Citizen Advocates, Inc.

?? Social Work Month Spotlight: Jennifer Heath! ?? Meet Jennifer, a Licensed Master Social Worker at our Watertown Behavioral Health Urgent Care Center! A Watertown native, Jennifer has been part of the Citizen Advocates team for nearly two years, helping individuals in her community access the care and support they need. Why did she choose social work? ?? "I’ve always wanted to pursue a career in my hometown where I had the opportunity to provide care and support to others. Being born and raised in Watertown, I feel fortunate to be in a position where I’m able to provide needed services to the North Country." Thank you, Jennifer, for your dedication and compassion! ?? #SocialWorkMonth #NorthCountryCare #MentalHealthMatters

??♀?? Walk-In Interviews are here—now in Watertown! ???♂? We're hosting walk-in interviews at the Watertown Behavioral Health Urgent Care Center, 650 State Street! ?? ?? Friday, March 28, and every 4th Friday of the month ? 12 - 4 PM Looking for a fresh start? Discover rewarding career opportunities on our Behavioral Health team! ???? This is an open invitation for anyone interested in a career with Citizen Advocates—no specific position required, just a chance to connect! ?? No need to bring anything but your enthusiasm; we’ll handle the details later. ?? Stop by, say hi and see how you can make a difference! ? ?? Start your journey today: https://lnkd.in/esmv_UZh #JoinOurTeam #WalkInInterview #CitizenAdvocates

?? Medicaid & Medicare Cuts Could Impact the North Country ?? As federal officials work to reduce spending and manage the budget, lawmakers may consider cuts to Medicaid and Medicare funding. This could significantly impact states, such as New York, that rely on federal support to fund these programs. At Citizen Advocates and St. Joseph's Addiction Treatment & Recovery Centers, many of the individuals we support rely on Medicaid and Medicare to cover services we provide, along with their medications, medical equipment and transportation. Our mission is to strengthen access to high-quality convenient behavioral health, physical health and developmental disability services. The proposed cuts would have a direct impact on the individuals we serve, as well as our families, friends and neighbors, leading to reduced services and potential delays or disruptions in care. Please stay informed and advocate for Medicaid and Medicare in the work that we do! We are actively engaged with policymakers and community stakeholders to communicate the importance of this funding for the lifesaving services we have provided for 50 years. ?? What can you do to help? Consider reaching out to your elected officials and share this information with family and friends! Together, we can advocate on behalf of the North Country. Below are a few links that can help you identify your elected officials and draft an electronic letter: ?? Find Your Elected Officials: https://loom.ly/3hch6cw ?? Draft a letter: https://loom.ly/y9ed7-E #MedicaidMatters #ProtectMedicare #MakingLivesBetter

?? Stronger, Faster, More Reliable! ??? Shoutout to our incredible Network I.T. team for going the extra mile! ?? They were hard at work at 7 a.m. on a Saturday to upgrade all hardware at the Malone Behavioral Health Urgent Care Center—ensuring faster, more stable and more reliable connectivity for our team and the individuals we serve. Thank you, I.T. team, for keeping us connected! #InformationTechnology #MakingLivesBetter

?? Happy St. Patrick’s Day! ?? Our Network Director of Information Technology and Purchasing, Hannah Fisher (second from left), celebrated the occasion at the North Country Chamber of Commerce's 66th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast—a festive gathering filled with good company and community spirit! She had the chance to connect with our friends from Westelcom: Jodi, Krista, Wendy and Jack. Wishing everyone a lucky and joyful day! ?? #StPatricksDay #CommunityConnections #CitizenAdvocates

Recently, Maggie Garneau, Associate Director of Behavioral Health at Citizen Advocates, met with staff from the Franklin County Department of Social Services to discuss how the Malone Behavioral Health Urgent Care Center is transforming access to mental health and addiction services. ?? What makes this center different? ? Open 24/7/365: Access care immediately—any time, any day ? No referral required: Walk in and get the help you need without extra steps ? No appointment needed: Support is always available exactly when you need it By strengthening connections with DSS, we’re ensuring that more individuals and families get the support they need—when they need it most. ?? Together, we’re making behavioral health care more accessible for Northern New York. ?? Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ehM6Ba87 #BehavioralHealth #CrisisSupport #MakingLivesBetter

?? Blue Birds Soar at the 2025 Marc Brannigan Memorial Bowling Tournament! ?? A huge congratulations to our Citizen Advocates Blue Birds, who brought home an incredible 4 gold and 12 silver medals this past Saturday! ??? These 16 athletes showcased the true spirit of the Special Olympics—fostering inclusion, respect, community and the joy of achievement. We couldn't be prouder of their dedication and teamwork throughout the season! ?? Athletes who competed: Karen Beaudin, Laurie Feimann, Ernie Francis, Dexter Herne, Tina Holmes, Ben Leach, James Manning, Seth Plumley, Robert Queror, Jr., Ethel Rafter, Brenda Rockhill, Norman Rockhill, Yvonne Smith, David Tuper, Deborah Tuper and Jing Zheng. ?? Coaches & Assistant Coach: Keith Brundage, Laura Burgess, Shane Cassidy, Kara Hanna, Kelly Hull, Kelly Langdon and Starr Tebo. A special shoutout to Jeremy & Michael, who are also part of the team but couldn’t attend this event. Way to go, Blue Birds! ???? #BlueBirds #SpecialOlympics #BowlingChampions

A big thank you to everyone who stopped by our table at the Adirondack Daily Enterprise's and Lake Placid News' Annual Job Fair at North Country Community College in Saranac Lake! ?? Jenna Coronel-Pond and Samantha Burgess had a great time connecting with job seekers and sharing exciting career opportunities at Citizen Advocates. If you missed us at the event but are interested in making a difference in communities across Northern New York, visit our careers page today! ?? https://lnkd.in/esmv_UZh #Hiring #JobFair #CareerOpportunities #CitizenAdvocates

?? Planning for retirement is an important step in securing your future! Recently, employees from Citizen Advocates and St. Joseph's Addiction Treatment & Recovery Centers attended a ?? retirement planning workshop led by Greg Boshart, LPL Financial Advisor from Financial Quest Retirement Services. With expert guidance, our team members gained valuable insights to help them navigate their financial future. We’re committed to supporting our employees at every stage of their careers—including preparing for what’s next! ?? #EmployeeWellness #RetirementPlanning #MakingLivesBetter