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

Merrimack Valley Family Support Center

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Contact Information

Waystone Health & Human Services
Contact: Taylor Warren, VP of Children and Families
Email Address: [email protected]
Phone: 978-685-9471

439 South Union Street #401 Lawrence, MA 01843
Area Served: Northeast
Map Location Merrimack Valley Family Support Center

Narrative

We have been designated by the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS) as the Family Support Center for the Merrimack Valley. Our service navigators provide information and referral to services that meet your family’s needs. Many have experience with their own family members with disabilities and understand the challenges you may face.

How we support families:

  • Family Support Center

    • Informational resources and referrals

    • Respite

    • Flexible Funding / Stipend

    • Group-based art therapy, music therapy, and social skills training

    • Family activities

    • Recreation

    • Support Groups

      • Latino Parent Support Group

      • Elder Care Support Group

      • Parent Support Group

    • Parent Advisory Group

    • Parent Training/Workshops

Accessible Parking, Accessible Restrooms Waystone Health & Human Services Birth to 3, 3 - 4, 5 - 8, 9 - 13, 14 - 18, 19 – 22, 23 – 59, 60 + Lawrence Taylor Warren [email protected] 978-685-9471 14885 Merrimack Valley Family Support Center Advocacy, Support Groups 3) Northeast Case Management, Family Rights And Guardianship, Family Support 439 South Union Street #401 VP of Children and Families https://waystonehhs.org/children-family-support/ 01843 Free Service Developmental Disability, Intellectual Disabilities, Multiple Disability Local Area VP of Children and Families AMESBURY, ANDOVER, BOXFORD, GEORGETOWN, GROVELAND, HAVERHILL, LAWRENCE, MERRIMAC, METHUEN, NEWBURY, NEWBURYPORT, NORTH ANDOVER, ROWLEY, SALISBURY, WEST NEWBURY

Service Types

  • Case Management
  • Family Rights And Guardianship
  • Family Support

Program Type

  • Advocacy
  • Support Groups

Populations Served

  • Developmental Disability
  • Intellectual Disabilities
  • Multiple Disability

Ages Served

  • Birth to 3
  • 3 - 4
  • 5 - 8
  • 9 - 13
  • 14 - 18
  • 19 - 22
  • 23 – 59
  • 60 +

Accessibility Features

  • Accessible Parking
  • Accessible Restrooms

Additional Information

  • Fees: Free Service
  • Licensed By: DDS
Merrimack Valley Family Support Center
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