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Contact Information
Mental Health Association (MHA)Contact: Tara Kurtz Boucher , Vice President of Integration and Community Living
Email Address: tboucher@mhainc.org
Phone: 413-734-5376
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995 Worthington Street Springfield, MA 01109
Area Served: West
Map Location Shared Living
Narrative
Shared living is an alternative to a 24-hour group home for adults receiving services through the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS). Shared Living providers welcome a person into their stable and caring home setting. They give an appropriate level of care and get paid an income to do so. Providers include single parents, retirees, widows/widowers. They can be anyone with room in their heart and their home to share all that life has to offer.
In many cases, the people supported through Shared Living becomes a permanent addition to a forever family.
In other cases, the person has a goal to live independently. The provider may serve as a roommate and role model. They help the person learn to reach goals needed for independent living.
Service Types
- Case Management
- Skills Training
Program Type
- Housing
- Independent Living
Populations Served
- Developmental Disability
- Intellectual Disabilities
Ages Served
- 23 – 59
- 60 +
Accessibility Features
- Services at Home
Additional Information
- Fees: Free Service
- Licensed By: DDS
