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Advocates
One of the largest human services agencies in Massachusetts, Advocates helps more than 30,000 adults, children, and families facing serious life challenges to live, work, and thrive in their communities. Our full continuum of clinical and social services are flexible and culturally responsive, to best meet the needs of individuals with autism, brain injuries, intellectual/developmental disabilities, mental health challenges, or substance use disorders.
Vision
We envision communities in which every person has a full life, decent and affordable housing, meaningful work, satisfying relationships, and good health. There will be social, economic, and health justice, a place for all of us to thrive and opportunities for everyone to make a contribution.
Mission
We partner with individuals, families, and communities to shape creative solutions to even the greatest life challenges. First, we listen. Then, together, we do what it takes to help people thrive.
Additional Culture Details
We employ more than 1,600 talented and passionate human services professionals in a variety of disciplines, all making a positive difference in people's lives. We champion the individuals and families we serve, and value the opportunity to work with them to find the right solution, no matter what it takes.
Advocates holds the belief that diversity, inclusion, and teamwork adds value to our organization and enriches the lives of our employees and the people we serve. We are committed to creating an agency-wide culture that embraces diversity, promotes inclusion, and fosters cultural competence.
Advocates holds the belief that diversity, inclusion, and teamwork adds value to our organization and enriches the lives of our employees and the people we serve. We are committed to creating an agency-wide culture that embraces diversity, promotes inclusion, and fosters cultural competence.
Values
- Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging
- We believe in the value of diverse, inclusive, and interdependent communities that provide quality, accessible supports such that all people have the opportunity to participate meaningfully to the fullest extent of their potential.
Recent Awards
2022