Citizen Advocates To Take Over Glens Falls Hospital’s Outpatient Mental Health Programs

Citizen Advocates, a mental health agency based in Malone, New York, will take over all of the outpatient behavioral health and addiction services provided by Glens Falls Hospital by spring 2020. According to Rob York, director of community services for Warren and Washington counties, the recent announcement came at a critical time as the surrounding area sought to increase access to county-based care for 2,200 consumers who required mental health care and addiction treatment. This includes adults, children, and individuals struggling with addiction.

Two agencies will serve consumers in the surrounding community. Northern Rivers, which will run a . . .