Care Coordination Services

Riverside’s Care Coordination Services offer comprehensive support for families and youth up to 21 years old with serious mental health challenges and connects them to vital resources. Our programs work collaboratively with families, schools, and state agencies to create tailored care plans that enhance the well-being and stability of the people we serve.

About Riverside Community Service Agency

people

This Service is for…


  • Youth up to 21 years old experiencing serious mental health challenges and living in an Arlington or Cambridge/Somerville service area
  • Families searching for available supports such as social services, special education, and medical care
  • Families seeking to establish a care team of teachers, school counselors, state agency workers, friends, and relatives
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How to Access the Service


  • Anyone may refer to our Community Service Agency (e.g., parents/caregivers, youth, schools, state agencies, providers, etc.)
  • View the contact information below for details
payment

Insurance Info & Payment Options


  • No out-of-pocket costs
  • Must have Standard or Commonhealth level of MassHealth insurance with MCE coverage (MBHP, NHP, NWH, BMC)

Building Bridges to Support, Care, & Community

Riverside Community Service Agency (CSA) provides both Intensive Care Coordination and Family Support & Training.

Intensive Care Coordination (ICC) provides wrap-around care planning, coordinating multiple services and supports for youth with serious emotional challenges. The ICC team works closely with the family to ensure they have access to whatever supports and care are most appropriate for their child.

Our Family Partners, who have experience as caregivers of youth with special needs, provide Family Support & Training. A Family Partner works closely with the family’s Intensive Care Coordinator to help parents or caregivers by teaching them how to navigate the child-serving systems, identify community supports, develop contacts with support groups, and more.

Arlington CSA Service Area:

Anyone may refer to our Community Service Agency (e.g. parents/caregivers, youth, schools, state agencies, providers, etc.) with the consent of the family or guardian. For more information or to make a referral, please call us toll-free at 877-869-3016.


Cambridge/Somerville CSA Service Area:

Anyone may refer to our Community Service Agency (e.g. parents/caregivers, youth, schools, state agencies, providers, etc.) with the consent of the family or guardian. For more information or to make a referral, please call us at 617-354-1519, x114.

Learn more about the Intensive Care Services provided by our CSA.

Community Service Agency (Arlington)


237 Highland Avenue
Needham MA 02494
Phone: 877-869-3016

Community Service Agency (Cambridge/Somerville)


117 Summer Street
Somerville MA 02143
Phone: 617-354-1519 x 114

CSA Brochures, Flyers, & Forms

DMH Flex Program

“Our support team is a dream team and although they all meet with us separately, it seems as if we’re all together. They communicate as a team perfectly.”

– Lawrence T. (Parent of Youth Served)

Family Networks

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This Service is for…


  • Youth up to age 21 experiencing mental health challenges
  • Children and families receiving services from the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families Cambridge/Burlington Area Office
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How to Access the Service


  • Referrals must be made through a DCF social worker or supervisor
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Insurance Info & Payment Options


  • No out-of-pocket costs for families

Enhancing Family Support Through Integrated Services

Riverside’s Family Networks provide coordination services for the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (DCF) Cambridge/Burlington Area Office. We support DCF families by coordinating essential services for youth, caregivers, and families. We collaborate with those we serve to avoid out-of-home placement, support youth as they reunite with their families following separation, and assist youth in congregate care settings.

Family Networks Location

Family Networks


328 Cambridge Street
Burlington MA 01803
Phone: 617-581-3931

Department of Mental Health Flex Program

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This Service is for…


  • Youth seeking expert support from a team including a clinician, Therapeutic Support Specialist, Family Partner, Peer Mentor, or any combination thereof
  • Youth seeking to improve self-regulation, enhance emotional well-being, and develop critical self-advocacy goals
  • Families seeking coordinated, integrated care to support a youth’s positive development at home, school, or the community
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How to Access the Service


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Insurance Info & Payment Options


  • Services are covered under the Children’s Behavioral Health Initiative (CBHI) and applicable private insurance

Assisting Parents, Uplifting Children, & Strengthening Bonds

Riverside’s Department of Mental Health (DMH) Flex teams partner with families to provide personalized services that can deter out-of-home placement for youth with significant mental health challenges. Our teams help youths improve self-regulation, enhance emotional well-being, and develop critical self-advocacy goals. Assisting parents in supporting the growth and recovery of their child is another essential function of the DMH Flex Program.

DMH Flex Program Locations

DMH Flex Program (Milford)


25 Birch Street
Suite 250
Milford MA 01757
Phone: 781-645-9066

DMH Flex Program (Needham)


237 Highland Avenue
Second Floor Suite
Needham MA 02494
Phone: 781-645-9066

DMH Flex Program Brochures, Flyers, & Forms

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