Developmental and Cognitive Disability Services

A variety of service options for both adults and children with developmental and cognitive disabilities and their families

Residential Programs
An extensive array of residential options from 24 hour staffed to semi-independent living situations located in a variety of settings from apartment complexes to old Victorian houses. These home-like settings provide a framework from which to support individuals with developmental & cognitive disabilities to learn daily living skills, develop meaningful relationships, gain opportunities for community integration and inclusion, and achieve full community membership.
Administrative Office Administrative Office
450 Washington Street
Dedham, MA 02026-4449
(781) 329-0909

338 Main Street
Wakefield, MA 01880-5030
(781) 246-2003
 


Specialized Home Care
Specialized home care providers offer long term residential support, skill development and individualized support planning in their own home for adults with developmental disabilities seeking greater independence in their community. In-home foster care is available for individuals seeking to be members of a family unit.
Riverside Specialized Home Care
Administrative Office

595 Pleasant Street
Norwood, MA 02062-4603
(781) 762-8539


Family and Individual Support Programs
Staff offer a wide array of supports to adults and children with developmental disabilities living with their families both in the home and in the community. These supports include respite, recreational activities, provision of adaptive equipment, skill training, and specialized staff support.  The program in Cambridge serves youth and their families only.

Riverside Family and Individual Support
Administrative Office

338 Main Street
Wakefield, MA 01880-5030
(781) 246-2003

wakefield.fs@riversidecc.org 
www.riversidefamilysupport.org



Supported Housing
This program offers flexible in-home training and support services to individuals living semi-independently in the community. Individuals receive supportive counseling, skill development and social integration support and are assisted in managing the details of community life including household tasks, building relationships, and employment.
Riverside Supported Housing
Administrative Office

595 Pleasant Street
Norwood, MA 02062-4603
(781) 762-8539


Behavioral Treatment Services
This mobile resource team develops and coordinates clinical consultation for adults and children with development disabilities who are also experiencing emotional, behavioral, or psychiatric disorders. Staff utilize respite services and provide training and crisis intervention for program staff, family members, and individuals with developmental disabilities living at home or in residential settings.
Riverside Behavioral Treatment Service
190 Lenox Street
Norwood, MA 02062-3416
(781) 769-8670

norwood.bts@riversidecc.org


Outpatient Counseling & Medication Services
Services include individual and family treatment, medication administration, consultation, education and coordination with other service providers to meet the mental health needs of individuals with developmental & cognitive disabilities.
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
Wakefield, MA 01880-5030
(781) 246-2010
TDD (781) 246-6666

wakefield.outpatient@riversidecc.org 

Riverside Outpatient Center
at Upton

206 Milford Street
Upton, MA 01568-1309
(508) 529-7000

upton.outpatient@riversidecc.org



Emergency Services
This community-based service is available twenty-four hours a day, 7 days a week for psychiatric crisis interventions in our programs' offices and in other community settings such as homes, schools and residential programs, as well as hospital emergency rooms. Services include psychiatric and substance abuse assessment, initial stabilization, referral for additional services as needed, and follow-up. More extensive services (up to 72 hours) are available to youth under 21 years of age who are covered by MassHealth insurance or are uninsured. The Emergency Services utilize a multi-disciplinary team approach to intervention and treatment and collaborate closely with other community resources. The Norwood program provides services on behalf of Caritas Norwood Hospital, Newton-Wellesley Hospital, and Beth Israel Deaconess-Needham Hospital. The service in South Worcester County provides services on behalf of Milford Regional Medical Center.
Riverside Emergency Services
South & West Suburban
 
Riverside Emergency Services
South Worcester County 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

Riverside Community Care promotes a policy of opportunity and access for all individuals in compliance with applicable State and Federal Regulations