About Saint Vincent's Services

Chef Cameron DeGrazia, Saint Vincent's Services Food Service Manager, sat down with South Coast Insider's Brian Lowney, to discuss one of our long-standing traditions - Gingerbread House decorating! Read more about how this tradition began and what makes it so special!

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We are prepared and ready to help. As the situation with coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to develop and spread throughout the Southcoast of Massachusetts, our entire staff team is working to continue to provide for the needs of our clients and reliable access to the important services you count on. Promoting health and safety. For everyone. Nothing is more important to us than your health and safety, and the need to protect those most vulnerable to the coronavirus. Saint Vincent’s is taking multiple steps to minimize health risks to our clients, staff members and our communities, including enhanced cleaning procedures in our residential environments and our Mental Health Clinic. Visitation Requirements Current EEC regulations for residential treatment and congregate care providers allow for OUTDOOR visitation only.  EEC has issued temporary residential regulations related to the pandemic.  The Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) has identified that congregate care/group home visitation is limited to: Outdoor, on-grounds, visitation only Up to 2 individuals (visitors) for a maximum of 45 minutes Social distancing and sanitation guidelines are in effect Saint Vincent’s has identified four (4) outdoor visit spaces that will be furnished with picnic tables and umbrellas.  Each outdoor table will have a visible table number noting its designation. All visits MUST be scheduled in advance with the client’s Clinical Care Manager.  Visits may only be scheduled during business hours (Mon.-Fri. 9am-5pm).  Visits may not be scheduled to occur at, or after,

Join us as we celebrate National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day. A day observed each year to raise public awareness about the importance of children's mental health and focus on promoting positive mental health, well-being and social development for all children and youth.    Saint Vincent’s Services outpatient clinical team consists of clinical social workers, mental health clinicians, child psychiatrists and psychologists who will work with you and your child to develop a treatment plan that responds to your child’s specific needs and symptoms. Saint Vincent’s outpatient mental health clinic provides assessment and interventions focused exclusively on the needs of children, youth and families. It is normal for children and youth to feel sad and not themselves sometimes, especially during this unprecedented and prolonged crisis, which has impacted all of our lives in ways that were unimaginable several months ago. Such experiences can make it difficult for children to engage in activities which they usually enjoy and look forward to.  How can you help if your child is having a hard time handling the stresses of COVID-19: In the absence of school, provide structure through the day and plan opportunities for learning and creativity. Listen to your child’s fears and anxieties.  They are real and your child will benefit from being heard and understood. With social distancing the expectation, create safe opportunities for connection within your family and with friends and loved ones to lessen feelings of isolation. Provide breaks from prolonged stay-at-home orders

We are prepared and ready to help. As the situation with coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to develop and spread throughout the Southcoast of Massachusetts, our entire staff team is working to continue to provide for the needs of our clients and reliable access to the important services you count on. Promoting health and safety. For everyone. Nothing is more important to us than your health and safety, and the need to protect those most vulnerable to the coronavirus. Saint Vincent’s is taking multiple steps to minimize health risks to our clients, staff members and our communities, including enhanced cleaning procedures in our residential environments and our Mental Health Clinic. Additionally, effective Monday, March 16th, 2020 all visits and meetings (on campus and in the community) have been cancelled for a period of two weeks.  Additionally, we have closed Intake to our residential programs until further notice.  We are available. The Saint Vincent’s Mental Health Clinic has established a plan that allows for the utilization of HIPAA/HITECH compliant software that will allow us to utilize telehealth appointments, which allows us to continue to deliver services for children, youth and families within their own homes and without face-to-face contact in order to maintain everyone’s safety.  Our Clinicians and office staff will reach out to clients to share more information and to schedule appointments. We know this is a challenging time for all of us and we hope to find ways to remain connected and

PRIMA CARE’S ANNUAL CHARITY DONATION SUPPORTS SAINT VINCENT’S Building Strong Local Ties in the Greater Fall River Community This holiday season Prima CARE, P.C. has continued their charitable affiliation with Saint Vincent’s Services in Fall River.  Donated funds help support the services provided by Saint Vincent’s expert team of direct care staff.  Prima CARE continues to grow with the community and takes great pride in supporting local area charities and non-profit organizations. Donations were raised at Prima CARE’s 2019 Holiday Office Party with over 800 employees and guests in attendance.  A holiday raffle and the sale of specially designed Christmas cards resulted in $5,000 being donated to Saint Vincent’s.  Prima CARE CEO, Richard Mateus, explains, “Prima CARE is proud to continue building strong local ties in the greater Fall River area and to share our corporate success with our community.” Samuel Cordeiro, Prima CARE’s Chief Financial Officer, along with Peter Guresh, Director of Diagnostic Services, presented John T. Weldon, Carolyn DaSilva and Missy Reis, of Saint Vincent’s Services, a $5,000 check to support the various programs available to children, youth and families in Southeastern MA and Cape Cod.  For over eighteen years, Prima CARE, P.C. has donated gifts to Saint Vincent’s children and youth during the holiday season. About Prima CARE, P.C. Prima CARE, P.C. is Fall River’s largest multi-specialty group with over 175 providers and offices throughout the greater Fall River area.  With facilities in Fall River, Somerset, Tiverton,