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October 1, 2019
Advocates
The Fred Gaspari Fund for Families
Families in the greater MetroWest area who are caring for a loved one with an intellectual or developmental disability may now apply for a grant up to $500 to help care for their family member.
September 27, 2019
Framingham Source
Community Conversation on Mental Health Services Available in Framingham
Mayor Spicer held the conversation in order to help erase the stigma surrounding mental health, but also to make the public aware of the resources at their fingertips they may not have known about.
September 27, 2019
MetroWest Daily News
Forum examines mental health care in Framingham, battling stigma in schools
Combatting stigma against mental illness (and teaching it young), statistics about Framingham residents feeling depressed and how the city can help its underserved was discussed by a panel of mental and public health professionals Thursday night during a Community Conversation, hosted by Mayor Yvonne Spicer.
August 1, 2019
Breakfast with Westborough Police Department
Every month Chief Jeffrey Lourie of the Westborough Police Department hosts "Breakfast with the Chief" at the Westborough Senior Center.
July 23, 2019
Framingham Source
Advocates Appoints Taylor to Vice President of Human Resources
Advocates, a provider of services to individuals facing life challenges from central to eastern Massachusetts, has appointed Janine Taylor, SPHR, SHRM-SCP as vice president of human resources.