Charles River Family Support Center Charles River Center

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Contact Information

Charles River Center
Contact: Laurie Anastopoulos, Director of Family and In Home Supports
Email Address: lanastopoulos@charlesrivercenter.org
Phone: 781-972-1000 x1048
Alternate Phone: 781-972-1000 x5913

59 East Militia Heights Needham, MA 02494
Area Served: Central

Map Location Charles River Family Support Center

Narrative

Help through I&R to people with IDD including Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) & their families. We to help them secure government benefits, to get appropriate services & access information which may be difficult to get. Offering rec programs for children and adults.

**Service now consolidated under Family Support**

Family Support works to empower families with information. We help them network with community resources. We give support and relief from the constant care needed by a child or young adult with a developmental disability (DD).

Service Types

  • After School Programs
  • Camps-Day
  • Case Management
  • Disability Awareness
  • Domestic Violence Counseling
  • Family Rights And Guardianship
  • Family Support
  • Skills Training
  • Socialization Activities

Program Type

  • Adult Foster Care
  • Advocacy
  • Assistive Technology and Equipment
  • Communication
  • Housing
  • Respite
  • Support Groups

Populations Served

  • All Disabilities
  • Asperger's Syndrome
  • Autism Spectrum
  • Developmental Disability
  • Intellectual Disabilities
  • Physical Disabilities

Ages Served

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

Accessibility Features

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

Additional Information

  • Accredited By: CARF,QUEST
  • Fees: Free Service, MassHealth, Personal Funds
  • Licensed By: DDS