Riverside Community Care

02/23/2026

Riverside is excited to be part of the Visions of Community (VOC) Conference with the Federation for Children with Special Needs. Join us as we bring together families, educators, advocates, and community leaders to strengthen systems of care and support. Learn more and register at fcsn.org/voc.

02/11/2026

Head Start Advocacy Day at the State House!

Yesterday, our Early Head Start team headed to Beacon Hill wearing red — to show the love for our families, staff, legislative supporters, and communities, and in the spirit of Valentine's Day! 💕

The team met individually with State Representative Paul Donato, Rep. Marjorie Decker, Christine Barber - State Representative, and Rep. Mike Connolly to advocate for Head Start State Supplemental Grants. Thank you to these dedicated legislators for taking the time to hear about the challenges facing our programs, the ongoing need for financial support, and the critical services we provide every day.

A special thank you as well to Riverside Board program liaison Annette Shine for joining us. Our voices were heard! 💪

02/10/2026

What a wonderful evening in Milford last Thursday! A huge thanks to Bill and Annette Shine for hosting and bringing together friends of Riverside and neighbors to discuss behavioral health and human services in our community.

President & CEO Vic DiGravio shared an overview of the critical services Riverside provides—supporting individuals and families when they need it most. From mental healthcare to addiction treatment to crisis response, Riverside is here for our neighbors.

More house parties in the communities Riverside serves are coming soon!

02/09/2026

Thank you, Senator Becca Rausch, for visiting Elliot House, one of Riverside's four Clubhouses, and seeing firsthand how this proven model helps individuals with mental health challenges through meaningful work, employment opportunities, and peer connections. Your support is deeply appreciated and essential to our mission of providing quality care throughout Massachusetts.

02/06/2026

Explore Riverside’s latest newsletter for exciting updates and information about our organization! Don’t miss your chance to learn about:

· Riverside Trauma Center's support services for families impacted by the sinking of the Lily Jean
· Our perinatal mental health experts' actionable insights for new and expectant parents
· A no-cost su***de postvention training on 2/25
· Riverside's new Structured Outpatient Addiction Program
· And more!

Check out our newsletter now: https://ow.ly/KCRv50Yau0z

02/03/2026

Pregnancy and new parenthood aren't always the joyful, magical experience society expects them to be—and that's okay. In our latest article, Riverside experts Hillary Rioux, LMHC, PMH-C, and Lisa Roth, CPS, PMH-C, discuss the realities of perinatal mental health, warning signs to watch for, and why specialized care makes all the difference. From understanding intrusive thoughts to recognizing emergency symptoms, Hillary and Lisa provide essential guidance for new and expectant parents.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/zBzu50Y8s1e

02/02/2026

Our hearts are with the Gloucester community as they mourn the loss of seven lives from the fishing vessel Lily Jean. During this heartbreaking time, Riverside Trauma Center counselors have been working alongside families, the Fishing Partnership Support Services, and the City of Gloucester, MA, to support the community. In moments of profound loss, we are here to help our neighbors navigate grief and begin the path toward healing.

The Lily Jean went down on Friday morning about 25 miles offshore with seven people aboard.

01/29/2026

A new path to recovery starts here. Riverside's new Structured Outpatient Addiction Program (SOAP) is a short-term, intensive day treatment program designed to support recovery from substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. Operating 100% virtually, SOAP meets 5 days a week from 10:00am-1:30pm, making comprehensive care accessible from wherever you are. Whether you're transitioning from higher levels of care or seeking compassionate outpatient support, SOAP provides personalized treatment planning, group counseling, recovery coaching, and more. From biopsychosocial assessments to aftercare planning, we're here to support sustained wellness.

Contact us today: SOAP@riversidecc.org | 781-246-2010 x2014

01/27/2026

Become a Sponsor of Riverside’s 2026 Gala: Hope Can’t Wait!

When children and families need mental health care, waiting isn’t an option. Sponsorship is more than visibility—it’s leadership in action. By sponsoring Riverside’s Gala: Hope Can’t Wait, you are helping ensure that children and families across our communities can access compassionate child mental healthcare and family services when they need them most.

• Friday, May 8, 2026 | 6:00–9:30 PM
• 650 East Kendall Street, Cambridge

Sponsorship benefits include meaningful recognition, connection with community leaders, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of children and families.

To learn more about The Gala and sponsorship opportunities, please contact development@riversidecc.org or 781-320-5329, or visit our event website: https://ow.ly/YOSj50Y4xby

01/26/2026

Riverside’s Family Support Center is offering exciting enrichment opportunities! Don’t miss these upcoming classes for people with developmental or intellectual disabilities and autism:

• Music Therapy (Ages 13+, Tuesdays from 4-5 pm)
• K-Pop Dance & Movement (Ages 13+, Tuesdays from 5:15-6:15 pm)
• Social Skills Class: Learning Adventures (Ages, 13+, Wednesdays from 4-5:30 pm)
• Culinary Class: (Ages 15+, Thursdays from 4-6 pm)

Contact mbell@riversidecc.org to register or learn more about these programs. We hope to see you there!

01/23/2026

Congratulations to Sam Falaye, Residential Regional Director in our Developmental & Cognitive Services division, for celebrating his 30th anniversary with Riverside! This extraordinary milestone represents three decades of steadfast leadership, unwavering care, and meaningful impact across our organization. Sam's dedication has shaped countless lives, both the people we support and the colleagues who've had the privilege of working alongside him. Thank you, Sam, for consistently making Riverside better simply by being yourself.

01/21/2026

Proud to see our own Lisa Roth (CPS, PMH-C) featured in The New York Times article exploring the need to add postpartum psychosis to “Psychiatry’s Bible,” the D.S.M. Lisa draws on her lived experience with postpartum psychosis to advocate for the D.S.M. to officially recognize this condition—a critical step that would drive greater awareness, expanded research, and dedicated funding for maternal mental health.

Learn more now: https://ow.ly/fTNt50Y0NEC