NEWS

Written by CJ Pyne, recent Riverside School graduate:  When I started in the Needham Riverside School in 2017, I was struggling with a multitude of personal struggles that prevented me from thriving in my education. My headspace, at the time, was in turmoil and I lacked the skills to better myself without support. From the first day at the Riverside School to… read more >

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 23, 2020   CONTACT: Sarah Finlaw, COVID-19 Response Command Center Sarah.Finlaw2@mass.gov   Call 888-215-4920 for Assistance BOSTON – As part of its efforts to support the behavioral health needs of Massachusetts residents during the COVID-19 pandemic, today, the Baker-Polito Administration announced… read more >

Despite the overwhelmingly negative consequences the pandemic has had on the physical, financial, and emotional health of the country, there is reason to be optimistic about our mental health.  With nearly everyone affected in some way and the traumatic effects expected to extend into the future, the stigma surrounding mental health appears to be receding.  No… read more >

By Lacey Cukier, LICSW, Program Director, Riverside Life Skills Center Somerville: Just as we were preparing to open our new Life Skills Center in our renovated building in Somerville, the pandemic swept our country, leaving us with very few conceivable options. That’s when we decided we had to take our program virtual. It was no easy task, but the talented … read more >

Riverside Community Care has united many of the services needed for a successful recovery from substance use into a single program: Connect2Recovery.  Recently we spoke with Michael Leslie, Recovery Support Navigator, who has a key role in guiding clients through the process of achieving and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.  Here are some of his thoughts.    … read more >

Riverside Creates MassSupport Network In Statewide Pandemic Response Riverside Community Care has been called upon by the Commonwealth and the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) to provide crisis counseling throughout the state in response to the growing and often overwhelming psychological consequences of the COVID crisis. As the virus sicke… read more >

Along with serious health concerns, the COVID-19 crisis created a disastrous situation for Massachusetts employers and workers alike.  And the new uncertainty was especially acute for individuals with disabilities who had been actively seeking jobs though Riverside Employment Collaboratives and our partner workforce development agencies.  Finding the right fit … read more >

Calls to the Mass 211 hotline have nearly tripled since the Coronavirus pandemic began.  The Mass 211 line was created in 2007 so that anyone in the Commonwealth can call or text the three-digit number 24/7 if they need free and confidential help finding information about community services – for example, the closest food pantry, volunteer opportunities, addic… read more >

Can I Do This?  Yes You Can!: Maintaining Recovery During Coronavirus Wednesday, May 13, 2020 1:00PM EST Register Here In this Q& A conversation between Michael Leslie, Recovery Support Navigator at Riverside Community Care, and Joseph Shrand, Chief Medical Officer, they’ll discuss how individuals can continue on their path to wellness and even… read more >

Social Distancing and Partners: Too Much Togetherness? Thursday, May 7, 2020 11 am EST Register Here Are you and your partner losing patience with each other more often? Are your partner’s habits suddenly making you grind your teeth? Do you want to re-build a connection with your partner that is getting lost in this crisis? In this webinar, you w… read more >