Centerpoint is a 16-bed, intensive residential treatment program for emotionally disturbed adolescent males. It is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations and licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health.
Centerpoint's primary mission is the treatment, rehabilitation, and safe reintegration back into society of adolescent males with mental illness and challenging behaviors.
The Merrimack Center is a Joint Commission-accredited Intensive Residential Treatment Program (IRTP) specializing in trauma informed care for youth between the ages of 13-18, who are coping with serious mental illness, intellectual disabilities, and challenging behaviors. (We do not treat youth with moderate to severe intellectual disabilities.) Our goal is to build on each individual's potential to overcome behavioral challenges, learn social skills, and build competencies.
Cohannet Academy, located at Taunton State Hospital, is a Joint Commission-Accredited Intensive Residential Treatment Program (IRTP) specializing in trauma-informed care. Cohannet Academy is contracted with the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health (MA DMH), to provide in-house services and treatment to adolescent biological females, ages 13 to 18.
JRI's dedicated team of medical and psychiatric professionals provide primary health care, psychiatric care, and access to specialists for youth detained or committed to the Department of Youth Services. JRI services are located at three DYS sites in northeastern Mass.: Middleton, Amesbury and Peabody, as well as six DYS sites in western Mass.: Springfield, Westfield, Chicopee and South Hadley.
The Juvenile Court Clinic Program (JCCP), provides mental health evaluation, consultation, and liaison services to the Juvenile Courts of Barnstable, Plymouth, Bristol, Dukes, Essex and Nantucket counties through contracts with the Massachusetts Trial Court Juvenile Court Department and the Department of Mental Health's Forensic Services Division.
JRI implements a Hardware Secure Treatment Program plan that is designed to meet the complex mental health and treatment needs of DYS-involved youth. The full range of services addresses security (youth and community), behavior management, clinical, health, substance use, education, recreation, family engagement and support, facility operation and community transition. Services include supports for family members and treats the whole youth as an individual as well as family and community member.
JRI hires and provides ongoing support/supervision/training to skilled staff to fill an array of full- and part-time roles in DYS-operated secure facilities. Departmental positions range from direct care and cooks to senior clinical staff. JRI also provides support for ongoing monthly and as-needed clinical professional development, including co-sponsorship of the DYS annual statewide clinical conference.
The Training and Technical Assistance Team is a team of experienced facilitators and writers who offer training and technical assistance on a broad variety of topics, with particular expertise in HIV/AIDS, engaging hard-to-reach patients, motivational interviewing, substance use, mental illness, and program development. We are available on a fee-for-service basis to provide trainings at your organization.
The JRI Health Housing Options Program (HOP) provides rental subsidies and housing support services to clients who are directly referred by the Department of Mental Health- Metro Office.
Huntington At Symphony (HAS) Boston, Mass. JRI partners with the Boston Housing Authority and Cushing Companies in order to provide 25 subsidized housing units for persons living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA). This unique program provides 24-hour concierge service and access to JRI Health Medical Case Management.
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Rachel has been a part of the JRI team since January, 2000. For over 20 years, Rachel has been working in the field of human services assisting families with accessing and navigating services. Rachel received her Bachelors degree in psychology and Masters Degree in Public Administration from Bridgewater State University. She was promoted in July 2005 to Family Networks Program Director where she closely worked with the Department of Children Families for 10 years ensuring that children and families received the highest quality of individualized services ranging from community based through residential care. Rachel is very dedicated to helping the individuals she works with and is committed to improving the lives of children and families. Rachel’s passion for creative service programming inspires her in her role as JRI Service Navigator.
