NEWS

Read Nick’s first-hand account of “the extraordinary act of friendship” that he believes saved his life amid struggles with depression.

Paulo Fulton has been named Executive Vice President of Riverside Community Care. Fulton was most recently Riverside’s Chief Human Resources Officer and has served the organization in various human resources roles of increasing responsibility for nine years.

Supporting transgender youth saves lives! Read this article to learn actionable steps you can take to be the ally they need.

Explore the mental health journey of a self-described “happy-go-lucky” male college student who was living with anxiety without realizing he was anxious.

Riverside’s partnership with the Needham Police Department has led to a “very measurable reduction in arrests and police bringing individuals to emergency departments.” Read this article from the Needham Observer to learn more about how Riverside and NPD have teamed up to best support the mental health of local residents.

Riverside’s Neponset River House successfully hosted their second “Sweep Away Stigma” event as members gathered together to raise funds and awareness for mental health care and reduce the associated stigma.

There’s a quiet sea change underway in some mental healthcare settings in Massachusetts and beyond — and it often looks a lot different from therapy.

In this issue of the Riverside newsletter we share a glimpse into a special program for families, exciting recent events around Riverside, and a helpful webinar you may want to tune into!

Riverside CEO Marsha Medalie receives a well-deserved Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, the nation’s premier behavioral healthcare organization. Congratulations, Marsha!

Read an exciting new interview with Louie Mackie, Chair of our Power of Lived Experience ERG, to learn how Riverside’s Employee Resource Groups are fostering inclusion and supporting the mental wellness of our staff.