Community Living and Housing Services Beaverbrook STEP, Inc.

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Narrative

Beaverbrook STEP’s outstanding Community Living and Housing services are individually designed to reflect each person’s unique, personalized needs and desires for a home of their own.  Beaverbrook STEP provides a wide range of part and full time supported housing choices to  235 children, adults and elders.  We  offer a wide range of part and full time housing choices including individualized supports (in-home supports), self-directed housing services, independent living, family support services, Agency with Choice services, shared living and 24 hour specialized residences.

Beaverbrook STEP provides a variety of residential services including 24 hour supervised group residences; individualized supported living services; in-home support services and shared living settings.  Each individual is provided with a living environment that meets their individual needs and preferred setting in the community, as well as individualized programs for learning or maintaining independent living skills. Services Integrate a therapeutic perspective with skill building and positive behavioral supports while using  community services and resources. Homes located in Eastern Massachusetts including: Waltham, Belmont, Brighton, Brookline and Watertown. Fees: According to DDS contract regulations. Many homes are wheelchair accessible.  Currently provide 35 group residences, 38 individual supportive living setting and 5 shared living environments serving 160 adults with intellectual, developmental and related disabilities includingI autism, medical and behavioral needs.

Service Types

• Adult Education
• Case Management
• Congregate Housing
• Financial Assistance
• Food - At home
• Food - Meals

Program Type

• Advocacy
• Aging
• Counseling
• Housing
• Independent Living
• Respite
• Self-Advocacy Training
• Support Groups
• Transition
• Vocational

Populations Served

• Alzheimer's Disease
• Asperger's Syndrome
• Autism Spectrum
• Behavior Disorder
• Blind
• Cerebral Palsy
• Deaf
• Developmental Disability
• Elderly Person with disabilities
• Intellectual Disabilities
• Multiple Disability
• Nonverbal Communication
• Physical Disabilities
• Speech Impairment
• Visual Impairment

Ages Served

• 19 - 22
• 23 – 59
• 60 +

Accessibility Features

• Accessible Parking
• Accessible Restrooms
• Free Transport
• Medical Needs
• Near Public Transportation
• Services at Home
• Sign Language
• Wheelchair Ramps

Additional Information

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