DDS Family Support Centers

Connecting older caregivers with information and services for adults with IDD

DDS Family Support Centers

Connecting older caregivers with information and services for adults with IDD

Galen Street Residence

Record last updated 2026/03/27 Comment on this info .Update this info

Contact Information

Beaverbrook STEP, Inc.
Contact: Virginia A. Connolly, Executive Director
Email Address: [email protected]
Phone: 617-926-1113

85 Main Street 2nd Floor Watertown, MA 02472
Area Served: Greater Boston

Map Location Galen Street Residence

Narrative

Serving 6 with ID/DD. The goal is to facilitate each person's growth. Each can fulfill his/her potential. Coordinate services and resources. Present options and provide security and impetus for risk-taking in pursuit of personal development, health and safety. Room & board paid by client, DDS contracts, some HUD support. Primary diagnosis of intellectual disability (ID).

Beaverbrook STEP provides 235 people with Community Living & Housing Support services. 

Our group residences,  private apartments/condos and shared living homes offer a wide variety of housing support settings, including:

  • individualized supports (in-home supports)
  • self-directed housing services
  • independent living
  • family support services
  • Agency with Choice (AWC) services
  • shared living 
  • 24 hour supervised homes

Service Types

  • Case Management
  • Disability Awareness
  • Family Rights And Guardianship
  • Family Support
  • Financial Assistance
  • Group Homes
  • Homemaker Services
  • Nutrition
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Relationship/Friendship Support
  • Relationship/Friendship Trainings
  • Self-Advocacy
  • Skills Training
  • Socialization Activities

Program Type

  • Advocacy
  • Aging
  • Counseling
  • Financial Assistance
  • Food and Nutrition
  • Housing
  • Independent Living

Populations Served

  • Alzheimer's Disease
  • Autism Spectrum
  • Behavior Disorder
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Developmental Disability
  • Dual Diagnosis - ID/MI
  • Elderly Person with disabilities
  • Epilepsy/seizure Disorder
  • Intellectual Disabilities
  • Physical Disabilities
  • Visual Impairment

Ages Served

  • 19 - 22
  • 23 – 59
  • 60 +

Accessibility Features

  • Accessible Parking
  • Accessible Restrooms
  • Medical Needs
  • Near Public Transportation
  • Services at Home
  • Wheelchair Ramps

Additional Information

  • Fees: Free Service, Personal Funds
  • Licensed By: DDS
Galen Street Residence
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