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July 13, 2010
Dennis Rice of Alternatives Given Prestigious Award by US Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association
The Daily Northbridge
Alternatives' Executive Director Dennis H. Rice has been awarded the prestigious Irvin Rutman Award by the United States Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association (USPRA). more

August 16, 2010
Photo Finish From Aug. 16, 2010 Issue of the WBJ
Worcester Business Journal
Savers Bank of Southbridge has donated $5,000 to Alternatives Unlimited. more

Thursday, August 5, 2010
Savers Bank donates $5,000 to Alternatives
Telegram Towns
Savers Bank has donated $5,000 to Alternatives in Whitinsville. more

July 29, 2010
Farmers Market at Alternatives in Northbridge starts Sunday
The Daily Northbridge
A patch of land that had lain fallow for many years is again full of life as flowers bloom. more

Thursday, July 22, 2010
Arts take center stage at old mill
Telegram Towns
The monthly jewelry-making class is one of several arts programs offered this summer by Alternatives at its historic Whitin Mill complex. more

July 15, 2010
Blackstone Valley Bluegrass Band comes home to its roots during concert series
The Daily Northbridge
Like a lot of great bands, the Blackstone Valley Bluegrass Band erupted largely by accident. more

July 15, 2010
Painter remains in ‘Light’ with exhibit
Telegram & Gazette
Norman Ringdahl was a college junior when he decided on a painting major. His next decision: what to paint? He didn’t have to look very far. more

July 14, 2010
Dennis Rice of Alternatives given prestigious award by US Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association
The Daily Northbridge
Alternatives' Executive Director Dennis H. Rice has been awarded the prestigious Irvin Rutman Award by the USPRA. more

July 13, 2010
Farmer's Market with food, crafts and more coming to Alternatives next month
The Daily Northbridge
ValleyCAST! and Alternatives will open their Heritage Market on Sunday, August 1 from noon to 3 p.m. more

July 12, 2010
Northbridge grabs three spots on state's 1,000 Great Places list
The Daily Northbridge
The state's official list of 1,000 Great Places in Massachusetts was released Monday more

June 23, 2010
UniBank Donates $5,000 to Alternatives
Milford Daily News
UniBank is pleased to announce that a $5,000 grant was awarded to Alternatives Unlimited, Inc. more

Friday, May 21, 2010
Free Your Mind
Fitchburg Pride
Sixth graders from ten schools in central Massachusetts were able to enter the contest, sponsored by Alternatives Unlimited Inc. more

Friday, May 21, 2010
Schools ‘mark’ Mental Health Awareness Month
Blackstone Valley Tribune
To mark the occasion of Mental Health Awareness Month, Alternatives sponsored a bookmark design contest with fifth and sixth graders... more

May 6, 2010
First place and people's choice awarded to Assumption School students in
The Daily Millbury
The winners of the more

Friday, May 7th, 2010
Alternatives takes a ‘Stand Against Racism’
Blackstone Valley Tribune
Alternatives joined thousands of other organizations across the country Friday, April 30 to “Stand Against Racism,” a YWCA-sponsored campaign... more

Recent Press Releases
July 29, 2010
Friendship Flowers in the Garden
Partnership grows along with flowers and vegetables more
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Mental Health Awareness Event at Monument Park in Gardner
Crystal House hosted its 4th annual Mental Health Awareness Event at Monument Park in Gardner on Thursday May 20, 2010. more
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
All Kids Can Art Festival at Whitin Mill
On Friday, May 14th, students from area high schools descended on the Whitin Mill for the “All Kids Can” Art Festival. more
Monday, May 24, 2010
Mental Health Awareness Event at Worcester Public Library
The Recovery Steering Committee held its annual Mental Health Awareness Month event on Wednesday, May 12th. This event, titled “Hopes, Dreams, and Recovery are Real,” was held at the Worcester Public Library and was held in partnership with the Recovery Learning Community of Worcester. more
Friday, May 7th 2010
Students “Mark” Mental Health Awareness Month
ince 1949, May has been designated as Mental Health Awareness Month. It is a time designated to raise our awareness of the need to look after our mental well being. To mark the occasion of Mental Health Awareness Month, Alternatives and North Central Human Services have sponsored a bookmark design contest with 5th and 6th graders in schools within the Agency's Central Massachusetts service area. more
Friday, April 23, 2010
Alternatives Celebrates its 25th Valley Friendship Tour
A Fun Day for a Great Cause! more