Programs & Services
Person-centered programs that help adults with intellectual disabilities live, work, volunteer, and socialize in their communities.
Empowering adults with intellectual disabilities since 1970
Person-Centered Support for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities
For more than 55 years, Walnut Street Center has empowered adults with intellectual disabilities to live engaged and meaningful lives — today supporting over 200 adults each year across Greater Boston and Metro North. Every program is built around the individual. Support reflects personal choice, preference, and need. From around-the-clock residential homes to community-based day programs, we meet each person where they are and help them get to where they want to be.
Comprehensive Support Services
Day Habilitation
Professional nursing, clinical, and therapeutic services in supportive environments.
24-Hour Residential
Round-the-clock care in neighborhood homes that feel like home.
Community-Based Day Support
Real-world learning through volunteering and employment preparation.
Independent Living Supports
Supports individuals to establish and maintain a independent living arrangement.
Day Services
Day Habilitation
Our Day Habilitation Program provides habilitative medical, therapeutic, and behavioral services in a safe and caring environment. Our team includes a registered nurse, a clinical behaviorist, and physical, occupational, and speech therapists who help each person build skills and maximize their functional independence.
Areas of Focus
- Self-care & daily living skills
- Sensory & motor development
- Communication
- Socialization & social skills
- Community living
Community-Based Day Support
Our Community-Based Day Support Program fosters opportunities for learning, volunteering, and participating in the community — from trips to local museums and historic sites to volunteering at food pantries and taking part in State House advocacy events. On-site activities support skill growth tailored to each person's goals.
The program can serve as an active, educational day program — or as a stepping stone on the path toward employment.
Residential Services
24-Hour Residential
Our 24-Hour Residential model offers private homes integrated within the community and staffed around the clock. Each home supports multiple adults — each with their own private bedroom — and provides the support needed for every resident to meet their living goals.
With 17 homes in our residential network, we serve individuals across a wide range of needs and abilities. Leisure and social activities, nutrition and exercise consultation, and support groups are available to everyone.
Independent Living Support
For adults living independently in the community, our Independent Living Supports provide flexible, individualized case management — less-than-24-hour support, tailored entirely to the person, so each individual can achieve their goals while living in their own home.
Support Can INclude
- Medical needs & appointment management
- Transportation
- Benefits & entitlements navigation
- Money management
- Tenancy & landlord matters
- Recreation & community activities
Specialized Support for Complex Needs
Across our residential and day programs, Walnut Street Center offers specialized supports for individuals with complex needs. Our clinical approach is grounded in ABA/PBS-informed practices, person-centered skill building, and community inclusion.
Medically Intensive
Dementia Care
Dual Diagnosis
Autism
Behavioral Support
Have Questions?
Call: 617.776.1448
Visit: 291 Mystic Avenue, Medford, MA 02155
Online: wscinc.org
Find the Right Support for You or Your Family
Whether you're exploring services for yourself or a loved one — or making a referral — we're here to help. Walnut Street Center is CARF-accredited and licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services.
