2025-02-21T06:43:13-08:00 2024-06-30 060872192 Doherty Beals & Banks PC 187 Williams St New London CT 06320 990 2023-07-01 061308487 Southeastern Regional Action Council Inc SOUT 8608482800 228 West Town St Norwich CT 06360 Susan Radway Chairman 2025-02-21 true true Stacey L Gualtieri CPA P00093558 8604432033 2023 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z 228 West Town St Norwich CT 06360 1536134 false X WWW.SECTRAC.ORG X 1990 CT The Organization's mission is to engage with the communities of Eastern Connecticut to implement proven practices that reduce the impact of behavioral health challenges across the lifespan. this is achieved through collaboration, needs assessment, capacity building, and advocacy. 9 9 12 0 1290047 1466804 50141 69330 16 0 0 1340204 1536134 0 0 622166 734508 0 0 814987 783191 1437153 1517699 -96949 18435 742143 845080 457502 542004 284641 303076 The Organization's mission is to engage with the communities of Eastern Connecticut to implement proven practices that reduce the impact of behavioral health challenges across the lifespan. this is achieved through collaboration, needs assessment, capacity building, and advocacy. false false 1409286 69330 1. Partnership for Success: Strategic Prevention Framework: In October 2019, SERAC was awarded a 5-year PFS-SPF grant from SAMHSA to increase the capacity of 21 towns in the Quiet Corner of CT to address youth substance use. The geographic under this initiative include the following towns: Ashford, Brooklyn, Canterbury, Chaplin, Columbia, Eastford, Hampton, Killingly, Lebanon, Masfield, Plainfield, Pomfret, Putnam, Scotland, Sterling, Thompson, Union, Willington, Windham, and Woodstock. Strengthen the regional infrastructure to implement the steps of the Strategic Prevention Framework by raising the current readiness score for the region to address youth substance use, increase data collection efforts across the 21 towns, reduce the rate of binge drinking among youth by 25% in 2024, reduce the rate of nicotine use (including electronic delivery systems) by 25% in 2024, reduce the rate of ,marijuana abuse by 25% in 2024.2. Regional Behavioral Health Action Organization (RBHAO): One of SERAC's key roles as the RBHAO in region 3 is to maximize resources and improve integration related to mental health and substance use program planning, training, advocacy, and resource development. Some key functions through this initiative include Assessing the behavioral health needs of children, adolescents, and adults across the regions. Developing Regional Strategic Plans to include priority recommendations for prevention, treatment, and recovery services. Administering the Local Prevention Council (LPC) grants to municipalities to stimulate the development and implementation of prevention activities. Building the capacity of local communities to understand and address problem gambling. Raising awareness and providing advocacy to the general public related to mental health promotion and substance use prevention, treatment and recovery. Leveraging funds to support prevention, treatment, and recovery activities across each region. Maintain the statutory requirements for meetings and membership for the organization. Serving on local, regional, and statewide advisory and planning bodies. Providing naloxone (Narcan)training and kit distribution to communities. Problem Gambling- in March 2018, SERAC was awarded a six-year Problem Gambling grant fromDMHAS to build the capacity of local communities to increase awareness to address and reduce the impact of problem gambling on individuals and families by building and strengthening a gambling awareness strategic planning committee names Regional Gambling Awareness Team.3.State Opioid Response Initiative/ Recovery Friendly Workplace: SERAC Community Mini Grant opportunity in Eastern CT with support from the CT Department of Mental Health and Additional Services and federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. CT State Opioid Response Initiative- Community Mini Grants will provide communities with funding to build their capacity to develop and/or enhance local opioid addiction and overdose prevention and response efforts. A Maximum of 14 proposals will be funded through September 29, 2024. 1409286 true false false false false false false false false false true false false false false true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 24 0 true 12 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 9 9 false false false false false false true true true false false true true true true true true true false false X X X Mark Irons 8608482800 228 West Town St Norwich CT 06360 Angela Duhaime Executive Dir. 40.00 0.00 X 110715 0 0 Susan Radway Board Chair 3.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Michele Fontaine Vice Chair 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Stacey Lawton Secretary 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Kate Alves Treasurer 3.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Mark Juhola Member 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Oliver Jones Member 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 David Brailey Member 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 David Burnett Member 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Megan Kane Member 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 110715 1 false false false 0 1454384 12420 1466804 PROGRAM INCOME 900099 26355 26355 SURVEY ANALYSIS 900099 42375 42375 TRAINING, OTHER 900099 600 600 69330 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1536134 69330 0 0 0 0 110715 108501 2214 0 515090 476782 38308 0 50278 46967 3311 58425 54642 3783 0 127301 123369 3932 24787 8957 15830 0 0 0 0 98744 97926 818 0 0 0 27531 27531 24072 23845 227 0 0 9129 9129 0 10398 10398 9797 9797 Program Expenses 221066 221066 Meetings & Training 108822 106141 2681 Materials & Supplies 75464 72916 2548 Miscellaneous 31677 22150 9527 14403 8696 5707 1517699 1409286 108413 0 275307 449230 0 0 168041 119757 0 0 0 0 20773 10369 333201 67477 276122 265724 0 0 0 0 1900 0 742143 845080 70173 35465 114442 107088 351965 165799 154574 457502 542004 X 284641 303076 284641 303076 742143 845080 18435 X false true X true true true X 872857 1053639 1180971 1275656 1466804 5849927 0 0 872857 1053639 1180971 1275656 1466804 5849927 0 5849927 84 16 100 0 467 7532 81705 50141 69330 209175 6059202 0.96550 0.96850 X 58907 58907 240000 53254 186746 13772 823 12949 13266 9045 4221 7256 4355 2901 265724 X 1536134 1536134 1536134 1517699 1517699 1517699 Part X : FIN48 Footnote The Organization recognizes the tax benefit from uncertain tax positions when it is more-likely-then-not the position will be sustained upon examination by taxing authorities. The Organization had no uncertain tax positions that qualify for either recognition or disclosure in the financial statements. In the normal course of business, the Organizations tax filings are subject to examination by federal and state taxing authorities. The Organizations tax returns for the last three years remain open for examination. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7b Board Members must all vote on decisions and be approved unanimously Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b A draft of Form 990 is provided to the Executive Director who distributes the document to the Finance Director. The Executive and Finance Directors review the 990 and bring any questions to the Executive Committee. Upon agreement of the Executive Committee, questions and comments are sent to the auditing firm as well as to the general board members. Once a completed 990 is prepared, it is then reviewed a second time at the general board meeting where representatives from the agency that completed the audit are present to answer any lingering questions. Once it is determined there is a final accepted 990, the Board of Directors votes to submit. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c A conflict of interest exists when an interested person has either (A) a financial interest, as defined, that could be affected by a decision by or on behalf of the organization or (B) another relationship, obligation, duty of loyalty, or interest, whether financial or non-financial in nature, such as serving on the governing board of another organization, that could influence the interested persons decision-making for or on behalf of the fund (a duality of interest). Any director, principal officer, or member of a committee with a governing board delegated powers is an interested person, as well as any employee. In connection with any actual or possible conflict of interest, an interested person must disclose the existence of the financial interest or duality of interest and be given the opportunity to disclose all material facts to the directors and/or members of committees with governing board delegated powers who are considering a proposed transaction or arrangement or another matter affecting the interests of the organization. If the interested person with a conflict of interest has information that might be helpful to the governing board or committee, the interested person may make a presentation to the board or committee meeting, but after the presentation he/she shall leave the meeting during the discussion of, and the vote on, the transaction, arrangement, or matter involving the possible conflict of interest. The chair of the board or committee to investigate alternatives to the proposed transaction, arrangement, or matter. Regardless of whether a disinterested person or committee examines and identifies alternatives, in every case, the governing board or committee shall determine by a majority vote of the disinterested directors whether the transaction, arrangement, or matter is in the organizations best interest and is fair and reasonable and shall only approve any such transaction, arrangement or matter that is. The minutes of the governing board and all committees with board delegated powers shall contain (A) the names of the persons who disclosed or otherwise were found to have an actual or possible conflict of interest, the nature of the interest, any action taken to determine whether a conflict of interest was present, and the governing boards or committees decision as to whether a conflict of interest in fact existed. (B) the names of the persons who were present for discussions and votes relating to the transaction, arrangement, or matter, the content of the discussion, including any alternatives considered, and a record of any votes taken in connection with the proceedings. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a The Executive Committee of the Board of Directors annually determines the compensation of the Executive Director with the Chair of the Board of Directors as the spokesperson for the process. In determining appropriate compensation, the Executive Committee relies on comparability data to make its determination regarding compensation issues. Appropriate data includes compensation levels paid by similarly situated organizations for comparable positions. The Executive Committee identifies at least three comparable positions and compensation packages to support their determination. The Executive Committee provides the Board of Directors with a recommendation relative to compensation with supporting documentation. Approval of the compensation is documented in the meeting minutes. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18 Available on Guidestar Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Available upon request