Advocates

This summer marks the 20th anniversary of The Darnell School! Click below to read about this amazing Advocates program and the impact it has had on students, families, faculty, and the local community. Thank you, congratulations, and happy anniversary, Darnell! 🎉 https://loom.ly/IxoMOEQ

Looking for an early career role in nonprofit finance and administration? Advocates is seeking a detail-oriented billing coordinator with insurance and third-party billing experience to manage the full accounts receivable cycle, from invoicing through collections. In this position, you will gain hands-on experience in finance while learning the ins and outs of the billing process. As an added perk, this role offers remote work on Fridays! Learn more about this opportunity here: https://loom.ly/azJyZ48

Looking for a leadership opportunity where you can make a difference? We’re seeking an enthusiastic and caring Assistant Program Manager to join one of our two welcoming residential programs in a unique duplex setting in Framingham! The individuals we support are independent, active, and love being out in the community, making every day different and rewarding. You’ll be part of a close-knit, supportive team with many long-term staff members and strong family involvement. If you’re a natural leader who enjoys building relationships, supporting independence, and helping others thrive, we’d love to meet you! Learn more here: https://loom.ly/6s0M1P8

Access and equity in behavioral health are critically important, and we're so grateful to count Metrowest Health Foundation as a partner in this work. Thanks to a grant from the Foundation, Advocates is focused on improving language access, bilingual service capacity, health equity, and data-informed care across its MetroWest-area counseling clinics. Last week, we were thrilled to host Foundation CEO Phillip Gonzalez, along with Foundation board and staff members, for a visit to our Community Behavioral Health Center in Framingham. Our team appreciated the opportunity to answer questions, discuss successes, and address real day-to-day challenges with this committed group of community partners. Here's to continued innovation and progress in delivering culturally-responsive care!

Today, we’re proud to share a special story about our President and CEO, Regina Marshall, recently featured by Simmons University. This article goes beyond Regina’s leadership at Advocates. It reflects on her journey, from growing up in western Massachusetts and serving in student government at Simmons to attending Northeastern University School of Law and discovering her passion for advocacy and service. The piece offers a thoughtful look at the experiences, values, and sense of purpose that have shaped Regina’s career and leadership. It also highlights how her Simmons education helped prepare her to lead with vision, compassion, and a deep commitment to community. We hope you’ll take a few minutes to read this inspiring profile and learn more about the remarkable leader guiding Advocates today. https://loom.ly/vlSLCco

Do you enjoy building meaningful connections and helping others live fulfilling lives? We're currently hiring staff to support four men who live in a quiet neighborhood in Medway. This program offers strong family involvement, friendly residents who enjoy spending time together, and fun activities! We're looking for compassionate team members who can provide quality support while helping create memorable experiences and meaningful days. Learn more about this opportunity here: https://loom.ly/smPdeeI

We've had such a great time being part of Downtown Worcester Business Improvement District's 2026 Out to Lunch Festival & Farmers' Market series. It was especially meaningful to join Radio Worcester's Hank Stolz and Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce's Lisa Malo on last week's Voice of Business episode to talk about the importance of community connection and our involvement in these wonderful events. Thank you to our Senior Vice President of Behavioral Health Services, Dr. Madeline Avilés-Hernández, for highlighting the power of listening, fostering meaningful connections, and meeting people where they are. These conversations are at the heart of building healthier, stronger communities. 📻 Missed this episode of Voice of Business? Check it out here: https://loom.ly/pweLF4I

National Night Out was a night to remember! 🎉 On Tuesday, we had the honor of celebrating alongside several of our co-response partners and connecting with so many community members. Thank you to everyone who put in the time and energy to make these events such a success; your hard work truly showed in every detail. A special shoutout to our incredible co-response clinicians: thank you for your dedication, your compassion, and for showing up for your community in such a meaningful way. Here’s to an even bigger celebration next year—we already can’t wait!

Top Five Things You Need to Know About Advocates See Me 5K 📋 1) Though this event has been known to sell out, we do have some spots left! 2) If you register by August 19, you'll receive a race bib personalized with your first name! 3) You can participate solo or with a team. There are prizes for teams, including Most Creative Name; Most Team Spirit; Fastest; and Biggest Fundraisers! 4) When you participate in this event, you're challenging stigma, promoting well-being, and spreading the message that people experiencing mental health and other life challenges are valued, whole, and vital members of our communities. 5) You can learn more and register at Advocates.org/SeeMe5K ✨ Thank you to our official media sponsor, WCVB Channel 5!

Did you know that nearly 20% of the people we serve live in Worcester County, and 40% of our employees call the Worcester area home? Our connections to Worcester are deep, and we're especially grateful to The Worcester Guardian for this story about our new president and CEO, Regina Marshall.