Mental Health Association of Columbia-Greene Counties

What Mental Health Association of Columbia-Greene Counties does

The Mental Health Association of Columbia-Greene Counties (MHACG), founded in 1958 and headquartered at 713 Union Street in Hudson, NY, is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt non-profit that operates as the principal community-based mental health and victim services provider across Columbia and Greene Counties in upstate New York. Its portfolio covers the full continuum from crisis to recovery: a 24-hour Mobile Crisis Assessment Team (MCAT) handling 100,000+ phone calls and serving 6,500+ unique individuals, the REACH Center 24-hour helpline for survivors of sexual violence, interpersonal violence, child abuse, elder abuse, stalking, harassment, physical assault, and human trafficking, and Child Advocacy Centers providing forensic interviews and medical exams. Residential services span licensed community residences with 24/7 staff at Greenport Gardens, Columbia Street, High Cliff Terrace, and Philmont Hearth, plus scattered-site treatment apartments for adults with severe, persistent mental illness. Peer and recovery services include Clubhouses, Certified Recovery Peer Advocates (CRPAs), the Personalized Recovery Oriented Services (PROS) program, CORE Services, and Children's Family Treatment and Support Services (CFTSS) under New York State Medicaid. Workforce size is 51-100, and operations are coordinated through roughly 10 documented physical sites plus 24/7 helplines and a mobile response unit.

MHACG's revenue model is a hybrid of tax-deductible donations and government/Medicaid funding. Services are provided free to community members, so the entity does not earn per-unit service revenue from clients; rather, it monetizes through public reimbursement for Medicaid-billable programs (CFTSS, CORE Services, PROS, OMH Licensed Treatment Programs), county and state grants, and donor contributions solicited via its website, email newsletter, social channels, and community fundraisers such as the annual Bootlegger's Ball. The organization holds HIPAA-compliant healthcare operations, is licensed under New York State Office of Mental Health treatment frameworks, and is affiliated with Mental Health America (MHA National), the Mental Health Association of New York State (MHANYS), and the New York State Children's Alliance. Referrals and coordinated care flow through formal partnerships with Columbia County Mental Health Center and Greene County Mental Health Center for crisis line and crisis-bed handoffs, and through operational links with local law enforcement and the District Attorney's Office for multi-disciplinary forensic response via REACH and CAC. Customer segments are community-defined use cases rather than enterprise accounts — individuals in mental health crisis, victims/survivors of crime and abuse, children and families, adults needing residential mental health support, individuals in substance use recovery, and youth seeking peer support — with no disclosed commercial customer logos, pricing tiers, or enterprise contracts.

The organization does not operate a technology product, API, or software platform; all programs are delivered through human clinical and peer staff, AmeriCorps placements, and 24/7 in-person operations. Marketing and outreach rely on owned social channels (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, X), an email newsletter, community education presentations, and grassroots fundraising events. No AI/ML capabilities, integrations, proprietary technology, or commercial customer list are disclosed in the available materials.

Name

Mental Health Association of Columbia-Greene Counties

Legal name

Mental Health Association of Columbia-Greene Counties, Inc.

Website

https://mhacg.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1958

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Mental Health Association of Columbia-Greene Counties (MHACG) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, founded 1958, that operates crisis intervention, victim services, residential treatment, peer recovery, and family support programs for residents of Columbia and Greene Counties in upstate New York.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Mental Health Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (623220), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGACAD

Mental Health & Crisis Support Services

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Health & Medical Nonprofits

SECONDARYBPAGAEAH

Mental Health & Crisis Support Services

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Social Services & Community Support (Food, Housing, Family)

SECONDARYHLAFACAL

Behavioral Health for Children & Adolescents (Youth Services)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Healthcare Providers & Systems/Behavioral Health & Substance Use Treatment

SECONDARYHLAFACAH

Crisis Stabilization Units & Psychiatric Emergency Services

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Healthcare Providers & Systems/Behavioral Health & Substance Use Treatment

SECONDARYHLAFACAI

Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs) & Public Behavioral Health Providers

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Healthcare Providers & Systems/Behavioral Health & Substance Use Treatment

Keywords

• Community mental health services
• Crisis intervention programs
• Victim advocacy services
• Peer recovery support
• Residential mental health care

Headquarters

HQ city

Hudson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations: As a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt non-profit organization, MHACG relies on donations to provide support for children, families, and individuals with mental health and total wellbeing. Donations are tax-deductible within the guidelines of U.S. law.
2. Government Grants and Program Funding: MHACG operates various programs funded through government sources including New York State Medicaid (for programs such as CFTSS, CORE Services), Office of Mental Health Licensed Treatment Programs, and other public health funding.

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

MHACG delivers a continuum of community-based mental health and victim services across Columbia and Greene Counties in New York, including 24/7 crisis intervention through its Mobile Crisis Assessment Team (MCAT) and REACH Center helpline, victim advocacy and forensic interviewing for survivors of abuse and trafficking through its REACH and Child Advocacy Centers, licensed residential treatment and supportive housing, peer recovery support via Clubhouses and Certified Recovery Peer Advocates, children's mental health and family strengthening programs (CFTSS, Strengthening Families), CORE Services for adult Medicaid beneficiaries, and AmeriCorps community service programming.

Product overview

Mental Health Association of Columbia-Greene Counties (MHACG) is a non-profit community organization providing mental health and support services across Columbia and Greene Counties in New York. The organization operates as a collection of community-based programs rather than a unified technology product. Its portfolio includes: victim services through the REACH Center (24-hour helpline for survivors of crime and abuse) and Child Advocacy Center; crisis intervention via the Mobile Crisis Assessment Team (MCAT); residential services with licensed community residences and treatment apartments; peer support programs including Certified Recovery Peer Advocates (CRPAs) and Peer Centers; CORE Services for Medicaid beneficiaries; Children's programs including CFTSS, case management, and Strengthening Families; Clubhouses for youth and adults; and substance use/recovery support. The organization also provides extensive educational resources on human trafficking, child abuse, sexual violence, and domestic violence. As a non-profit service organization, MHACG does not offer a technology product, API, or AI-based services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Care Coordination Coordination of care services for individuals with mental health needs, connecting them to appropriate supports across MHACG programs and external providers.
• CFTSS (Children's Family Treatment and Support Services) Family Peer Support services under New York State Children's Medicaid providing children, youth, and families with support to improve health and wellbeing.
• Child Advocacy Center (CAC) Multi-disciplinary center serving child victims of abuse with forensic interviews, medical exams, and support services for families in Columbia County.
• Children's Case Management Case management services for children with mental health and support needs.
• Clubhouses Drop-in centers providing activities, support groups, and social engagement for youth and adults, including Certified Recovery Peer Advocates (CRPAs) for substance use recovery support.
• CORE Services (Community Oriented Recovery and Empowerment) Non-clinical, peer-delivered services for adult Medicaid beneficiaries with serious mental illness and/or substance use disorders, focusing on rehabilitation, recovery, independence, education, employment, and wellness.
• After School & Mentors After-school programs and mentorship services for youth.
• AmeriCorps National service program providing community service opportunities through MHACG's AmeriCorps members.
• MCAT (Mobile Crisis Assessment Team) Mobile crisis team providing in-person mental health assessments, referrals, follow-ups from hospitalizations, wellness calls, and consultations for all ages in Columbia and Greene Counties.
• PROS Recovery Program Personalized Recovery Oriented Services program for mental health recovery.
• Peer Support Programs Non-clinical peer support services based on shared lived experiences, including Certified Recovery Peer Advocates (CRPAs), Family Peer Support, and Peer Centers with support groups.
• REACH Center 24-hour helpline and advocacy services for survivors of sexual violence, interpersonal violence, child abuse, elder abuse, stalking, harassment, physical assault, and human trafficking. Provides crisis counseling, legal and medical accompaniment, and prevention education.
• Residential Services Licensed community residences, treatment apartments, and supportive housing including Greenport Gardens Apartments, Columbia Street Apartments, Scattered Site Treatment Apartments, High Cliff Terrace, and Philmont Hearth. Provides daily living skills training, medication management, counseling, and crisis support.
• Strengthening Families Program Evidence-based family skills training program for high-risk families with sessions including free dinner, parent and child breakout groups, and family sessions. Covers age groups from birth to 16 years.
• Crisis Support Resources Crisis hotline and resource directory including MCAT (518.943.5555), 988 Lifeline, Crisis Text Line, REACH Center helpline, National Domestic Violence Hotline, and other support services.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 100,000 phone calls assisted by MCAT
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Mental Health America (MHA National)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMHACG is affiliated with Mental Health America (MHA National), a leading national mental health organization. This affiliation provides access to national resources, advocacy frameworks, research, and program models that inform MHACG's local service delivery in Columbia & Greene Counties.
• Mental Health Association of New York State (MHANYS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMHACG is affiliated with MHANYS, the state-level mental health association that provides advocacy, resources, and program support for mental health organizations across New York State.
• New York State Children's Alliance (NYSCA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMHACG is affiliated with NYSCA, which supports child advocacy centers and programs across New York State, aligning with MHACG's Child Advocacy Center programming.
• Columbia County Mental Health Center (CCMHC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMHACG's MCAT works in conjunction with Columbia County Mental Health Center, which operates a 24-hour crisis line and offers walk-in crisis services. CCMHC provides referrals to MHACG's crisis support bed at Columbia Street Apartments.
• Greene County Mental Health CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMHACG partners with Greene County Mental Health Center for coordinated mental health crisis and care services in Greene County.
• Law Enforcement and District Attorney's OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMHACG's REACH and Child Advocacy Centers work closely with law enforcement, the DA's office, and social services to investigate crimes and provide coordinated support through traumatic experiences for survivors of assault, trafficking, and abuse.
• Shared Hope InternationalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerShared Hope International is a nonprofit organization that works to prevent sex trafficking. MHACG shares their educational video content on online safety related to human trafficking as a resource partner.
• National Domestic Violence HotlineminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMHACG references the National Domestic Violence Hotline (thehotline.org) as a partner resource for victims and survivors of domestic violence seeking additional support.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Osborne Association: NY-based non-profit providing reentry, mental health, and family services to justice-involved populations — overlapping with MHACG's victim advocacy, REACH Center, and community reintegration work in adjacent service domains.

Direct peers

• Liberty Resources: Syracuse-based non-profit providing behavioral health, housing, and crisis services across upstate NY, including licensed residential and Medicaid-billable programs — a comparable integrated community mental health non-profit in the same state funding ecosystem.
• NAMI New York State: Statewide affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, with overlapping local chapters that provide mental health education, support groups, and family advocacy — closely comparable peer-support and education mission to MHACG.
• Mental Health Association of New York State (MHANYS): The state-level MHA affiliate with which MHACG is directly affiliated. Provides the same advocacy, education, and public-affairs mission at the state level and serves as the upstream policy and funding conduit for MHACG's programs.
• Parsons Child and Family Center (Northern Rivers Family of Services): Upstate NY non-profit providing integrated mental health, residential, foster care, and family services — directly comparable multi-program community behavioral health non-profit model to MHACG, operating across a similar NY geography.
• Mental Health Association of Dutchess County: A neighboring MHA-affiliate non-profit serving Dutchess County with the same mission of mental health education, advocacy, and support services — the most direct geographic and operational peer to MHACG.

Broad incumbents

• New York Foundling: Large NYC-based non-profit providing child welfare, behavioral health, and family services — comparable multi-service community-based model with overlapping CFTSS/family-peer programming, though at significantly larger scale.
• Center for Children and Families (Children's Aid Society): Multi-service non-profit providing mental health, family support, and child welfare services — overlapping with MHACG's Child Advocacy Center, Strengthening Families, and youth development programming at broader scale.
• The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: National crisis-coordination infrastructure that overlaps directly with MHACG's MCAT and REACH 24/7 helpline services. As a federally backed incumbent, it shapes referral patterns and funding flows for community-based crisis providers like MHACG.
• Mental Health America (MHA National): The national MHA federation of which MHACG is an affiliate. Operates the same B2C mental health education, screening, and advocacy mission at national scale and shares the same branding and programmatic frameworks as MHACG.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/MHACGC
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC1bQ1GIpURkMilShJbBvxdQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/MHAColGreene
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mental-health-association-of-columbia-greene-counties-inc.
• Instagraminstagram.com/mhacgc

Compliance1 record

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