NEWS - Riverside Community Care

10.11.24

Riverside Celebrates Achievement And Recognizes Excellence with the 2024 CARE Awards

Our 2024 CARE Award celebration showcased Riverside’s indomitable community and honored a special group of people for their dedication, resilience, and growth. Continue reading for quotes, pictures, and a recap of a truly magical night.

09.03.24

Riverside Revitalizes Somerville’s Community Garden and Cultivates Community Roots

Riverside’s community-building event revitalizing Somerville’s community garden was a resounding success! Read about how Riverside staff and the people they serve developed the garden along with their community bonds.

08.27.24

This One Word Is the Foundation of Lasting Relationships

Read Dr. Joseph Shrand’s latest Psychology Today article to explore the emotion that serves as the foundation of all relationships.

08.15.24

Massachusetts Commission for the Blind Honors Riverside Community Care with Annual Employer Partnership Award

“Riverside Community Care has set a remarkable example for other employers by not only hiring people who are legally blind but also by providing the necessary support and accommodations to ensure their success,” said Commissioner John Oliveira.

08.09.24

Trauma-Informed Practice with Individuals with Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors

Trauma-informed practices are recommended when working with individuals with suicidal thoughts and behaviors due to the strong relationship between trauma and suicidality, but there is a dearth of information on how a trauma-informed approach is applied to work with this population.

08.02.24

Young Adult Peer Mentors Show Struggling Youth That They Aren’t Alone

Amie Sica discusses the value of peer mentorship in behavioral healthcare and highlights Young Adult Peer Mentors as beacons of hope.

07.02.24

Six Simple Truths to a Lasting Relationship

Riverside’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Joseph Shrand, teaches us that healthy relationships come down to reminding the other person of their value. Read his recent article in Psychology Today to learn more.

07.01.24

Vicker V. DiGravio III New President & CEO of Riverside Community Care

Dedham, MA – Riverside Community Care, a nonprofit leader in behavioral healthcare and human services, announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Vicker V. DiGravio III as President & CEO, effective July 1, 2024. “On behalf of our Board of Directors, we are pleased to announce Vic as our next President & CEO, the third CEO in the organizat… read more >

06.25.24

Five Actionable Insights from Riverside’s 2024 Pride Celebration

Riverside’s annual Pride Celebration celebrated the strength of the LGBTQ+ community and empowered attendees to live authentically. The following actionable insights are for LGBTQ+ individuals and anyone eager to support the community.

06.24.24

Coping with Anxiety, Depression, and Substance Use Is A Lot Easier When You Have the Right Tools

As a former carpenter, Dan understands the importance of using the right tools- no matter the task. After struggling with anxiety, depression, and substance use for years, he began to make progress by reframing how he thought about recovery and searching for the tools he needed.