Riverside Community Care

Home
United States
Dedham, MA
Riverside Community Care

We provide resources and services for mental healthcare, substance use, crisis management, & more. We make a difference – locally, every day.

Each year Riverside Community Care provides more than 40,000 children, adolescents, and adults with a broad range of behavioral healthcare and human services. We offer mental healthcare, developmental and brain injury services, youth and early childhood programs, addiction treatment, trauma response, and more. And our work includes partnerships with local hospitals, physicians, and schools. You can count on Riverside when you or someone you know needs help. We take your trust seriously and work hard to make a difference by delivering compassionate, locally-based, integrated care.

03/18/2026

Yesterday, we were proud to celebrate two of our own at the Massachusetts Coalition for Su***de Prevention (MCSP) Leadership in Su***de Prevention Awards at the Massachusetts State House.

Congratulations to Larry Berkowitz and Jim McCauley, co-founders of Riverside Trauma Center, on receiving Lifetime Achievement Awards in recognition of their longstanding contributions to su***de prevention and postvention.

Debbie Helms of Samaritans of Merrimack Valley spoke to the impact of both honorees' work. Tamiya McAuley — whose decision to pursue her MSW was influenced by Jim's mentorship — accepted his award and read his remarks. Larry received his award in person, joined by his family and colleagues from the Riverside Trauma Center team.

In his remarks, Larry took a moment to address state legislators in attendance, highlighting the importance of funding the 2014 Massachusetts law (M.G.L. c. 71, § 95), which established a framework for su***de prevention training for school staff but has not been funded or fully implemented statewide. He also encouraged clinicians to advocate within their licensing boards and professional organizations to make su***de assessment and prevention training a standard part of graduate education.

Thank you to Acting Massachusetts Department of Mental Health Commissioner Beth Lucas, Massachusetts Department of Public Health Commissioner Robbie Goldstein, and all who attended. Congratulations, Larry and Jim, on this well-deserved recognition. ***dePrevention

03/16/2026

Last week, Riverside Early Head Start in Somerville hosted a Community Baby Shower — and what a celebration it was!

We were honored to welcome Representative Marjorie Decker from Cambridge, a proud Head Start alumna, who spoke movingly about her own childhood experience and left our families feeling truly inspired. She even decorated a onesie and gifted it to one of our parents!

We were also joined by the Somerville Family Learning Collaborative (SFLC) and the Massachusetts WIC Nutrition Program, which provided valuable resources to attendees. Families enjoyed onesie decorating, a raffle, and received important information on oral health during pregnancy, mental health, safe sleep, and nutrition.

We have immediate openings in our free home visiting program for pregnant families and children from birth to age 3 in Somerville, Cambridge, and Medford. Visit https://ow.ly/RjBR50YuPHe to learn more.

03/13/2026

March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month — and Riverside is proud to highlight a program built by and for the families who show up every day.

Our Family Leadership Program provides education, advocacy training, and leadership development for parents and caregivers of individuals eligible for DDS services. What makes it unique: all training and mentoring is led by fellow family caregivers with firsthand experience — people who know this journey from the inside.

The program serves two regions — Metro and Northeast — and is offered as a free annual series of weekend sessions throughout the year. Topics focus on best practices, building a vision for your loved one's future, and developing the skills to advocate at the local and state level.

If your family member is eligible for DDS services, this program is for you — free of charge, and open to all ages and disabilities.

Learn more about our Family Leadership Program and explore all of Riverside’s developmental disability services today: https://ow.ly/CFsB50YtIR9

03/12/2026

March is Brain Injury Awareness Month, and we're recognizing the strength and resilience of people living with an acquired brain injury.

Riverside has 17 residential homes that provide 24/7 personalized support for adults with acquired brain injury in neighborhoods where residents make community connections. Our staff serve as coaches and mentors, helping each person build life skills, pursue personalized goals, and live as independently as possible.

Because everyone deserves a place to call home — and a team that believes in their recovery. Learn more about Riverside's residences and additional brain injury services now: https://ow.ly/JbFh50Yt3sg

03/11/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Judi on 25 Years at Riverside Community Care! 🎉

Judi (at center holding the plaque) began her journey with Riverside at the Outpatient Center in Norwood and now serves at the Outpatient Center in Newton. Over the past 25 years, she has been a dedicated clinician and a wonderful example of Riverside’s mission to provide quality, compassionate care to individuals with complex challenges.

Both the people we serve and Judi’s colleagues have been enriched by her expressive arts projects, which bring color, hope, and creative connection to the community. Her creativity and commitment have made a lasting impact on so many lives.

Thank you, Judi, for 25 years of care, compassion, and inspiration. 💙

03/09/2026

When a student returns to school after a psychiatric hospitalization, the transition matters. Riverside Trauma Center co-founder and senior consultant Jim McCauley recently led educators and administrators through trauma-informed best practices for student re-entry — a training hosted by Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth.

The feedback said it all. "The re-entry after hospitalization presentation is one of the best I've seen in a long time," said Christine Simcoe, a school adjustment counselor at Marshfield High School. "I feel like my participation today will directly impact my work."

Read more in the Wicked Local / Marlborough Enterprise: 🔗 https://ow.ly/YrU850YrvAx

03/08/2026

On International Women's Day, Riverside celebrates the strength of the 1,146 women working at our organization and women everywhere who are making a difference in their communities.

Today we honor the women who show up — as caregivers, clinicians, advocates, colleagues, and the individuals receiving our services.

03/06/2026

Your story could help save lives across the country. 💙

Riverside’s SOS for Students program is an evidence-based su***de prevention training that teaches youth how to identify warning signs of su***de and depression while encouraging them to seek help from trusted adults. We're looking for young adults who experienced su***de risk in middle or high school and are comfortable in their recovery to share their story on camera for our next SOS video update. Flexible scheduling, including evenings and weekends, is available, and participants receive a small stipend for a half-day of filming.

If you or someone you know is interested, please contact Meghan Diamon at mdiamon@riversidecc.org.

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.

Address

Dedham, MA

Telephone

+17813290909

Website

http://www.riversidecc.org/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Riverside Community Care posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Practice

Send a message to Riverside Community Care:

Shortcuts

Want your practice to be the top-listed Clinic in Dedham?