Community Counseling and Mediation

What Community Counseling and Mediation does

Community Counseling and Mediation (CCM) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit behavioral health and social services organization founded in 1982 in Brooklyn, New York, by Emory X. Brooks. Headquartered at 25 Elm Place, CCM operates an integrated portfolio of programs delivered across Brooklyn and midtown Manhattan, serving more than 60,000 individuals and families annually through NYS Article 31-licensed outpatient mental health clinics, OASAS-licensed substance abuse treatment, supportive housing, youth employment and enrichment programs, and HIV/Hepatitis prevention services. The clinical core consists of six licensed mental health clinics (including the new Bond Street Child and Adolescent Clinic opened in May 2025) staffed by approximately 150 licensed clinicians providing individual, group, and family counseling, psychiatric evaluation, psychopharmacology, and evidence-based modalities (CBT, DBT, psychodynamic, solution-focused). The non-clinical verticals include four supportive housing facilities totaling 206 units (Georgia's Place, Rico's Place, Ruby's Place, Beverly's Place) with two more developments underway, youth programs (SYEP placing 1,900+ youth, SONYC afterschool, WLG career readiness, FYPS peer support), and the TAPS HIV prevention program. The organization is governed by a Board of Trustees and led since July 2024 by President and CEO Douglas C. Brooks (son of the founder) and COO/Carmen Collado. CCM is multilingual (Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Japanese) and culturally tailored to underserved Brooklyn communities.

CCM's business model is grant- and contract-funded rather than commercial. The primary revenue stream is government contracts and grants from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, NYC Department of Youth and Community Development, NYS Education Department, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and HHS/SAMHSA, supplemented by Medicaid/insurance reimbursement at OASAS-licensed clinics, individual and corporate donations (processed via the GiveLively platform), and supplemental grants such as the United Way Seeds to Feed rooftop farm grant. Service pricing is effectively zero to end users, who are underserved populations; the underlying economics are reflected in CCM's compensation structure (e.g., Clinic Director $85K-$105K, Full-Time Psychotherapist $61K-$68K). FY 2023-24 total expenses were $22.5M against an annual budget of approximately $25M, with the largest cost centers being Mental Health Clinics ($8.4M), Youth Programs ($5.4M), and Supportive Housing ($3.7M). Distribution is direct through CCM's owned facilities and school/community program sites, with referrals sourced from healthcare providers, social services, schools, shelters, and community organizations across Brooklyn and Manhattan.

Name

Community Counseling and Mediation

Legal name

Community Counseling & Mediation

Website

https://ccmnyc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Community Counseling and Mediation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1982 that delivers mental health, substance abuse, supportive housing, and youth services through six NYS-licensed clinics and four housing facilities in Brooklyn and Manhattan, serving over 60,000 individuals and families annually.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Behavioral Health and Social Services

NAICS

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (623220)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Mental Health & Crisis Support Services (BPAGAEAH), Specialized Student Support (Foster/Homeless/Migrant/McKinney-Vento) (EDAJAIAJ)

Keywords

• Mental health services
• Substance abuse treatment
• Supportive housing
• Youth development programs
• HIV prevention services

Headquarters

HQ city

Brooklyn

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices13 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Government Contracts and Grants: Funded by NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygiene, NYC Department of Youth and Community Development, NYS Education Department, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services/SAMHSA. This represents the primary funding source for operations.
2. Individual and Corporate Donations: Donations accepted through GiveLively platform, payroll pledges, matching gifts, checks, Donor-Advised Funds (DAF), and bequests. Corporate matching programs supported.
3. Client Services Revenue: Medicaid/insurance reimbursement for mental health and substance abuse treatment services at OASAS-licensed outpatient clinics. Services include individual therapy, group therapy, psychiatric evaluations, and medication management.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Community Counseling and Mediation (CCM) is a nonprofit behavioral health organization that operates six NYS-licensed outpatient mental health clinics providing individual, group, and family counseling, psychiatric evaluation, and psychopharmacology. The organization also delivers OASAS-licensed addiction treatment (ASAP), HIV and hepatitis prevention services (TAPS), family and youth peer support (FYPS), youth employment and enrichment programs (SYEP, SONYC, WLG), and 206 units of permanent supportive housing across four facilities. All services are delivered using evidence-based, culturally competent practices with multilingual accommodation.

Product overview

Community Counseling & Mediation operates as a behavioral health organization offering a portfolio of integrated social services rather than a single software product. The core offering consists of six NYS-licensed outpatient mental health clinics (including specialized ASAP addiction treatment and the newly launched Bond Street Child and Adolescent Clinic) providing clinical counseling and psychopharmacology. These clinical services are complemented by supportive housing programs (five facilities totaling 206+ units with services like the Seeds To Feed rooftop farm), youth development programs (SYEP employment, SONYC afterschool, WLG career readiness, FYPS peer support), and prevention services (TAPS HIV/Hepatitis testing and treatment access). All services emphasize culturally responsive, evidence-based care with multilingual accommodation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mental Health Clinics
• ASAP Clinic (Addiction and Substance Abuse Program) OASAS-licensed outpatient treatment program providing specialized substance use counseling, direct linkages to Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), triggers and reactions identification, healthy coping strategies, and personalized anger management plans.
• Bond Street Child and Adolescent Clinic CCM's sixth mental health clinic and first dedicated to children and adolescents, offering evidence-based, trauma-informed, culturally responsive care including child therapy, adolescent counseling, play therapy, art therapy, family therapy, and psychiatric evaluation for preteens, adolescents, and young adults aged 10+.
• TAPS (Treatment Access and Prevention Services) HIV prevention and treatment access program providing case management, rapid HIV testing, hepatitis testing referrals, linkage to care, PrEP and PEP navigation, workshops, and support groups for community members 18+.
• FYPS (Family and Youth Peer Support Program) Peer support services empowering parents, caregivers, and youth from birth to age 24 experiencing social, emotional, developmental, substance use, or behavioral challenges through advocacy, skills development, and system navigation.
• SONYC (School's Out New York City) Afterschool and vacation/summer day camp programs for children ages 5 to 14 years providing supervised homework assistance, sports, arts activities, and character development.
• SYEP (Summer Youth Employment Program) Summer youth employment program placing over 1,900 youth ages 14-24 in subsidized employment training positions, including Community-Based Program, Emerging Leader Program, NYCHA MAP, Sector Focus Initiative, and Younger Youth Program.
• Work, Learn and Grow (WLG)
• Supportive Housing Programs Permanent supportive housing facilities across Brooklyn including Beverly's Place (72 units), Georgia's Place (48 units), Jean's Place (139 units, under development), Rico's Place (14 units for families with HIV/AIDS), and Ruby's Place (72 units), totaling 206 units with on-site case management, medication assistance, wellness services, and employment coaching.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves over 60,000 individuals and families annually across Brooklyn and Manhattan
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Good Shepherd ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 August 2025Partner providing venue, DJ and food for CCM and FYPS Back-to-School Drive event serving 200+ children and families.
• GiveLivelyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with GiveLively, a safe and secure donation platform specifically built for nonprofit organizations. CCM's donation page runs on GiveLively's platform.
• Brooklyn Perinatal Network, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization in FYPS (Family and Youth Peer Support) Alliance providing comprehensive range of community-based family and youth support services in Brooklyn.
• Public Health SolutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization in FYPS Alliance providing family and youth peer support services as part of NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene funded network.
• Christopher Rose Community Empowerment CampaigncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization in FYPS Alliance providing community-based family and youth support services in Brooklyn.
• The New York FoundlingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization contributing school supplies for Back-to-School Drive serving Brooklyn families.
• Literacy in Community (LINC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization contributing to Back-to-School Drive for Brooklyn community.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• CAMBA: Large Brooklyn-based nonprofit offering housing, workforce, education, and health services to low-income New Yorkers, including permanent supportive housing, mental health, and youth employment programs. Direct operating-model comparable to CCM.
• Brooklyn Community Services (BCS): Brooklyn-based nonprofit delivering family, youth, behavioral health, and housing services to underserved neighborhoods. Directly comparable geographic overlap, similar service mix (mental health, housing, youth employment), and was prior employer of CCM CEO Douglas Brooks.
• Safe Space NYC: NYC nonprofit running youth services, mental health programs, and supportive housing for at-risk youth and families. Comparable to CCM's youth employment (SYEP) plus mental health and housing portfolio, and was prior employer of CCM COO Carmen Collado.
• Bedford Stuyvesant Family Outreach Center: Brooklyn-based CBO providing mental health, housing, and youth programs in the same catchment as CCM. Operates similar Article-31 clinics and supportive housing, competing for the same NYCDOHMH, OMH, and HUD contracts.
• Good Shepherd Services: NYC nonprofit providing youth development, education, behavioral health, and family services across Brooklyn and the Bronx. Comparable in its youth enrichment, mental health, and family supports offering; co-hosted CCM's Back-to-School Drive in 2025.
• The Shield Institute: NYC nonprofit provider of early childhood, mental health, and community-based services. Overlaps with CCM's mental health and family services footprint and is identified in CCM COO's prior work history.
• Institute for Community Living (ICL): NYC nonprofit providing community-based mental health, substance use, and supportive housing services to vulnerable populations. Directly mirrors CCM's outpatient-clinic-plus-permanent-supportive-housing operating model and is named in CCM's COO's prior work history.

Broad incumbents

• The New York Foundling: NYC social services nonprofit providing foster care, adoption, behavioral health, youth justice, and education services. Overlaps with CCM's family/youth peer support and community-based services model and is documented as a CCM partner organization.
• Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services (JBFCS): Largest NYC-based behavioral health and social services agency, offering outpatient mental health, substance use, housing, and case management. Heavily comparable to CCM's full-stack mental health clinic plus supportive housing model and overlapping catchments in Brooklyn and Manhattan.

Emerging players

• Henry Street Settlement: Lower East Side/NYC social services nonprofit with mental health, senior, and youth programming. Comparable community-based service delivery structure though a different geographic anchor than CCM.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/community-counseling-and-mediation
• Instagraminstagram.com/ccmnyc
• Facebookfacebook.com/ccmnyc

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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