NEWS

COLDWELL BANKER RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE DONATES SCHOOL SUPPLIES TO THE GUIDANCE CENTER WALTHAM, Mass. – The offices of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in New England recently collected and donated school supplies for The Guidance Center, a service of Riverside Community Care that provides mental healthcare, early childhood programs and family support servi… read more >

I hope that you had a great summer. While we have taken some time to relax (you can see the adventures our employees have taken on our Instagram page) we are still moving ahead on many fronts here at Riverside. As we continue to meet the needs of the communities we serve, I am pleased to share with you a few of the things we are working on. Riverside Refer App … read more >

Breaking barriers to employment for individuals with disabilities across the state. The Riverside Employment Collaboratives and Sodexo have partnered to create a statewide hiring program for individuals with disabilities. “This is a tremendous opportunity for us to work with a world-class employer on behalf of individuals with disabilities,” said Stephani… read more >

This past weekend’s violence in Charlottesville, Virginia is a shocking reminder of how important it is that we work together as a caring community. Groups like the Klan and Neo-Nazis prey on our families, friends, neighbors, and the people we serve. These groups have absolutely no tolerance for differences. And, while they are only a small part of the populati… read more >

Riverside Hosts Briefings for Congressman Joe Kennedy in Support of Community Based Services We were happy to help when Congressman Joe Kennedy III’s aide reached out to Riverside about hosting a dialogue. He was interested in learning more about community based behavioral health services. Last Friday July 21st at our Crossroads Clubhouse in Hopedale, we hoste… read more >

On June 16 we had the great honor, and rare opportunity, of hosting a high school graduation ceremony for two of our Riverside School-Needham students and their families. Graduation is a time for students to look back on where they started, and how they have grown. But most importantly, graduation is a time to look forward, into the future. This was a special day… read more >

Letter to the Editor - Boston Globe RE: A start, but not a solution, for ‘Methadone Mile’ originally published June 22, 2017. Please stop referring to people as addicts! The 2017 Associated Press Stylebook includes guidelines on how journalists ought to refer to people with a substance use disorder. The editorial, A Start, but not a Solution, for ‘Me… read more >

Ensuring the Rights of the People We Serve At Riverside we pride ourselves on ensuring the rights of the people we serve. We do this through multiple channels, but some of the most important efforts are made through our Human Rights Committee which is supported by our Quality Management team.  Our volunteer-based Human Rights Committee is an opportunity for un… read more >

Our Vice President of Quality Management, Kathy, joined Riverside with a passion for helping others and advocating for the people we serve. Now, nearly 17 years later, we recognize Kathy’s unwavering commitment and compassion as she prepares for a well-deserved retirement. From writing policies for our broad range of services, to overseeing our chart review … read more >

The Riverside CARE Awards On May 22 we shared our appreciation for the people we serve who have worked hard to grow and change, the amazing Riverside employees who have gone the extra mile to make a difference, and friends of the organization who support our mission. Our annual CARE Awards (formerly the Annual Appreciation Evening) was an inspirational night fo… read more >