Friendship Project By Advocates: An OPEN MINDS Program Profile

Founded in 1975, Advocates is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides behavioral health, care management, and disability support services to individuals of all ages with disabilities and mental health challenges. Their mission statement is, “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.”

Headquartered in Framingham, Massachusetts, about 22 miles west of Boston, Advocates operates in locations throughout eastern and central Massachusetts. The organization employs more than 2,500 staff and serves more than 45 . . .