b'From the CEOFollowing two years that challenged us but strengthened our resolve, 2022 was an importantbuilding year for Riverside, with many highlights that you helped bring about showcased in thisyears Annual Report.In the following pages, weve framed the past year (and the work ahead) into a few main themes:Were building upinvesting in our current spaces and new ones, always aiming for a warm,welcoming environment for all. On the next page youll find details of the Scott M. Bock Centerfor Behavioral Healthcare & Family Services in Somerville, dedicated this past fall, and oursensory-friendly new Family Support Center in Burlington. Were building outexpanding the programs established over Riversides long history to serve even more people in a time of need. The sixth Riverside Outpatient Center opened, on the campus of Lesley University, and also our sixth EmploymentCollaborative, to match southeastern Massachusetts employers with qualified job seekers with disabilities. Were building forwardand proud to be expanding the vision and reach of behavioral healthcare (especially to underservedpopulations) through the opening of our new Community Behavioral Health Centersthe culmination of years of hard work to ensure we had the services and expertise in place to be chosen by the state as CBHCs in the South County (Milford)and Norwood regions. With streamlined access to mental health and substance use services, well be able to deliver a new model of care that we hope will be a game-changer.The pandemic intensified a statewide mentalhealth crisis that had been growing for years.But thanks to friends like you, were very excited Our Mission & Valuesto be in this phasebuilding a future for We make a difference in the lives of individuals, families, and communities through Riverside and the people we serve! innovative and compassionate behavioral healthcare and human services, and we use With gratitude, technology to improve access to quality care and expand our impact.We believe that hope is an essential element of our work. advocacy on healthcare and humanquality care should be available to all. services is our responsibility.Marsha Medalieexcellence must be a guiding force ina diverse and respectful workforce is Chief Executive Officer everything we do. essential to attaining our mission.'