named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Family Support & Education
Offers monthly support groups, guidance, and educational resources for families of TBI survivors to support ongoing recovery and reduce isolation
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT)
Provides HBOT as part of a comprehensive neurological recovery program integrated with other therapies and care planning
Residential Care
Provides 24/7 supportive housing and ongoing therapy for individuals with traumatic brain injury and complex neurological conditions at multiple locations including Amber Haven, The Brendan House, and Alfred Francis and Linda Jean Residences
Structured Day Program
Daily therapeutic activities and routines in a supervised environment to support cognitive and physical recovery for individuals beyond acute rehabilitation
Therapy Services
Integrated delivery of cognitive, physical, speech, and occupational therapy as part of a coordinated long-term rehabilitation plan
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Brain Injury Support & Rehabilitation 7 activities
- Advocacy for traumatic brain injury survivorsFounded and leads The Long Island Chapter, an advocacy group for traumatic brain injury survivors, and organizes awareness events such as walkathons to promote public understanding and support.
- Clinical evaluations and psychological screeningConducts comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations and screenings for PTSD, TBI, and other cognitive, mental, or emotional disorders using trained professionals, including a clinical director with a Ph.D., to inform individualized care plans.
- Community and professional collaborationCollaborates with external organizations such as The Wolf Law Group, P.C. to support individuals affected by traumatic brain injury through coordinated services and resources.
- Family support and education servicesOffers monthly family support groups, ongoing education, emotional support, and guidance to families of individuals recovering from traumatic brain injury or living with cognitive and physical disorders, helping them navigate recovery challenges.
- Long-term rehabilitation services for traumatic brain injury and cognitive/physical disordersProvides comprehensive, long-term rehabilitation services for survivors of traumatic brain injury and individuals with cognitive, physical, or neurological disorders, including outpatient and residential care, therapy integration, and continuation of care after hospital discharge. Services are available to veterans and military families through TRICARE certification.
- Traumatic brain injury support groups and community outreachFounded and facilitates support groups for traumatic brain injury survivors, including a dedicated group at the Long Island State Veterans Home, and shares inspirational recovery stories to provide hope and encouragement.
- Veteran-specific rehabilitation and support servicesOperates the first outpatient facility and day program for veterans with traumatic brain injury in New York State, offering evaluations, therapy, resource referrals, and TRICARE-covered services for active duty, National Guard, Reserve, retirees, and their families.
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Neurological Disorder Research & Rehabilitation 1 activity
- Research to improve long-term rehabilitation outcomesConducts research aimed at improving rehabilitation methods and long-term outcomes for survivors of traumatic brain injury and other physical and cognitive disorders.
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Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Facilities 1 activity
- Residential care for individuals with complex neurological conditionsProvides long-term inpatient residential care for individuals with traumatic brain injury, disorders of consciousness, ventilator dependence, and other complex neurological conditions, with 24/7 nursing and aide support, and access to physical, occupational, and speech therapy.
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Short-Term Rehabilitation Therapy 1 activity
- Structured outpatient and day programs with therapeutic supportOperates an outpatient facility and structured day program featuring routine-based schedules, supervised therapeutic activities, and coordinated cognitive, physical, speech, and occupational therapy to support neurological recovery. Includes access to aqua therapy and hyperbaric oxygen therapy as part of integrated treatment.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$339K
Contributions & grants$120K35%
Program service revenue$231K68%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$-11K
expenses
Total expenses$364K
Program expenses90%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$13K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$520K
Cash$56K
Investments$0
Liabilities$539K
Net assets$-19K
Liquid reserves1.9 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +19.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALLYSON SCERRI | PRESIDENT | 40 | $12K |
board members · 3
- KATE DIMEGLIO — VICE PRESIDENT
- STEPHEN SCERRI — TREASURER
- TOM ARCHER — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 10
Who they work with
- Kirsten Gillibrand Government — U.S. Senator who extended greetings to attendees of the Veteran's Day Gala hosted by New Beginnings.
- Long Island State Veterans home Partner — Hosted a TBI support group founded by the organization's founder.
- Riverhead Partner — Location of The Brendan House providing residential rehabilitation services.
- TRICARE Government — Certified TRICARE provider, enabling access to services for military beneficiaries.
- The Long Island Chapter Partner — Former advocacy group founded by board member Kate DiMeglio, now affiliated with New Beginnings.
- The Wolf Law Group, P.C. Partner — Legal partner providing counsel and support to the New Beginnings community, particularly for TBI victims and families.
- Tom Archer Partner — Contact person for family support and education services.
- Wading River Partner — Location of Amber Haven and other residences providing residential care services.
- Westhampton Country Club Partner — Host venue for the annual Comedy Night fundraising event.
- William Baldwin Partner — Referenced for a quote on community and quality of life.
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.
- Family and Community Empowerment in Recoverymethodology: family-centered education and supportBy providing education, legal support, and community-based awareness to families and the public, we produce sustained recovery because empowered families and inclusive communities reduce isolation and increase societal reintegration.
- Holistic Rehabilitation Modelmethodology: holistic rehabilitationBy integrating functional rehabilitation, family support, nutritional wellness, and patient-led goal setting, we produce holistic recovery for TBI and cognitive disability survivors because addressing mind, body, and spirit together sustains long-term neurological and emotional progress.
- Integrated Clinical and Environmental Supportmethodology: environmental-support-for-recoveryBy combining coordinated care, structured programming, and a stimulating, home-like environment, we produce improved neurological recovery because environmental stability and daily routines reinforce therapeutic outcomes.
- Integrated Hyperbaric and Narrative Therapiesmethodology: integrated hyperbaric therapyBy integrating hyperbaric oxygen therapy and inspirational storytelling with clinical rehabilitation, we produce enhanced motivation and physiological recovery because combining biological and psychological interventions addresses both physical healing and emotional perseverance.