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…
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Depression in men – The courage to open up
In 1979, The Cure released their hit song, Boys Don’t Cry. While its title is obviously untrue, the name of…
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…
Positive parenting during challenging times
Research is beginning to show the impact of the current COVID-19 pandemic on children. In fact, two-thirds of children in…
What are mental health and addiction?
Addiction and mental health are separate conditions, but they can also be linked. To understand the relationship between them better,…
Understanding grief
The loss of someone or something we love reminds us of the fleeting nature of life. After a significant loss,…
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…
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…
Harison Place project wins significant funding boost
MALONE, N.Y. – The Malone community received a big boost this week with the state announcing a $4.8 million grant…
$4 million grant awarded to expand innovative program
A $4 million grant was awarded to Citizen Advocates for the expanded delivery of comprehensive services through an innovative program…
Having the talk about addiction
The world has been an unsettling place recently. The use of alcohol and other substances has surged.1,2 Addictive behaviors, such…
