About Us
Frequently Asked Questions
Seven Hills Foundation and Affiliates is an extensive health and human service agency with programs and services offered throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the State of Rhode Island. The following is list of Frequently Asked Questions that may guide you to a better understanding of our organization.
What populations of individuals with disabilities does Seven Hills Foundation and Affiliates serve?
How accessible are the residences and program sites?
Whom do I call first to talk to about my family member with disabilities?
What languages are spoken by staff at Seven Hills Foundation and Affiliates?
What populations of individuals with disabilities does Seven Hills Foundation and Affiliates serve?
Seven Hills Foundation and Affiliates are able to provide support and services to Children, Young Adults, Adults, and Seniors whose are challenged by any one or more of the following:
All Developmental Disabilities
Agent Orange
Allergies
Alzheimer’s Disease
Amputations
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Aphasia
Arthritis
Asperger’s Syndrome
Attention Deficit Disorder
Autism
Behavior Disorder
Blindness
Cerebral Palsy
Chronic Brain Injury
Cleft Lips & Palates
Cognitive Impairment
Deafness
Developmental Delay-birth to 3 years
Digestive Disorders
Dual Diagnosis-ed/mr
Eating Disorders
Epilepsy
Growth Disorders
Hearing Impaired
Heart Disorder
Hydrocephalus
Incontinence
Language Impairment
Learning Disability
Low Vision
Mental Health/Illness
Mental Retardation
Multiple Disabilities
Non-Verbal Communication
Pre-Menstrual Syndrome
Rare Disorders
Respiratory Disorders
Scoliosis
Seizure Disorder
Skin Disorders
Speech Impairment
Spina Bifada
Tourette Syndrome
Traumatic Brain/Head Injury
What agencies currently refer individuals into programs and services offered by Seven Hills Foundation and Affiliates?
The following is a brief list of some of the more common referral agencies that are familiar with the Seven Hills Foundation and Affiliates continuum of services and supports. Please contact these offices directly if you are interested in accessing a program, service, or support provided by one of the Seven Hills Foundation Affiliates.
DMA (Division of Medical Assistance)
DMH (Department of Mental Health)
DDS (Department of Developmental Services)
DPH (Department of Public Health)
DSS (Department of Social Services)
LEA (Local Education Authority)
MCB (Mass Commission for the Blind)
MCDHH (Mass Commission for Deaf and Hard of Hearing)
MOD (Mass Office on Disability)
MRC (Mass Rehab Commission)
SPED (Special Education)
What is Self Determination?
Self-determination is a big idea that simply means that people with disabilities are able to choose the services they want and the providers they want, and control other decisions regarding how they live their lives because they are authorities over themselves.How accessible are the residences and program sites?
Seven Hills Foundation and Affiliates have made every effort to create fully accessible program sites.
Elevators: As necessary for all two or more storied buildings.
HCP Parking: Provided at each program site and residence.
HCP Restrooms: Available at each program site and residence.
Hearing Impaired: A TTY Phone Line is available for all participants use.
Medical: Staff is on site at all programs and residences to provide medical care.
Public Transportation: Making many program sites accessible.
TTY Phone Line: You may reach us by calling TTY: 1.508.890.5584
Transportation: Case Managers will coordinate aspects of transportation on behalf of participants.
Visually Impaired: Graphic and Photo Communication is commonly used at program sites.
Wheelchair Ramps: Located at each program site and residence.
Whom do I call first to talk to about my family member with disabilities?
David A. Jordan, DHA
President/CEO
djordan@sevenhills.org
Joseph Tosches, DBA
Senior Vice President/COO
jtosches@sevenhills.org
Robert L. Carl, Jr., Ph.D.
Vice President/COO, Seven Hills Behavioral Health
and The Homestead Group
bcarl@sevenhills.org
Don Martel, LMCS, LMFT
Vice President, Integrated Clinical Solutions
dmartel@sevenhills.org
Katharine Cleary, Ed.D.
Vice President, Seven Hills Clinical Associates
kcleary@sevenhills.org
Richard Neckes
Vice President, Seven Hills Community Services
rneckes@sevenhills.org
Stella Gola, M.Ed.
Vice President, Seven Hills Family Services
sgola@sevenhills.org
Don Martel, LMCS, LMFT
Vice President, Integrated Clinical Solutions
dmartel@sevenhills.org
Holly Jarek
Vice President, Seven Hills Pediatric Center
hjarek@sevenhills.org
Marilyn Flores
Vice President, Human Resources
mflores@sevenhills.org
Kathleen Reville, M.Ed.
Vice President, Advancement
kreville@sevenhills.org
William Stock
Vice President, for Government and Community Relations
bstock@sevenhills.org
What languages are spoken by staff at Seven Hills Foundation and Affiliates?
In select locations, Seven Hills Foundation is able to communicate to participants in English, as well as in the following languages. To see this web site translated into any of the following languages, or any additional languages, use the links at the bottom of this page. To have someone contact you directly in your native tongue, please complete the Contact Us form and submit it. A staff person will be in touch with you shortly.
Languages Spoken by Staff at Seven Hills Foundation and Affiliates:
American Sign Language
Cambodian/Khmer
Cape Verdean
English
Portuguese
Spanish
If after looking through this website you continue to have unanswered questions, please Contact Us.