Riverside School – Needham Riverside Community Care

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Narrative

The Riverside School -Needham is a 766 approved therapeutic day school developed to meet the needs of adolescents in grades 6-12. Referrals come from school districts.   We specialize in educating teens with complex Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders and vaious secondary disorders and learning difficulties.  We offer a low student to teacher ratio with highly skilled educational and clinical professionals.  Along with a strong academic component based on each student’s individual strengths and needs, the Riverside School includes a unique group and individual therapeutic model based on best practices in the field.  Students are given guided learning opportunities and practical application of learned skills. We are here to provide a strong foundation of life and educational skills essential for being a successful and productive member of the community.  By providing a safe, supportive and structured educational setting, our students are able to:

-          Reach academic benchmarks 

-          Develop Coping SKills 

-          Stengthen Social and Communication Skills 

-          Experience success in a supported therapeutic academic environment

Service Types

• Schools - Day

Program Type

• Education

Populations Served

• Behavior Disorder
• Depression
• Mental Illness

Ages Served

• 9 - 13
• 14 - 18

Accessibility Features

• Elevators

Additional Information

• Fees: Personal Funds
• Licensed By: DESE