Advocacy, Inc. Agency Associates Honored

Advocacy, Inc. recently celebrated three long-time agency associates with a reception at Michael’s on Main. Agency staff, volunteers and Board members honored Peggy McGovern, retiring from the Board of Directors after 13 years, Linda Robinson, who joined the Ombudsman staff in 1998 and served as Ombudsman Program Coordinator for 11 years, and Margaret deFaymoreau, Office Administrator who retired after 12 years. Each of these women made a unique and substantial contribution to Advocacy ‘s Inc.’s commitment to protect the safety and well being of long-term care facility residents and mental health consumers.

Advocacy, Inc. (formerly Ombudsman/Advocate, Inc.) is an independent non-profit agency serving Santa Cruz and San Benito counties. The agency is comprised of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program and the Patients’ Rights Advocate Program.

The Ombudsman Program is a federal and state mandated program charged with advocating for seniors and disabled individuals living in residential care facilities for the elderly and skilled nursing facilities. The Patients’ Rights Advocate Program is a state mandated program also charged with rights protection and advocacy for all mental health consumers residing in both counties.

Advocacy, Inc., which has served our community for the past 40 years, offers services in both Santa Cruz and San Benito counties. As always, Advocacy, Inc is very grateful to Michael and the Michael’s on Main staff for their hospitality and kindness.”