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- EIN 14-1577715
- (518) 483-1251
- Po Box 608 Malone NY 12953 USA
- http://citizenadvocates.net
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Centers to Support the Independence of Specific Populations, Human Services
Mission: For over 35 years, citizen advocates and the north star family of services have provided caring, professional, and certified care to thousands of individuals who have developmental disabilities, mental illnesses and substance use issues. Partnering with numerous funding and oversight sources including the office of persons with developmental disabilities (opwdd), the office of mental health (omh), the office of alcoholism and substance abuse services (oasas), and the department of health (doh). We coordinate care for individuals of all age levels and abilities and are committed to providing help and hope to residents of the north country for many years to come.
Programs: Residential programs - 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.
day programs - day program services 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 900 individuals.
north star industries employment programs - 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 140 individuals.
behavioral health - provide intake, assessment, referral and treatment, discharge and follow-up services as well as crisis intervention and case management. Provided services to 5,800 individuals.