Advocates, Inc.

08/28/2025

Looking through our archival photos, we couldn't resist sharing this silly snap.

The open umbrella indoors has us thinking: what's a superstition *you* grew up with?

08/25/2025

We're hiring! 🎉

Our team is seeking a master's-level in-home therapist to join our Worcester/Whitinsville team—an incredible opportunity for a new graduate working toward licensure or a seasoned clinician who appreciates the value of wrap-around intervention and a clinical model that feels grassroots and community-focused.

💡 Hybrid Flexibility: Spend time working from home and at one of our two offices each week!
📋 Caseload: Work with just 5 to 9 families!
✅ No MA license needed: We welcome candidates who are license-eligible!

Best of all? The CBHI program and Advocates team offer a workplace culture that is second to none—fun, supportive, diverse, and full of humor! Learn more about this unique opportunity here: https://loom.ly/EcglBzU

08/22/2025

“Our co-response program is hugely important, as it provides those facing behavioral health issues with a lifeline that they can access without visiting a hospital emergency department or facing involuntary commitment. The program is also an invaluable tool to all of our officers,” -Greg Hudon, Superintendent, Lowell Police Department (Official)

Read more of the article from Police1 highlighting Advocates co-response clinician Skyla and the Lowell PD here: https://loom.ly/0HVxtgQ

Co-response clinician Skyla Insogna works alongside Lowell Police to address mental health crises in the community

08/21/2025

Throwback to the early days of our co-response program! Did you know that Advocates launched the state’s first pre-arrest co-response program in 2003? We’re proud of our award-winning model, which continues to support community members in times of need.

08/19/2025

When Sue DeBlois was on her summer break from college, she answered a help-wanted ad in the newspaper. Forty-one years later, Sue’s still working at Advocates, now serving as a program director for developmental services. Read about her inspiring career journey at https://loom.ly/yP24o9g.

When Sue DeBlois was on her summer break from college, she answered a help wanted ad in the newspaper. Forty-one years later, Sue’s still working at Advocates, now serving as a program director for developmental services.

08/18/2025

📣 Attention Advocates community members! We’re honored to welcome DDS Commissioner Sarah Peterson for a special virtual session on August 25 from noon to 1 p.m. The virtual session will be open to the full Advocates community—staff, people we support, and their families. Commissioner Peterson will speak about her priorities for the Department and how partnering with providers, families, individuals, and other stakeholders helps DDS to advance its mission. She will also touch on recent federal policy changes impacting Medicaid, SNAP, and other safety net programs as part of this broader conversation.

If you or a family member is supported by Advocates and would like to attend but haven’t yet received the link to the session, please fill out this form by August 22: https://loom.ly/tFgKA_I

ASL interpreters are confirmed for this online event.

08/15/2025

🎉 Sunday is one of our very favorite holidays—National Nonprofit Day! Three cheers for all the great organizations helping people and communities thrive! Tell your elected officials how important nonprofits are to you at NonprofitsGetItDone.org, and tell your neighbors about the amazing nonprofits you love in the comments below! ⬇️

08/13/2025

Are you looking to grow in the field of ABA? We're seeking an independent and motivated person to assist our licensed PBS Qualified Behavioral Clinicians. This role helps with all aspects of Positive Behavioral Supports, including training and implementation of behavior plans in day and residential programs, collecting and displaying data, assessing individual and staff needs, and rolling out our organization-wide PBS initiative. Learn more about this opportunity here: https://loom.ly/vcTgOKM

08/12/2025

No better time than a big milestone anniversary to hop on the ‘Months?’ trend!

08/08/2025

Our TechACCESS of Rhode Island program is seeking an Assistive Technology Consultant/Occupational Therapist to join their friendly, dynamic team. In this role, you’ll conduct evaluations, consultations, and training sessions for children and adults with various disabilities. You’ll also craft comprehensive clinical reports and deliver presentations to diverse audiences on a range of assistive technology tools, strategies, and implementation methods. If this sounds like a good fit for you, check out the job posting and apply at https://loom.ly/rrAFvaM.

08/08/2025

Many thanks to Advocates staff members Ann Pruszynski and Andrew Fagan, who recently offered testimony in front of the Massachusetts legislature. Speaking alongside colleagues from organizations like Family Promise Metrowest and Behavioral Health Partners of MetroWest, their testimony highlighted critical issues facing children and families in our communities. We're grateful for their advocacy, which advances our mission of helping people thrive.

08/06/2025

📣 Part-time job opportunity! Our Project Able program is hiring a family navigator! Family navigators provide support to families of individuals living with intellectual/developmental disabilities and/or autism. In this role, you'll have the chance to support families directly and to provide resources, training, and programming. Successful candidates for this position will be able to read English and communicate in Vietnamese. Learn more about this opportunity here: https://loom.ly/_ZEHt9Y