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03.01.24

Western Mass Employment Collaborative’s Project Coordinator and Employer Liaison Appears on Channel 22

Christine Ventulett-Buckley of the Western Mass Employment Collaborative (WMEC) recently appeared on Springfield Channel 22 for a special “In Focus” segment to discuss the myriad of ways WMEC helps bring independence to individuals with physical or developmental disabilities by helping them secure sustainable employment. Watch her interview now.

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02.28.24

Community Behavioral Health Centers One Year Later

One year into the initiative, National Public Radio took the pulse of Community Behavioral Health Centers (CBHCs).

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02.28.24

Marsha Medalie to Retire After 30 Years

Riverside CEO Marsha Medalie will retire on June 30, 2024, with current President Vic DiGravio taking the helm as CEO on July 1. Read her letter to the community here. 

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02.26.24

Sharing Your Home and Your Heart: An Interview with a Shared Living Provider

Riverside’s Shared Living program matches adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism, or acquired brain injuries with welcoming individuals or families in their community for long-term, in-home placement. Throughout this interview, Shared Living Provider Stella explains why she loves the program and how Shared Living truly enriches the lives of all who are involved.

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01.30.24

Riverside’s Partnership with the Norwood Police Department

Riverside has partnered with local police departments and embedded clinicians in Norwood, Dedham, Needham, Walpole, Ashland, and Sturbridge to work with officers and go on calls that might be related to mental health or substance use.

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01.09.24

Showering Expectant Parents with Support: Riverside’s Community Baby Shower to be Held January 31

Early Head Start’s annual community baby showers are open to all pregnant women (or parents with an infant up to three months old) residing in Cambridge, Somerville, or Medford. These free showers help parents understand newborn behaviors and prepare them for unexpected challenges they might encounter.

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12.19.23

A Critical Look at Adolescent Boys’ Mental Health

Though understanding the intricacies of adolescent boys’ mental health can be challenging, it’s of the utmost importance. We all “have” mental health, just as we all “have” physical health. And, just as with physical health, what influences good or bad mental health can vary greatly across demographics.

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12.18.23

Jury Duty Does Not Have To Be A Noble Sacrifice

MindWise Innovations, a service of Riverside Community Care, recently published a blog detailing methods of alleviating the negative impacts of exposure to potentially traumatic situations in the courtroom.

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12.04.23

Leading with Compassion: Cultivating Well-being in the Workplace During the Holiday Season

It is critical to recognize signs of stress in your staff throughout the year, but paying particular attention during this holiday season is important. There are signs that can indicate your staff may be experiencing higher-than-normal stress or anxiety, especially during this busy time of year.

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12.03.23

Riverside Community Care Again Named a Top Place to Work in Annual Boston Globe Survey

Riverside Community Care, a nonprofit leader in behavioral healthcare and human services, has been named a 2023 Top Place to Work by The Boston Globe.

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