Advocates

Advocates supports more than 40,000 adults, children, and families in Massachusetts and Rhode Island facing developmental, mental health, or other life challenges to live, work, and thrive in their communities. We champion the individuals and families we serve and value the opportunity to partner with them to find the right solution, no matter what it takes.

We employ more than 2,500 talented and passionate human services professionals, all making a positive difference in people's lives. We’re committed to our employees’ professional and personal development and have a range of benefits that they can access, including extensive healthcare coverage, retirement plans, and employee assistance programs.

At Advocates, we believe 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 Facts

• We serve more than 40,000 individuals and families each year.
• We serve individuals, families, and communities across Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
• We employ more than 2,500 staff.
• We have been locally and nationally recognized as a Best Place to Work and as a Top Woman-Led organization.