Benefits of Supported Employment
Work plays a pivotal role in how we define ourselves and how others define us. Work is an integral part…
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Property sale collaboration paves way for Saranac Lake public safety facility
NORTHERN NEW YORK – The Village of Saranac Lake is moving forward with a property purchase to provide a new…
Never again: Holocaust Remembrance Day
January 27 marks 78 years since the Soviet army liberated the Auschwitz death camp in southern Poland during World War…
Steps to support holiday health & wellness
Holidays are typically associated with days spent with loved ones, gift-giving, ample food and loads of fun. Still, for countless…
Training builds skills for emergency preparedness
Data Collection Specialist Lukas Kompan leans down to speak with Robert Emerson through his respirator as Kim McMahon and Jane…
Prevention program lessons resonate beyond graduation
Tracy Gravell, Lindsay Otis and Lisa Lawrence-Boyer catch up outside of Franklin Academy. One former student using skills to help…
Citizen Advocates rounds out Board of Directors
Citizen Advocates recently welcomed two new members to its Board of Directors. The addition of Nance Arquiett and Jeffrey Spriggs,…
Training Department keeps workforce skills sharp
Professional Development and Training Department members Victor Ortiz, Mary Jo Carter-Codling, Amanda Tagliarino and Katie Chodat break down a recent…
Funding awarded to expand behavioral health services
Congresswoman Elise Stefanik today announced that Citizen Advocates’ St. Lawrence County locations will receive $999,999 from the Department of Health…
High Holy Days and reflecting on making the world a better place
Each fall brings the High Holy Days of the Jewish faith, Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, but these days of…
Citizen Advocates applauds vital work of DSPs
Direct Support Professional Kim Oesterling works with individuals such as Russell Eurto who attend Day Habilitation programming provided by Citizen…
‘Duty to Warn’ focus of educational forum
Safety net providers, law enforcement agencies, educators and healthcare professionals from across the region participated in a forum focusing on…
