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Today’s youth face many challenges, whether at home, school or in the community. The first step is prevention and giving youth the skills and resources they need to manage the ups and downs of everyday life. Our prevention specialists work in the schools and community using evidence-based practices that focus on substance use and other destructive behaviors.

We also understand young people are confronted with situations that create emotional and mental distress. At times like this, they may need professional assistance to provide the support necessary for recovery.    

Whether it is outpatient or community-based services, our skilled and compassionate health professionals are available throughout the region 24/7. 

Prevention services

Youth counselors work closely with local school districts and community partners to raise awareness around substance abuse, addiction and mental health challenges confronting students.

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Adirondack Youth Lodge

The Adirondack Youth Lodge is a 24-hour, 8-bed Community Residence serving youth who have serious and persistent symptoms caused by a designated mental illness diagnosis.

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Crisis Residence

Get short-term, 24-hour mental health support in a safe, voluntary setting. Crisis Residence programs help adults and youth stabilize symptoms and return to daily life.

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Parent support services

Specialized support for parents if they are struggling with a child diagnosed with a behavioral health condition by focusing on strength-based solutions.

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Youth Medication Management

Youth medication management services for children and adolescents combine psychiatric evaluation, careful monitoring and family collaboration to support mental health and daily functioning.

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Care Coordination

Individuals with chronic conditions often rely on a variety of services and supports. Care coordination is the process through which each individual receives the appropriate level of care at the right time and right place.

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Community Housing & Living

Citizen Advocates’ Community Housing & Living team works hand in hand with our clinical services to ensure individuals receive the residential supports necessary to live a full and meaningful life with dignity and respect.

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Need help navigating our youth services?

At Citizen Advocates, we work as a team to provide the best individual, person-centered services to the people we serve. Care coordination assists clients with identifying and accessing the services that will assist them in addressing the problems they are experiencing, or that will help them to achieve a higher quality life or level of functioning.

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