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The Advocate Support Services blog is a resource for individuals, families, and professionals looking to better understand mental health recovery and the skills that support everyday stability.
What Maryland’s 2027 Medicaid Changes Mean for Your Patients
Maryland Medicaid work requirements and six-month renewals start January 1, 2027. What referring providers need to know, which patients are most at risk, and how PRP helps keep them covered.
What Families Should Know About PRP Eligibility and Medicaid in Maryland
A plain-language guide to PRP eligibility in Maryland for families: who qualifies, how Medicaid fits in, and how to get started.
How to Refer a Client to PRP in Maryland: A Checklist for Therapists
A PRP referral checklist for Maryland therapists: who can refer, what to have ready, what happens after you submit, and how to keep services going.
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.
The Connection Between Social Isolation and Mental Health: Why Community Engagement Matters in Recovery
Explore the connection between social isolation and mental health and how community-based support can help adults rebuild connection and confidence.
After Psychiatric Hospitalization: Why the Transition Back to Everyday Life Matters
Learn how mental health support after hospitalization can help adults rebuild routines, strengthen skills, and continue recovery at home.