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- EIN 04-2630450
- 508-879-9800
- 1 Frederick Abbott Way Framingham MA 01702 USA
- www.waysideyouth.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Family Services, Human Services, Residential Care & Adult Day Programs
Mission: The mission of Wayside Youth & Family Support Network is "empowering children, young adults and families to achieve greater independence and emotional well-being."
Results: Success in Adolescent Residential Programs: Reduction in need for psychiatric hospitalization- 87% of clients did not require hospitalization; 87% of teenagers stopped running away; 88% teens functioning well and maintaining aftercare goals six months after discharge; 81% families remained together six months after having child/teen return home from a residential program. Success with Families: 95% of families who were served by Wayside were very satisfied with the services they received; 93% are better able to deal with the mental health issues of their child. Counseling Clients Report Improvements: 96% report high satisfaction with the quality of the services received; 82% of teenagers were not using alcohol and other drugs at discharge from Wayside services.
Target demographics: empower children, young adults and families
Direct beneficiaries per year: 4,000 individuals and families
Geographic areas served: mental health services
Programs: Community Services (mental health counseling, family support, skill-building, mentoring and care coordination) and Residential and Educational Services (short and long-term treatment programs for adolescents who require a structured day program or a 24-hour a day group home setting).