irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $23.81MVIP COMMUNITY SERVICES OPERATES ONE OF THE LARGEST LICENSED, MEDICALLY SUPERVISED OPIOID TREATMENT PROGRAMS (OTP) IN NEW YORK STATE AND THE STATE'S FIRST MOBILE MEDICATION UNIT. WITH ITS INNOVATIVE, CLIENT-CENTERED APPROACH, VIP HAS CONTRIBUTED TO DE-STIGMATIZING METHADONE TREATMENT, AND INTEGRATED MEDICATION ASSISTED TREATMENT INTO A CLINICAL PATHWAY TO SELF-DIRECTED MEDICATION SUPPORTED RECOVERY. VIP PROVIDES SAFE, EFFICACIOUS MEDICATION MANAGEMENT AND PROVIDES A RICH ARRAY OF GROUP AND INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING. THE OPIOID TREATMENT PROGRAM IS PART OF VIP'S CONTINUUM OF CARE AND FULLY INTEGRATES CLIENTS INTO ALL OTHER TREATMENT MODALITIES.OTP HAS A 3-YEAR CARF ACCREDITATION. WE INTEGRATED MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE SERVICES THROUGH OUR CERTIFIED COMMUNITY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINIC (CCBHC). ESTABLISHED SCHOOL BASED INTEGRATED CARE.
- #2 $6.03MVIP COMMUNITY SERVICES OFFERS A FULLY INTEGRATED PRIMARY CARE SERVICES WHICH INCLUDES MENTAL HEALTH, SPECIALTY AND MEDICAL SERVICES. ACUTE AND CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT ARE SUPPORTED BY ON-SITE CARE COORDINATION AND CASE MANAGEMENT. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED IN SEVERAL LANGUAGES BY A MULTI-LINGUAL AND CULTURALLY COMPETENT STAFF. VIP IS A FEDERAL TORT CLAIMS ACT (FTCA) DEEMED FACILITY.SPECIALTIES INCLUDE PEDIATRICS, OPHTHALMOLOGY, WOMEN'S HEALTH, HIV CARE AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TREATMENT. VIP IS PROUD TO REPORT SUCCESSFUL TREATMENT OUTCOMES IN THE HEPATITIS C, DIABETES, AND HYPERTENSION MANAGEMENT. OUR FEDERALLY QUALIFY HEALTH CENTER HAS OBTAINED NUMEROUS ACCOLADES INCLUDING DESIGNATION AS A PATIENT CENTERED MEDICAL HOME (NCQA LEVEL 3 RECOGNITION) AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH MEDICAL HOME. HRSA AWARDS INCLUDING HEALTH CARE QUALITY, PATIENT ACCESS, ADVANCING HEALTH IT, NATIONAL QUALITY LEADER FOR DIABETES, HEART AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ESTABLISHMENT OF GED PROGRAM IN SPANISH AND ENGLISH TELEHEALTH SERVICES FOR PRIMARY CARE AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES.THE FOLLOWING TRAINING CLASSES HAVE BEEN ADDED TO THE VOCATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAM. - SECURITY CLASSES WITH LICENSE - F80 WITH CERTIFICATE - OSHA (CONSTRUCTION AND CERTIFICATION) - CURRICULUM BASED MAINTENANCE PROGRAM. - PARTNERSHIPS WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDING OTHER TRAININGS.COMMUNITY AFFAIRSEXECUTIVE BOARD CHAIR OF 48 PRECINCT COUNCIL.
named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
Mobile Medication Unit (MMU)
Brings medication-assisted treatment, counseling, and health services directly to long-term care facilities, shelters, and other congregate settings across NYC
Opioid Treatment Program (OTP)
Medically supervised treatment using methadone and buprenorphine, integrated with counseling and peer support; includes one of the first mobile medication units in New York State
Primary and Specialty Care
Federally Qualified Health Center offering integrated medical, psychiatric, and behavioral health services including pediatrics, women's health, HIV care, hepatitis C treatment, and chronic disease management
Residential Treatment Services
24-hour structured, substance-free housing for individuals with substance use disorders, including stabilization, rehabilitation, and reintegration services under NYS OASAS Part 820
School Wellness Program
Provides integrated behavioral health services in NYC public schools, including mental health counseling, crisis support, and family engagement
Social Care Network (SCN)
Connects individuals to community resources addressing housing instability, food insecurity, transportation, and other social determinants of health
Vocational Training Program
Offers job readiness training, certification courses (e.g., security, OSHA, maintenance), and job fairs to support employment for clients in recovery
activities · 10 groups
What they do
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Community Resource Navigation and Support Services 1 activity
- Conduct community outreach and engagementDeploys Community Engagement Specialists to conduct street and organizational outreach, connecting residents and families to eligible services through relationship-centered engagement and coordinated community-based support.
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Comprehensive Primary and Specialty Care Networks 1 activity
- Deliver integrated primary and specialty healthcareProvides fully integrated primary care, mental health, and specialty services, including annual physicals, school and employment health check-ups, preventive screenings, chronic disease management (e.g., diabetes, hypertension, hepatitis C), and women’s health services such as GYN exams, PAP smears, family planning, STI screening, mammograms, and PrEP/PEP. Services are delivered in multiple languages by culturally competent staff, with on-site care coordination and case management.
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School-Based Mental Health and Family Support 1 activity
- Deliver school-based behavioral health servicesProvides integrated behavioral health services in NYC public schools through licensed clinicians and peer specialists, offering mental health counseling, crisis intervention, and family engagement.
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Career and Technical Education Programs 1 activity
- Deliver vocational training and employment servicesOffers vocational training programs including security guard licensing, F80 certification, OSHA construction certification, and a curriculum-based maintenance program. Hosted a hybrid job fair and provided high school equivalency classes through its Vocational Education Department, using on-site computer labs with safety protocols during the pandemic.
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Medicaid Health Home Care Coordination 1 activity
- Operate Health Home care coordination programOperates a Health Home program that coordinates medical, mental health, and social services for individuals with chronic conditions, including mental health and substance use disorders, to improve health outcomes and system navigation.
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Outpatient Substance Use Treatment 1 activity
- Operate opioid treatment programsOperates one of the largest licensed, medically supervised opioid treatment programs in New York State, including a fixed-site program at 770 E. 176th Street in the Bronx and a mobile medication unit that provides methadone and buprenorphine induction, administration, and observation, along with counseling and overdose prevention education. The mobile unit operates six days per week, serving communities through outreach and partnerships with shelters, long-term care facilities, and correctional facilities.
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Substance Use Information and Referral Services 1 activity
- Provide 24/7 addiction treatment access and assessmentOffers 24/7 access to addiction treatment assistance, including immediate education, comprehensive screenings, assessments, and referrals to determine appropriate levels of care for individuals seeking substance use disorder treatment.
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HIV/AIDS Prevention and Support Services 1 activity
- Provide HIV care and prevention servicesDelivers comprehensive HIV care and prevention services, including PrEP initiation, treatment adherence support, appointment coordination, testing, and linkages to medical care, housing, food, and transportation. Provides community-based support for adults with HIV and co-occurring mental health or substance use conditions, promoting health and personal growth.
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Community-Based Pandemic Testing and Vaccination 1 activity
- Provide emergency and pandemic-related health servicesProvided community-wide COVID-19 testing and vaccinations, including上门 services for home-bound seniors, during the pandemic.
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12-Step Recovery Support Services 1 activity
- Provide residential substance use disorder treatmentProvides 24-hour residential treatment in a structured, substance-free environment, offering stabilization, rehabilitation, and reintegration services in accordance with NYS OASAS Part 820 regulations. Services include individual and group counseling, medical and psychiatric assessments, medication management, vocational services, peer support, life skills training, and discharge planning. Operates residential housing programs with 168 beds across three facilities: Casa Esperanza (48 beds for women), the 716 Residence (40 beds), and the 764 Residence (80 beds).
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$106.72M
Contributions & grants$82.11M77%
Program service revenue$24.04M23%
Investment income$113K0%
Other revenue$454K
expenses
Total expenses$104.76M
Program expenses85%
Admin / overhead14%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$43.37M
Grants paid out$206K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$165.21M
Cash$2.93M
Investments$447K
Liabilities$126.67M
Net assets$38.54M
Liquid reserves0.4 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +29.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 13
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| DEBBIAN FLETCHER-BLAKE | PRESIDENT/CEO | 35 | $529K |
| FRANK KPLOANYI | CFO | 35 | $354K |
| OPAL DUNSTAN | CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER | 35 | $340K |
| ERNST JEAN | CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER | 35 | $311K |
| NATASHA VERNON | GENERAL COUNSEL | 35 | $291K |
| DARCIA BRYDEN-CURRIE | CHIEF CLINICAL OFFICER | 31 | $274K |
| OCTAVIO LIRIANO | PHYSICIAN INFECTIOUS DISEASE | 35 | $248K |
| JUSTIN MITCHELL | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER | 35 | $240K |
| TABITHA GAFFNEY | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 31 | $232K |
| NATALIE RICHARDSON | VP OF HOUSING/SHELTER | 35 | $222K |
| CARMEN RIVERA | SVP, CHF. VOCATIONAL AND EA OFFICE | 35 | $205K |
| ELISABETH COLON | OTP PHYSICIAN | 35 | $201K |
| ERIN BUETTIN | INTERNAL MEDICINE PHYSICIAN | 35 | $171K |
board members · 12
- ALTHEA SERRANT — BOARD MEMBER
- AMELIA CORBIE — BOARD MEMBER
- ANDRE VANTERPOOL — BOARD MEMBER
- DONNA LICHTI — BOARD MEMBER
- DORIAN ALEXANDER — BOARD MEMBER
- JODI STURGEON — BOARD VICE CHAIR
- JOHN NERO — BOARD MEMBER
- LILLIAM PEREZ — BOARD MEMBER
- LIONELL JACKSON — BOARD MEMBER
- LIZANNA FONTAINE — SECRETARY
- NEIL LEIBOWITZ MD JD — BOARD MEMBER
- PAUL WILDER — TREASURER
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- 48 Precinct Council Partner — Executive Board Chair and Executive Board Member of the 48 Precinct Council.
- Local NYC Community Board 6 Partner — Member of Local NYC Community Board 6.
- Local School Partner — Partnered with a local school for mural design and execution.
- MSA team Partner — Collaborates with VIP Community Services to provide HIV care and prevention services, including PrEP support and linkage to medical and social services.
- MTA Government — Service location is accessible via MTA 2 and 5 train lines, indicating coordination with public transit infrastructure.
- NYC Public Schools Partner — Collaborates with NYC public schools to deliver integrated behavioral health services on school campuses.
- Not specified Partner — Collaborates with community partners to deliver services, though specific organizations are not named on this page.
- community partners Partner — Network of partners for crisis intervention and medically stabilizing services, with transportation arranged as needed.
- correctional facilities Partner — Community-based partner sites for delivering mobile medication unit services
- local organizations Partner — Partners with local organizations to deliver coordinated, person-centered social care services.
- long-term care facilities Partner — Community-based partner sites for delivering mobile medication unit services
- other organizations Partner — Partners with other organizations to provide services and ensure clients receive comprehensive support.
- residential substance use disorder (SUD) treatment programs Partner — Community-based partner sites for delivering mobile medication unit services
- shelters Partner — Community-based partner sites for delivering mobile medication unit services
strategies · 5
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.
- Addressing Social Determinants of Health as Clinical Interventionmethodology: social-determinants-of-healthBy treating social needs like housing, food, and transportation as core components of health care, the organization improves overall well-being because these social drivers fundamentally influence health outcomes and access to treatment.
- Client-Centered Recovery Pathwaymethodology: client-centered_recoveryBy framing medication-assisted treatment as a self-directed, de-stigmatized clinical pathway, the organization supports sustained recovery because client autonomy and dignity increase engagement and reduce relapse.
- Integrated, Person-Centered Care Modelmethodology: integrated_careBy integrating medical, mental health, and social services into a unified, tailored care plan, the organization improves continuity and engagement because addressing the full spectrum of clinical and social needs holistically leads to more sustainable outcomes.
- Mobile Outreach to Reduce Structural Barriersmethodology: mobile_health_outreachBy delivering medication-assisted treatment directly into communities via mobile units, the organization increases access and continuity of care because geographic and logistical barriers are removed for vulnerable populations.
- School-Based Integrated Behavioral Healthmethodology: school-based_integrated_behavioral_healthBy embedding behavioral health services within schools and collaborating with educators, the organization improves student well-being and academic success because early, accessible intervention reduces stigma and connects families to support where they already engage.