Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions. Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Recovery Network of Programs Inc
Employer identification number
06-0910080
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, or Type III supporting organization, check this box
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g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the supported organization?
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11g(i)
No
(ii)
A family member of a person described in (i) above?
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11g(ii)
No
(iii)
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
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11g(iii)
No
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of monetary support
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
6,072,235
6,295,718
6,021,929
6,020,453
6,387,421
30,797,756
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
0
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
0
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3
6,072,235
6,295,718
6,021,929
6,020,453
6,387,421
30,797,756
5
The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included
on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
0
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
30,797,756
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
6,072,235
6,295,718
6,021,929
6,020,453
6,387,421
30,797,756
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
0
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
0
10
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
0
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
30,797,756
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
55,244,332
13
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.................................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public support percentage for 2013 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
.........
14
100.000 %
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
100.000 %
16a
33 1/3% support test—2013.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2013.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
.....................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
................................................
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Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
b
Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
8
Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
..
13
Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..
14
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public support percentage for 2013 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2013 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2013.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....
20
Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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SCHEDULE O (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ
Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Recovery Network of Programs Inc
Employer identification number
06-0910080
Return Reference
Explanation
PART VI, SECTION B, QUESTION 11A
THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE CEO AND CFO FOR ACCURACY AND COMPLETENESS. ANY REQUIRED INFORMATION FROM BOARD MEMBERS IS ACQUIRED.
PART VI, SECTION B, QUESTION 12C
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ANNUALLY REVIEW AND DISCLOSE ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST TO THE OFFICERS AND MANAGEMENT OF THE AGENCY. FOR KEY EMPLOYEES, THE AGENCY'S PERSONNEL MANUAL HAS A SECTION RELATING TO CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND REQUIREMENT TO DISCLOSE ANY INSTANCES AS SOON AS ANY WOULD OCCUR.
PART VI, SECTION B, QUESTION 15A
THE AGENCY ENGAGES AN OUTSIDE INDEPENDENT PARTY TO PERFORM AN EXTENSIVE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS STUDY TO DETERMINE REASONABLENESS OF THE COMPENSATION PAID TO EMPLOYEES, INCLUDING THE CEO AND OTHER KEY EMPLOYEES. THE RESULTS OF THE STUDY ARE THEN REVIEWED BY MANAGEMENT OF THE AGENCY AND PRESENTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WITH RECOMMENDATIONS.
PART VI, SECTION B, QUESTION 15B
THE AGENCY ENGAGES AN OUTSIDE INDEPENDENT PARTY TO PERFORM AN EXTENSIVE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS STUDY TO DETERMINE REASONABLENESS OF THE COMPENSATION PAID TO KEY AND OTHER EMPLOYEES. THE RESULTS OF THE STUDY ARE THEN REVIEWED BY MANAGEMENT OF THE AGENCY AND PRESENTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WITH RECOMMENDATIONS.
PART VI, SECTION C, QUESTION 19
THE AGENCY MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS MADE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. THESE ITEMS ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE ON THE AGENCY'S WEBSITE.
PART VI SECTION A, QUESTION 2
TWO OF THE AGENCY'S CURRENT DIRECTORS ARE EMPLOYED BY THE SAME EMPLOYER.
PART III, QUESTION 4D (1 OF 2)
THE AGENCY PROVIDED THE FOLLOWING OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2014: SUPERVISED APARTMENT PROGRAM - THIS PROGRAM, LOCATED IN BRIDGEPORT, CONNECTICUT, PROVIDES RESIDENTIAL SUPERVISED HOUSING SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE PSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS AND ARE INVOLVED IN THE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE SYSTEM. THE PROGRAM OFFERS CASE MANAGEMENT AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES THAT ASSIST AND ENCOURAGE THE INDIVIDUAL IN ACHIEVING OR REGAINING THE SKILLS NECESSARY TO LIVE MORE INDEPENDENTLY IN THE COMMUNITY. CASE MANAGERS ASSIST CLIENTS IN LOCATING SAFE, AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND DEVELOPING A RECOVERY PLAN TO ACHIEVE INDEPENDENCE. COORDINATION AND FACILITATING OF REFERRALS AMONG OTHER COMMUNITY SERVICE PROVIDERS IS NECESSARY IN ORDER TO LINK THE INDIVIDUAL WITH NEEDED SUPPORTS. THE PROGRAM HAD AN AVERAGE ANNUAL UTILIZATION RATE OF 84% FOR 2014 FISCAL YEAR. ON THE "DISCHARGED INTO A STABLE LIVING SITUATION" OUTCOME MEASURE, A RATE OF CLIENTS 100.0% WAS ACHIEVED. ON THE "SATISFACTION WITH SERVICES" OUTCOME MEASURE (CONSUMER SATISFACTION SURVEY), 100.0% COMPLIANCE WAS ACHIEVED FOR THE JULY 1, 2013 TO JUNE 30, 2014 REPORTING PERIOD. IRANISTAN HOUSE - TRANSITIONAL LIVING CENTER - THE TRANSITIONAL LIVING CENTERS ARE 8-BED GROUP HOME RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES FOR MEN AND WOMEN WHO SUFFER FROM SEVERE AND PERSISTENT PSYCHIATRIC DISABILITIES. THE PROGRAMS PROVIDE RESIDENTIAL AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE SIGNIFICANT SKILL DEFICITS IN THE AREA OF SELF-CARE AND INDEPENDENT LIVING AND WHO REQUIRE A NON-HOSPITAL, SUPERVISED COMMUNITY-BASED RESIDENCE. STAFF STRIVE TO PROTECT THE PRIVACY AND PERSONAL DIGNITY OF EACH INDIVIDUAL WHILE TEACHING, COACHING, EDUCATING, TRAINING, COUNSELING AND ASSISTING WITH DAILY LIVING AND SELF-CARE SKILLS TO ENABLE EACH CLIENT TO ASSUME INCREASED RESPONSIBILITY NECESSARY FOR A FULL AND INDEPENDENT LIFE IN THE COMMUNITY. THIS PROGRAM MAINTAINED AN AVERAGE BED UTILIZATION RATE OF 83% FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014. THIS PROGRAM HAD A 100% COMPLIANCE RATE FOR THE "DISCHARGED INTO A STABLE LIVING SITUATION" OUTCOME MEASURE. FOR THE "SATISFACTION WITH SERVICES" OUTCOME MEASURE, COMPLIANCE WAS 100% FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014. TINA KLEM SERENITY HOUSE - THIS PROGRAM IS A RECOVERY HOUSE FOR 12 WOMEN WHO HAVE CO-OCCURRING SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND PSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS. THE WOMEN MAY ALSO HAVE A HISTORY OF TRAUMA. RESIDENTS ARE PROVIDED WITH A VARIETY OF PSYCHO-EDUCATIONAL GROUPS SUCH AS LIFE SKILLS TRAINING, PARENTING SKILLS, EMPLOYMENT SEARCH, ANGER MANAGEMENT, RELAPSE PREVENTION, HEALTH AND WELLNESS, SAFETY AND COPING SKILLS. THIS PROGRAM MAINTAINED AN AVERAGE BED UTILIZATION RATE OF 138%. IT DEMONSTRATED 100.0% COMPLIANCE FOR THE "DISCHARGED INTO STABLE LIVING SITUATION" OUTCOME MEASURE, AND 100.0% COMPLIANCE ON THE "MAINTAINED/IMPROVED FUNCTIONING (MGAF)" OUTCOME MEASURE. URBAN MODEL INITIATIVE - THIS PROGRAM OFFERS BOTH TRANSITIONAL AND SUPPORTIVE HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE HOMELESS AND LIVING WITH BOTH PSYCHIATRIC AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS. THE "TRANSITIONAL" HOUSING COMPONENT OF THE PROGRAM, WITH A CAPACITY OF 5 INDIVIDUALS, OPERATES OUT OF THE PROSPECT HOUSE SHELTER. IN COLLABORATION WITH CASA, THE PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS ARE PROVIDED WITH COMPREHENSIVE SUBSTANCE ABUSE ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT, INCLUDING APPLICATION OF MOTIVATIONAL ENHANCEMENT THERAPY. THE "SUPPORTIVE" HOUSING COMPONENT OF THE PROGRAM, WITH A CAPACITY OF 8 INDIVIDUALS, IS LOCATED OFF-SITE AT ANOTHER FACILITY IN BRIDGEPORT, CONNECTICUT WHERE INDIVIDUALS MAY RESIDE FOR A MAXIMUM OF 18 MONTHS. FOR EACH LEVEL OF HOUSING, EXTENSIVE CARE MANAGEMENT SERVICES ARE PROVIDED BY A DIVERSE TEAM. A TEAM APPROACH WITH A HEAVY EMPHASIS ON ILLNESS MANAGEMENT AND RECOVERY, RELAPSE PREVENTION, AND SKILL BUILDING IS PROVIDED TO EACH CLIENT. STAFF ARE ON SITE FOR EACH FACILITY 24 HOURS A DAY. THE PROGRAM IS FUNDED BY DMHAS AND HAS A CAPACITY OF 13 INDIVIDUALS. FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014, SUPPORTIVE HOUSING DEMONSTRATED 100.0% COMPLIANCE OUTCOME MEASURES, "DISCHARGED INTO STABLE LIVING SITUATION", AND "TRANSITIONAL HOUSING MAINTAIN/IMPROVE FUNCTIONING (MGAF)" 100%. BOTH PROGRAMS ALSO ACHIEVED A 100% FOR THE "SATISFACTION WITH SERVICES" OUTCOME MEASURE FOR THE 2014 FISCAL YEAR. SEAVIEW APARTMENTS (EAST END PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM) - THIS PROGRAM, LOCATED IN BRIDGEPORT, CONNECTICUT, PROVIDES PERMANENT, SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR 16 INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE CHRONICALLY HOMELESS AT THE TIME OF ADMISSION, AND WHO ARE ALSO LIVING WITH PSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS, SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS, AND/OR HIV/AIDS. THIS PROGRAM MAINTAINED AN AVERAGE ANNUAL UTILIZATION RATE OF 98% FOR THE 2014 FISCAL YEAR. RECOVERY EMPOWERMENT COUNSELING CENTER (FORMERLY RAP) - THIS PROGRAM, LOCATED IN BRIDGEPORT, CONNECTICUT, IS CARF ACCREDITED AND LICENSED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. THE PROGRAM SERVES MALE AND FEMALE CLIENTS 18 - 25 YEARS OF AGE WHO HAVE BEEN AFFECTED BY SUBSTANCE ABUSE WITHIN THEIR FAMILY SYSTEM. THE PROGRAM OFFERS A VARIETY OF GROUP SESSIONS TO HELP CLIENTS LEARN TOOLS AND SKILLS TO REDUCE THEIR USE OF SUBSTANCES AND EVENTUALLY BECOME ABSTINENT. IN ADDITION, IT ASSISTS ADOLESCENTS IN ESTABLISHING POSITVE PEER SUPPORTS AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES. FAMILY/COUPLES SESSIONS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED AS A MEANS OF IMPROVING COMMUNICATION AND TO SERVE AS A FOUNDATION FOR ESTABLISHING HEALTHIER RELATIONSHIPS. THE PROGRAM MAINTAINED AN AVERAGE UTILIZATION RATE OF 83% IN OUTPATIENT AND 401% IN INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014. WITH REGARD TO OUTCOMES, THE PROGRAM ACHIEVED A COMPLIANCE RATE OF 96.0% FOR THE "MAINTAIN/IMPROVE FUNCTIONING (MGAF)" MEASURE, AND A RATE OF 98.0% FOR THE "SATISFACTION WITH SERVICES" MEASURE FOR THE 2014 FISCAL YEAR.
PART III, QUESTION 4 D (CONTINUED 2 OF 2)
RECOVERY COUNSELING SERVICES AND INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT PROGRAM - THIS PROGRAM IS A CARF ACCREDITED, AND DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH LICENSED, CO-OCCURING CLINIC PROVIDING OUTPATIENT SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES TO ADULT MEN AND WOMEN. LOCATED IN BRIDGEPORT, CONNECTICUT, THE FACILITY ACCEPTS MEN AND WOMEN AGES 18 AND OLDER WITH NEEDS REGARDING SUBSTANCE ABUSE ONLY, MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES ONLY, OR WITH CO-OCCURRING ISSUES RELATING TO BOTH AREAS. THE OUTPATIENT PROGRAM AND THE INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT PROGRAM (IOP) OF RCS MAINTAINED AN AVERAGE ANNUAL UTILIZATION RATE OF 70% AND 564%, RESPECTIVELY, FOR THE 2014 FISCAL YEAR. THE OUTPATIENT PROGRAM HAD THE FOLLOWING RATINGS WITH ITS OUTCOME MEASURES: A 97% "STABLE LIVING SITUATION"; 96.0% COMPLIANCE WITH THE "MAINTAIN/IMPROVE FUNCTIONING (MGAF)" MEASURE, AND 69.0% COMPLIANCE WITH THE "TREATMENT COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY" MEASURE. THE IOP PROGRAM HAD A RECORD 95% COMPLIANCE RATE WITH THE "STABLE LIVING SITUATION" OUTCOME MEASURE; 99% COMPLIANCE WITH THE "MAINTAIN/IMPROVE FUNCTIONING (MGAF)" MEASURE; AND 61% COMPLIANCE WITH THE "TREATMENT COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY" MEASURE. THE OUTPATIENT PROGRAM RECEIVED AN AVERAGE SATISFACTION RATING OF 91%, AND THE IOP PROGRAM RECEIVED A 86% AVERAGE SATISFACTION RATING IN DMHAS'S CONSUMER SURVEY FOR 2014 FISCAL YEAR. HORIZONS - THIS PROGRAM, LOCATED IN BRIDGEPORT, CONNECTICUT, IS A CARF ACCREDITED, INTENSIVE SHORT-TERM INPATIENT PROGRAM FOR INDIVIDUALS STRUGGLING WITH ADDICTION. CLIENTS CONSIST OF MALES AND FEMALES, AGED 18 OR OVER WITH A SUBSTANCE DEPENDENCE DISORDER, INCLUDING THOSE RECEIVING OR IN NEED OF MEDICATION-ASSISTED SERVICES FOR OPIATE ADDICTION. POST-DISCHARGE REFERRALS ARE MADE TO A VARIETY OF HOUSING RESOURCES AS WELL AS OUTPATIENT ADDICTION AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES. CLIENTS WHO COMPLETE SUCCESSFULLY ARE ENCOURAGED TO BECOME MEMBERS OF THE ALUMNI GROUP IN ORDER TO OFFER HOPE TO THOSE WHO ARE BEGINNING THE RECOVERY PROCESS. HORIZONS MAINTAINED AN AVERAGE ANNUAL UTILIZATION RATE OF 97% FOR THE 2014 FISCAL YEAR. THE PROGRAM ACHIEVED A COMPLIANCE RATE OF 99% WITH THE "MAINTAIN/IMPROVE FUNCTIONING (MGAF)" MEASURE; AND 79% COMPLIANCE WITH THE "TREATMENT COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY" MEASURE. HORIZONS DEMONSTRATED AN AVERAGE "SATISFACTION WITH SERVICES" RATING OF 90% WITH THE DMHAS CONSUMER SURVEY FOR THE 2014 FISCAL YEAR. PROSPECT HOUSE - THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES EMERGENCY SHELTER TO THIRTY-SIX ADULTS ON A DAILY BASIS IN A FACILITY LOCATED IN BRIDGEPORT, CONNECTICUT. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO MEET THE VARIED AND COMPLEX NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE HOMELESS. THE CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM AT PROSPECT HOUSE INCLUDES ASSESSMENT, TRANSPORTATION, LIFE SKILLS TRAINING, AS WELL AS INDIVIDUAL, GROUP, AND FAMILY SESSIONS. PROSPECT HOUSE MAINTAINED AN AVERAGE UTILIZATION RATE OF 100% FOR THE 2014 FISCAL YEAR. BASED ON THE CONSUMER SURVEY CONDUCTED BY DMHAS FOR THE "SATISFIED WITH SERVICES" MEASURE, THE PROGRAM RECEIVED AN AVERAGE RATING OF 90%. NEW PROSPECTS LOCATED AT 392 PROSPECT STREET BRIDGEPORT, CONNECTICUT IS UNIQUELY POSITIONED TO OFFER GENDER-SPECIFIC CO-OCCURRING ENHANCED INTENSIVE RESIDENTIAL SERVICES TO ADULT MEN AND WOMEN. THIS 3.7 RE LEVEL OF CARE IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES STABILIZING THEIR SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES AND ARE IN NEED OF SHORT-TERM INTENSIVE TREATMENT OF APPROXIMATELY 30 DAYS. THE PROGRAM ACCEPTS MEN AND WOMEN AGED 18 AND OLDER WHO ARE ASSESSED WITH HIGH SEVERITY OF MENTAL HEALTH SYMPTOMS WHO MAY ALSO REQUIRE MEDICATION-ASSISTED TREATMENT SUPPORT WITH METHADONE OR SUBOXONE. INDIVIDUALS MAY BE ACCEPTED IF THEY DEMONSTRATE INCREASED RISK OF SELF-HARM. NEW PROSPECTS HAD AN ANNUAL UTILIZATION RATE OF 111% FOR THE 2014 FISCAL YEAR. FOR THE OUTCOME MEASURES COMPLIANCE RATES, THE PROGRAM HAD 91% FOR "ABSTINCE/REDUCED DRUG USE"; 99.0% FOR "MAINTAIN/IMPROVE FUNCTIONING (MGAF)"; 85% FOR "TREATMENT COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY." ON THE CONSUMER SATISFACTION SURVEY CONDUCTED BY DMHAS FOR THE "SATISFACTION WITH SERVICES" MEASURE, THE PROGRAM RECEIVED AN AVERAGE RATING ON 94% FOR THE FISCAL YEAR. NEW HOPE PROGRAM - NEW HOPE IS A NEW PROGRAM FUNDED BY SAMHSA SERVING THE BRIDGEPORT AND NORWALK COMMUNITIES. THE NEW HOPE PROGRAM PROVIDES CULTURALLY RELEVANT, EVIDENCE BASED SUBSTANCE ABUSE/MENTAL HEALTH CARE AND RECOVERY SUPPORT TO AFRICAN AMERICAN AND HISPANIC/LATINA WOMEN LIVING WITH OR AT RISK FOR HIV/AIDS AND/OR HEPATITIS. THE COMPONENTS OF THE NEW HOPE PROGRAM INCLUDE OUTREACH, SCREENING AND ASSESSMENT, TESTING AND CASE MANAGEMENT. UNIQUE COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS BRING A WIDE ARRAY OF SERVICES AND RESOURCES THAT FURTHER ENHANCE THE ABILITY TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE PROGRAM CLIENTS. AT THE END OF THE FIRST YEAR THE PROGRAM MET 100% OF THEIR INTAKE NUMBERS COMPARED TO THE REST OF GRANTEES ACROSS THE COUNTRY MEETING 90%. SIX MONTH FOLLOW-UP UTILIZING THE GPRA IS AT 85% FOR THE FIRST YEAR COMPARED TO 77% FOR THE REST OF THE GRANTEES. INITIAL FINDINGS SHOW SIGNIFICANT REDUCTION IN DRUG AND ALCOHOL USE, DECREASE IN STRESS, DECREASE IN UNPROTECTED SEXUAL ACTIVITY, DECREASE IN DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY, INCREASE IN MEDIATION COMPLIANCE AND ATTENDANCE AT SELF-HELP MEETINGS FOR THE CLIENTS THAT COMPLETED THE FOLLOW-UP.
PART VI, SECTION B,LINE 13
THE AGENCY APPROVED AND INSTITUTED A WRITTEN WHISTLEBLOWER POLICY, INCLUDING A PHONE HOTLINE, SUBSEQUENT TO YEAR END.
PART XII, LINE 2 C
NO CHANGE FROM PRIOR YEAR.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 2
DURING THE FISCAL YEAR, THE AGENCY ADDED THE NEW HOPE PROGRAM WHICH IS FUNDED BY A THREE YEAR GRANT FROM THE SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (SAMHSA). THE PROGAM IS RUN FROM A FACILITY LOCATED IN BRIDGEPORT, CONNECTICUT.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.