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Media Inquiries

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Eugene White
Manager, Marketing and Public Relations
Northern Rivers Family of Services.
518.701.4927
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Impact Reports

2023 Northern Rivers Impact Report
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2022 Northern Rivers Impact Report
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2021 Northern Rivers Impact Report
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2020 Northern Rivers Impact Report
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Sharing Our Impact
2020 has changed almost everything, but it hasn't changed the impact Northern Rivers makes for children, adults, and families. Learn about how we rose to the challenge from the people who made it happen.

2019 Northern Rivers Impact Report
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2018 Northern Rivers Impact Report
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2017 Northern Rivers Impact Report
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2016 Northern Rivers Impact Report
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2015 Northern Rivers Impact Report
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2014 Northern Rivers Impact Report
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2013 Northern Rivers Impact Report
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Fact Sheets

Who We Are: Our Present
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Who We Are: Infographic
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How We Are: Our Mission, Vision, Values, and Core Principals
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Who We Are: Our Past
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Who We Are: Our Time in Albany
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Who We Are: Our Time in Schenectady
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Who We Are: Our Work in Saratoga, Warren, and Washington Counties
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What We Do: Client Services
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Our 853 Schools and Preschool
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Where We Are: Our Locations
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Where We Are: Map of Our Service Area
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Where We Are: Our School-Based Locations
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Our Advocacy

At Northern Rivers, we stand behind our clients and our workforce. We work with individuals and families who face poverty, abuse, neglect, substance abuse, and behavioral health issues. These are some of society’s most vulnerable citizens, and we need the proper support in order to answer society’s call. We advocate for fully funded contracts; investment in infrastructure; and the resources to fund, train, and keep the quality employees our clients deserve. Click below for examples of our recent efforts.

2024.02.22 Testimony, Albany Common Council, Local Law K
William T. Gettman, Jr.
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2024 02.13 Testimony, NYS Joint Budget Committee Hearing, Mental Hygiene
William T. Gettman, Jr.
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2024.01.31 Testimony, NYS Joint Budget Committee Hearing, Human Services
William T. Gettman, Jr.
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2024.01.25 Testimony, NYS Joint Budget Committee Hearing, Mental Health
William T. Gettman, Jr.
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2023.12.19 Testimony, NYS Joint Committee Budget Hearing, Healthcare Workforce
William T. Gettman, Jr.
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2023.11.30 NYS Office of Mental Health Town Hall
William T. Gettman, Jr.
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2023.05.23 Recommendations, Mental Health
William T. Gettman, JR.
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2023.05.01 Reaction, NYS Budget
William T. Gettman, Jr.
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2023.02.16 Testimony, NYS Joint Committee Budget Hearing - Mental Hygiene
William T. Gettman, Jr.
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NYS 2023.02.13 Testimony, NYS Joint Committee Budget Hearing - Human Services
William T. Gettman, Jr.
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2022.11.22 Testimony, NYS Assembly Standing Committee on Labor
William T. Gettman, Jr.
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2022.10.18 Testimony, NYS Assembly Standing Committee on Children and Families
William T. Gettman, Jr.
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2022.06.22 Testimony, Mental Health Services
William T. Gettman, Jr.
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2022.02.02 Testimony, NYS Legislature Joint Session, 2022-23 Mental Health Proposals
William T. Gettman, Jr.
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2021.11.09 Testimony, NYS Assembly Standing Committee on Mental Health
William T. Gettman Jr.
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2021.05.18 Testimony, Virtual Joint Public Hearing on Mental Health Crisis Services
William T. Gettman Jr.
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2021.02.09 Live Testimony - NYS Legislature Joint Session
William T. Gettman Jr.
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2021.02.08 Testimony, NYS Executive Budget Proposals for Public Protection, 2021-2022
William T. Gettman Jr.
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2021.02.08 Testimony, NYS Executive Budget Proposals for Human Services, 2021-2022
William T. Gettman Jr.
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2021.02.05 Testimony, NYS Executive Budget Proposals for Mental Hygiene, 2021-2022
William T. Gettman Jr.
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2021.02.04 Testimony, NYS Executive Proposals for Higher Education, 2021-2022
William T. Gettman Jr.
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2020.02.03 Testimony, NYS Executive Budget Proposals for Mental Hygiene, 2020-2021
William T. Gettman Jr.
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2020.01.30 Testimony, NYS Executive Budget Proposals for Human Services, 2020-2021
William T. Gettman Jr.
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2019.02.07 Testimony, NYS Executive Budget Proposals for Mental Hygiene, 2019-2020
William T. Gettman Jr.
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2019.01.24 Testimony, NYS Executive Budget Proposals for Human Services, 2019-2020
William T. Gettman Jr.
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2018.02.13 Testimony, NYS Executive Budget Proposals for Mental Hygiene, 2018-2019
William T. Gettman Jr.
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2018.02.06 Testimony, NYS Executive Budget Proposals for Human Services, 2018-2019
William T. Gettman Jr.
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2017.12.14 Testimony, NY Assembly Standing Committee on Children and Families, Foster Parent and Caregiver Support
William T. Gettman Jr.
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2017.05.24 White Paper, Improvement Strategies for Group Residential Care
William T. Gettman Jr.
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2017.02.08 Testimony, NYS Executive Budget Proposals for Human Services, 2017-2018
William T. Gettman Jr.
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2017.02.06 Testimony, NYS Executive Budget Proposals for Mental Hygiene, 2017-2018
William T. Gettman Jr.
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Leadership Profiles

William T. Gettman Jr., MPA
Chief Executive Officer
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Audrey LaFrenier, LCSW-R
President and Chief Operating Officer
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Staff Appointments

Upcoming Events

Thursday, May 2: Trivia Challenge

Friday, July 26: Northern Rivers Golf Tournament

September 23-25: Online Auction

Thank you Corporate Partners for supporting Northern Rivers and our programs!

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  Advocates

  

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Supporters

MacFawn Fire & Flood Restoration
WCGS Architects

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Renaissance Corporation of Albany

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Friends

 

Donors

Thank you to the corporate, community, and in-kind donors who made a difference in the lives of our children, adults, and families from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023.

In-Kind Donors
Monetary Donors
Tribute Gifts

Lead Partner 

Champions

Advocates

Supporters

Barclay Damon LLP
Bennett Contracting
Berkshire Bank
Broadview Federal Credit Union
MacFawn Fire & Flood Restoration
Saratoga National Bank
Schenectady Hardware & Electric
Teal, Becker & Chiaramonte, CPAs
Usherwood Office Technology
WCGS Architects

Eastern Heating & Cooling Inc.
Hill & Markes, Inc.
Renaissance Corporation of Albany

Friends

Acture Solutions
Aflac New York
Trustco Bank

Albany Med Health Systems
CBRE-Albany
Family Danz Heating & Cooling