Citizen Advocates

Community housing and living - the organization provides person-centered services and support while tailoring supervision and care accordingly. Separate facilities are maintained for those with developmental disabilities versus those with mental illness from intermediate care facilities with 24-hour staff supervision as well as more independent individual residential alternatives. Additionally, the organization offers a number of family support services for day, evening, and overnight respite care for those families choosing to care for their family members at home. Provided services to approximately 140 individuals.

Behavioral health - provide intake, assessment, referral and treatment, discharge and follow-up services, as well as crisis intervention and case management for 7,899 individuals.

Community activities - community activities aids people with developmental disabilities to further integrate them into their communities. The organization serves individuals ranging from ages 3 to 88 with a broad spectrum of developmental disabilities providing access to clinical services and life skill supports. Supports are provided in people's own homes, certified facilities, and the community. The array of services currently offered through participation in day programs is available in northern and southern franklin county, as well as clinton and st. lawrence counties. Provided services to approximately 365 individuals.

Employment programs - supports working in conjunction with a number of private organizations and companies, employment programs strive to teach both the fundamentals and advanced work skills in addition to knowledge surrounding workplace readiness. Ultimately, work centers and community businesses serve as stepping stones toward future job opportunities outside of the structured support system of north star industries and Citizen Advocates. Provided services to approximately 95 individuals.