Recovery Learning Communities (RLCs) are consumer-run networks of self help/peer support, information and referral, advocacy and training activities. Training in recovery concepts and tools, advocacy forums and social and recreational events are all part of what goes on in a Recovery Learning Community.
The doors are open to all individuals with a serious mental illness. RLCs work collaboratively with mental health providers, other human service agencies and the community at large to forward the mission of community integration and respect for people with mental health conditions. RLC activities are designed to appeal to the range of people in the community, including people of all racial and ethnic backgrounds and people of all co-occurring disabilities. RLCs are for everyone.
DMH Recovery Learning Community Directories
Central Area
Central Mass RLC/Kiva Center
209 Shrewsbury Street Worcester, MA 01604
Phone: 508-751-9600
Fax: 508-751-9601
info@centralmassrlc.org
On the web: http://www.centralmassrlc.org/
West
Western Mass. RLC
Western Massachusetts Training Consortium
187 High Street, Suite 303 Holyoke, MA 01040
Phone: 413 539-5941
Toll free 866-641-2853
Fax: 413 536-5466
info@westernmassrlc.org
On the Web: www.westernmassrlc.org
Northeast
Northeast RLC
Northeast Independent Living Program
20 Ballard Road Lawrence, MA 01843
Phone: 978-687-4288 (V/TTY)
Fax: 978-689-4488
On the Web: www.nilp.org
Boston
Metro Boston RLC
Solomon Carter Fuller Center
85 E. Newton Street, Ground Floor Boston, MA 02118
Phone: 617-305-9976
info@bostonresourcecenter.org
On the Web: www.metrobostonrlc.org
Southeast
SERLC Director: Sandra Whitney Sarles
c/o 45 Plant Road
Suite 119
Hyannis, MA 02601
Cell:(774) 212-4519
sandra.whitney-sarles@bmc.org
info@southeastrlc.org
The Southeast RLC has 5 RCCs: Fall River, Taunton, Brockton, Hyannis and Quincy.
On the Web: www.southeastrlc.org