Path (People Acting to Help) Inc

“A copy of the form 990 was provided to the board of directors for review and approval prior to filing.”

“The board discloses conflicts of interest annually. In addition, individual board members disclose possible conflicts of interest as situations arise which are evaluated by the board to determine conflict of interest.”

“The board of directors determines the compensation of the ceo. The board of directors are all independent persons and have no personal relationship to the ceo. The board reviews the accomplishments of the ceo, has comparative compensation and benefit data, provided by an independent source, of ceos in a similar size and type of organization. An independent compensation consultant was engaged to research and analyze comparative salary and benefit data and make recommendations to the board of directors on a comprehensive compensation package and since then the ceo receives the same percentage increase as all other employees receive. The ceo is compensated for the operations of path, inc., path group homes and path housing associates, inc. The board of directors meet to discuss and determine the ceo's contract which is documented in the corporate files.”

“The ceo reviews and approves the compensation for key employees. The ceo is independent and has no personal relationship to any of the key employees. Each year, as part of the budget review, the ceo recommends the annual percentage increase in compensation to the board of directors for their approval. The ceo utilizes comparative data as well as annual employee evaluations to determine the percentage of increases in compensation for all employees .”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

“Prior to becoming a director for the organization, dottie lynch was a highly compensated employee of the organization averaging 40 hours per week. The salary listed on the form 990 reflects her salary in her role as a highly compensated employee and not her role as a director.”

“Mission statement path's purpose is to promote the wellbeing of individuals with behavioral health needs and those with intellectual disabilities. Path's mission is helping individuals achieve a more independent and fulfilling life. Through this mission, path helps individuals to: discover their strengths meet life challenges recognize and provide opportunities for growth enjoy meaningful relationships be empowered to recognize their worth feel valued as active members of their community path's major accomplishment, for all of its programs, has been helping individuals to remain living in their communities and experiencing a more fulfilling life. Our adult behavioral health programs have been very successful in reducing the use of emergency and crisis services as well as inpatient services by those whom we serve. This has resulted in individuals being able to remain in and be active members of their community. For children and youth, we have been very successful in helping families to learn new ways of coping thereby avoiding children and youth from being placed out of their homes. Our intellectual disabilities programs have been very successful in increasing community integration activities for those whom we serve which has improved the quality of their lives. Path also has been very effective in helping individuals with disabilities obtain and retain jobs in the community. For those who have chosen to retire, either due to age or medical reasons, path's residential program has assured that their needs have been met by accommodating this choice. Path employs a team approach in all of its services allowing us to develop highly individualized service plans and treatment. In addition to the individual, the team may include family members, psychiatrists, clinicians, social workers, habilitation counselors, case managers, support coordinators, nurses and other professionals. In keeping with path's mission of "helping individuals achieve a more independent and fulfilling life," path offers a broad array of services. Programs range from those that are intensive and highly structured to those which offer minimal support. Flexible and coordinated movement among programs allows individuals to receive the support and resources they need, whether resolving a crisis or actively working on treatment and habilitation goals. Services share the goal of maximizing an individual's growth toward independence within an atmosphere that stresses the individual's dignity and self-worth. Although path's programs serve the community at large, path emphasizes services to individuals most in need clinically and those with limited financial resources. Path's services and supports are provided to individuals and their families who have either behavioral health needs, which include mental health and substance abuse, intellectual disabilities or co-occurring needs in more than one area. Though path's services are generally provided to those in northeast philadelphia, path also offers specialized services to individuals whose primary language is russian, regardless of where they live. For over 45 years, individuals and their families have been coming to path because of the respect and dignity we show all individuals, our quality services, our belief that all individuals can personally grow and realize their personal vision, and our commitment to help individuals live as valued and active members of the community. Behavioral health adult services: path provides a wide range of mental health and substance abuse services. Individuals and their families may receive services for a wide range of challenges that may include loss, trauma, depression, behavioral problems, poor school or work performance, substance abuse, relationship struggles, transitional life concerns and serious persistent mental illness. Upon admission, the individual receives a comprehensive assessment which helps to determine the level of service that best meets the needs of the individual and”