Citizen Advocates and CWI, Inc. Announce Affiliation
Citizen Advocates and CWI, Inc. finalize their affiliation, strengthening community-based services while preserving local leadership and mission.
Community News
Here for You: Building Stronger Communities for 50 Years
Citizen Advocates marks 50 years of serving Upstate New York with the release of its 2025 Impact Report. From its founding in 1975 to today’s integrated network of care, the organization continues to expand access to mental health, addiction treatment, housing and community-based supports. Explore the milestones, data and people driving this work forward.
Citizen Advocates and St. Joseph’s Earn National Recognition for Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Programs
Citizen Advocates and St. Joseph’s Addiction Treatment & Recovery Centers have earned national CARF accreditation for their mental health and addiction treatment programs.
Citizen Advocates’ President & CEO James Button Appointed to New York State Behavioral Health Services Advisory Council
Citizen Advocates President & CEO James Button has been appointed to the New York State Behavioral Health Services Advisory Council.
St. Joseph’s Addiction Treatment & Recovery Centers and Fieldstone Foundation Welcome New Board Members
Citizen Advocates affiliates St. Joseph’s and Fieldstone Foundation welcome new board members to strengthen care and community impact.
Celebrating Staff Excellence at Inaugural Spring Awards
Learn about the Citizen Advocates awards celebration, honoring individuals and a team for their dedication to serving their communities.
24/7 Crisis Line Available to St. Lawrence County Residents
Starting immediately, St. Lawrence County residents experiencing a mental health or addiction crisis can call 315-265-2422 – 24 hours a day.
Journey to Independence: How Years of Work Culminated in One Trip
Experience Jing’s transformative journey and the comprehensive support he received through Citizen Advocates’ whole-person care model.
Honoring Dedication: Celebrating Nurses Week with Citizen Advocates
National Nurses Week provides the opportunity to highlight the significant role nurses play in our healthcare system.
Bowling group provides winter social activity, opportunity for personal growth
Through a bowling group, individuals from many programs have made connections on their own, fueling personal growth.
CEO Appointed Board Chair of Northwinds IPA
James Button, President & CEO of Citizen Advocates, has been named as the newest Board Chair for Northwinds IPA.
Firm Wins Gold for Design of Watertown Clinic
A behavioral health campus in Watertown, NY, owned and operated by Citizen Advocates and designed by Barton & Loguidice (B&L) into a safe haven for the delivery of lifesaving mental health and addiction treatment, has been selected as a Gold Award-winning project by the American Council of Engineering Companies of New York (ACEC NY) in the 2024 Engineering Excellence Awards Competition.
