Charles River Center
59 East Militia Heights Dr.
Needham, MA 02492
781-972-1000
info@charlesrivercenter.org
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The Family Support Center at Charles River Center offers a broad range of services, programs and in-home supports to families raising a child with disabilities at home in Boston’s MetroWest region.
Responsive to your family’s needs, we offer informational supports, social/recreational programs, learning and networking opportunities as well as advocacy and relief services for families. Eligibility and availability vary by program. Learn more below.
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Guy Talk
Discussion groups are a well-established way to enhance social and learning opportunities for people with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Thanks to a grant from the Clayton R. and Ruth L. Hawkridge Foundation, our Family and In Home Supports team piloted a new program in the Fall of 2021: Guy Talk: A Social Luncheon.
A group of 8 young men, aged 18 – 26, met every Saturday for lunch for six weeks. They got to know each other better and engaged in facilitated discussions about relevant social topics (meeting and getting to know new people, dating and relationships, social media etiquette). The program helped build camaraderie and create new friendships in addition to providing valuable guidance on social behavior and etiquette. The pilot program was such a success that a similar program was organized for young women, Gal Talk, this past Winter.
Please help us remain responsive to our families’ needs.
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Charles River Center
59 East Militia Heights Dr.
Needham, MA 02492
781-972-1000
info@charlesrivercenter.org
©2022 Charles River Center. All rights reserved. Website Design by Compete Now.