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Narrative

The Charles River Center (formerly Charles River Arc) provides residential, vocational/ employment, therapeutic and family support (including recreational programs). Programs are designed to meet the needs of children and adults with developmental disabilities (DD). We also advocate for needed legislation, research, and benefits.

Charles River Center offers weekend respite services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), and their parents and guardians who need to travel over a weekend, or who would just like a break knowing their loved one is safe and in good hands.

Fees: rates are set by the agency as well as governmental agencies.

Service Types

• Case Management
• Community Based Day Program
• Day Activity
• Family Rights And Guardianship
• Group Homes
• Job Support
• Job Training
• Relationship/Friendship Support
• Self-Advocacy
• Skills Training
• Socialization Activities

Program Type

• Advocacy
• Aging
• Counseling
• Day/Work Activity
• Financial Planning
• Housing
• Independent Living
• Information/Referral
• Jobs
• Legal
• Personal Care
• Recreation/Arts/Social and Leisure
• Respite
• Support Groups
• Vocational

Populations Served

• Autism Spectrum
• Developmental Disability
• Intellectual Disabilities

Ages Served

• 5 - 8
• 9 - 13
• 14 - 18
• 19 - 22
• 23 – 59
• 60 +

Languages Spoken

• American Sign Language
• Haitian
• Spanish
• Vietnamese

Accessibility Features

• Accessible Parking
• Accessible Restrooms
• Elevators
• Medical Needs
• Wheelchair Ramps

Additional Information

• Accredited By: Survey and Certification through DDS,CARF International
• Fees: MassHealth, Personal Funds
• Licensed By: DDS