named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Community Coalitions for Youth Substance Abuse Prevention
Builds local partnerships to prevent youth substance use through education, outreach, and community engagement
Parent University Programs
Offers workshops and resources to help families support their children’s academic success and engagement
School Improvement Consulting
Provides data analysis, teacher training, and school-wide reviews in areas such as Math, ELA, and technology integration to support academic achievement
Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA)
Training program for adults to recognize signs of mental health challenges in youth and apply a 5-step action plan (ALGEE) in crisis and non-crisis situations; offered in virtual, blended, and in-person formats
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Nonprofit Capacity Building Services 1 activity
- Capacity building for grant acquisitionSupports partner organizations in securing local, state, and federal grants for educational and youth development initiatives by providing strategic assistance and capacity-building resources.
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Direct Mental Health Counseling and Support Services 1 activity
- Emotional support and mental health access servicesProvides free, anonymous chat-based emotional support from trained listeners and facilitates access to paid clinical therapy for individuals in need.
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Public School Support Fundraising 1 activity
- Grant funding and oversight for youth and education programsSecures funding and oversees grants to support programs in academics, mental and physical health, and quality education; plans and implements grant-funded initiatives that extend to partners serving youth, schools, and communities.
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Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Programs 1 activity
- Mindfulness and meditation programming for children and teensTeaches mindfulness, meditation, gratitude practices, and emotional regulation to children and teens using age-appropriate tools such as colorful graphics, sleep stories, guided challenges, and journals. Offers DBT-based activities and live coaching to support emotional well-being and self-regulation.
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- School- and community-based youth enrichment programsProvides academic, social, and mental health enrichment programs delivered in schools and across counties to support youth development based on community-identified needs.
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Mental Health Education and Awareness 1 activity
- Youth Mental Health First Aid trainingProvides free Youth Mental Health First Aid training to adults who work with or interact with youth, including school staff, parents, law enforcement, and healthcare providers, using materials such as the MHFA USA Manual, Participant Processing Guide, and Self-Care template. This program is funded by a three-year SAMHSA grant.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$258K
Contributions & grants$258K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$326K
Program expenses83%
Admin / overhead17%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$155K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$33K
Cash$33K
Investments$0
Liabilities$22K
Net assets$11K
Liquid reserves1.2 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -37.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSAN MAHER | Director | 10 | $70K |
board members · 2
- JOHN D BOLTON — Vice President
- KELLY BOLTON — Secretary
relationships · 4
Who they work with
- National Council for Mental Wellbeing Partner — Authorizes and certifies participants in Youth Mental Health First Aid training.
- Orange County, NY Government — Provides mental health training and support services to schools and educators in Orange County.
- SAMHSA Funder — Awarded a three-year grant to Community Synergy to fund Youth Mental Health First Aid training and materials.
- SUNY Orange Partner — Collaborates on mental health training programs for nursing students and faculty.
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.
- Community-Driven Needs Assessmentmethodology: community-driven_needs_assessmentBy engaging community stakeholders in identifying local needs, we ensure that programs in education, health, and wellness are relevant and responsive to actual community conditions, because local knowledge improves program effectiveness and uptake.
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Implementationmethodology: dialectical_behavioral_therapyBy applying dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) as an evidence-based clinical method, we help individuals regulate emotions and reduce self-harm behaviors, because structured therapeutic techniques improve emotional resilience and coping.
- Early-Intervention Mental Health Trainingmethodology: early-intervention_trainingBy training adults to recognize early signs of youth mental health challenges and respond with a standardized action plan (ALGEE), we increase timely support and improve outcomes, because early, structured intervention prevents escalation and builds community capacity.
- Stigma Reduction Through Educationmethodology: stigma-reduction_through_educationBy normalizing dialogue around youth mental health in training programs, we reduce stigma and increase help-seeking behavior, because education shifts social norms and increases acceptance.