Each person we serve has unique challenges, and we are proud of their successes. One of the best ways to impart the significance of caring for one another is to share our inspiring stories.
Apr 23
2025
Ambulatory Detox is an outpatient program with intensive, daily health monitoring. Clients, whether in Community Care Alliance outpatient or inpatient programs, are followed with approaches and methods that allow them to create healthy new habits, expand their skills, and implement these practices into their daily lives. Learn more about the Ambulatory Detox Team.
Feb 19
2025
On a recent Saturday night, the Mobile Crisis Team was called out for someone being discharged from the hospital who needed emergency assessment due to their fragile mental health status. That night, the Mobile Crisis Team coordinated with the Emergency Services Team to connect this individual with a prescriber for an emergency medication appointment, which stabilized this individual enough to be able to proceed with intake into services.
Jul 25
2024
Emily Henry, MA, LCSW, Team Leader for our Integrated Health Home (IHH) at Safe Haven , embodies a remarkable story of perseverance, dedication to service, and happenstance. Would you believe Emily's journey with Community Care Alliance began over twenty years ago when she sought job training in the very building where she works today?!
Mariam Kaba, a recent Woonsocket High School graduate, is transforming communities through collaboration and visionary leadership. In 2022, Mariam won big bucks for her big idea to engage Rhode Islanders of color in career preparation, mental health wellness, financial literacy, and more.
May 24
2024
After 20 years, Emidio is retiring. He deserves to enjoy these years after all he's experienced in his remarkable life.
Apr 18
2024
President/CEO Ben Lessing at our all-staff meeting, "We have the hardest working maintenance team on the planet”.
Jan 29
2024
Our Chief Financial Officer, Rita Gandhi, has a lot on her shoulders managing the financial integrity of an organization that spans 20 sites and over 40 programs. With my office next door to hers, I see the traffic of people who stop in to review their budgets, go over estimates, define their program needs, request her signature, and ask for her opinion. It’s a constant revolving door. But, Rita is a true “people person” and that is the root of her dedication to this grueling position. You see ...
Lisa Roberts, MA, QMHP, LCDP, is an asset to the Woonsocket Police Department, and they to Community Care Alliance. Every Wednesday, across two shifts, she rides in a cruiser and assists with people who are having a mental health issue or trauma-related experience.
Apr 14
2023
A fun idea turned into a rewarding project at Jellison House this spring. Turns out, men love these chicks.
Apr 05
2023
Jessica Jones, Certified Peer Recovery Coach, was recognized for her outstanding work in the field of substance use treatment along with three colleagues from across the state.