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These stories highlight our ongoing efforts to support the community and how we’re collectively making a difference in the lives of those we serve. Browse inspiring stories, discover new program initiatives, and learn more about our incredible team.

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August 13, 2021

Golf tournament to benefit Children’s Advocacy Center

FALL RIVER — The Children’s Advocacy Center of Bristol County is looking for individuals, teams and spon-sors for its fourth annual charity golf tournament, Eagles and Birdies for You...Hope and Healing for Children.
Quote about trauma's impact on young kids from a mental health professional.
May 10, 2021

What's Changed in Mental Health?

Christina Patts, director of behavioral health and trauma services in Southeastern Massachusetts for JRI was recently interviewed by the Taunton Daily Gazette about how mental health care has changed.⁠
Quote from Ed Powell urging racial injustice be tackled with the same urgency as creating a COVID-19 vaccine.
March 29, 2021

Lessons to learn from the pandemic

Executive Director of STRIVE Boston and Vice President of Community Engagement, in CommonWealth Magazine.
Three people practicing yoga in a room with large windows showing greenery outside.
December 18, 2020

Treating Trauma Early to Help Children Cope Down the Line

featuring the Susan Wayne Center of Excellence as well as Hilary Hodgdon from JRI.  
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December 9, 2020

New drop-in center looks to create safe space for 16- to 25-year-olds

Read the YOUnity Drop-In Center article in the Gloucester Times.   Learn more about the YOUnity Drop-In Center.
Two children and an adult outdoors, with a bicycle in the foreground.
December 2, 2020

Ari and his bike

Ari Lopez, Family Partner for Children's Friend and Family Services, a Division of JRI, rides his bike approximately 26 miles per day to connect with children and families.

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JRI's intensive residential treatment programs, clinics, and community-based services are accredited by the Joint Commission. JRI's residential schools, group homes, day habilitation and Huntington at Symphony are accredited by CARF.
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