SUICIDE PREVENTION & CRISIS SERVICE INC

EIN: 160956222 501(c)(3) Mental Health

BUFFALO, NY

Total Revenue
$7,727,142
Total Expenses
$7,676,888
Total Assets
$5,962,351
Net Assets
$1,854,139
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1968
Legal Domicile
NY
Principal Officer
JESSICA PIRRO
Phone
7168342310
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

SUICIDE PREVENTION & CRISIS SERVICE INC, founded in 1968, is a community nonprofit in the Mental Health sector that reported $7.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 10% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion.

Mission

CRISIS SERVICES IS A 24-HOUR COMPREHENSIVE CRISIS CENTER AND COMMUNITY RESOURCE WHOSE FIRST RESPONDERS PROVIDE SUPPORT TO ANYONE IN NEED. WE SAVE LIVES BY RESTORING SAFETY, PROMOTING EMOTIONAL STRENGTH AND REDUCING THE IMPACT OF TRAUMA THROUGH INTERVENTION, EDUCATION, PREVENTION AND COMMUNITY COLLABORATION.CRISIS SERVICES PROVIDES IMMEDIATE RESPONSE TO THOSE WHO ARE FACING BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CHALLENGES INCLUDING SUICIDE, MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS, ADDICTION, DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE. CRISIS SERVICES IS THE ONLY PROVIDER IN WNY ACCREDITED BY THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF SUICIDOLOGY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $2,822,316 Revenue: $1,057,817

CRISIS SERVICES HAS THREE MAIN SERVICE DEPARTMENTS PROVIDING LIFE-SAVING WORK 24/7. THE EMERGENCY MENTAL HEALTH RESPONSE SERVICES (EMHRS) PROVIDES 24/7 HELP AND SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING A...

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CRISIS SERVICES HAS THREE MAIN SERVICE DEPARTMENTS PROVIDING LIFE-SAVING WORK 24/7. THE EMERGENCY MENTAL HEALTH RESPONSE SERVICES (EMHRS) PROVIDES 24/7 HELP AND SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING A MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS. SPECIALIZED BRANCHES OF THE EMHRS DEPARTMENTINCLUDE:MOBILE OUTREACH RESPONSE PROGRAM - THIS PROGRAM'S MAIN GOAL IS TO DIVERT AS MANY PEOPLE AS POSSIBLE FROM UNNECESSARILY PRESENTING TO A PSYCHIATRIC EMERGENCY ROOM AND DIVERSION FROM JAIL BY LINKING CLIENTS WITH PROPER MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES.MOBILE TRANSITIONAL SERVICES - PEOPLE RECENTLY RELEASED FROM A PSYCHIATRIC INPATIENT STAY AT ECMC CAN RECEIVE SHORT TERM CARE FROM OUR MOBILE TRANSITIONAL SERVICES COUNSELORS. OUR STAFF PROVIDE CLINICAL SUPPORTIVE CARE TO THESE INDIVIDUALS UNTIL THEY BECOME SUCCESSFULLY LINKED WITH THEIR OUTPATIENT TREATMENT PROVIDER.CRISIS INTERVENTION TEAM TRAINING PROJECT (CIT) - CRISIS SERVICES IS THE SOLE PROVIDER OF THE CIT TRAINING PROGRAM FOR ERIE COUNTY. CIT IS SPECIALIZED TRAINING FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT TO LEARN HOW TO MANAGE SITUATIONS WITH INDIVIDUALS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS.

Program 2
Expenses: $1,822,271 Revenue: $461,128

THE ADVOCATE DEPARTMENT PROVIDES 24/7 CONFIDENTIAL RESPONSE AND CRISISINTERVENTION FOR SURVIVORS OF RAPE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE,AND FAMILY VIOLENCE AT ALL ERIE COUNTY EMERGENCY...

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THE ADVOCATE DEPARTMENT PROVIDES 24/7 CONFIDENTIAL RESPONSE AND CRISISINTERVENTION FOR SURVIVORS OF RAPE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE,AND FAMILY VIOLENCE AT ALL ERIE COUNTY EMERGENCY DEPARTMENTS. CLIENTS CAN ACCESS CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, SAFETY PLANNING, SUPPORTIVE COUNSELING, CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADVOCACY & ACCOMPANIMENT TO COURT PROCEEDINGS, LINKAGE TO NYS OFFICE OF VICTIM SERVICES COMPENSATION, AND CONNECTION AND REFERRALS TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES. CASE MANAGERS ARE CO-LOCATED ATSEVERAL DIFFERENT POLICE DEPARTMENTS AND SEVERAL UNIVERSITY CAMPUSES WITHIN ERIE COUNTY. THE CAMPUS ADVOCATES ALSO ASSIST STUDENT SURVIVORS WITH ON-CAMPUS ADJUDICATION, PROVIDING ADVOCACY, ACCOMPANIMENTS, AND ADVISEMENT THROUGH THEIR ON-CAMPUS PROCESS.OUR ADVOCATE PROGRAM HOUSES A SEXUAL ASSAULT FORENSIC EXAMINER (SAFE} PROGRAM THAT PARTNERS WITH AREA HOSPITALS TO PROVIDE ON-SITE FORENSIC SERVICES TO PEOPLE, 12 YEARS OLD AND OLDER, WHO HAVE BEEN SEXUALLY ASSAULTED AND SEEKING HELP. THE ADVOCATE PROGRAM ALSO OFFERS COMMUNITY EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE PREVENTION PROGRAMMING.

Program 3
Expenses: $1,843,430 Revenue: $186,129

STAFF WHO MAKE UP OUR CRISIS COUNSELING PROGRAM (CCP), 24-HOUR CRISIS HOTLINE: 716-834-3131, ARE TRAINED CRISIS HOTLINE COUNSELORS WHO ASSIST CALLERS 24/7 THAT ARE IN VARIOUS TYPES OF CRISIS, NEED...

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STAFF WHO MAKE UP OUR CRISIS COUNSELING PROGRAM (CCP), 24-HOUR CRISIS HOTLINE: 716-834-3131, ARE TRAINED CRISIS HOTLINE COUNSELORS WHO ASSIST CALLERS 24/7 THAT ARE IN VARIOUS TYPES OF CRISIS, NEED SUPPORTIVE COUNSELING, OR LOOKING FOR RESOURCES IN ERIE COUNTY. CCP IS THE FIRST POINT OF ACCESS FOR CALLERS. CCP IS ALSO THE CONTINUUM OF CARE AFTER-HOURS PROVIDER FOR CONSUMERS OF 13 LOCAL MENTAL HEALTH AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AGENCIES IN ERIE COUNTY. CCP ALSO MANAGES THE 24-HOUR KIDS HELP LINE IN ERIE COUNTY AND IS THE MENTAL HEALTH 24-HOUR HOTLINE PROVIDER FOR CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY. CRISIS SERVICES IS THE REGIONAL CENTER FOR WNY CALLS MADE TO THE 988 CRISIS AND SUICIDE LIFELINE. ADDITIONALLY, THE ADDICTION HOTLINE IS THE FIRST VOICE OF ASSISTANCE FOR IMMEDIATE HELP, EDUCATION, INFORMATION, REFERRALS AND ASSISTANCE WITH LINKAGE TO TREATMENT. THE ADDICTION HOTLINE IS NOT ONLY FOR INDIVIDUALS BATTLING ADDICTION BUT FOR FAMILY MEMBERS OR FRIENDS IN NEED OF SUPPORT AND GUIDANCE WITH THOSE STRUGGLING WITH ADDICTION.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $5,939,623
Program Service Revenue $1,705,074
Investment Income $66,029
Other Revenue $16,416
TOTAL REVENUE $7,727,142

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $5,978,089
Fundraising Expenses $214,506
Program Expenses $6,536,308
Other Expenses $1,698,799
TOTAL EXPENSES $7,676,888

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $7,727,142 $7,038,278 +0.1%
Expenses $7,676,888 $6,875,495 +0.1%
Net Income $50,254 $162,783 -0.7%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
20
Independent Members
20
Employees
129
Volunteers
32

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
7
$270,295
Total Directors
20
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JESSICA BROWN CHAIR 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDRENEE SMITH VICE CHAIR 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SCOTT SWAN TREASURER 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
NICOLE STASZAK SECRETARY 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MINDY CERVONI BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LANI CHURLEY BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HEATHER CRUZ BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CYNTHIA HAMMER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PETER HERMAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTINE MARRANO BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TIM MCKEEVER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
FRANCESCA MESIAH BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAWRENCE ROSS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL TA SMITH BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID ZAPFEL BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MELISSA ARCHER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SANDRA CALANDRA BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TRACY FRICANO CHALMERS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MIA CLARK BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MIROSLAV RAKIC BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JESSICA PIRRO PRESIDENT/C.E.O. 40.00
Officer
$170,276 $8,514 $178,790
RONALD SOUTHARD C.F.O. (PREVIOUS) 40.00
Officer
$42,844 $4,693 $47,537
SARA CARELLA C.F.O. (CURRENT) 40.00
Officer
$42,090 $1,878 $43,968
SUSAN PARKER-PRUSIECKI CRISIS COUNSELING SPECIALIST I 40.00
Highest
$111,284 $3,075 $114,359
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 $7,727,142 $7,676,888 $5,962,351 $50,254
2023 $7,038,278 $6,875,495 $4,720,585 $162,783
2022 $6,854,940 $6,311,275 $3,270,247 $543,665
2021 $6,201,837 $6,269,902 $1,860,181 $-68,065
2020 $6,616,608 $6,570,267 $1,767,642 $46,341
2019 $6,319,939 $6,371,555 $1,692,854 $-51,616
2018 $5,604,062 $5,731,661 $1,571,282 $-127,599
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