irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $3.35MCOMPREHENSIVE OUTPATIENT PROGRAM (SEE SCHEDULE O):COMPREHENSIVE OUTPATIENT PROGRAM - THE COUNCIL'S OUTPATIENT CLINICS PROVIDE INTERDISCIPLINARY TREATMENT TO INDIVIDUALS & FAMILIES AFFECTED BY SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER & OTHER ADDICTIONS. THE CLINICS ARE LICENSED BY THE NYS OFFICE OF ADDICTION SERVICES AND SUPPORTS (OASAS). OUTPATIENT COUNSELING SERVICES ARE PROVIDED IN INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY &/OR GROUP SETTINGS. THE GOALS OF TREATMENT ARE TO RESTORE HEALTHY FUNCTIONING & PROVIDE SKILLS NECESSARY TO MAINTAIN RECOVERY FROM SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER. ADOLESCENT OUTPATIENT COUNSELING SERVICES ARE PROVIDED FOR YOUTH AGES 12-21 & THEIR FAMILIES. SERVICES ARE AGE-SPECIFIC, ADDRESSING DEVELOPMENTAL TASKS OF ADOLESCENCE AS PART OF THE RECOVERY PROCESS. SUPPORTIVE COUNSELING IS OFFERRED FOR PARENTS, INCLUDING SKILLS EDUCATION. FAMILY & COUPLES COUNSELING ARE AVAILABLE FOR INDIVIDUALS & FAMILIES AFFECTED BY SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER. ALL INDICATED MEDICALLY ASSISTED THERAPIES ARE AVAILABLE TO CLIENTS AGED 18 AND OLDER. METHADONE - THE CONCEPT OF THE METHADONE MAINTENANCE TREATMENT PROGRAM IS THAT CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY CAN BE SUCCESSFULLY TREATED THROUGH THE USE OF METHADONE WITHOUT THE CLIENT EXPERIENCING THE PAINFUL SYMPTOMS ASSOCIATED WITH THE TYPICAL OPIATE WITHDRAWAL. THIS ALLOWS THE CLIENT THE OPPORTUNITY TO FOCUS THEIR ATTENTION ON PURSUING POSITIVE DRUG FREE LIFESTYLE CHOICES.
- #2 $1.20MPREVENTION & EDUCATION (SEE SCHEDULE O):PREVENTION AND EDUCATION (P&E) - AN INTEGRAL PART OF NORTHPOINTE COUNCIL'S PREVENTION & EARLY INTERVENTION EFFORTS, THE PREVENTION EDUCATION PROGRAM PROVIDES A WIDE RANGE OF SERVICES DESIGNED TO PROMOTE RESPONSIBLE CHOICES REGARDING ALCOHOLISM & ADDICTIVE BEHAVIORS, PARTICULARILY THAT THERE ARE PREVENTABLE & TREATABLE HEALTH ISSUES. THE GOALS OF THE PREVENTION EDUCATION PROGRAM ARE TO: 1. PROVIDE ACCURATE INFORMATION ABOUT ALCOHOL, TOBACCO AND OTHER DRUGS TO PREVENT SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS. 2. PROMOTE SOCIAL COMPETANCIES & LIFE SKILLS. 3. SUPPORT ACTIVITIES THAT FOCUS ON CONSTRUCTIVE RECREATION RATHER THAN SUBSTANCE USE. 4. EDUCATE & TRAIN PROFESSIONALS WHO IMPACT THE BEHAVIORS OF OTHERS. 5. IDENTIFY AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE, INDIVIDUALS AT HIGH RISK & PROVIDE INTERVENTION SERVICES & REFERRALS. 6. INFLUENCE THE SOCIAL POLICIES & COMMUNITY NORMS REGARDING DRUG & ALCOHOL USE & ABUSE.
named programs · 8 · from sources
What they call their work
Criminal Justice System Component
Outreach and treatment services for individuals involved in the criminal justice system, including referrals from correctional facilities.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Confidential counseling and referral services for employees and their families dealing with substance use, mental health, and work-life challenges.
Family & Couples Counseling Services
Counseling services for families and couples affected by addiction, including education about recovery and support for relationship healing.
Impaired Driver Program (IDP)
State-mandated education program for individuals convicted of driving while impaired, offering 16 hours of classroom instruction and referrals for further treatment.
Methadone Maintenance Treatment Program
Medication-assisted treatment program using methadone to reduce opioid cravings and withdrawal symptoms, supporting long-term recovery.
Outpatient Program
Interdisciplinary outpatient treatment for adolescents and adults with substance use disorders, including individual, family, and group counseling; available in Niagara Falls, Lockport, and Wyndham Lawn Campus.
Prevention Education Programs
Evidence-based prevention programs for K-12 students, families, and communities focusing on social-emotional learning, risk reduction, and healthy decision-making.
The First Step Center
24-bed residential facility offering 24/7 medically supervised detoxification and stabilization services for individuals beginning recovery from substance use disorders.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Outpatient Substance Use Treatment 2 activities
- Methadone maintenance treatment programProvides methadone maintenance treatment to manage opiate withdrawal symptoms and reduce drug cravings, drug-related violence and crime, HIV exposure, and high-risk sexual behavior, enabling clients to discontinue heroin and other opiate use and focus on building drug-free lifestyles.
- Outpatient substance use disorder treatmentOperates licensed outpatient clinics in Niagara Falls, Lockport, and a satellite location on the New Directions Wyndham Lawn Campus, providing interdisciplinary treatment for adolescents and adults, including age-specific services for adolescents aged 12–21, family and couples counseling, and medication-assisted treatment using Buprenorphine (Suboxone), Vivitrol, Acamprosate, and Nicotine Replacement Therapies. Offers Open Access Hours Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to noon for new client assessments and immediate support.
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Reentry Support Services 1 activity
- Criminal justice system outreach and treatmentProvides interdisciplinary treatment services and outreach to individuals involved with the criminal justice system, including on-site services within local correctional facilities.
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Direct Mental Health Counseling and Support Services 1 activity
- Employee assistance program (EAP) servicesProvides professional and confidential counseling, preventive education, and referral services to employees of client companies and their families.
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Impaired Driving Prevention and Education 1 activity
- Impaired driver intervention programProvides education and early intervention services for individuals convicted of driving while impaired, requiring completion of seven weekly classroom sessions totaling 16 contact hours. Participation is mandated for all individuals involved in plea bargain cases related to impaired driving.
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12-Step Recovery Support Services 1 activity
- Residential detoxification and stabilization servicesOperates a 24-bed residential facility with 7 medically supervised withdrawal beds and 17 stabilization residential beds, offering 24/7 medically supervised and monitored detoxification, counseling, and therapeutic activities for individuals beginning recovery from chemical dependency. Serves as a point of entry into the treatment system, with clinical assessments required for admission.
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Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Education 1 activity
- Substance use prevention and education programsDelivers prevention and education services including social-emotional learning and character education curricula for K–12 students, professional training, early intervention for high-risk individuals, and community norm and policy influence. Also provides preventive education and outreach within local correctional facilities.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$8.85M
Contributions & grants$3.83M43%
Program service revenue$5.01M57%
Investment income$80%
Other revenue$5K
expenses
Total expenses$8.13M
Program expenses87%
Admin / overhead13%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$5.74M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$6.09M
Cash$180K
Investments$0
Liabilities$3.49M
Net assets$2.60M
Liquid reserves0.3 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +21.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 7
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR THOMAS ARTIM | PHYSICIAN | 35 | $304K |
| KRISTI YERGER | CEO | 35 | $166K |
| CARRIE CLARE | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 35 | $143K |
| SHERYL URCZYK | REGISTERED NURSE | 35 | $126K |
| MARLON THORNTON | VP RESIDENTIAL CLINIC | 35 | $119K |
| LAURIE HALL | CFO (CURRENT) | 35 | $39K |
| JESSICA TEMPEST | CFO (THROUGH 3/15/2024) | 35 | $24K |
board members · 16
- CHARLES A WALKER — BOARD MEMBER
- CHRISTOPHER BARRICK — BOARD MEMBER
- CHRISTOPHER J CARLIN — BOARD MEMBER
- DANIEL H JOHNSON — BOARD MEMBER
- DENNIS P MICHAELS — CHAIRPERSON
- DONALD G ARMSTRONG — SECRETARY
- DR MIGUEL A ANTONETTI — BOARD MEMBER
- FRAN MASIC — BOARD MEMBER
- JAMES NILAND — TREASURER
- JAMIE LATKO — BOARD MEMBER
- JOSEPH SBARBATI — BOARD MEMBER
- JUSTIN BIRMINGHAM — BOARD MEMBER
- KELLEY A SWANN — VICE CHAIR
- STEPHEN MCANDREW — BOARD MEMBER
- VICKI A LANDES — BOARD MEMBER
- WALTER D GARROW — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- First Step Center Partner — Site where stabilization programming services are delivered in partnership with Northpointe Council, Inc.
- Integrity Partners for Behavioral Health Partner — Affiliate partner in behavioral health services
- NYS Dept. of Motor Vehicles Government — Operates the Impaired Driver Program in conjunction with Northpointe Council.
- NYS Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services Government — Licenses Northpointe’s outpatient clinics.
- National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. Network — Affiliate member of national alcoholism and drug dependence organization
- New Directions Partner — Operates a satellite outpatient clinic at the New Directions Wyndham Lawn Campus.
- New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports Government — Licensing and certification authority for outpatient clinics and crisis center; primary programmatic partner
- Niagara Behavioral Healthcare Network Network — Affiliate member of local behavioral healthcare network
- The Council of Addictions of New York State, Inc. Network — Affiliate member of state-level addiction services council
- The Niagara Network of Chemical Dependency Treatment Providers Network — Affiliate member of regional chemical dependency treatment network
- The Western New York Chemical Dependency Consortium Network — Affiliate member of regional chemical dependency consortium
- community coalitions Partner — Collaborates with community coalitions to deliver prevention education and equip local leaders with resources.
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.
- Developmentally and Culturally Tailored Treatmentmethodology: culturally_specific_treatmentBy adapting treatment to developmental stages and cultural identities, the organization improves engagement and recovery outcomes because programming resonates with the lived experiences and specific challenges of youth and marginalized populations.
- Family and Community Engagement in Preventionmethodology: community_prevention_engagementBy educating families and partnering with community coalitions, the organization extends the reach and effectiveness of prevention and recovery efforts because trusted relationships amplify messaging and support long-term behavioral change.
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration for Complex Needsmethodology: interdisciplinary_treatmentBy using an interdisciplinary treatment model that integrates multiple professional perspectives, the organization effectively addresses the complex biopsychosocial needs of individuals, particularly those involved with the criminal justice system, because coordinated expertise leads to more holistic and sustainable recovery.
- Medication and Medically Supported Recovery Initiationmethodology: medication_assisted_recoveryBy combining medically supervised detoxification with medication-assisted treatment, the organization enables safe physical stabilization, reduces harmful behaviors, and supports sustained recovery because it addresses the biological basis of addiction while creating conditions for psychosocial healing.
- Person-Centered Continuum of Caremethodology: person_centered_careBy offering a comprehensive, integrated continuum of prevention, intervention, treatment, and recovery services grounded in person-centered care, the organization increases engagement and improves outcomes because services are tailored to individual needs and stages of recovery.