Mental illness is like any other illness. There are treatments and supportive services that enable the individual with mental illness to adapt and live a satisfying life in the community.

Everyone needs to feel loved and respected, to be useful and to have control over one’s life. Riverwood assists people with mental illness to meet these goals, providing a foundation on which to build. At Riverwood, members find both a home and an opportunity to participate fully in their communities. Members have jobs, interact with their families, socialize with friends, pursue hobbies and interests, work out at the YMCA, belong to clubs, and participate in religious activities. Some are involved in volunteer programs, such as delivering Meals on Wheels to people who are homebound. Others use their considerable talents participating in a well-known musical group.

We believe the success of Riverwood’s programs is a direct result of our ability to establish and maintain good therapeutic relationships with our members. Our staff has the training, supervision and support that are necessary to provide the most effective treatment options.

An important component of recovery is having a choice of service providers. People who have chosen Riverwood rate us at the highest levels in helping each person to gain greater control of their own lives, and in overall consumer satisfaction. Riverwood’s services are consistently ranked at the top of outcome evaluations and comparisons conducted by the Department of Mental Health, Retardation and Hospitals.

Most individuals with mental illness can recover. Riverwood’s services are directed to meet people’s needs and enable them to achieve and enjoy the highest quality of life.

"As parents of a member or Riverwood Mental Health Services, we have had ample opportunity to observe a competent and compassionate staff that is supported by a hands-on administration. This has provided guidance to our daughter, enabling her to progress to be a happy and functioning individual. Our everlasting gratitude to Riverwood."

Parents of a Riverwood Member

“After almost fifteen years, we find that our son’s care at Riverwood gets better and better. He is beginning to show progress in his recovery efforts, which we are sure is due to Riverwood’s staff never giving up on him. They have given him confidence that his life can improve.”

Parents of a Riverwood Member