Riverside Community Care

About Riverside Community Care

Riverside Community Care, located in Wakefield, Massachusetts is a private alcohol and drug rehab that offers treatment for a variety of substance abuse addictions including co-occurring mental health disorders. They offer flexible outpatient addiction therapy allowing patients to live at home while receiving regular treatment.

Latest Reviews

Karl Speth

2 years ago on Google

In general, it's a great program for individuals who are coping with mental illnesses. Note that it is a clubhouse, NOT a day treatment program. For the most part, it's compliant with the Clubhouse Standards. (See the Clubhouse International website for details) Also, the staff are really fun and have a great sense of humor. If you live in the Northern Suburban Boston area, have a persistent mental illness, (Don't worry, your privacy will be protected. We are HIPAA compliant too) and are interested in getting a job, going back to school, doing social activites or even just contributing to a community, this would be a great place to consider. Please call us and schedule a tour!DISCLAIMER: I am neither the owner nor director nor even staff of the program, but a member. Just happened to be the first one to review it on Google Maps. :-D

Response from the owner1 year ago

Thank you, Karl, for this great review! We're so glad you have had a positive experience at Horizon House. We are glad to have you as a Clubhouse member, and we appreciate your help spreading the word about what a wonderful place Horizon House is. Please take Karl up on his offer for an informational tour!

Betsy Roberts

5 years ago on Google

Incredible place...great people. Thank you...whoever you are...

Lisa M

5 years ago on Google

Horizon House is a pretty good social club & rehab program for people with psychological issues although it doesn't abide strictly to the "clubhouse model" of human service run social club/rehab programs (Google "clubhouse model & Fountain House in New York City"). It's drug dealing hotspot days of when it was run by the Center for Health & Development are LONG GONE ever since Riverside Community Care did an EXCELLENT job of cleaning up the club's seedy aspect when it took over several years ago & they're very strict about the no drugs or alcohol rule & anyone intoxicated is asked to leave. They're awesome about member involvement. Their canteen however is only open if someone feels like running it, I personally feel that doesn't encourage the responsibility & committing to an obligation that's required in the real world & 1 characterizing feature of the "clubhouse model" is getting people who've been hospitalized or haven't worked for whatever reason, prepared to transition back into society. But they've helped a lot of people with going back to school, I can't say which schools, I haven't looked into that & they have dozens of "TEP" placements too although I'm not sure they only put members that meet all the requirements for working in a "TEP" position. They also help members with housing & finding housing. They also do a great job with the social & recreational aspect of the club they have holiday parties & dances & cookouts & arts & crafts & leisurely Saturday's & games & going bowling & they go out to eat at different restaurants the 1st & 2nd Thursdays of each month as well as have a "vacation week at the end of each August where members can sign up for day trips ie Hampton Beach, New England Aquarium, Rockport, Canobie Lake Park, Museum of Science, Quincy Market as well as alternative bad weather trips for the outdoor trips. There's also the the thrift shop where you can get some pretty good deals & it's a good place to donate to if you have some stuff you don't need or want but is still good, useful stuff.

Location

Accepted Insurance

Riverside Community Care works with several private insurance providers and also accepts private payments when possible, Please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

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Other Forms of Payment

Medicaid is a state based program that helps lower-income individuals and families pay for healthcare. Medicaid covers addiction treatment so those enrolled can use their coverage to pay for rehab. When a program accepts Medicaid the client often pays very little or nothing out of their own pocket.

Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

Outpatient

Outpatient Programs (OP) are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay at home every night. The main difference between outpatient treatment (OP) and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) lies in the amount of hours the patient spends at the facility. Most of the time an outpatient program is designed for someone who has completed an inpatient stay and is looking to continue their growth in recovery. Outpatient is not meant to be the starting point, it is commonly referred to as aftercare.

Treatments

Many of those suffering from addiction also suffer from mental or emotional illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, or anxiety disorders. Rehab and other substance abuse facilities treating those with a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder administer psychiatric treatment to address the person's mental health issue in addition to drug and alcohol rehabilitation.

Mental health rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from mental illnesses like bipolar disorder, clinical depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and more. Mental health professionals at these facilities are trained to understand and treat mental health issues, both in individual and group settings.

Programs

Adult program

Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.

Young adult program

Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.

Clinical Services

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapy modality that focuses on the relationship between one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is used to establish and allow for healthy responses to thoughts and feelings (instead of unhealthy responses, like using drugs or alcohol). CBT has been proven effective for recovering addicts of all kinds, and is used to strengthen a patient's own self-awareness and ability to self-regulate. CBT allows individuals to monitor their own emotional state, become more adept at communicating with others, and manage stress without needing to engage in substance abuse.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a modified form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a treatment designed to help people understand and ultimately affect the relationship between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. DBT is often used for individuals who struggle with self-harm behaviors, such as self-mutilation (cutting) and suicidal thoughts, urges, or attempts. It has been proven clinically effective for those who struggle with out-of-control emotions and mental health illnesses like Borderline Personality Disorder.

Experiential therapy is a form of therapy in which clients are encouraged to surface and work through subconscious issues by engaging in real-time experiences. Experiential therapy departs from traditional talk therapy by involving the body, and having clients engage in activities, movements, and physical and emotional expression. This can involve role-play or using props (which can include other people). Experiential therapy can help people process trauma, memories, and emotion quickly, deeply, and in a lasting fashion, leading to substantial and impactful healing.

Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.

Nutrition therapy, aka medical nutrition therapy (MNT), is a way of treating physical, emotional, and medical conditions through diet. Specific dietary plans are designed by professional nutritionists or registered dietitians, and patients follow them in order to positively affect their physical and mental health.

Trauma therapy addresses traumatic incidents from a client's past that are likely affecting their present-day experience. Trauma is often one of the primary triggers and potential causes of addiction, and can stem from child sexual abuse, domestic violence, having a parent with a mental illness, losing one or both parents at a young age, teenage or adult sexual assault, or any number of other factors. The purpose of trauma therapy is to allow a patient to process trauma and move through and past it, with the help of trained and compassionate mental health professionals.