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Southwest Counseling Solutions Inc

EIN 38-2042021 · Detroit, MI

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood71 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF SOUTHWEST COUNSELING SOLUTIONS D/B/A MISIDE HEALTH (MIHEALTH) IS TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE, SUCCESS AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY OF CHILDREN, INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES IN DETROIT. OUR BROAD RANGE OF PROGRAMS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE COUNSELING; SERVICES DESIGNED FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES; AFFORDABLE AND SUPPORTIVE HOUSING; VETERAN'S PROGRAMS; HOMEOWNERSHIP SUPPORT; REAL ESTATE AND COMMERCIAL PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT; FINANCIAL COACHING; JOB TRAINING; AND ADULT LITERACY.

Income
$25.2 million
Spending
$22.2 million
Spent on programs
98%
Reserves
1.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 52%
Employees
133
Volunteers
10
Highest pay
$312,000, president/ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 71 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 29% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 43% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    98% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 11% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 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)
  1. $10.0 million spent. SUPPORTIVE HOUSING - HOUSING RESOURCE CENTER:THE HOUSING RESOURCE CENTER (HRC) PROVIDES SERVICES TO HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES AND THOSE AT-RISK OF HOMELESSNESS (INCLUDING VETERANS) THAT INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO HOUSING COMPLIANCE EXPERTISE, HOUSING STABILITY SUPPORT, CASE MANAGEMENT, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INTERVENTIONS, ONGOING RENTAL ASSISTANCE, TEMPORARY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, LEGAL-SELF HELP AND NOTARY SERVICES. THE HRC IS CONVENIENTLY LOCATED IN THE HEART OF CORKTOWN AND IS AVAILABLE TO COMMUNITY GROUPS, SERVICE AGENCIES, CONSULTANTS AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDERS. IN FY2025, APPROXIMATELY 1,383 CLIENTS WERE SERVED AND APPROXIMATELY 16,668 SERVICES WERE PROVIDED.
  2. $5.8 million spent. CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES:THE CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES (CYF) DIVISION AT MI-SIDE OFFERS A COMPREHENSIVE RANGE OF OUTPATIENT AND COMMUNITY-BASED TREATMENT SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS AGES 0-21 WITH SEVERE EMOTIONAL DISTURBANCE (SED). OUR PROGRAMS INCLUDE CO-OCCURRING SERVICES, CASE MANAGEMENT, PSYCHIATRIC AND MEDICATION MANAGEMENT, GROUP THERAPY, AND ADDITIONAL COMMUNITY SUPPORT, ENSURING CONTINUITY OF CARE FROM ASSESSMENT THROUGH CRISIS AND INPATIENT SERVICES.AT MI-SIDE, OUR CLINICAL PRACTICES ARE BUILT ON THE STRENGTHS AND RESILIENCY OF CHILDREN, WITH A STRONG FOUNDATION IN PERSON-CENTERED PLANNING, FAMILY INCLUSION, CULTURAL COMPETENCE, AND GOAL-FOCUSED TREATMENT. WE ARE DEDICATED TO DELIVERING THE HIGHEST QUALITY OF CARE BY UTILIZING A RANGE OF EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICES TAILORED TO EACH CHILD'S UNIQUE NEEDS.IN ADDITION TO CLINICAL TREATMENT, THE CYF DIVISION PROVIDES A WIDE ARRAY OF ANCILLARY AND PREVENTION SUPPORT SERVICES, ENSURING THAT CHILDREN AND FAMILIES RECEIVE HOLISTIC, COORDINATED CARE. OUR TEAM WORKS COLLABORATIVELY WITH FAMILIES AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO SUPPORT POSITIVE OUTCOMES AND LONG-TERM WELL-BEING FOR EVERY YOUTH AND ADOLESCENT WE SERVE.FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025, APPROXIMATELY 364 CLIENTS WERE SERVED, AND APPROXIMATELY 8,688 SERVICES WERE PROVIDED.
  3. $5.9 million spent. ADULT OUTPATIENT: ADULT OUTPATIENT SERVICES PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES, INCLUDING PSYCHIATRIC CARE, MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING, BILINGUAL/BI-CULTURAL SERVICES FOR HISPANIC INDIVIDUALS, CASE MANAGEMENT, INTEGRATED HEALTH SERVICES, CO-OCCURRING AND RECOVERY SUPPORT, HEALTH AND WELLNESS GROUPS, SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT SERVICES, ADVOCACY, AND OTHER SUPPORTIVE SERVICES. THESE PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO HELP INDIVIDUALS ACHIEVE GREATER INDEPENDENCE, STABILITY, AND OVERALL WELL BEING.IN FY2025, APPROXIMATELY 1,176 CLIENTS WERE SERVED, AND APPROXIMATELY 20,685 SERVICES WERE PROVIDED.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. 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.

  2. 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 November 6, 2026.

  3. 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.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending September 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since October 1975.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. 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 November 4, 2026.

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