Recovery In Shared Experiences (RISE)

Cambridge Health Alliance
1493 Cambridge Street, Cambridge MA 02139

Cambridge Health Alliance launched the RISE program in 2014 to provide evidence-based early intervention, in order to help teens and young adults build resiliency and skills vital to recovery. With group therapy (based on NAVIGATE model) as the foundation, RISE clients also receive individualized medication management, psychological assessment, peer and employment support, opportunities to hang out with each other before and after appointments in our Community Room, and other services as needed. RISE is well-integrated within the larger CHA network, including inpatient psychiatry (child and adult), emergency departments (with medical and psychiatric providers), primary care (pediatrics, family and internal medicine), and active presence in local communities and public schools.

For more information, please contact the RISE Director Dr. Lynn DeLisi, MD at 617-575-5820 or LDeLisi@challiance.org.

Eligibility

Age: Approximately 15-30 years old

Diagnosis: Schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, psychosis NOS, or prodromal symptoms within 3 years of onset

Primary Care: RISE does not require clients to have a Primary Care Physician (PCP) at their agency to begin treatment.

Services

• Psychiatric assessment

• Neurological and neuropsychological testing

• Psychopharmacology

• Individual therapy

• Group therapy

• Cognitive Behavior Therapy

• Social skills training

• Substance abuse counseling

• Social milieu activities

• Family education and engagement

• Co-located primary care and lab

• Employment and education support

• Peer Support Specialist

• Health education & wellness coaching

Cost

Insurance(s) accepted: Medicare, Medicaid, Health Safety Net, Harvard Pilgrim, Tufts, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and several other commercial plans.

Contact

Lynn DeLisi, MD
Program Director
617-575-5820
LDeLisi@challiance.org