NEWS

On Wednesday, March 13th we had the opportunity to show off our new location at 12 Tyler Street in Somerville.  This building houses our Early Intervention, Intensive Family Services, and Care Coordination Services (CSA) for The Guidance Center (a service of Riverside Community Care). Mayor Joseph Curtatone was on hand to cut the ribbon along with Maryann Heu… read more >

Despite the fact that it’s sunny today and above freezing, I feel compelled to share what occurs at Riverside during a snowstorm. Last week’s storm dumped over 2 feet and with the 24/7 nature of our programs, staff need to be available to assist individuals around the clock, regardless of the weather. The people we serve need evaluations in their home or emer… read more >

Covered in fan-generated artwork, the Born Brave Bus is currently headed to Boston as part of Lady Gaga’s U.S. Born This Way Ball tour. And Riverside is proud to be a part of the event! In an effort by Gaga’s Born This Way Foundation to inspire bravery and promote self-acceptance, the bus provides an interactive “tailgate” experience that will connect … read more >

Riverside signed the SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) Wellness Pledge about a year ago. We pledged to improve the health of the people we serve in the hope of increasing their life expectancy by 10 years in the next 10 years. We have joined approximately 3000 other organizations in signing this Pledge for Wellness. This fall R… read more >

Societal suppression of male emotion contributes to the 4th leading cause of death that no one talks about. Written by Sarah Gaer, Suicide Prevention Specialist, Riverside Community Care for The Good Men Project. Congratulations! If you are between 45 -54 years old, you are officially “middle aged!” With this dawning of a new age comes new concerns, thi… read more >

In today's MetroWest Daily News, an op ed piece written by Scott Bock (President & CEO of Riverside Community Care) and Vic DiGravio (President & CEO of the Association for Behavioral Healthcare): Access to mental healthcare saves lives. The shooting in Newtown is so vivid and so horrible that it is almost beyond comprehension. Like similar tragic even… read more >

In the wake of the tragedy this past Friday, I find myself amazed as hundreds of toys and gift cards pile up in our conference room. There is a lot that is wonderful in this world and it’s great to be reminded of it. With the gifts that you see in this picture, more than 750 children and adults we serve who might otherwise have gone without much for the holiday… read more >

Earlier this year we successfully won a commitment from the legislature and Governor to increase salaries for many of our lowest paid employees. Then, the state began making plans for cuts during a difficult period in which tax revenues have dropped more than expected. This salary increase was suddenly in jeopardy. Thousands of phone calls and emails to the Go… read more >

We have some truly amazing friends. 240 of them decided to celebrate the organization at our 6th Annual Blue Jean Ball. Our speaker – Ali Premo – talked about the impact Riverside has had in her family. I had the welcome opportunity to sit with her and her husband and parents and hearing about their experiences made me (and everyone else in the room) proud to… read more >

Riverside Community Care celebrated its 6th Annual Blue Jean Ball at the Wellesley Country Club on Friday, November 16, 2012, raising $170,000 for its programs and services. Over 240 guests donned in blue jeans and jewels enjoyed an evening of delicious food, fantastic auction items and a live performance by renowned blues artist, Ray Bailey. The guest speaker… read more >