Advocates, Inc.

11/11/2025

Looking for a leadership role? We're hiring a Director of Clinical Services! In this role, you'll be responsible for the successful administration and management of clinical, budgetary, and business operations of assigned residential services and programs. Learn more here: https://loom.ly/lIWoGhs

11/11/2025

Thank you to our Platinum Level sponsors M&T Bank and NAI Parsons Commercial Group Boston! We are grateful to you for sponsoring our fiftieth anniversary gala—your commitment to supporting our communities is carrying us into our next fifty years!

11/10/2025

Ready to get groovy? ☮️ Our annual gala is on THURSDAY! In the meantime, check out our online auction and bid on some amazing items!

Click the link to see what items are available. 🎉
https://loom.ly/oE3lFmY

11/07/2025

Join the passionate team at The Darnell School, a program of Advocates! We’re seeking a head teacher to lead a classroom of up to six students in a supportive, engaging, and growth-focused environment. You’ll design and implement IEPs, guide a classroom team, and collaborate with behavior specialists to ensure individualized learning and consistent student support. Ideal candidates will be working towards their master’s degree in special education and their teaching license in severe disabilities.

The Darnell School is a 221-day-per-year ABA program serving students ages 9–22 with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and behavioral challenges. We offer spacious classrooms, strong team collaboration, and many opportunities for community-based learning.

Make a difference every day—lead with purpose and help students thrive! Learn more about this role here: https://loom.ly/dmO-ec0

Salary Range: $63k to $90k *$7,000 Sign-On Bonus* (Applicable to external candidates only) The Head Teacher will supervise a classroom of up to six students and all assigned classroom staff, creating a supportive, engaging, and growth-focused environment. In this role you will conduct assessments, d...

11/05/2025

Thank you to our Gold Level sponsors, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare and East Bay Pharmacy! We are grateful to you for sponsoring our fiftieth anniversary gala—your commitment to supporting our communities is carrying us into our next fifty years!

Interested in attending the gala? Tickets are available for purchase here: Advocates.org/Celebrating50

11/04/2025

Are you looking to make a difference? We're hiring a Bilingual Administrative Specialist at our Framingham CBHC location! This role creates a customer-friendly environment in which visitors to the clinic are greeted, phone requests are managed, and waiting room spaces are clean and welcoming. The Administrative Specialist ensures that the general business functions of the clinic, such as scheduling and appointment reminders, function smoothly and efficiently. Our administrative assistants work with clinicians, nurses, and prescribers to ensure timely access to quality behavioral health care. Candidates should be bilingual in English and either Portuguese or Spanish.

Learn more about this role here: https://loom.ly/JQQoGCs

11/03/2025

Mark your calendars—our auction opens on November 7!

We have lots of exciting items up for grabs, so get ready to bid. All purchases benefit Advocates and the individuals and communities we serve. Unable to attend the Gala? Don’t worry! Bidding in the auction is a great way to celebrate, even if you can't attend.

And speaking of the Celebrating 50 Years gala...have you purchased your tickets yet?

🎟️ Advocates.org/Celebrating50

10/30/2025

In celebration of Halloween tomorrow, we're posting this not-so-spooky throwback photo and asking a very important question:

What's your favorite Halloween candy? 🎃👻

10/29/2025

We're proud to share that we've once again been recognized as one of Massachusetts’ Top 100 Women-Led Businesses by The Boston Globe and The Women's Edge!

With a workforce that is 64% women and 31% women of color, led by an upper-management team that is 69% women, this honor reflects the dedication, hard work, and leadership of so many! 💙🧡

10/28/2025

Thank you to our Silver Level sponsors Gallagher and UnitedHealthcare! We are grateful to you for sponsoring our fiftieth anniversary gala—your commitment to supporting our communities is carrying us into our next fifty years!

Interested in attending the gala? Tickets are available for purchase here: Advocates.org/Celebrating50

10/27/2025

We are proud to announce that Keith Scott, Vice President of Peer Support and Self Advocacy, has won the prestigious Moe Armstrong Award for Peer Leadership! The Salute to Excellence Awards, hosted by the Association for Behavioral Healthcare, celebrate individuals and groups who have made outstanding contributions to community-based behavioral healthcare in Massachusetts.

Keith's leadership and influence are felt far beyond the Advocates community; he is known nationally and internationally as a principled, ethical leader and a passionate advocate for system change.

Please join us in congratulating Keith on this achievement! 👏

10/24/2025

Earlier this week, Advocates staff members attended the annual Mass Psych Rehab Collaborative conference. MassPRC promotes self-determination and full community membership for people impacted by difficult mental health experiences, and we're proud of staff members' ongoing commitment to this vital work!