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Advocate Support Services

Helping Adults with Serious Mental Illness Stay Stable in the Community

Community-based psychiatric rehabilitation services across Central Maryland — supporting hospitals, providers, and individuals in achieving stable, long-term outcomes. Medicaid Accepted • CARF Accredited • Maryland Licensed • Serving Maryland Since 2001

Participants typically receive multiple weekly visits in their homes and communities, reinforcing treatment goals and supporting long-term stability.

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We aim to respond to every referral within 2 hours. Referrals received after 4:00 PM, on weekends, or on holidays receive a response by 11:00 AM the next business day.

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Advocate Support Services, Inc. is dedicated to helping adults living with serious mental health conditions build meaningful, independent lives within their communities. Through evidence based psychiatric rehabilitation and personalized, community based support, our team works alongside each client to strengthen daily living skills, increase stability, and promote long term recovery. We believe every individual has the capacity for growth when provided with the right tools, guidance, and advocacy. Learn more about our mission, values, and commitment to person centered care on our About page.
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Support Beyond Traditional Treatment

What is PRP?

Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program (PRP) services are community-based supports that complement clinical care by helping individuals build daily living skills, maintain stability, and stay connected to their treatment goals.

 

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Community Based Recovery Support

SERVICE AREA

Advocate Support Services proudly provides community based psychiatric rehabilitation to adults across Central Maryland, helping individuals build independence where they live, work, and connect.

Anne Arundel County

Advocate Support Services provides community based psychiatric rehabilitation throughout Anne Arundel County, supporting adults in Annapolis and surrounding communities. Our team works directly in homes and local settings to help individuals strengthen daily living skills, increase stability, and build meaningful connections within their neighborhoods.
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Baltimore
City

In Baltimore City, we deliver personalized psychiatric rehabilitation designed to meet individuals where they are. Through skill building, advocacy, and consistent community support, we help adults navigate housing, employment, health management, and social integration in an urban environment.
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Baltimore County

Across Baltimore County, Advocate Support Services partners with adults living with serious mental illness to promote independence and long term recovery. Services are tailored to each person’s goals and delivered in real world settings to reinforce confidence and sustainable progress.
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Howard
County

Our psychiatric rehabilitation services in Howard County focus on empowering adults to live independently while staying connected to community resources. We provide structured guidance, practical life skills training, and individualized recovery planning to support measurable growth.
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Prince George’s County

In Prince George’s County, we offer compassionate, community based mental health rehabilitation that emphasizes stability and self sufficiency. By combining advocacy, skill development, and ongoing support, we help individuals build stronger foundations for lasting independence.
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Advocate Support Services

Helping Adults with Mental Health Conditions Lead Independent, Fulfilling Lives

mission statement

Advocate Support Services, Inc. empowers adults experiencing persistent mental illness with personalized psychiatric rehabilitation. Through education, skill-building, advocacy, and community support, we help clients achieve the highest levels of independence while improving quality of life.

What We Offer

OUR SERVICES

Initial Consultation & Assessment

We begin with a comprehensive one-to-one assessment to understand each individual’s strengths, challenges, and personal recovery goals. This foundation allows us to design support that is both meaningful and measurable.
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Personalized Rehabilitation Planning

Every client receives a customized psychiatric rehabilitation plan tailored to their needs and aspirations. Plans focus on practical outcomes that promote stability, independence, and long term progress.
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Life Skills Development & Coaching

We provide hands on guidance to strengthen daily living skills such as budgeting, organization, communication, and health management. Skill building happens in real world settings to increase confidence and self sufficiency.
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Community Integration & Support

Our team helps clients build connections within their communities by encouraging participation in social, educational, and vocational opportunities. Strong support networks are essential to lasting recovery.
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Ongoing Progress Monitoring

Recovery is an evolving process, which is why we regularly review goals and adjust support strategies as needed. Continuous monitoring ensures each client remains on track toward greater independence and personal growth.
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Why I Do This Work — James Crosson, Founder and CEO of Advocate Support Services
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Why I Do This Work

James Crosson, Founder and CEO of Advocate Support Services, reflects on the experiences, relationships, and purpose behind his commitment to psychiatric rehabilitation, the people providing care, and building better systems for behavioral health services.

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