Positive Directions-The Center For Prevention And Counseling Inc
- Assets
- $366.1k
- Revenue
- $1.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 22
- Location
- Westport, CT
- Founding
- 03/1976
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 06-0935732
Organization Overview
Positive Directions-The Center For Prevention And Counseling Inc is located in Westport, CT. The organization was established in 1976. According to its NTEE Classification (F20) the organization is classified as: Substance Abuse Dependency, Prevention & Treatment, under the broad grouping of Mental Health & Crisis Intervention and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Positive Directions-The Center For Prevention And Counseling Inc employed 22 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Positive Directions-The Center For Prevention And Counseling Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2022, Positive Directions-The Center For Prevention And Counseling Inc generated $1.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 18.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 17.5% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES BY PROVIDING TREATMENT FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTIVE BEHAVIORS AND PREVENTION PROGRAMS THAT BUILD RESILIENCY AND LIFE SKILLS IN ADOLESCENTS, ADULTS AND FAMILIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TREATMENT THE AGENCY OPERATES A PSYCHIATRIC OUTPATIENT AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT CLINIC FOR ADULTS AND ADOLESCENTS, LICENSED BY THE CT DEPT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND DEPT OF CHILDREN FAMILIES. SERVICES INCLUDE INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY COUNSELING, SUPPORT GROUPS, AND MEDICATION MANAGEMENT FOR ADULTS AND ADOLESCENTS. ALL MAJOR COMMERCIAL AND PUBLIC HEALTH INSURANCES ARE ACCEPTED, INCLUDING MEDICAID AND HUSKY, AS WELL AS SLIDING SCALE FEES. A TREATMENT FUND WAS CREATED IN 2020-21 FOR THOSE IN NEED OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. THE CLINICAL TEAM IS COMPRISED OF NINE MASTERS LEVEL AND LICENSED COUNSELORS. IN FY22, 544 CLIENTS WERE SERVED, UP 39 FROM THE PRIOR YEAR, AND 6933 TREATMENT SESSIONS WERE CONDUCTED BY THE CLINICAL TEAM. 65 OF AGENCY CLIENTS ARE ADULTS THAT IDENTIFY AS HAVING MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES 13 ARE ADOLESCENTS WITH MENTAL HEALTH AND/OR SUBSTANCE USE ISSUES AND 22 ARE ADULTS WITH SUBSTANCE AND/OR GAMBLING ADDICTIONS. ALL SUPPORT GROUPS ARE FREE TO PARTICIPANTS.
PREVENTION THE AGENCY IS A LEADING PREVENTION ORGANIZATION IN THE REGION UTILIZING A STRATEGIC PREVENTION FRAMEWORK MODEL TO LEAD SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION EFFORTS IN NORWALK AND WESTPORT, CT. THE AGENCY IS THE LEAD PARTNER RUNNING THE NORWALK PARTNERSHIP AND THE WESTPORT PREVENTION COALITION, AND SERVES AS ONE OF THE 12 SECTORS FOR THE FAIRFIELD CARES COMMUNITY COALITION. THEY HELP BUILD MEMBER CAPACITY, GATHER DATA, COORDINATE MEETINGS, PROVIDE TRAINING, AND LEAD INITIATIVES. IN FY22, 28,302 UNDUPLICATED INDIVIDUALS WERE SERVED THROUGH LOCAL PREVENTION EFFORTS AND 14 FREE SUICIDE PREVENTION AND OVERDOSE PREVENTION TRAININGS WERE PROVIDED TO THE COMMUNITY. NORWALK STRONG CLUBS AT BOTH NORWALK HS WERE CREATED BY TEENS WORKING WITH THE AGENCY TO FOCUS ON PREVENTION AND MENTAL WELLNESS.
RECOVERY IN FY22, THE AGENCY OFFERED PROVIDED FREE SMART RECOVERY GROUPS TO 55 PARTICIPANTS, PROVIDED FREE PEER SUPPORT TO 23 INDIVIDUALS, AND CONNECTED LIVE WITH 1257 TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS THROUGH THE TURNINGPOINTCT PROJECT, AN ONLINE RESOURCE FOR MENTAL WELLNESS CREATED BY AND FOR TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS IN CONNECTICUT WHICH IS HOUSED AT THE AGENCY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Wilson Vanessa Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $52,701 |
Bentivegna Wendy Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Bollert Lee Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Green Tom Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Kelly Gail President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Abramson Alan Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $364,867 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $83,874 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $448,741 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $674,390 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,123,131 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $114,558 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,088 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $546,794 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $39,902 |
| Payroll taxes | $56,400 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $43,034 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $24,339 |
| Information technology | $3,510 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $59,882 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $7,886 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,459 |
| Insurance | $9,280 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,172,136 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $299,183 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $24,525 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $35,764 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,459 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $4,192 |
| Total assets | $366,123 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $91,063 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $24,905 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $115,968 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $250,155 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $366,123 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Positive Directions-The Center For Prevention And Counseling Inc has recieved totaling $8,097.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Federation For Jewish Philanthropy Of Upper Fairfield County Inc Bridgeport, CT PURPOSE: FINANCIAL SUPPORT | $7,000 |
Eversource Energy Foundation Inc Hartford, CT PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR THE MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAMS AND SERVICE | $1,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $97 |
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|---|---|---|
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