2024-05-15T11:49:20-04:00 2023-06-30 520783935 SMITH ELLIOTT KEARNS & COMPANY LLC 19405 EMERALD SQUARE STE 1400 HAGERSTOWN MD 21742 990 2022-07-01 520968521 MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF FREDERICK COUNTY INC MENT 3016630011 226 S JEFFERSON STREET FREDERICK MD 21701 ASHLEIGH ROSSI PRESIDENT 3016630011 2024-05-15 true ASHLEIGH KIGGANS 999009999 true ERIN CLARK CPA P01388029 3017335020 2024-05-15 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z ASHLEIGH ROSSI 5300 WESTVIEW DRIVE FREDERICK MD 21703 6382379 false X WWW.FCMHA.ORG X 1975 MD TO BUILD A STRONG FOUNDATION OF EMOTIONAL WELLNESS FOR THE WHOLE COMMUNITY. 18 18 142 160 0 954448 543272 4189208 5740477 7705 9405 -43692 -35327 5107669 6257827 0 0 3489643 4865850 0 17259 756281 1158082 4245924 6023932 861745 233895 4611054 4935038 1515007 1600168 3096047 3334870 X BUILDING A STRONG FOUNDATION OF EMOTIONAL WELLNESS FOR THE WHOLE COMMUNITY BY PREPARING RESILIENT CHILDREN, SECURING VULNERABLE FAMILIES, AND FACING CRISES TOGETHER. false false 1594071 1710841 PREPARING RESILIENT CHILDREN: CHILD CARE PROVIDER TRAINING - TRAINED 3,333 PARTICIPANTS THROUGH 221 WORKSHOPS, SOME AVAILABLE ONLINE, CONDUCTED OR CO-SPONSORED BY CCC. WE CONSTANTLY EXAMINE THE RESULTS OF NEEDS ASSESSMENTS AND ENROLLMENT TO DETERMINE THE NUMBER OF WORKSHOPS OFFERED BASED ON DEMAND. WE ALSO EXPAND COURSE TOPICS WHEN PROVIDERS OR REGULATORY AGENCIES EXPRESS A NEED. CCC CURRENTLY OFFERS COURSES IN ALL SIX CORE OF KNOWLEDGE AREAS RECOGNIZED BY MARYLAND-CHILD DEVELOPMENT, CURRICULUM, HEALTH, SAFETY AND NUTRITION; PROFESSIONALISM; SPECIAL NEEDS; AND COMMUNITY. IN ADDITION, CCC OFFERS COURSEWORK IN FIRST AID, CPR, EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, AND SIDS. PROVIDED 651 HOURS OF TRAINING. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS - CCC ASSISTS REGULATED CHILD CARE PROVIDERS WITH TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT SO THEY CAN ENTER OR REMAIN IN THE EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION FIELD. CCC STAFF RESPOND TO QUESTIONS ON A VARIETY OF DIFFERENT SUBJECT AREAS-INCLUDING CHILD BEHAVIOR, PROVIDING QUALITY CARE FOR INFANTS AND TODDLERS, IMPROVING QUALITY, CURRICULUM AND COMMUNICATION WITH PARENTS. CCC ALSO SUPPLIES PROGRAMS WITH STATISTICAL INFORMATION PERTINENT TO A CHILD CARE BUSINESS, SUCH AS THE AVERAGE COST OF CARE IN A PARTICULAR SCHOOL DISTRICT OR THE AVERAGE CHILD CARE SALARIES IN THE COUNTY OR THE STATE. CCC RESPONDED TO 1,717 INQUIRIES. EARLY CHILDHOOD MENTAL HEALTH - PERKS PROGRAM WORKS WITH EARLY CHILD CARE PROGRAMS AS WELL AS INDIVIDUAL CHILDREN AND FAMILIES TO PROMOTE THE SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF YOUNG CHILDREN WHILE DECREASING OR PREVENTING CHALLENGING BEHAVIORS. SERVED OVER 91 CHILDREN, CONDUCTED 725 CHILD CARE PROGRAM SITE VISITS. HEALTHY FAMILIES FREDERICK (HFF) - HFF IS A PROGRAM DESIGNED TO SUPPORT FIRST-TIME PARENTS THROUGH THE PROVISION OF QUALITY, STRENGTH-BASED, FAMILY-CENTERED SERVICES AND SUPPORT, AND ACCESS TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND AGENCIES TO HELP BUILD STRONGER FAMILIES, HEALTHIER CHILDREN AND A BETTER COMMUNITY. SERVED 56 FAMILIES AND 48 CHILDREN AND COMPLETED 635 HOME VISITS (SERVICES BEGIN PRENATALLY). NONE OF THE FAMILIES SERVED REQUIRED CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES INVOLVEMENT. 617207 482245 SECURING VULNERABLE FAMILIES: COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN (CASA) - 18 NEW VOLUNTEERS WERE GIVEN 30 HOURS OF TRAINING TO PREPARE THEM TO BE SWORN IN BY THE COURT SYSTEM AS A COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATE TO ACT AS BEST INTEREST ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN WHO HAVE BEEN ABUSED OR NEGLECTED. A TOTAL OF 72 VOLUNTEERS SERVED ON CASES FOR 89 CHILDREN, 46 IN FREDERICK COUNTY AND 43 IN CARROLL COUNTY. CASA WORKS WITH THE CIRCUIT COURTS OF FREDERICK AND CARROLL COUNTIES, DEPARTMENTS OF SOCIAL SERVICES, TREATMENT FACILITIES, GROUP HOMES, SCHOOLS, PARENTS AND OTHER COMMUNITY RESOURCES. THE GOAL OF A CASA VOLUNTEER IS TO HELP THE COURT TO SECURE A SAFE AND PERMANENT HOME FOR EVERY CHILD. SUPERVISED VISITATION AND MONITORED TRANSFER - THE VISITATION CENTER OFFERED A NEUTRAL SETTING FOR NON-CUSTODIAL PARENTS TO SAFELY MAINTAIN A RELATIONSHIP WITH THEIR CHILD(REN). THE CENTER SERVED 73 PARENTS, GUARDIANS, AND GRANDPARENTS AND 53 CHILDREN FOR SUPERVISED VISITATION, 14 PARENTS, GUARDIANS, AND GRANDPARENTS FOR MONITORED TRANSFER, 20 FAMILIES FOR THERAPEUTIC SUPERVISED VISITATION, AND 17 FAMILIES FOR PARENT COACHING. THE PROGRAM PROVIDED 631 HOURS OF VISITATION, 228 HOURS OF PARENT COACHING, AND COMPLETED 60 EXCHANGES OF CHILDREN. SYSTEMS NAVIGATION - 69 FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN WITH INTENSIVE NEEDS RECEIVED INFORMATION AND REFERRAL, ADVOCACY AND SUPPORT THROUGH THE SYSTEMS NAVIGATION PROGRAM. TRAINED PROFESSIONALS KNOWN AS SYSTEMS NAVIGATORS, ASSISTED FAMILIES WITH IDENTIFICATION OF AND ACCESS TO SUPPORTIVE RESOURCES SUCH AS COUNSELING, HOUSING, FINANCIAL AND JOB ASSISTANCE, AND SPECIALIZED SERVICES THAT BEST MET THEIR FAMILY'S NEEDS. FAMILIES IMPACTED BY INCARCERATION PROGRAM (FIIP) - FIIP IS A PROGRAM THAT WORKED TO SUPPORT THE BOND BETWEEN PARENTS, CARE-GIVERS, OR OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS IMPACTED BY INCARCERATION, AND HELPED TO STRENGTHEN THE PARENT/CHILD RELATIONSHIP. FIIP WORKS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CHILDREN OF INCARCERATED PARENTS PARTNERSHIP TO PROVIDE SUPPORT IN A VARIETY OF WAYS. THE PROGRAM PROVIDED PARENTING 201 WORKSHOPS HELD IN THE COMMUNITY, WHICH SERVED 53 PARTICIPANTS. ONE-ON-ONE, INDIVIDUALIZED FAMILY ADVOCACY WAS PROVIDED TO 25 PARTICIPANTS, AND PARENTING FROM AFAR CLASSES WERE PROVIDED TO 80 PARTICIPANTS. 3012415 3540366 FACING CRISES TOGETHER: COUNSELING SERVICES - PROVIDED PROFESSIONAL OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT ON A SLIDING FEE BASIS FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE MEDICAID, MEDICARE OR NO INSURANCE. SUPERVISED GRADUATE-LEVEL PSYCHOLOGY AND COUNSELING INTERNS, HELPING THEM COMPLETE THEIR REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION AND ATTAIN THEIR STATE LICENSURE. PROVIDED 7,929 SESSIONS OF THERAPY TO 602 INDIVIDUALS, COUPLES, CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS. CALL CENTER - PROVIDED INFORMATION AND REFERRAL FOR HUMAN SERVICE AND MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS, CRISIS INTERVENTION, SUICIDE PREVENTION, AND LISTENING SUPPORT. HOTLINE/2-1-1 SERVES AS THE INITIAL INTAKE LINE FOR FREDERICK COUNTY MOBILE CRISIS SERVICES FOR BOTH ADULTS AND CHILD/ADOLESCENTS. HOTLINE/2-1-1 PROVIDES SUICIDE AWARENESS AND SUICIDE INTERVENTION TRAININGS. OUR SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE SUPPORT GROUP SERVED 16 PARTICIPANTS (59 SESSIONS) WHO HAVE LOST A LOVED ONE TO SUICIDE. HOTLINE RECEIVED 2,714 CALLS ABOUT SUICIDE AND PERFORMED 5,292 SUICIDE ASSESSMENTS. OUR TELEPHONE REASSURANCE PROGRAM PROVIDED 2,452 SCHEDULED OUTBOUND CALLS TO 12 ELDERLY AND HOMEBOUND RESIDENTS ENROLLED IN THE PROGRAM. THE HOTLINE OPERATES 24/7/365 AND ANSWERED 54,588 CALLS. WALK-IN SERVICES - A FREE SERVICE WHERE A CRISIS SPECIALIST WILL MEET WITH A WALK-IN CLIENT TO HELP RESOLVE A CURRENT CRISIS OR CONCERN AND ASSIST WITH CONNECTIONS TO ONGOING SUPPORT, INCLUDING URGENT MEDICATION APPOINTMENTS. CLIENTS MAY BE EXPERIENCING AN EMOTIONAL, MENTAL, FAMILY OR RELATIONSHIP CRISIS, SUICIDAL THOUGHTS, ANXIETY, GRIEF OR DEPRESSION. WALK-IN SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE M-F 10 A.M.-10:00 P.M. AND SAT-SUN 10:00 A.M.-6:00 P.M. FOR A TOTAL OF 76 HOURS/WEEK. 1,198 CLIENTS WERE SEEN FOR A TOTAL OF 1,747 VISITS. 25% REPORTED THEY WOULD HAVE GONE TO A HOSPITAL EMERGENCY ROOM IF THIS SERVICE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. 245737 7025 ALL OTHER PROGRAMS IN SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION STATEMENT AND EXEMPT PURPOSE. 245737 7025 5469430 true true false true false false false false false false true false false false true true true false false false false false false false true false false false false true false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false true 4 0 142 true false false false false false false false false false false false false X 18 18 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false MD X X DANIELLE GETTS 3016630011 226 S JEFFERSON STREET FREDERICK MD 21701 SHANNON ALESHIRE CEO 40.00 X 85146 0 555 ALAINA STRASBURG CFO 40.00 X 55070 0 5768 JOSYANE KENGNI MEDICAL DIRE 40.00 X 196103 0 6128 ASHLEIGH ROSSI PRESIDENT 0.50 X X 0 0 0 KIMBERLY LUNDY VICE PRESIDE 0.50 X X 0 0 0 LIANG GUO SECRETARY 0.50 X X 0 0 0 SCOTT MCCASKILL TREASURER 0.50 X X 0 0 0 ANN MCGREEVY IMMED PAST P 0.50 X X 0 0 0 CINDY ASH DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 TAWANDA BAILEY DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 ALISON BOMBA DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 ED COMBS DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 TONYA CHUBB DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 CARIN GOLZE DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 RICHARD HANEY DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 ALETA HARRIS DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 GREGORY MCCULLERS DIRECTOR 0.50 X X 0 0 0 DIANE MCFARLAND DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 SEAN MOORE DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 TRICIA REAVER DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 JONATHAN WATKINS DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 336319 12451 1 false true false 3476 222281 317515 28520 543272 GOVERNMENT REIMBURSEMENTS 624100 4074590 4074590 PROGRAM SERVICE REVENUE 900099 1606082 1606082 OTHER PROGRAM REVENUE 900099 59805 59805 5740477 9405 9405 89225 222281 124552 -35327 -35327 6257827 5740477 -25922 344872 315455 28038 1379 3943792 3607463 320826 15503 232239 216319 15835 85 344947 320453 24407 87 21025 19118 1833 74 168072 103039 65033 10162 10162 48204 38441 9762 1 104980 97494 7486 119333 107006 12327 50424 50174 250 14856 14497 359 94925 94925 41920 34753 7037 130 PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSE 152230 152230 EQUIPMENT 116279 115594 685 REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 106771 89433 17338 CLIENT TRAINING 83612 64914 18698 25289 17960 7329 6023932 5469430 537243 17259 58220 19782 681455 761784 851528 1264368 85668 108607 52124 49757 3788972 1142124 2732227 2646848 79976 16 69856 83876 4611054 4935038 418838 317467 101460 306781 994709 963675 12245 1515007 1600168 X 3046047 3334870 50000 3096047 3334870 4611054 4935038 X 233895 4928 X false true X true true true X 471789 489889 508526 954448 543272 2967924 471789 489889 508526 954448 543272 2967924 122738 2845186 7538 3592 8655 7919 9405 37109 3005033 18830180 0.94680 0.83810 X PART II, LINE 10 OTHER INCOME 0 RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED SCHEDULE C, PART II-A THE ORGANIZATION OCCASIONALLY ENGAGES IN LOBBYING ACTIVITIES AND HAS PREVIOUSLY FILED FORM 5768 MAKING THE ELECTION TO HAVE LOBBYING EXPENDITURES. HOWEVER, THERE WAS NO LOBBYING ACTIVITY IN THE CURRENT YEAR, AND NO EXPENDITURES WERE MADE FOR LOBBYING ACTIVITIES IN THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR. THE ORGANIZATION HAS NOT HAD ANY LOBBYING EXPENDITURES IN THE PRECEDING FOUR YEARS. 257481 257481 3304939 956777 2348162 215573 177457 38116 10979 7890 3089 2646848 OPERATING LEASE OBLIGATION 12245 12245 X 6407407 4928 20100 25028 6382379 -124552 -124552 6257827 6168584 20100 124552 144652 6023932 6023932 SCHEDULE D, PAGE 3, PART X THE ASSOCIATION FOLLOWS THE FASB ACCOUNTING STANDARDS CODIFICATION, WHICH PROVIDES GUIDANCE ON ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES RECOGNIZED IN AN ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE ASSOCIATION'S POLICY IS TO RECOGNIZE INTEREST AND PENALTIES ON UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS IN INCOME TAX EXPENSE IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE ASSOCIATION'S FEDERAL AND STATE TAX RETURNS ARE SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE AND STATE TAX AUTHORITIES, GENERALLY FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS AFTER THE RETURNS ARE FILED. SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XI, LINE 4B DIRECT FUNDRAISING EXPENSE REPORTED WITH INCOME -124,552 SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XII, LINE 2D DIRECT FUNDRAISING EXPENSE REPORTED WITH INCOME 124,552 ANNUAL CATOCTIN 311506 222281 89225 28520 31052 51985 12995 311506 222281 89225 28520 31052 51985 12995 124552 -35327 false false false false false false false false false JOSYANE KENGNI MEDICAL DIRECTOR 196103 6128 202231 X AUCTION ITEMS 65 28520 FAIR MARKET VALUE false true false SCHEDULE M, PAGE 2, PART II PART I COLUMN B REPORTS THE TOTAL NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTORS. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A PREPARING RESILIENT CHILDREN: CHILD CARE PROVIDER TRAINING - TRAINED 3,333 PARTICIPANTS THROUGH 221 WORKSHOPS, SOME AVAILABLE ONLINE, CONDUCTED OR CO-SPONSORED BY CCC. WE CONSTANTLY EXAMINE THE RESULTS OF NEEDS ASSESSMENTS AND ENROLLMENT TO DETERMINE THE NUMBER OF WORKSHOPS OFFERED BASED ON DEMAND. WE ALSO EXPAND COURSE TOPICS WHEN PROVIDERS OR REGULATORY AGENCIES EXPRESS A NEED. CCC CURRENTLY OFFERS COURSES IN ALL SIX CORE OF KNOWLEDGE AREAS RECOGNIZED BY MARYLAND-CHILD DEVELOPMENT, CURRICULUM, HEALTH, SAFETY AND NUTRITION; PROFESSIONALISM; SPECIAL NEEDS; AND COMMUNITY. IN ADDITION, CCC OFFERS COURSEWORK IN FIRST AID, CPR, EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, AND SIDS. PROVIDED 651 HOURS OF TRAINING. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS - CCC ASSISTS REGULATED CHILD CARE PROVIDERS WITH TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT SO THEY CAN ENTER OR REMAIN IN THE EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION FIELD. CCC STAFF RESPOND TO QUESTIONS ON A VARIETY OF DIFFERENT SUBJECT AREAS-INCLUDING CHILD BEHAVIOR, PROVIDING QUALITY CARE FOR INFANTS AND TODDLERS, IMPROVING QUALITY, CURRICULUM AND COMMUNICATION WITH PARENTS. CCC ALSO SUPPLIES PROGRAMS WITH STATISTICAL INFORMATION PERTINENT TO A CHILD CARE BUSINESS, SUCH AS THE AVERAGE COST OF CARE IN A PARTICULAR SCHOOL DISTRICT OR THE AVERAGE CHILD CARE SALARIES IN THE COUNTY OR THE STATE. CCC RESPONDED TO 1,717 INQUIRIES. EARLY CHILDHOOD MENTAL HEALTH - PERKS PROGRAM WORKS WITH EARLY CHILD CARE PROGRAMS AS WELL AS INDIVIDUAL CHILDREN AND FAMILIES TO PROMOTE THE SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF YOUNG CHILDREN WHILE DECREASING OR PREVENTING CHALLENGING BEHAVIORS. SERVED OVER 91 CHILDREN, CONDUCTED 725 CHILD CARE PROGRAM SITE VISITS. HEALTHY FAMILIES FREDERICK (HFF) - HFF IS A PROGRAM DESIGNED TO SUPPORT FIRST-TIME PARENTS THROUGH THE PROVISION OF QUALITY, STRENGTH-BASED, FAMILY-CENTERED SERVICES AND SUPPORT, AND ACCESS TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND AGENCIES TO HELP BUILD STRONGER FAMILIES, HEALTHIER CHILDREN AND A BETTER COMMUNITY. SERVED 56 FAMILIES AND 48 CHILDREN AND COMPLETED 635 HOME VISITS (SERVICES BEGIN PRENATALLY). NONE OF THE FAMILIES SERVED REQUIRED CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES INVOLVEMENT. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B SECURING VULNERABLE FAMILIES: COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN (CASA) - 18 NEW VOLUNTEERS WERE GIVEN 30 HOURS OF TRAINING TO PREPARE THEM TO BE SWORN IN BY THE COURT SYSTEM AS A COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATE TO ACT AS BEST INTEREST ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN WHO HAVE BEEN ABUSED OR NEGLECTED. A TOTAL OF 72 VOLUNTEERS SERVED ON CASES FOR 89 CHILDREN, 46 IN FREDERICK COUNTY AND 43 IN CARROLL COUNTY. CASA WORKS WITH THE CIRCUIT COURTS OF FREDERICK AND CARROLL COUNTIES, DEPARTMENTS OF SOCIAL SERVICES, TREATMENT FACILITIES, GROUP HOMES, SCHOOLS, PARENTS AND OTHER COMMUNITY RESOURCES. THE GOAL OF A CASA VOLUNTEER IS TO HELP THE COURT TO SECURE A SAFE AND PERMANENT HOME FOR EVERY CHILD. SUPERVISED VISITATION AND MONITORED TRANSFER - THE VISITATION CENTER OFFERED A NEUTRAL SETTING FOR NON-CUSTODIAL PARENTS TO SAFELY MAINTAIN A RELATIONSHIP WITH THEIR CHILD(REN). THE CENTER SERVED 73 PARENTS, GUARDIANS, AND GRANDPARENTS AND 53 CHILDREN FOR SUPERVISED VISITATION, 14 PARENTS, GUARDIANS, AND GRANDPARENTS FOR MONITORED TRANSFER, 20 FAMILIES FOR THERAPEUTIC SUPERVISED VISITATION, AND 17 FAMILIES FOR PARENT COACHING. THE PROGRAM PROVIDED 631 HOURS OF VISITATION, 228 HOURS OF PARENT COACHING, AND COMPLETED 60 EXCHANGES OF CHILDREN. SYSTEMS NAVIGATION - 69 FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN WITH INTENSIVE NEEDS RECEIVED INFORMATION AND REFERRAL, ADVOCACY AND SUPPORT THROUGH THE SYSTEMS NAVIGATION PROGRAM. TRAINED PROFESSIONALS KNOWN AS SYSTEMS NAVIGATORS, ASSISTED FAMILIES WITH IDENTIFICATION OF AND ACCESS TO SUPPORTIVE RESOURCES SUCH AS COUNSELING, HOUSING, FINANCIAL AND JOB ASSISTANCE, AND SPECIALIZED SERVICES THAT BEST MET THEIR FAMILY'S NEEDS. FAMILIES IMPACTED BY INCARCERATION PROGRAM (FIIP) - FIIP IS A PROGRAM THAT WORKED TO SUPPORT THE BOND BETWEEN PARENTS, CARE-GIVERS, OR OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS IMPACTED BY INCARCERATION, AND HELPED TO STRENGTHEN THE PARENT/CHILD RELATIONSHIP. FIIP WORKS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CHILDREN OF INCARCERATED PARENTS PARTNERSHIP TO PROVIDE SUPPORT IN A VARIETY OF WAYS. THE PROGRAM PROVIDED PARENTING 201 WORKSHOPS HELD IN THE COMMUNITY, WHICH SERVED 53 PARTICIPANTS. ONE-ON-ONE, INDIVIDUALIZED FAMILY ADVOCACY WAS PROVIDED TO 25 PARTICIPANTS, AND PARENTING FROM AFAR CLASSES WERE PROVIDED TO 80 PARTICIPANTS. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4C FACING CRISES TOGETHER: COUNSELING SERVICES - PROVIDED PROFESSIONAL OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT ON A SLIDING FEE BASIS FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE MEDICAID, MEDICARE OR NO INSURANCE. SUPERVISED GRADUATE-LEVEL PSYCHOLOGY AND COUNSELING INTERNS, HELPING THEM COMPLETE THEIR REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION AND ATTAIN THEIR STATE LICENSURE. PROVIDED 7,929 SESSIONS OF THERAPY TO 602 INDIVIDUALS, COUPLES, CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS. CALL CENTER - PROVIDED INFORMATION AND REFERRAL FOR HUMAN SERVICE AND MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS, CRISIS INTERVENTION, SUICIDE PREVENTION, AND LISTENING SUPPORT. HOTLINE/2-1-1 SERVES AS THE INITIAL INTAKE LINE FOR FREDERICK COUNTY MOBILE CRISIS SERVICES FOR BOTH ADULTS AND CHILD/ADOLESCENTS. HOTLINE/2-1-1 PROVIDES SUICIDE AWARENESS AND SUICIDE INTERVENTION TRAININGS. OUR SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE SUPPORT GROUP SERVED 16 PARTICIPANTS (59 SESSIONS) WHO HAVE LOST A LOVED ONE TO SUICIDE. HOTLINE RECEIVED 2,714 CALLS ABOUT SUICIDE AND PERFORMED 5,292 SUICIDE ASSESSMENTS. OUR TELEPHONE REASSURANCE PROGRAM PROVIDED 2,452 SCHEDULED OUTBOUND CALLS TO 12 ELDERLY AND HOMEBOUND RESIDENTS ENROLLED IN THE PROGRAM. THE HOTLINE OPERATES 24/7/365 AND ANSWERED 54,588 CALLS. WALK-IN SERVICES - A FREE SERVICE WHERE A CRISIS SPECIALIST WILL MEET WITH A WALK-IN CLIENT TO HELP RESOLVE A CURRENT CRISIS OR CONCERN AND ASSIST WITH CONNECTIONS TO ONGOING SUPPORT, INCLUDING URGENT MEDICATION APPOINTMENTS. CLIENTS MAY BE EXPERIENCING AN EMOTIONAL, MENTAL, FAMILY OR RELATIONSHIP CRISIS, SUICIDAL THOUGHTS, ANXIETY, GRIEF OR DEPRESSION. WALK-IN SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE M-F 10 A.M.-10:00 P.M. AND SAT-SUN 10:00 A.M.-6:00 P.M. FOR A TOTAL OF 76 HOURS/WEEK. 1,198 CLIENTS WERE SEEN FOR A TOTAL OF 1,747 VISITS. 25% REPORTED THEY WOULD HAVE GONE TO A HOSPITAL EMERGENCY ROOM IF THIS SERVICE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D ALL OTHER PROGRAMS IN SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION STATEMENT AND EXEMPT PURPOSE. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B THE FEDERAL 990 IS SENT ELECTRONICALLY TO THE ENTIRE BOARD FOR REVIEW WITH A DEADLINE FOR QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS BEFORE IT IS FILED. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C BOARD MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO REVIEW THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND SIGN THE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ANNUALLY. POTENTIAL CONFLICTS ARE BROUGHT TO LIGHT WHEN APPROPRIATE AND NECESSARY. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REVIEWS AND APPROVES CEO COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYEE PAY SCALE ANNUALLY. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REVIEWS AND APPROVES OTHER OFFICER'S AND KEY EMPLOYEE'S COMPENSATION. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 ALL ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 DIRECT FUNDRAISING EXPENSE REPORTED WITH INCOME 124,552 DIRECT FUNDRAISING EXPENSE REPORTED WITH INCOME -124,552 THE ORGANIZATION OCCASIONALLY ENGAGES IN LOBBYING ACTIVITIES AND HAS PREVIOUSLY FILED FORM 5768 MAKING THE ELECTION TO HAVE LOBBYING EXPENDITURES. HOWEVER, THERE WAS NO LOBBYING ACTIVITY IN THE CURRENT YEAR, AND NO EXPENDITURES WERE MADE FOR LOBBYING ACTIVITIES IN THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR. THE ORGANIZATION HAS NOT HAD ANY LOBBYING EXPENDITURES IN THE PRECEDING FOUR YEARS.