SOAR - Sustainable Opportunities for Accessing Respite
By Riverside Community Care
Continuous Support for Family Well-Being
This is an ongoing program.
The program is ongoing. During school break weeks, programming is generally offered Mon-Thursday 11-2pm. Some evening programming offered.
Ages: 5 to Adults.
Grades 1st grade through 12th grade.
This is a Free program offered to caretakers of individuals with mental health struggles and/or special needs. Ideal participants should be stable and able to safely participate in program.
Registration required
- Sign-up is ongoing
Please contact Ruth Woods Dunham to complete an intake.
Free!
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- Both in-person and virtual (online or over the phone).
117 Summer Street
Somerville, MA 02143
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on site parking, public transportation
Refreshments provided.
Translation services available - Contact the organization for more details..
Wheelchair accessible.
Additional information
Caregiver Support
- Individual caregiver support plan
- Health and well-being coaching
- Family Partner who can relate to the caregiver’s journey
- In-person and virtual support groups
- Drop-in coffee hours to find support and resources
Child and Teen Support
- Year-round Saturday Programming
- Summer, evening, and school vacation programs
- Coaching for transition-aged youth/emerging adults
- Health and well-being coaching to develop self-care skills
- Peer mentor who can relate to a youth’s experience
Program continues to run during Winter vacation, February vacation, and April vacation.
Last updated February 29, 2024.