irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2025
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $344KOPPORTUNITIES LONG ISLAND - PURPOSE OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO CONNECT INDIVIDUALS FROM UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES TO UNION CONSTRUCTION EDUCATION, INCLUDING A PRE-APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING PROGRAM.
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Confidential counseling and referral services for employees and their families dealing with personal, family, or work-related challenges
Member Assistance Program (MAP)
Support services tailored for union members and their families, offering access to counseling, case management, and community resources
Opportunities Long Island
Pre-apprenticeship training program connecting individuals from underserved communities to union construction education and career pathways
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Mental Health Education and Awareness 1 activity
- Conduct community outreach and education programsEngages in community events and delivers trainings, orientations, and wellness presentations on mental health, substance use, and work-life resources for labor partners, HR professionals, and community organizations.
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24/7 Crisis and Warmline Support Services 1 activity
- Deliver Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Member Assistance Program (MAP) servicesProvides no-cost, confidential support to workers, union members, and their families through Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) and Member Assistance Programs (MAP), including 24/7 access to short-term counseling, crisis intervention, referrals, follow-up care, and support for personal, family, or work-related challenges via phone, email, virtual, or in-person appointments.
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Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
- Deliver workplace and leadership consultation servicesProvides HR and supervisor consultation, leadership coaching, and workplace consultation using role-playing and behavioral strategies to address job-related challenges and improve workplace performance.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Enhance client access through organizational improvementsImplements updates to organizational branding, website, and newsletters—including a monthly EAP newsletter with mental wellness tips and resource access—to improve accessibility and usefulness of information for clients, partners, and communities.
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Union-Affiliated Trade Apprenticeship & Training 1 activity
- Operate pre-apprenticeship training program for union construction educationConnects individuals from underserved communities to union construction education through a pre-apprenticeship training program, preparing them for careers in the building trades.
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Outpatient Mental Health Clinic Services 1 activity
- Provide mental health and wellness counselingOffers mental health counseling and support for anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, loss, stress management, relationship and family challenges, parenting, and elder care navigation, delivered by licensed professionals through individual sessions, group trainings, and Spanish-language services.
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Intake and Referral Coordination 1 activity
- Provide resource navigation and warm referralsConnects individuals to external providers and community resources through personalized, warm referrals for therapy, substance use treatment, and other mental health services, collaborating with clients throughout the process and maintaining a network of Spanish-language and culturally competent providers.
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Outpatient Substance Use Treatment 1 activity
- Support individuals affected by substance use and addictionProvides substance use assessments, counseling, crisis response, and personalized referrals to treatment programs, including rapid placement into care despite insurance barriers, and assists clients in navigating treatment options and accessing recovery support services.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$857K
Contributions & grants$414K48%
Program service revenue$427K50%
Investment income$16K2%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$800K
Program expenses90%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$520K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.09M
Cash$443K
Investments$399K
Liabilities$131K
Net assets$961K
Liquid reserves12.6 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +1.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| RYAN W STANTON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 8 | $213K |
| ERICA RECHNER | CONSTRUCTION SKILLS/OPPORTUNITY LI | 35 | $148K |
| MEGAN DWYER | SOCIAL WORKER - EAP | 35 | $145K |
board members · 7
- BEN CARENZA — EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER
- DOMINICK MACCHIA — TREASURER
- JEANNINE DEVLIN — EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER
- JOHN DURSO — PRESIDENT
- MATTHEW ARACICH — EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER
- WALTER BARTON — EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER
- WILLIAM HENNESSEY — EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 15
Who they work with
- EAC Network Partner — LECSA staff is an active committee member for EAC Network's summer social, a fundraising event for the Children’s Advocacy Center.
- Employer Government — Program is sponsored by the employer, indicating a formal organizational partnership for service delivery.
- International Self Care Foundation Partner — Collaborates on promoting the 7 pillars of self-care for well-being.
- LI EAPA Partner — Megan Dwyer serves as Vice President on the LI EAPA Board.
- Long Island Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence Partner — Co-hosted a community event on mental health and substance use challenges.
- Richard "Rich" Buckman Partner — Collaborated with LECSA as a respected recovery advocate; honored posthumously for contributions to the recovery community across Long Island and New York.
- SAMHSA Government — Recognizes January as Substance Use Treatment Month, which LECSA supports and promotes.
- Suffolk County Government — Partnered with LECSA and the Long Island Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence to host a community event on mental health and substance use.
- THRIVE Suffolk Partner — Co-hosted an event to honor the life of Richard Buckman at THRIVE Suffolk's location.
- Union Partner — Partner organization whose members received support after a workplace accident
- Union Construction Organizations Partner — Partners with union construction entities to provide education and pre-apprenticeship training opportunities.
- United Way of Long Island Funder — Generous partner supporting LECSA's programs and services.
- employers Partner — Employers sponsor EAP services provided by LECSA
- labor unions Partner — Collaborates with unions to connect members and their families to vital support systems.
- labor unions Partner — Labor unions sponsor MAP services provided by LECSA
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.
- Client-Centered Support Modelmethodology: client_centered_navigationBy using client-centered navigation and referral processes, we connect individuals with personalized mental health and support services, because tailoring access to clinical, logistical, and insurance needs reduces barriers and increases engagement and effectiveness of care.
- Collective and Partnership-Based Impactmethodology: collective_impactBy collaborating across labor unions, employers, and community organizations, we achieve broader systemic change because shared infrastructure and trust networks amplify reach and deepen service integration for working people.
- Confidential Access to Mental Health Caremethodology: confidential_employee_supportBy providing confidential, no-cost counseling and 24/7 support through employer- and union-sponsored EAPs/MAPs, we improve worker well-being because confidentiality and zero financial barriers reduce stigma and increase utilization of critical mental health services.
- Incremental Personal and Systemic Changemethodology: incremental_changeBy focusing on sustainable, incremental improvements in individual behavior and organizational systems, we produce meaningful long-term progress because small, continuous changes are more maintainable and less resistant than dramatic overhauls.