hospital crisis alternatives staffed by peers with lived experience who co-develop care plans, the organization reduces trauma and increases engagement because trust, empathy, and shared understanding lead to more effective recovery strategies and reduced reliance on emergency systems.
- Person-Centered, Integrated Care Modelmethodology: person_centered_careBy integrating behavioral health, medical care, and social services within a person-centered framework, the organization improves access, continuity, and quality of care because unified, coordinated teams address the whole person in context of their life goals and strengths.
- Triple Aim Framework Integrationmethodology: triple_aimBy aligning service delivery with the Triple Aim framework—improving individual care experience, population health, and reducing per capita costs—the organization drives systemic efficiency and better health outcomes because coordinated, value-based care reduces fragmentation and enhances impact.