Long Island Crisis Center Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
TO PROVIDE FREE, HIGH QUALITY, CONFIDENTIAL AND NON-JUDGMENTAL SERVICES AND PROGRAMS TO SUPPORT AND EMPOWER LONG ISLANDERS AT CRITICAL TIMES IN THEIR LIVES.
- Income
- $6.9 million
- Spending
- $6.0 million
- Spent on programs
- 93%
- Reserves
- 5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 83%
- Employees
- 144
- Volunteers
- 67
- Highest pay
- $145,942, cfo
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 53% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 5.0 months of spending.
Debt
5 of 20It owes 51% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 13% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 14% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1593% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 69% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2513 of 13 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (3)
- $2.9 million spent. CRISIS INTERVENTION SERVICESLICC operates multiple crisis intervention programs accessible by telephone and through ChatLIVE Long Island, a mobile-friendly online counseling platform. These services provide immediate support for individuals experiencing suicidal ideation, mental health crises, family conflict, substance use concerns, and other life challenges.In 2025, 25,957 individuals utilized LICC's crisis hotlines and online counseling services. Crisis counselors provided emotional support, referrals and follow-up services to individuals reaching out for help. Risk assessment, crisis de-escalation, safety planning and connection to ongoing mental health services were also provided. Behavioral Health Helpline and Mobile Crisis Intake LICC provides after-hours coverage for Nassau County's Behavioral Health Helpline which serves as the intake department for the County's Mobile Crisis Unit. These services connect residents experiencing psychiatric emergencies with immediate assessment and intervention.In 2025, LICC responded to 2,830 Behavioral Health Helpline calls and completed 495 Mobile Crisis Unit intakes. Through these services, individuals experiencing behavioral health crises received timely access to emergency mental health support, crisis stabilization services, and appropriate levels of care.988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Since the launch of the 988 Lifeline in 2022, LICC has served as the designated 988 center for Nassau County. The program provides 24/7 telephone crisis intervention for individuals experiencing any type of emotional distress including suicidal ideation, mental health crises, housing instability, relationship concerns, and substance use issues. In 2025, LICC's 988 counselors answered 11,463 calls while maintaining a 94% answer rate. As demand continued to grow, the program expanded staffing and infrastructure to ensure timely access to high-quality crisis intervention services. Counselors conducted suicide risk assessments, developed safety plans, coordinated emergency responses when necessary, and connected callers to community-based services. These interventions helped reduce immediate risk, increase emotional stabilization, and facilitate access to ongoing support.The H-Line (New York State HIV/STI/Hepatitis C Hotline)The H-Line provides statewide education, prevention information, referrals and support related to HIV, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and Hepatitis C. The program increases awareness, promotes risk reduction, and helps individuals access testing, treatment, prevention services, and supportive care.In 2025, the H-Line served 1,404 individuals through phone and online platforms. Thirty-six percent of client interactions resulted in direct referrals to healthcare, prevention, or supportive service providers. The program maintained a comprehensive statewide resource database connecting individuals to testing sites, PrEP and PEP providers, medical care, mental health services, housing assistance, case management, harm reduction programs, and LGBTQ+ affirming services.To expand public awareness and prevention education, H-Line implemented a strategic social media campaign that reached 604,044 individuals in 2025. Staff also conducted outreach at 20 community events across New York State, strengthening partnerships and increasing access to prevention information and services.
- $2.6 million spent. PFY PFY is a service and an advocate for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning (LGBTQ+) individuals across Nassau, Suffolk, and Queens. PFY improves the health, wellness, and quality of life of LGBTQ+ individuals through education, supportive services, advocacy, and personal development opportunities.IN 2025, 693 LGBTQ+ INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED A TOTAL OF 7,004 SUPPORT SESSIONS FROM SOCIAL PROGRAMMING, COUNSELING, CASE MANAGEMENT, LINKAGE TO PREP/PEP, HIV/STI TESTING AND TREATMENT SERVICES. HIV/STI Prevention and Testing PFY expanded access to LGBTQ+-affirming sexual health services through on-site and community-based testing, mobile health services, and integrated HIV-status-neutral programming.In 2025, PFY provided 895 free HIV/STI tests and conducted 436 Personalized Cognitive Counseling sessions to help participants identify risk factors and develop realistic prevention strategies. Mobile health services reduced transportation barriers and increased access to care for isolated and underserved community members.Community Education and Professional TrainingPFY delivered education and training programs designed to increase understanding of LGBTQ+ identities, strengthen cultural competency, and improve affirming systems of care.IN 2025, PFY CONDUCTED 153 WORKSHOPS REACHING 4,274 PROFESSIONALS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS. TOPICS INCLUDED SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, ALLYSHIP, AND BEST PRACTICES FOR SERVING LGBTQ+ INDIVIDUALS.Case Management and Supportive Counseling PFY provides comprehensive services addressing social determinants of health, including food insecurity, housing instability, healthcare access, employment barriers, and mental health needs.IN 2025, PFY'S CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM SERVED CLOSE TO 400 INDIVIDUALS AND 37 CLIENTS PARTICIPATED IN THE SUPPORTIVE COUNSELING PROGRAM. THESE NUMBERS REFLECT GROWING COMMUNITY NEED AND SUSTAINED PARTICIPANT ENGAGEMENT IN MENTAL HEALTH CARE.
- $31,837 spent. BUILDING HEALTHY LIVES THROUGH EDUCATIONBuilding Healthy Lives Through Education provides evidence-informed workshops for elementary, middle, and high school students, educators, and community professionals throughout Nassau and western Suffolk Counties. Program goals include increasing mental health awareness, reducing stigma, strengthening coping skills, and connecting participants to available support services.Demand for programming increased significantly in 2025, resulting in the hiring of an additional part-time Community Educator and a 42% increase in the number of students reached. Program participation included: Suicide Prevention 2,589 participants Managing Emotions 1,814 participants Coping with Crisis 1,710 participants Cyberbullying Prevention 2,124 participants Let's Talk Mental Health 2,705 participants Professional Trainings 79 participantsA school counselor sent us an email she received from a parent of one of her students in a class where we presented the Suicide Prevention workshop. The parent thanked us for the information shared and said that their family had lost two family members to suicide. In the past, her son got upset when the topic of suicide came up with peers who made light of it, but he found the workshop very valuable. The mother wanted to thank us for discussing such an important topic and for the work we are doing to promote mental well-being and support for the students.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since January 1974.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.
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