About ARA

ARA was chartered in 1982 and began operation with it's Traveling Teacher Program funded by the New York State Division for Youth and the Allegany County CETA office. This program ran through mid-1983. Other programs included Continuing Day Treatment in Northern Cattaraugus County (1986-1990), Individual Support Services, funded by OMRDD and multiple instances of time-limited training and prevention services.

We have established and continue to operate the following services: New Horizons Continuing Day Treatment Program, Stepping Stones Continuing Day Treatment Program, Wyoming County Chemical Abuse Treatment Program, Wyoming County Mental Health Clinic and The Counseling Center.

Executive Director:
Leonard M. Jakovac

The Executive Director and his administrative office oversee all corporate activities. The Executive Director establishes programs through grants acquisition and contractual agreements. He is responsible for the interpretation of contractual obligations, satisfying regulatory requirements and establishing quality assurance criteria. Contract, lease and funding negotiations for all corporate activities are conducted through the Executive Director. The Executive Director recruits, deploys and supervises program directors and generally oversees the activities of the consultants. He recommends policy to the Board of Directors and executes policy on its behalf.

Board of Directors: 
Eugene Krumm, Chairman
Franklin Russell, Vice Chairman
Shirley Lyon-Bentley, Secretary/Treasurer
Robert Bowles
Dale Howard

The board is comprised of persons with a history of involvement in mental health related service delivery organizations and other governmental activities and with experience in administration and business management.