What to expect at your first mental health or substance use disorder visit
If you’re wrestling with addiction or mental health issues, and have a desire to feel better, the best way to…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
