named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
Assessment and Referral
Conducts in-home evaluations of mental health and daily living capacity, and connects clients to needed support services.
Caregiver Support (online)
Offers emotional and practical support to caregivers to prevent burnout, including online groups and counseling.
Compassionate Phone Calls Program
Provides regular phone check-ins and companionship to isolated seniors to reduce loneliness.
E-MDT (Enhanced Multidisciplinary Teams)
Coordinates a regional response to elder abuse and financial exploitation in five counties, including case review, forensic accounting, and geriatric psychiatric consultation.
In-Home Counseling and Psychotherapy
Provides mental health services to seniors and caregivers in their homes, addressing mood disorders, bereavement, and family conflict.
Senior Connections
Free community phone program connecting seniors for conversation and social engagement.
Support Groups for Caregivers and those grieving
Facilitates peer support groups for individuals coping with caregiving stress or loss.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Elder Abuse and Legal Advocacy Services 2 activities
- Case Management and Emergency Support ServicesAssigns social workers to conduct regular home visits and provide emergency on-call support, along with case management and emergency intervention to protect vulnerable adults from abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
- Coordinated Response to Elder Abuse and ExploitationCoordinates Enhanced Multidisciplinary Teams (E-MDTs) in the Hudson Valley Hub across five counties to provide a coordinated response to elder abuse and financial exploitation, including victim services and perpetrator prosecution.
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Senior Independence Support Services 2 activities
- Comprehensive Support for Older Adults and FamiliesOffers advocacy, counseling, and nutrition programs to help older adults and their families live independently and with dignity, integrating mental health, caregiver, and emergency support services.
- In-Home Personal and Support Services for Elderly IndividualsDelivers in-home support including shopping, cooking, cleaning, and personal care for elderly individuals, along with regular phone check-ins and a free community phone program to reduce isolation and monitor well-being.
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Long-Term Care Advocacy & Provider Support 1 activity
- Advocacy and Monitoring for Nursing Home and Assisted Living ResidentsAdvocates for residents in nursing homes and assisted living facilities by investigating and resolving complaints, educating residents and families, and monitoring facility conditions to ensure dignity and safety.
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Direct Mental Health Counseling and Support Services 1 activity
- In-Home Mental Health Counseling and SupportProvides in-home supportive counseling and psychotherapy to seniors and caregivers addressing mood disorders, bereavement, family discord, and other mental health issues, including grief support groups and caregiver emotional support.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$284K
Contributions & grants$24K9%
Program service revenue$260K91%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$311K
Program expenses78%
Admin / overhead19%
Fundraising3%
Salaries & benefits$155K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$89K
Cash$60K
Investments$0
Liabilities$92K
Net assets$-3K
Liquid reserves2.3 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -18.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 8
- DENA CRANE — DIRECTOR
- MELANIE HILL — DIRECTOR
- NICHOLAS CANINO — DIRECTOR
- PAMELA FRASER — DIRECTOR
- PATRICIA COHEN — DIRECTOR
- SARA RABBINO — DIRECTOR
- SHARON MURRAY COHEN — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- TOBY KRAWITZ — DIRECTOR
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- Lifespan of Greater Rochester Funder — Funder of the E-MDT program.
- NYS Adult Protective Services Partner — Collaborates to protect vulnerable adults from abuse, neglect, and exploitation
- NYS District Attorney Office Partner — Refers cases involving criminal violations to the District Attorney’s Office for investigation and prosecution
- NYS Long-Term Care Ombudsman Services Partner — Works with ombudsman program to advocate for residents in nursing homes and assisted living facilities
- NYS Office for the Aging Partner — Partners to support older adults and families through advocacy, counseling, and nutrition programs
- NYS Sheriff's Office Partner — Collaborates with law enforcement to ensure safety and protection of vulnerable adults
- NYSEMDT.org Network — Statewide network of Enhanced Multidisciplinary Teams focused on elder abuse and financial exploitation.
- New York State Office for the Aging Funder — Primary funder of the E-MDT program.
- New York State Office of Victim Services Funder — Funder of the E-MDT program.
- U.S. Department of Justice Office of Victims of Crime Funder — Funder of the E-MDT program.
- Ulster County Government — Provides social services in partnership with or within Ulster County, NY.
- Ulster County Jewish Federation Funder — Provides financial support to Jewish Family Services of Ulster County.
strategies · 3
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.
- Culturally Grounded Community Caremethodology: faith-based_community_serviceWe integrate Jewish values and cultural sensitivity into community-based services because shared cultural context builds trust, enhances relevance, and increases engagement among the populations we serve.
- In-Home Service Delivery for Older Adultsmethodology: in-home_service_deliveryBy delivering social work services directly in clients' homes, we improve access to mental health care for older adults who face barriers to office-based treatment, because meeting people where they are physically increases engagement and reduces systemic friction.
- Social Connection Through Targeted Interactionmethodology: social_connection_through_conversationBy facilitating regular, meaningful one-on-one conversations — whether by phone or in person — we reduce social isolation and support emotional well-being among seniors, because structured human connection restores a sense of belonging and dignity.