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New England’s First Dual Recovery Anonymous Group Recognizes 26 Years This month Riverside’s Crossroads Clubhouse recognized 26 years of hosting their Dual Recovery Anonymous group. The group, It’s About Time, is the oldest established and running Dual Recovery Anonymous group in New England. It is estimated that 60% of people with a mental illness also… read more >

Partnership provides a flexible, affordable way for Riverside employees to advance their education Weston, MA – Regis College has partnered with Riverside Community Care to create affordable opportunities for Riverside’s employees to earn their advanced degrees while working full time. With more than 1,400 employees, Riverside is one of the largest non-prof… read more >

"We never thought Adam would get this far; we didn't think he'd be alive." Dear Friends, Adam’s parents grew emotional as they witnessed something they never thought they’d see: their son’s high school graduation. His struggles with anxiety and depression made it nearly impossible for him to get out of bed, let alone go to school -- but the Riverside … read more >

The Early Years Project In 2011 the City of Cambridge identified the need for a creative solution that would help support young children who were being expelled from child care centers due to emotional and behavioral challenges. In response, Riverside partnered with The City of Cambridge Human Services, school departments, and several community organizations to … read more >

Sixteen Clubhouse members and staff from Riverside’s four Clubhouses flew to Detroit this September to participate in the Clubhouse International World Seminar. Over 700 individuals from 16 different countries came together to share information and best practices, hold discussion workshops, and explore new Clubhouse initiatives. This event is held every two yea… read more >

Fall Fling puts a Spotlight on Riverside’s Child and Family Services in Cambridge and Somerville! More than 100 people gathered at the Regattabar in Cambridge on Friday, October 20, to learn more about The Guidance Center at our Fall Fling. The Guidance Center is the name of some of Riverside’s Child and Family services in Cambridge and Somerville. More tha… read more >

Marsha Medalie of Riverside Community Care Receives Association for Behavioral Healthcare’s Robert Dorwart M.D. Award for Mental Health Newton, MA  – The Association for Behavioral Healthcare (ABH), a statewide organization representing over 80 community-based behavioral healthcare provider organizations, announced its 2017 Recognition Award recipients at… read more >

I am pleased to share the latest in our video series – this time featuring our Regional Employment Collaboratives. The Employment Collaboratives are a unique collaboration, working across dozens of state agencies, human service providers, workforce development organizations, and employment service providers to match individuals with disabilities to jobs in thei… read more >

Patty Underwood, LICSW, a clinician in our Outpatient Center in Newton, presented on hoarding disorder at this year’s Fire & Life Safety Education Conference in Southbridge. Patty is one of Massachusetts’ true experts in treatment and community-wide supports for people with problematic hoarding behaviors.  Her presentation was developed from a mental hea… read more >

Needham, MA– Riverside Trauma Center, a service of Riverside Community Care, held a 13 Ways to Take Care of Ourselves and Each Other Video Contest this summer. The goal was to inspire teens to demonstrate healthy ways that high school students manage social and emotional challenges. This effort was in direct response to the fact that suicide is often portrayed … read more >