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January 4, 2021
Community Advocate
Jail Diversion program aims to assist police as well as communities
HUDSON/MARLBOROUGH — During a police officer’s shift, he or she may be called to answer a vast array of calls ranging from alleged theft, assault, accidents, or medical crises such as overdoses. Many times, it may also be a call involving domestic abuse or someone experiencing an emotional or mental health crisis.
December 21, 2020
Advocates
21 families receive caregiver grants through the Fred Gaspari Fund
Each fall, caregivers of loved ones with intellectual or developmental disabilities are invited to apply for a grant through Advocates' Fred Gaspari Fund for Families.
December 3, 2020
Advocates
A Winter Update from Advocates Life Skills and Learning Center
Over the past few months, we have welcomed back 107 friends to their day programs at Advocates Life Skills and Learning Center, which reopened in September. Read on for the latest news, events, and resources.
December 1, 2020
Advocates
Thank you for supporting Advocates 4th Annual Gala: There's No Place Like Home
Hundreds of guests, including people we support, families, employees, and community members tuned in virtually for Advocates 4th Annual Gala: There’s No Place Like Home on Thursday, November 19 for an hour of heartwarming videos, Wizard of Oz themed fun, and silent auction.
November 22, 2020
The Milford Daily News
Movers and Shakers: Bob Hallion
The Association for Behavioral Healthcare (ABH), a statewide organization representing over 80 community-based behavioral healthcare provider organizations, recently recognized its 2020 award recipients at its annual Salute to Excellence event hosted virtually this year.