Citizen Advocates

Last year, the pandemic was linked to a nearly four-fold increase in symptoms of depression or anxiety. This significant rise in cases drives home the importance of being prepared, and informed, on how you can assist someone in need. In an effort to help educate and raise awareness, we’ve come up with a list of 9 ways you can support someone experiencing depression. #mentalhealth #citizenadvocates #depression

Our CEO, James Button, recently sat down with North Country Public Radio to discuss our Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) in Malone, a model that will soon be expanding our presence in Massena and Ogdensburg. Take a look and learn how our model prioritizes and supports the whole person, further encouraging convenience and quality of care. https://www.northcountrypublicradio.org//one-stop-shop-add #mentalhealth #citizenadvocates #SDOH

One of the most difficult parts of addiction recovery is to avoid relapsing. The physical cravings you may experience can lead to it, but there are also many external factors that can trigger a relapse. Developing strategies to prevent relapsing is critical. Here are some strategies we recommend. #addictionrecovery #mentalhealth #citizenadvocates

We’re proud to bring St. Lawrence County 24/7 access to urgent mental health and addiction treatment services. Chief Medical Officer Dr. Joshua Frank puts it this way: Our main focus is to provide prompt, effective, recovery-focused services in a respectful, patient-centered environment. #mentalhealth #addictionrecovery #makinglivesbetter

Our vision to replace blighted property with safe, stable, affordable housing continues to earn the vital funding needed to become a reality. It is a vision shared by a committed partnership of community leaders, whose advocacy has been an essential part of our success. #community #affordablehousing #Malone

When it comes to mental health and addiction recovery, finding the treatment center that best meets your needs is an important decision. There are a number of key factors that contribute to making the right decision, from services offered to quality of care, and the impact they have on cost. See our most recent blog on how private and public treatment centers can differ and how that translates to the services they offer. #addictionrecovery #mentalhealth #treatment

As the days get shorter and the nights get longer, it’s important to keep on top of your mental health. Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, is a reoccurring depressive disorder in which episodes of depression occur around the same time each year, typically in the fall or winter months. See the article below to learn more about SAD and how it can be treated. #mentalhealth #SAD

Caycee Garcia is a Direct Support Professional at Citizen Advocates. As a person, nothing beats the feeling you get when you accomplish something you never thought was possible. When you choose to be a Direct Support Professional, nothing beats the look on the face of the individuals we support when they achieve a goal or milestone. That’s what makes being a DSP all worthwhile. There are many reasons why people choose to be a Direct Support Professional. Find yours at Citizen Advocates. Click here to apply: https://citizenadvocates.isolvedhire.com/jobs/

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