NEWS

Framingham, MA, April 8, 2016-The National Association of Social Workers (NASW)-Massachusetts’s Biennial Symposium is the largest social work continuing education event in New England. Social Workers come together from across the country to learn and network. One of the highlights of the event is the Annual Awards Luncheon.  Patty Underwood, LICSW, a superviso… read more >

Our staff is made up of many experts in their fields. In fact, Tom Hall, our Assistant Vice President for Clinical Services in our Developmental and Cognitive Services Division, and Ron Allen, our Regional Director of Behavioral Treatment Services, recently hosted workshops at The Brian Injury Association of MA 35th Annual Brain Injury Conference. The conference … read more >

We are always searching for ways to provide the services people need directly in their community. Our Bangla Moms Group based in Cambridge is the perfect example.  Barbara Lewis, of our Early Intervention and EI Partnerships Program, is working with the Bengali community-bringing together a group of pregnant or new moms who have recently moved here from Banglade… read more >

It’s always great to look at data that demonstrates that one of our innovative programs is doing exactly what it set out to do! The Riverside School in Needham, which opened 5 years ago, meets the needs of students with significant mental health issues.  These are kids that require a small, specialized, supportive educational environment with clinical staff wh… read more >

I am extremely proud of Riverside’s unique culture and the lasting legacy of employees. Often our employees share their passion for working at Riverside by referring their friends and family members for jobs. In fact, almost a third of our hires in 2015 came from employee referrals.  We even have generations of the same family working for us. Barbara Dallin is… read more >

As we enter a new year, it’s a great opportunity to look back and take stock.  I am proud of our accomplishments over the past year and incredibly appreciative of the work of our staff who provide exceptional support to the people who count on us every single day. Here are just a few highlights from this past year: We opened a number of new programs, in… read more >

I’m proud to announce the launch of the Riverside Family Support Center’s new website! Our Family Support Center offers a wide array of supports for adults and children with disabilities living with their families, enabling them to be welcomed, contributing members in their community. We provide support services for the families, host events, and offer clubs … read more >

Needham, MA, November 30, 2015 – Riverside Trauma Center’s Suicide Prevention: A Gatekeeper Training for School Personnel has been listed in Section III of the SPRC Best Practices Registry for Suicide Prevention (BPR). This suicide prevention training for schools is designed to meet the criteria of Massachusetts Law Chapter 284, a bill to Reduce Gun Violence,… read more >

I loved watching this story about Marty and Nancy and Riverside Shared Living.  It’s generous of them to welcome us into their home. Our Shared Living program matches adults with developmental disabilities with welcoming individuals or families in their community for long term, in-home placement. The goal is to have the provider family integrate the individ… read more >

Our hearts and thoughts are with Paris and all of France during this unimaginable time. Even thousands of miles away, people in the U.S. might find themselves distressed by the events there. Reactions to traumatic events vary widely, but can include physical symptoms, extreme fear, shock, and helplessness. We offer many online resources that you may find helpful.… read more >