Galen Street Residence

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Contact Information

Beaverbrook STEP, Inc.
Contact: Virginia A. Connolly, Executive Director
Email Address: vaconnolly@beaverbrookstep.org
Phone: 617-926-1113

85 Main Street 2nd Floor Watertown, MA 02472
Area Served: Greater Boston

Map Location Galen Street Residence

Narrative

Serving 6 with ID/DD, the goal is to facilitate each person's growth. Each can fulfill his/her potential. Coordinate services and resources, present options and provide security and impetus for risk-taking in pursuit of personal development, health and safety. Room & board paid by client, DDS contracts, some HUD support. Primary diagnosis of intellectual disability (ID).

Beaverbrook STEP provides 235 people with Community Living & Housing Support services. 

Our group residences,  private apartments/condos and shared living homes offer a wide variety of housing support settings, including:

  • individualized supports (in-home supports)
  • self-directed housing services
  • independent living
  • family support services
  • Agency with Choice (AWC) services
  • shared living 
  • 24 hour supervised residences

Service Types

  • Case Management
  • Disability Awareness
  • Family Rights And Guardianship
  • Family Support
  • Financial Assistance
  • Group Homes
  • Homemaker Services
  • Nutrition
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Self-Advocacy
  • Skills Training
  • Socialization Activities

Program Type

  • Advocacy
  • Aging
  • Applied Behavior Analysis
  • Counseling
  • Education
  • Financial Assistance
  • Financial Planning
  • Food and Nutrition
  • Housing
  • Medical
  • Personal Care
  • Support Groups
  • Transportation

Populations Served

  • Alzheimer's Disease
  • Autism Spectrum
  • Behavior Disorder
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Developmental Disability
  • Elderly Person with disabilities
  • Intellectual Disabilities
  • Physical Disabilities
  • Visual Impairment

Ages Served

  • 19 - 22
  • 23 – 59
  • 60 +

Accessibility Features

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

Additional Information

  • Fees: Free Service, Personal Funds
  • Licensed By: DDS