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BREAK FREE FOUNDATION

Staten Island, NY · EIN 884306805 · Form 990EZ · FY2023 · NTEE F12 · Mental Health & Crisis Intervention · Micro (<$100K)

revenue

$24K

expenses

$24K

net assets

$64

employees

—

mission · from form 990

The Break Free Foundation advocates to end the stigma of mental health, co-occurring disorders, and substance use disorders for those to and through recovery. We provide those who lack the funds to seek behavioral health and free substance use treatment with scholarships through our semi-annual Break Free NYFW runway fundraiser. We offer monthly virtual webinars and peer-led support groups and host meditation classes and movement classes wherever possible.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Break Free Foundation works to reduce stigma around mental health, co-occurring disorders, and substance use disorders. It supports individuals in recovery by providing scholarships for behavioral health and substance use treatment to those who cannot afford care. The organization also offers virtual webinars, peer-led support groups, meditation, and movement classes.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Break Free NYFW

Semi-annual runway fundraiser that raises funds to provide scholarships for behavioral health and substance use treatment

Meditation and Movement Classes

Classes promoting wellness and recovery through mindfulness and physical activity, offered in-person and virtually

Peer-Led Support Groups

Support groups facilitated by peers for individuals navigating recovery from mental health and substance use disorders

Virtual Webinars

Monthly online educational sessions focused on mental health and recovery topics

activities · 3 groups

What they do

Peer-Led Mental Health Support Groups 1 activity
- Offers virtual mental health and recovery support programs
  
  Hosts monthly virtual webinars and peer-led support groups to support individuals in mental health and recovery journeys.
Spiritual Development & Meditation Programs 1 activity
- Provides meditation and movement classes for mental health support
  
  Organizes regular meditation and movement classes designed to support mental well-being and recovery.
Outpatient Substance Use Treatment 1 activity
- Provides scholarships for behavioral health and substance use treatment
  
  Offers financial support for individuals seeking behavioral health and substance use treatment, funded through a semi-annual fundraiser.

financials · form 990EZ · fy2023

revenue

Total revenue$24K

Contributions & grants$33K138%

Program service revenue$37K157%

Investment income——

Other revenue$3K

expenses

Total expenses$24K

Program expenses—

Admin / overhead—

Fundraising—

Salaries & benefits—

Grants paid out—

balance sheet

Total assets$64

Cash—

Investments—

Liabilities—

Net assets$64

1 years on record · 2023–2023

leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023

Who runs it

board members · 1

Alexandra Nyman — Executive Director

strategies · 1

How they approach the work

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Stigma Reduction as Pathway to Engagement

methodology: stigma-reduction
By reducing stigma around mental health and substance use disorders, we increase engagement in recovery services because individuals are more likely to seek help when shame and social barriers are reduced.