Adult Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services

A comprehensive array of services designed to meet a wide variety of needs. Our programs are situated throughout eastern and central Massachusetts to ensure that help is available close to home.

Outpatient Counseling · Medication Services · Substance Abuse Counseling Case Management · Community Rehabilitative Services

Our outpatient centers offer individual, group and family counseling, treatment planning and consultation, medication management, substance abuse treatment, and linkages with a network of services. Staff are expert at working with a broad range of individual and interpersonal difficulties, as well as more serious psychiatric issues. Outreach and community rehabilitation support services are available through Department of Mental Health funding. We accept a full array of public and private health insurance.

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Riverside Outpatient Center
at Norwood		 Riverside Outpatient Center
at Newton
190 Lenox Street
Norwood, MA 02062-3416
(781) 769-8670
norwood.outpatient@riversidecc.org
64 Eldredge Street
Newton, MA 02458-2097
(617) 969-4925
newton.outpatient@riversidecc.org
Riverside Outpatient Center
at Dedham		 Riverside Outpatient Center
at Wakefield
30 Eastbrook Road, Suite 302
Dedham, MA 02026-2048
(781) 329-4579
dedham.outpatient@riversidecc.org
338 Main Street, Suite 304
Wakefield, MA 01880-5030
(781) 246-2010
TDD (781) 246-6666
wakefield.outpatient@riversidecc.org 
Riverside Outpatient Center
at Upton		 Riverside Outpatient Center
at Bellingham
206 Milford Street
Upton, MA 01568-1309
(508) 529-7000
upton.outpatient@riversidecc.org
16 North Street
Bellingham, MA 02019-1713
(508) 883-1308
bellingham.outpatient@riversidecc.org


Emergency Services
Twenty-four hour a day, 7 day a week on-site and mobile teams provide psychiatric and substance abuse assessment, emergency medication evaluation, information, referral, hospital prescreening and admission. The Emergency Services utilize a multi-disciplinary approach to intervention and treatment and collaborate closely with other community resources. The Norwood program provides services on behalf of Caritas Norwood Hospital and Beth Israel Deaconess-Needham Hospital. The service in Upton provides services on behalf of Milford Regional Medical Center.
Riverside Emergency Service-
South & West Suburban		 Riverside Emergency Service-
Blackstone Valley Area
190 Lenox Street
Norwood, MA 02062-3416
(781) 769-8674 (TDD Accessible)
Toll Free (800) 529-5077
southwest.es@riversidecc.org
206 Milford Street
Upton, MA 01568-1309
(508) 634-3420 (TDD Accessible)
Toll Free (800) 294-4665
blackstonevalley.es@riversidecc.org

Crisis Stabilization/Respite
The crisis stabilization/respite programs provide an alternative to psychiatric hospitalization providing support, treatment, structured activities and rapid access to crisis/emergency services. Length of stay ranges from one day to four weeks.
Riverside Respite Program
at Norwood		 Riverside Respite Program
at Hopedale
15 Beacon Avenue
Norwood, MA 02062-2018
(781) 769-8674
norwood.respite@riversidecc.org
11 Williams Street
Hopedale, MA 01747-1212
(508) 634-3420
hopedale.respite@riversidecc.org 

Urgent Behavioral Health Care
The urgent care center provides emergency and routine evaluation, short-term counseling, psychopharmacological services, and referrals. The program is a unique partnership between Riverside and Milford Regional Medical Center designed to meet the needs of patients of the hospital and its affiliate, Tri-County Medical Associates, a large primary-care practice in the Blackstone Valley.
Riverside Urgent Behavioral Health Care
16 North Street
Bellingham, MA 02019-1713
(508) 876-8074

Day Treatment
Acute and rehabilitative group treatment services are offered utilizing an outcome-oriented focus to support a stable return to community living. Dual diagnosis group treatment is available within the programs. The programs’ individualized treatment planning, case management, and group/milieu treatment may be coordinated with other services such as clubhouses, vocational and outpatient counseling.
Riverside Day Treatment
at Norwood		 Riverside Day Treatment
at Wakefield
190 Lenox Street
Norwood, MA 02062-3416
(781) 762-2223
norwood.daytx@riversidecc.org
338 Main Street
Wakefield, MA 01880-5030
(781) 246-1964
wakefield.daytx@riversidecc.org

 

Riverside Day Treatment
at Newton

1244 Chestnut Street
Newton Upper Falls, MA 02464-1438
(617) 969-8200
newton.daytx@riversidecc.org 

Partial Hospitalization
The Partial Hospitalization Program is an intensive, short-term community-based treatment program for adults who are in acute distress and experiencing disabling psychiatric symptoms. The goals of treatment are to stabilize participants' acute symptoms, prevent inpatient psychological hospitalization and enable participants to more quickly return to a less intensive level of service.
Riverside Partial Hospitalization Program
1244 Chestnut Street
Newton Upper Falls, MA 02464-1438
(617) 969-8200

Residential Services and Supported Housing
An extensive array of supported housing options and residential programs enable individuals with long-term mental illness to live independently and/or in home-like community settings. A transitional sober house, serving adults who are dually diagnosed with both mental illness and substance abuse is also available. Ongoing residential supports include rehabilitation services, skill development, supportive counseling, crisis management and respite support. Staffing levels vary in intensity according to individual need.
Administrative Office Program Office
450 Washington Street
Dedham, MA 02026-4449
(781) 329-0909
 338 Main Street, Suite 202
Wakefield, MA 01880-5030
(781) 246-2003
Program Office Program Office
595 Pleasant Street
Norwood, MA 02062-2645
(781) 255-5544
 206 Milford Street
Upton, MA 01568-1309
(508) 529-7000

Clubhouses
Clubhouses utilize the strength of extensive peer support and a rehabilitative environment to provide employment, social and independent living experiences for individuals who have a history of mental illness. Clubhouse members and staff work together in all phases of clubhouse operations, including business management and food service. The Clubhouses offer extensive employment placement services and on-the-job support.
Elliot House Neponset River House
255 Highland Avenue
Needham, MA 02494-3023
(781) 449-1212
elliothouse@riversidecc.org

595 Pleasant Street
Norwood, MA 02062-4603
(781) 762-7075
neponsetriverhouse@riversidecc.org
www.neponsetriverhouse.org

 
Crossroads Clubhouse

11 Williams Street
Hopedale, MA 01747-1212
(508) 473-4715
crossroadsclubhouse@riversidecc.org
www.crossroadsclubhouse.org

Peer Support
This unique program is run by and for consumers of mental health services. Peer helpers are hired and trained to enhance the social support networks and provide guidance in recovery.
Riverside Peer Support Program
338 Main Street
Wakefield, MA 01880-5030
(781) 246-2003

Information and Consultation Services

The goal of Riverside Information and Consultation Services is to ensure that individuals with disabilities maintain the highest possible level of independence.  To this end, we assist caregivers, or other interested parties, in making the best care choices possible.  Our staff have the experience and skill to help to assess the types of services needed and suggest options available within the community.  If necessary, we can make referrals to service providers who offer support on an ongoing basis, such as care managers and attorneys.
Riverside Information and Consultation Services
Administrative Offices
450 Washington Street
Dedham, MA 02026
(781) 329-0909 x 175