NEWS

Derek was struggling.  He wasn’t attending school and was spending too much time alone in his bedroom.  He was depressed, non-communicative, and as his mom says, “a shell of the boy I knew.” Derek got back on track with the support of the Riverside School.  Located in Needham and Milford, these two schools for grades 6 through 12, provide not only aca… read more >

Unfortunately, like the rest of the country, Riverside has recently seen an uptick in incidents of intolerant language based on race, ethnicity, and sexual orientation. Riverside is an inclusive community, guided by a robust statement of Mutual Respect and Responsibility that is posted at all locations, and provides staff training in harassment prevention.  H… read more >

Riverside Community Care developed and manages four Employment Collaboratives in Massachusetts funded by the Department of Developmental Services and partially funded by the Department of Mental Health.  These Collaboratives were designed to organize and coordinate organizations and state agencies so that they have one entry point with employers rather than doze… read more >

It has been a busy 2018 for Riverside Community Care.  We’re pleased to report on these major accomplishments as we continue to meet the needs of the communities we serve. Update on Child & Family Services Riverside School and Riverside Life Skills Center in Milford Our second Riverside School and Riverside Life Skills Center, which opened in Milf… read more >

Riverside Community Care and William James College have entered into an exciting partnership that will benefit the students of the college and Riverside’s workforce. William James College, based in Newton, prepares students for careers in behavioral health and leadership. Emphasizing experiential education, they attract developing professionals eager to become … read more >

Homebound elders often struggle with mental health issues such as depression and anxiety but may have difficulties accessing therapy.  Some of the reasons include difficulty walking, fear of falling, chronic pain, fatigue, compromised immune systems, or anxiety related to leaving home. Access to dependable transportation can be a hindrance, and seniors may be he… read more >

We are very excited about our upcoming annual conference, “Integrating Treatment: Exploring the Links Between Trauma, Substance Use, and Other Co-Occurring Conditions," taking place in Natick, MA, on September 21. The conference will focus on the current increase in opioid overdoses and enhanced understanding of the neurophysiology of addictions that have … read more >

John West used to telephone his Riverside staff frequently … at all hours of the night, screaming and yelling.  “I was a basket case,” says John.  “I was depressed and angry all the time.” John, who is in his late 40s and has a developmental disability, is part of Riverside Community Care’s Individual Support program.  Riverside staff visit John… read more >

This spring, fifteen homes that receive supports from Riverside were visited by five surveyors from the Department of Developmental Services’ (DDS) Office of Quality Enhancement as part of a routine, bi-annual quality assessment. The process allows DDS insight into the health, safety, human rights, and quality of services for the people served by Riverside. … read more >

On Friday, May 11th just after 2 pm, an SUV accidentally drove into the front wall of the Riverside Outpatient Center in Upton, Massachusetts, stopping about half way into Mary Kuchta’s office.  Mary, a long-time clinician, was with a client at the time, but the two of them, while trapped, were somehow unhurt. The scene was chaotic, with everyone in the bui… read more >