A letter from our CEO
There are ‘How To’ books on every topic imaginable. How to build a house, catch fish, bake a perfect cake,…
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What it’s like to be an RN for individuals with special needs
Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) registered nurses (I/DD RNs) work with individuals that have developmental disabilities, such as Autism Spectrum…
Chief Integration Officer joins leadership team
Citizen Advocates is proud to announce the newest member of its Executive Leadership Team. Kati Jock has stepped up to…
Relieving postpartum anxiety
Before and after the birth of a child, some anxiety is completely normal. Especially in the first few weeks of…
Handling major life transitions
Throughout our lives, we experience many milestones, whether they occur unexpectedly or are under our control. The most common life…
Postpartum depression: Not just the baby blues
The birth of a child is typically a joyful event. In the days or months afterward, however, the happiness can…
Understanding grief
The loss of someone or something we love reminds us of the fleeting nature of life. After a significant loss,…
7 ways to calm anxiety in the moment
Feeling anxious is a normal part of life. It can play a role in focusing our attention or alerting us…
Initiative partners clinician with village police officers
An emerging partnership between Citizen Advocates and the Saranac Lake Village Police Department aims to be on the leading edge…
9 ways to help someone with depression
Depression may be more common now than ever before. In the past year, the pandemic was linked to a nearly…
When relapse threatens—what you can do to prevent it
Recovering from a drug or alcohol addiction doesn’t end just because you stopped using. It’s actually a longer process, involving…
Expanded behavioral health urgent care moving forward
Around-the-clock access to urgent mental health and addiction treatment services are coming to St. Lawrence County. The St. Lawrence County…
