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ACHIEVE HUMAN SERVICES INC

YUMA, AZ · EIN 860354970 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE F20Z · Mental Health & Crisis Intervention · Medium ($1M-$10M) · www.achievehs.org
revenue
$8.5M
expenses
$9.1M
net assets
$4.4M
employees
182
volunteers
6
program ratio
85%
mission · from form 990

TO SUPPORT THE PERSONAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.

profile · synthesized from sources

ACHIEVE Human Services is a social enterprise based in Yuma, Arizona, that supports individuals with disabilities, severe mental illness, substance abuse, chronic homelessness, and wounded warriors. The organization provides programs and services focused on personal growth, development, and ultimately, employment opportunities. They also offer housing options and behavioral health case management.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2021

what they reported doing

Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.

  1. #1 primary $1.60M
    HOUSING SERVICES: THE ORGANIZATION, THROUGH ITS CONTRACT WITH THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND ARIZONA COMPLETE HEALTHCARE (AZCH) THE REGIONAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AUTHORITY (RBHA), PROVIDES HOUSING TO MORE THAN 180 INDIVIDUALS IN THE YUMA AND LA PAZ COMMUNITIES. THE HOUSING DEPARTMENT PROVIDES STRENGTH FOCUSED SERVICES TO ADULTS WHO HAVE A SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESS AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE LONG-TERM GOAL OF HOUSING SERVICES IS TO PROVIDE A SAFE, CLEAN AND AFFORDABLE HOME WHILE BECOMING MORE INDEPENDENT AND SELF SUFFICIENT THROUGH POTENTIAL EMPLOYMENT TRAINING AND OPPORTUNITIES. ALL HOUSING CLIENTS ARE PROVIDED CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES THAT PROMOTES THEIR INDEPENDENCE AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY.
  2. #2 $2.34M
    EMPLOYMENT SERVICES: ACHIEVE CURRENTLY CONTRACTS WITH THE STATE OF ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY; DIVISION FOR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND REHABILITATION SERVICES ADMINISTRATION IN PROVIDING EMPLOYMENT SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH A DISABILITY. THESE INCLUDE A VARIETY OF SERVICES SUCH AS GROUP SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT, INDIVIDUAL SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT, WORK ADJUSTMENT TRAINING, JOB DEVELOPMENT AND PLACEMENT, SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT, ADULT DAY TRAINING AND TRANSPORTATION. MOST OF THESE SERVICES PAY THE INDIVIDUAL FOR ON-THE-JOB TRAINING WHILE OTHER SERVICES FOCUS ON INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILL DEVELOPMENT. THE LONG-TERM GOAL OF EMPLOYMENT SERVICES IS TO PREPARE AND TRAIN THESE INDIVIDUALS TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN COMMUNITY INTEGRATED EMPLOYMENT; BUILD SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND INDEPENDENCE.
named programs · 5 · from sources

what they call their work

AbilityOne Program
Provides employment opportunities for individuals with significant disabilities through federal government contracts for services like custodial, grounds maintenance, and inventory management at federal sites.
Behavioral Health Case Management
Provides supportive services to clients, including individual therapy, counseling, group counseling, living skills training, employment services, case management, psychoeducation, substance abuse treatment, crisis management, assessments, treatment planning, coordination of care, and utilization of community resources.
Employment Services
Offers various programs to assist clients with employment, including job training, resume and interviewing skill development, work adjustment, job readiness activities, on-the-job training, and partnering with local businesses.
Housing Program
Offers a subsidized housing program, similar to Section 8 Emergency Housing Choice Vouchers, for chronically homeless individuals with a qualifying disability, in partnership with the Arizona Department of Housing (ADOH).
Vocational Rehabilitation / Job Development
Supports individuals in preparing for, obtaining, and maintaining meaningful employment through job preparation (resume, interview skills), job development and placement, job retention support, and work adjustment training.
activities · 8 clusters

what they do

  • Supported Employment for People with Disabilities 4 activities
    • Employment Services for Individuals with Disabilities
      Provides comprehensive employment and vocational rehabilitation services, including job readiness training, resume building, interview practice, job development, placement, and retention support, specifically for individuals with significant disabilities and Wounded Warriors. This includes work adjustment training in real-world environments and through the Ability One Program.
    • Employment and Vocational Rehabilitation Services
      Provides comprehensive employment and vocational rehabilitation services including job readiness training, resume development, interview practice, work adjustment training, job placement, and job retention support for individuals with disabilities and other challenges. Services are delivered through individual and group formats in structured, real-world environments to build work-related skills and behaviors.
    • Federal Contract Services
      Provides custodial, grounds maintenance, and inventory management services at federal government sites, creating employment opportunities for individuals with significant disabilities.
    • Federal Site Services Employment Program
      Provides custodial, grounds maintenance, and inventory management services at federal government sites through the Ability One Program, creating employment opportunities for individuals with significant disabilities and Wounded Warriors.
  • Trauma-Informed Care & Mental Health Professional Convenings 2 activities
    • Advocacy and Expertise Sharing
      Shares expertise on behavioral health integration, housing stability, and service delivery innovation at state and national conferences, and publishes resources like the Arizona Employer Resource Guide to support the employment of individuals with disabilities.
    • Advocacy and Knowledge Sharing
      Shares expertise on behavioral health integration, housing stability, and service delivery innovation at state and national conferences, and supports disability employment through publications such as the Arizona Employer Resource Guide.
  • Outpatient Behavioral Health Services 2 activities
    • Behavioral Health Services
      Provides behavioral health services including individual therapy, group counseling, crisis management, substance abuse treatment, psychoeducation, and case management. Clients work with Behavioral Health Technicians to develop personalized treatment plans, with ongoing coordination of care across providers and support systems.
    • Behavioral Health Services
      Offers individual and group therapy, psychoeducation, crisis management, and substance abuse treatment interventions. Clients receive case management and collaborative treatment planning with Behavioral Health Technicians to address mental health and achieve recovery goals.
  • Independent Living Skills Training 2 activities
    • Independent Living Skills Training
      Offers practical training in cooking, cleaning, budgeting, and social skills to support independent living and personal development for individuals with disabilities.
    • Life Skills and Independent Living Training
      Provides practical living skills training in areas such as cooking, cleaning, budgeting, and social skill development to support personal growth and independent living for individuals with disabilities.
  • Transitional and Permanent Supportive Housing 2 activities
    • Subsidized Housing and Support Services
      Operates subsidized housing programs for individuals with qualifying disabilities, including those who are chronically homeless, in partnership with the Arizona Department of Housing. This includes providing supportive services to promote independent living.
    • Subsidized Housing and Supportive Services
      Operates a subsidized housing program for individuals who are chronically homeless and have a qualifying disability, in partnership with the Arizona Department of Housing, offering housing options and supportive services to promote stability and independence.
  • Community Resource Referral & Navigation 1 activity
    • Community Resource Connection
      Connects clients to external community resources and programs to reinforce long-term success and provide holistic support.
  • Program Evaluation & Impact Assessment 1 activity
    • Comprehensive Client Assessments
      Conducts comprehensive assessments to identify client needs and determine appropriate levels of care across various programs.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Capacity Building for Human Services Students
      Provides hands-on learning opportunities for students from local universities to gain experience in the human services field through training and engagement in organizational programs.
    • Student Internship Program
      Provides hands-on learning opportunities for students from local universities to gain experience in the human services field.
financials · form 990 · fy2021

the money

revenue
Total revenue$8.45M
Contributions & grants$86K1%
Program service revenue$7.96M94%
Investment income$6K0%
Other revenue$403K
expenses
Total expenses$9.14M
Program expenses85%
Admin / overhead15%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$4.61M
Grants paid out$941K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$9.00M
Cash$1.53M
Investments$0
Liabilities$4.56M
Net assets$4.45M
Liquid reserves2.0 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue -2.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 5
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
CAROL A CARR PRESIDENT & CEO 40 $163K
SHERRI SMITH DIRECTOR 1 $84K
FILMORE TELLEZ BOARD CHAIR 2 $15K
ASHLEY HART DIRECTOR 1 $14K
CHRIS CLEARY VICE CHAIR 1 $13K
board members · 5
  • BECKY BROOKS — DIRECTOR
  • MARION SHONTZ — SECRETARY/TREASURER
  • RICHARD POLLARD — DIRECTOR
  • SUSAN GLEASON — CHAIR
  • TIM SOULE — DIRECTOR
relationships · 14

who they work with

  • Ability One Commission Government — Administers the Ability One Program in which ACHIEVE participates.
  • Arizona Association of Providers for People with Disabilities Coalition — ACHIEVE leadership served on the executive committee and as Board Chair for two years.
  • Arizona Department of Housing Government — Contracting agency providing subsidized housing program funding and structure
  • Arizona Department of Housing Partner — Contracts with ACHIEVE to support a subsidized housing program for individuals who are chronically homeless with a qualifying disability.
  • Arizona State Rehabilitation Committee Government — ACHIEVE leadership served on the committee and chaired the Employment and Community Partnership sub-committee.
  • Commission on the Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) Partner — Accredited by CARF
  • Department of Economic Security (DES)/Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) Government — State contract partner that refers individuals to ACHIEVE services.
  • Department of Economic Security (DES)/Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) Government — State contract partner that refers individuals to ACHIEVE services.
  • Governance Advisory Board for Housing Partner — ACHIEVE HUMAN SERVICES INC leadership serves on this board to advance housing stability and behavioral health integration.
  • Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) Government — Administers the Vocational Rehabilitation program for which Achieve Human Services provides services; clients must meet RSA eligibility requirements.
  • SourceAmerica Network — ACHIEVE leadership served on the SourceAmerica Board of Directors for eight years.
  • U.S. Customs & Border Protection Partner — Location where ACHIEVE performs services under the Ability One Program.
  • University of Phoenix Partner — ACHIEVE leadership previously served as adjunct faculty teaching business curriculum.
  • Yuma Proving Grounds Partner — Location where ACHIEVE performs services under the Ability One Program.