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FAMILY COUNSELING SERVICE OF NORTHERN NEW YORK INC
WATERTOWN, NY · EIN 150597601 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE P46Z · Human Services · Small ($100K-$1M) · fcsnny.org
revenue
$414K
expenses
$394K
net assets
$203K
employees
10
volunteers
13
program ratio
76%
mission · from form 990

FOUNDED IN 1958 AS THE FIRST COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH AGENCY IN JEFFERSON COUNTY, FAMILY COUNSELING SERVICE OF NORTHERN NEW YORK PROVIDES ACCESSIBLE, COMPASSIONATE COUNSELING AND EDUCATION TO INDIVIDUALS, COUPLES, GROUPS, AND CHILDREN AS YOUNG AS AGE 4, REGARDLESS OF INCOME, FROM JEFFERSON AND ST LAWRENCE COUNTIES.

profile · synthesized from sources

Family Counseling Service of Northern New York provides accessible mental health counseling and education services to individuals, couples, families, and children as young as age 4. Based in Watertown, NY, the agency serves residents of Jefferson and St. Lawrence Counties with a range of therapeutic modalities, including individual, family, and play therapy, as well as specialized programs for domestic violence, trauma, and parenting. Founded in 1958, it operates as a nonprofit community mental health provider regardless of clients' income.

named programs · 12 · from sources

What they call their work

Anger Management Group
12-week closed group using cognitive, relaxation, and communication skills to help participants manage anger constructively.
Aspire Group
24-week psychoeducational group for men who have been perpetrators of domestic violence, promoting accountability and behavioral change.
Couples/Marriage Counseling
Therapy for couples to resolve conflicts, improve communication, and strengthen relationships, including premarital counseling.
EMDR Therapy
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy to help clients process and heal from psychological trauma.
Family Counseling
Therapy to improve family communication and resolve conflicts related to parenting, mental illness, or financial stress.
Individual Counseling
One-on-one therapy for clients to explore feelings, behaviors, and personal goals in a confidential setting, addressing issues such as trauma, anxiety, and depression.
PTSD Therapy
Specialized treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder, including support for veterans and survivors of trauma.
Parenting Education
Offers the Nurturing Parenting Program, an evidence-based curriculum to prevent child abuse and promote positive parenting practices.
Peace Group
24-week psychoeducational group for women who are victims of domestic violence, focusing on awareness and recovery.
Play Therapy
Therapeutic play for children ages 3–12 to express emotions and work through trauma, abuse, or behavioral issues.
Sex Therapy
Therapy to address sexual challenges such as low libido or pain during sex, using the PLISSIT model for individual or couple treatment.
Therapeutic Supervised Visitation
Supervised visits for families where safety concerns require monitored interaction between children and caregivers.
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Direct Mental Health Counseling and Support Services 2 activities
    • Offering telehealth and continuity-of-care supports
      Provides telehealth options via video or telephone for therapy sessions to ensure continuity of care during disruptions such as weather, illness, or travel, and as an alternative to in-person visits to reduce missed appointments.
    • Providing individual, couples, and family counseling
      Offers professional mental health counseling services to individuals, couples, families, and children as young as age 4 from Jefferson and St. Lawrence Counties, delivered in-person or via video and telephone modalities. Services are available on a sliding fee scale based on household income and size, and include billing for primary insurance.
  • Community Resource Navigation and Support Services 1 activity
    • Connecting clients to community and crisis resources
      Provides clients with curated lists of community resources to improve quality of life and offers access to 24-hour mental health and crisis support hotlines for immediate assistance outside of regular operating hours.
  • Parenting Education and Support Programs 1 activity
    • Delivering specialized therapeutic programs
      Implements evidence-based and psychoeducational programs including the Nurturing Parenting Program for child abuse prevention, a 12-week closed-group anger management program, EMDR therapy for trauma recovery, sex therapy using the PLISSIT model, and targeted interventions for domestic violence through the Peace Group (for survivors) and the Aspire/Choices Group (for perpetrators), each spanning 24 weeks.
  • Outpatient Mental Health Clinic Services 1 activity
    • Providing community psychiatric support and treatment in diverse settings
      Delivers Community Psychiatric Support and Treatment to children, adolescents, and adults in Jefferson and Lewis Counties, including therapy services in school settings, the Lewis County Jail, and clinic-based environments.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$414K
Contributions & grants$11K3%
Program service revenue$401K97%
Investment income$-439-0%
Other revenue$3K
expenses
Total expenses$394K
Program expenses76%
Admin / overhead24%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$319K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$350K
Cash$140K
Investments$0
Liabilities$147K
Net assets$203K
Liquid reserves4.3 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +23.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 11
  • ALLISON CARLOS — CO-PRESIDENT
  • AMANDA STICKEL — DIRECTOR
  • ASHLEY LYON — DIRECTOR
  • BETSI BENTZ — DIRECTOR
  • DAN CAMPBELL — CO-PRESIDENT
  • DOREEN SCHNECKENBURGER — DIRECTOR
  • ERIN CORDOVA — DIRECTOR
  • JUDY MUNOZ — DIRECTOR
  • MICHELLE SWEENEY — SECRETARY
  • RICHARD F YOUNG — FOUNDING MEM
  • SAMUEL MATT — TREASURER
relationships · 94

Who they work with

  • 5 Star Nutrition Funder — Contributor in 2019.
  • ACR Health Partner — Resource partner providing support services for individuals with chronic diseases.
  • Advanced Business Systems Funder — Contributor in 2018.
  • Akwasasne Mohawk Casino Funder — Supporting business in 2018.
  • Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort Funder — Supporter in 2019.
  • American Red Cross of Northern New York Partner — Resource partner providing disaster relief, emergency services, and preparedness education.
  • Antique Boat Museum in Clayton Funder — Contributor in 2019.
  • Applebee’s Funder — Contributor in 2019.
  • Art’s Jug Funder — Supporting business in 2018.
  • Avon Shoes Funder — Contributor in 2018.
  • Benchmark Family Services, Inc. Partner — Resource partner offering early learning and pediatric therapy services.
  • Bernardo’s Pizzeria Funder — Supporting business in 2019.
  • Brotherton Law Firm Funder — Contributor in 2018.
  • CAPC Partner — Resource partner providing food assistance, childcare resources, housing and energy services.
  • Cam’s Pizzeria Funder — Supporting business in 2019 and 2018.
  • Carlisle Law Firm Funder — Supporting business in 2019.
  • Children & Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Resource Center Partner — Includes CHADD's helpline as a resource for individuals with ADHD.
  • Clipper Inn Funder — Supporting business in 2019 and 2018.
  • Coleman’s Corner & Fairground Inn Funder — Contributor in 2019.
  • Comfort Inn Funder — Supporting business in 2019.
  • Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Jefferson County Partner — Resource partner supporting agriculture, family, and youth development.
  • Elks Club Funder — Contributor in 2018.
  • Facebook Network — Lists Facebook as a social media presence
  • Facebook Partner — Lists Facebook as a linked platform for communication or outreach.
  • Facebook Partner — Lists Facebook as a platform for public presence or outreach
  • Facebook Partner — Lists Facebook as a social media platform for outreach or communication.
  • Facebook Partner — Social media platform listed in website footer for outreach or communication purposes.
  • Facebook Partner — Social media platform used for outreach and communication
  • Fidelis Partner — Insurance partner with immediate appointment availability for members.
  • Fidelity Funder — Contributor in 2020.
+ 64 more
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-Integrated Access Model
    methodology: community_based_access
    By removing financial barriers through sliding fee scales and integrating knowledge of community resources into counseling, we produce equitable access and improved quality of life because affordability and holistic support address structural determinants of mental health.
  • Individualized, Eclectic Therapy Model
    methodology: eclectic_therapy
    By combining multiple evidence-based therapeutic modalities—such as CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, play therapy, and art-based interventions—tailored to client context and needs, we produce more effective personal change and emotional regulation because a flexible, integrative approach better addresses complex, intersecting life challenges.
  • Strengths-Based, Client-Centered Wellness Model
    methodology: strengths_based_client_centered
    By focusing on clients’ inherent strengths and personalized goals rather than standardized protocols, we produce higher empowerment and sustained well-being because this approach fosters autonomy, self-efficacy, and solution-oriented growth.
  • Trauma-Informed and Affirmative Care Framework
    methodology: trauma_informed_affirmative_care
    By applying trauma-informed practices (e.g., EMDR, EFT) and affirmative care for LGBTQ+, neurodivergent, and chronically ill clients, we produce greater psychological safety and treatment engagement because these approaches validate identity, reduce retraumatization, and build trust in clinical relationships.