SavingTeens In Crisis Collaborative, Inc.
Long-term Road to Recovery
Mission
Saving Teens In Crisis Collaborative is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization formed in April of 2004 to assist troubled teens and their families struggling with substance abuse and other emotional issues.SavingTeens works with health organizations, educational consultants, wilderness programs, boarding schools, rehabilitation centers and educational lawyers to fund and support families with financial limitations as they complete the comprehensive therapeutic programs that they desperately need, but may not be able to afford.
Notes from the nonprofit
We believe in making treatment affordable and accessible for teens in crisis.
Ruling year
2005
Executive Director
Ms. Kelly Brown
Main address
PO Box 193
Wallingford, CT 06492 USA
EIN
20-1338216
NTEE code
Mental Health Treatment (F30)
Group Home, Residential Treatment Facility - Mental Health Related (F33)
Family Services (Adolescent Parents) (P45)
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Communication
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
The average cost of tuition has increased, and fewer programs have the financial reserves available to match our scholarship awards. Additionally, there has been a rise in program closures even though SavingTeens has had an increase in requests for assistance. Although we award up to $30,000 in financial aid to qualifying families. Many families still can't afford treatment for their teen.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Struggling Teen Support
Saving Teens In Crisis Collaborative's unique focus is to provide a comprehensive, multi-phase solution to struggling teens. Once offered our services, a family is connected with a SavingTeens pro-bono educational consultant. This consultant works with the family to develop the best course of treatment for the young person. Once the plan is developed, SavingTeens volunteers work with the recommended program to negotiate the best scholarship or discount for the family. In partnership with the program and the family, SavingTeens establishes a payment plan for services that includes: scholarship, family contribution, and SavingTeens funds. For each family that we work with, we commit to 6-12 months of services including: consultation, advocacy and funds.
Parent Support Program
The Parent Support Program provides emotional support and constructive relationships to parents of struggling teens, using a peer mentorship and group support model. Mentors are recommended by educational consultants, programs, and other skilled professional. The pool of available mentors consists of parents who have successfully helped their struggling adolescents and whose personalities and skill sets make them suitable for this kind of task. These parents are trained by SavingTeens to avoid any referrals that might be biased towards specific consultants or programs; instead, by sharing their journeys, they will provide hope and support for these lost parents, as well as encouragement and role modeling. Through one-on-one discussions and virtual group sessions, the parents will work together to find solutions for their struggling teens. These participants will be connected through social networking sources and group support sessions available through video conferencing.
Outreach and Awareness
SavingTeens utilizes volunteers throughout the country to educate adults about our mission, cost of treatment, importance of treatment, and struggles teens in crisis battle; such as mental health conditions, addiction, and behavior challenges. Publications, professional resources, and support groups are provided by volunteers.
Resources
SavingTeens offers articles, books, and website links to useful parenting resources. Individuals can request materials through the website or by contacting the Executive Director. The resources can be emailed or mailed and always free.
Teen Mentors
SavingTeens has young adult volunteers willing to provide support to teens in crisis. These volunteers provide struggling teens with hope, courage, and comfort by listening, sharing their stories, and leading by example.
Where we work
Awards
Charity of choice 2011
NATSAP
Photos
Videos
Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Average number of service recipients per month
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Substance abusers, People with psychosocial disabilities, People with other disabilities, People with learning disabilities, Families
Related Program
Resources
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
SavingTeens connects families with partnering programs & professionals, and other organizations. SavingTeens provides families with emotional support and access to mentors.
Number of clients referred to other services as part of their support strategy
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Parents, People with learning disabilities, At-risk youth, Economically disadvantaged people, Families
Related Program
Parent Support Program
Type of Metric
Input - describing resources we use
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Context Notes
SavingTeens offers all families access to other services. Examples of other services: • Education attorneys • Insurance advocates • Other nonprofit organizations • Local social services • Volunteer m
Number of clients in residential care
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Age groups, People with psychosocial disabilities, Substance abusers, LGBTQ people, Social and economic status
Related Program
Struggling Teen Support
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Number of qualifying families who received a scholarship and enrolled their teen in a treatment program.
Number of Facebook followers
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
People with psychosocial disabilities, People with other disabilities, Substance abusers, At-risk youth, Working poor
Related Program
Outreach and Awareness
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
This steady increase in social media followers demonstrates that SavingTeens is spreading outreach and awareness. Currently we have 853 followers!
Total dollars received in contributions
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
People with psychosocial disabilities, Gender and sexual identity, Substance abusers, At-risk youth, People with learning disabilities
Related Program
Struggling Teen Support
Type of Metric
Input - describing resources we use
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
SavingTeens continues to grow as an organization and is reflected in the steady increase in contributions.
Number of volunteers
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
People with psychosocial disabilities, Substance abusers, LGBTQ people, At-risk youth, Working poor
Related Program
Outreach and Awareness
Type of Metric
Input - describing resources we use
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
SavingTeens utilizes volunteers to serve on committees, spread outreach and awareness, mentor teens and parents, and to assist with fundraising.
Number of organizational partners
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
People with disabilities, Substance abusers, LGBTQ people, At-risk youth, Working poor
Related Program
Resources
Type of Metric
Input - describing resources we use
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
SavingTeens collaborates with treatment programs, professionals, and related organizations throughout the country. As we increase our list of partners we provide families more resources for help.
Number of fiscal sponsorship dollars distributed
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Family relationships, At-risk youth, Working poor, People with disabilities
Related Program
Struggling Teen Support
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Qualified families who received a scholarship for their teen to gain access to the long-term road to recovery.
Number of phone calls/inquiries
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Substance abusers, People with psychosocial disabilities, People with other disabilities, LGBTQ people, Social and economic status
Related Program
Resources
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
This metric shows how many people contacted the organization seeking assistance for a teen in crisis.
Average financial aid award per FTE student
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
People with disabilities, Substance abusers, LGBTQ people, At-risk youth, Working poor
Related Program
Struggling Teen Support
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
The average financial award continues to increase. In 2020 we increased our financial aid to $20,000 per family.
Our Sustainable Development Goals
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Goals & Strategy
Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.
Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
SavingTeens aims to increase services to families navigating the long-term road to recovery.
• Increase scholarship awards per family from $30,000 to $40,000
• Increase revenue to $500,000 + annually
• Expand our services to include young adults between the ages of 18-24
• Connect parents and teens with volunteer mentors
• Expand our list of partnering professionals and programs
• Add educational resources, content, and links on our website to assist families
• Share positive media and success stories
• Implement an outreach and awareness regional coordinator program
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
SavingTeens strategies:
• Increase outreach and awareness of the teen mental health crisis.
• Educate the public and expand our network of supporters through regional social & educational events.
• Development relationships corporations and secure recurring grants and sponsorships
• Utilize volunteers to serve on committees to help us raise additional funds
• Maximize our relationships to expand our outreach and awareness
• Maintain communication with parents, relatives, and teens
• Share videos, blogs, and stories from past scholarship recipients
• Recruit passionate people who believe in our mission
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
SavingTeens Board of Directors along with Kelly Brown, Executive Director are capable of meeting these goals. It is a diverse group of passionate volunteers; including: parents, educational consultants, program directors, medical, legal, financial, and marketing specialists. Our board members are talented, dedicated, and skilled professionals who work together as a cohesive unit to support our mission and assist our Executive Director with achieving these goals.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
SavingTeens is extremely proud of the following achievements:
• In 2022 increased scholarships awards to $30,000 per family (2021 - $25,000 per family)
• In 2022 we changed our qualifying age from 15 to 13
• Awarded 12 scholarships totaling more than $267,000
• Collaborated with new therapeutic programs and professionals
• Recruited new volunteers and mentors
• Created a new video highlighting two families and their teens
How we listen
Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.
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How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals
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Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?
We collect feedback from the people we serve at least annually, We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We engage the people who provide feedback in looking for ways we can improve in response, We act on the feedback we receive, We tell the people who gave us feedback how we acted on their feedback
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What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
We don’t have the right technology to collect and aggregate feedback efficiently, It is difficult to find the ongoing funding to support feedback collection
Financials
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SavingTeens In Crisis Collaborative, Inc.
Board of directorsas of 08/09/2023
Mr. Les Mann
John Reuben
Pavan Surapaneni
Les Mann
Lon Woodbury
Marilyn Engelman PhD
Suzanne Courtney
Colin Wren
Ben Chan
Lisa Vella
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? No
Organizational demographics
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Leadership
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Equity strategies
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- We employ non-traditional ways of gathering feedback on programs and trainings, which may include interviews, roundtables, and external reviews with/by community stakeholders.
- We use a vetting process to identify vendors and partners that share our commitment to race equity.
- We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization.
- We have community representation at the board level, either on the board itself or through a community advisory board.
- We help senior leadership understand how to be inclusive leaders with learning approaches that emphasize reflection, iteration, and adaptability.
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