South Shore Association for Independent Living

What South Shore Association for Independent Living does

South Shore Association for Independent Living (SAIL) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1982 by parents seeking housing and support services for their adult children with psychiatric disabilities. Headquartered at 1976 Grand Avenue, Baldwin, NY, SAIL provides a continuum of housing and behavioral health programs — including Supportive Housing, an Apartment Treatment Program (ATP), Community Residences (24/7 staff-supported congregate treatment, including a young adult program for ages 18–30), Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) teams, and Mobile Residential Support (MRS) — to adults living with serious mental illness and substance use conditions across Long Island (Nassau and Suffolk Counties) and New York City (Queens, Brooklyn, Manhattan). All residential programs are licensed by the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH), with additional OASAS-licensed substance use programming, and the organization is staffed by multidisciplinary teams including peer specialists with lived experience of mental illness.

SAIL's business model is government-funded service delivery rather than product sales. Revenue is generated through recurring contracts and grants from OMH, OASAS, HUD, and the Nassau County Department of Mental Health, supplemented by individual donations processed through the Zeffy platform, event sponsorships tied to the annual Cornament for Charity, and 501(c)(3) tax-deductible contributions. The organization employs 101–250 staff across clinical (Case Coordinators, RNs, LPNs, Peer Specialists), operational, and executive functions, with active hiring posted for positions in Nassau, Suffolk, and NYC. There is no proprietary technology platform; operations run on standard nonprofit tooling (Zyrosite-hosted website, Zeffy donation processing, general office productivity systems), and there are no patents, trademarks, AI capabilities, APIs, or commercial product lines. Program reach is built on four decades of referral relationships with hospitals, psychiatric centers, and community-based mental health authorities, with intake via phone, online forms, and the 988 crisis line. The organization was restructured in 2024 under a newly appointed CEO (Brian Cohen), COO (Dr. Ricky Demirakos), CFO (Noelle Palazzo), and VP of Finance (Chris Kinsella), and has been recognized as a five-time Top Workplace on Long Island (2021, 2023–2025).

Name

South Shore Association for Independent Living

Legal name

South Shore Association for Independent Living, Inc.

Website

https://sailservices.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

SAIL is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1982 that provides OMH- and OASAS-licensed housing and behavioral health services — including supportive housing, community residences, apartment treatment, and ACT teams — to adults with serious mental illness and substance use conditions across Long Island and New York City, funded primarily by New York State and federal government contracts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Baldwin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Contracts and Grants: SAIL receives funding from multiple government sources including New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH), Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Nassau County Department of Mental Health, New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS), and local/state/federal grant programs. This represents the primary revenue stream for operational funding.
2. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Individual donations processed through Zeffy platform. SAIL is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with tax-deductible donation capability.
3. Event Sponsorships: Corporate sponsorships for annual Cornament for Charity event and other initiatives. Sponsors receive brand visibility through website, social media, and on-site signage.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

SAIL is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides mental health housing and recovery-focused services for adults (18+) living with serious mental illness and substance use conditions. Its core offering is a continuum of OMH- and OASAS-licensed programs — including Supportive Housing, Apartment Treatment Program, Community Residences, Assertive Community Treatment teams, and Mobile Residential Support — delivered in residential settings and in clients' homes across Long Island and New York City. Services are funded primarily through government contracts and grants rather than direct fees to clients.

Product overview

SAIL is a mental health housing and services organization (not a technology product company) providing housing and recovery-focused services for individuals living with mental health and substance use conditions. The organization offers a portfolio of residential programs (Supportive Housing, Apartment Treatment Program, and Community Residences/Congregate Treatment Program) and community-based services (Assertive Community Treatment teams and Mobile Residential Support). All programs are designed to promote housing stability, personal empowerment, and long-term recovery for adults across Long Island and New York City.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Supportive Housing Permanent supportive housing program for adults with serious mental illness and substance use conditions. Residents contribute 30% of income toward rent and receive rehabilitative and tenancy support services, helping them integrate into the community. Operated across Nassau County, Suffolk County, and New York City (Queens, Brooklyn, Manhattan).
• Apartment Treatment Program (ATP) OMH-licensed transitional housing program providing weekly rehabilitative services for individuals with serious mental illness. Helps residents build skills, improve health, and prepare for more independent living environments through counseling, life skills development, and goal-setting.
• Community Residences (Congregate Treatment Program) OMH-licensed 24/7 staff-supported structured residential setting for adults with serious mental illness. Focused on restoring functioning, promoting stability, and developing skills for independent living. Four residences operated in Nassau County, including one specialized program for young adults ages 18-30.
• Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) OMH-licensed mobile, multidisciplinary, evidence-based program delivering wraparound behavioral health services to individuals with complex needs. Includes clinical assessment, crisis intervention, medication management, substance use treatment, therapy, peer support, and vocational/educational support.
• Mobile Residential Support (MRS) Flexible on-site and in-home services team enhancing care for residents in Supportive Housing and Apartment Treatment Programs. Services include medication management, supportive counseling, crisis response, health coaching, peer recovery support, and linkage to medical and community resources.

Quantifiable outcome

• Residents contribute 30% of income toward rent in Supportive Housing programs
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Josh WorldminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Event sponsor for Cornament for Charity annual fundraiser, receiving brand visibility through event marketing materials.
• PrecisionminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Event sponsor for Cornament for Charity annual fundraiser, receiving brand visibility through event marketing materials.
• Vision33minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Event sponsor for Cornament for Charity annual fundraiser, receiving brand visibility through event marketing materials.
• Cap1minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Event sponsor for Cornament for Charity annual fundraiser, receiving brand visibility through event marketing materials.
• Risk StrategiesminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Event sponsor for Cornament for Charity annual fundraiser, receiving brand visibility through event marketing materials.
• CCI VoiceminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Event sponsor for Cornament for Charity annual fundraiser, receiving brand visibility through event marketing materials.
• Lamb Financial GroupminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Event sponsor for Cornament for Charity annual fundraiser, receiving brand visibility through event marketing materials.
• BR UpdatedminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Event sponsor for Cornament for Charity annual fundraiser, receiving brand visibility through event marketing materials.
• New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH)coreOthers · 1 January 2026Primary government licensing and funding source for OMH-licensed programs including Community Residences and Apartment Treatment Programs. Provides regulatory oversight and operational funding.
• New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS)coreOthers · 1 January 2026Government funding source for substance use treatment services and programs. Partners on OASAS-funded initiatives including OASAS NYC Case Coordinator positions.
• Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)coreOthers · 1 January 2026Federal government partner providing funding for Supportive Housing programs serving individuals with mental illness who may also be homeless.
• Nassau County Department of Mental Health, Chemical Dependency and Developmental Disabilities ServicescoreOthers · 1 January 2026Local government partner providing funding and regulatory oversight for mental health and substance use services in Nassau County.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• The Bridge: NYC-based nonprofit providing housing, ACT, and mental-health rehabilitation services to adults with serious mental illness — nearly identical program mix to SAIL and overlapping city government contracts.
• HELP USA: NYC nonprofit providing permanent supportive housing and services for formerly homeless and mentally ill adults, competing for HUD Continuum of Care and NY State supportive housing contracts.
• Services for the UnderServed (S:US): Large NYC nonprofit operating supportive housing, ACT teams, and behavioral-health programs for adults with mental illness and substance use conditions; comparable operating model and funding sources (NYC, NYS, HUD).
• Housing Works: NYC nonprofit providing housing plus behavioral-health and substance-use services, serving similar client populations with overlapping OMH/OASAS and city contracts as SAIL.
• Project Renewal: NYC nonprofit delivering supportive housing, psychiatric rehabilitation, and ACT services for homeless and mentally ill adults; competes for overlapping HUD and NYS funding streams and operates within SAIL's NYC expansion geography.
• Federation of Organizations for the New York State Mental Health Disabilities Act: Long Island-based 501(c)(3) providing community mental-health housing, ACT-style programs, and supported residential services to adults with serious mental illness, directly overlapping SAIL's licensed-service portfolio and Nassau/Suffolk footprint.

Regional players

• ACMH Inc. Long Island and NYC nonprofit providing housing, case management, and behavioral-health services for adults with mental illness — closely comparable geographic and service focus.

Broad incumbents

• Samaritan Daytop Village: NY-based nonprofit delivering housing plus substance-use and mental-health treatment, sharing OASAS/OMH funding streams with SAIL though with greater geographic spread and broader service lines.
• Goodwill Industries of New York and Northern New Jersey: Large NYC/regional nonprofit offering housing, workforce, and behavioral-health services with overlapping mental-health programs though diversified across many service lines.
• JCCA (formerly Jewish Child Care Association): NY-based social-services nonprofit providing residential, community, and behavioral-health programs with overlapping adult mental-health and supportive-housing services.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles21 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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