Waystone Is Proud to Be a Cummings Foundation Grant Recipient
Proud recipient of a Cummings Foundation grant.
Read moreTrusted Guidance for All of Life's Journeys
We Are Waystone
Waystone HHS is a nonprofit organization supporting children, adults, and families across Northeast Massachusetts for more than 50 years.
ServingMerrimack Valley · Greater Lowell · North Shore · southern New Hampshire
The Inclusion Connection, Lawrence
Find your way
Our Services
Meet Our Programs
We provide a wide array of services to meet the needs of those we serve today and those well into the future.
Who We Are
Meet Our Team
Waystone is committed to building inclusive communities and transforming human services through compassion, innovation, and advocacy.
Donate
Support Our Work
Your gift will make a real difference in the lives of the people we care for each day.
Waystone HHS
Waystone by the Numbers
Waystone Health & Human Services partners with people who are diverse in age, ability, and cultural background throughout their personal, work, and life journeys, providing trusted guidance and support to individuals and families across the lifespan.
100Years of experience in health services
700+Employees and caregivers
4,000Lives impacted annually by Waystone
75,000Hours of clinical & nursing provided
Footage from Waystone homes and the Inclusion Connection
Across the lifespan
Who We Serve
We serve people across the lifespan, with a wide range of diagnoses, conditions, and challenges.
Ages 14–21
Transition Age
Services at this stage
- Day & Employment Services
- Community Living Services
- Children & Family Services
22 years +
Adulthood
Services at this stage
- Day & Employment Services
- Nursing & Behavioral Health Services
- Community Living Services
- Children & Family Services
Retirement +
Golden Years
Services at this stage
- Day & Employment Services
- Children & Family Services
- Nursing & Behavioral Health Services
- Community Living Services
Our teams support people living with:
Neurodevelopmental and Sensory Needs
Intellectual / Developmental Disabilities · Autism Spectrum Disorders · Sensory Processing Disorders
Physical & Medical Conditions
Brain Injuries (ABI & TBI) · Mobility Impairments · Complex Medical Conditions
Behavioral & Mental Health
Mental Health Challenges · Anxiety, Depression, and Mood Disorders · Behavioral Challenges
Aging & Memory Care Needs
Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia · Age-related Conditions
How We Serve
Our Services
We provide a wide array of services to meet the needs of those we serve today and those well into the future.
01
Day & Employment Services
Build skills for greater independence and confidence
02
Nursing & Behavioral Health Services
Access compassionate, person-centered medical care
03
Community Living Services
Live more independently at home and in the community
04
Children & Family Support Services
Access guidance and resources for the whole family
05
Residential Services
Our Residential Programs provide 24-hour care for adults diagnosed with intellectual and developmental disabilities, as well as brain injuries, within our homes in the Merrimack Valley.
06 New space
The Inclusion Connection
A welcoming space for people with disabilities and their families to learn, connect, and grow. Right here in Lawrence.
Core Values
Our Values
Trust
Practicing open communication, transparency, and accountability to build lasting relationships.
“In our work, we're often supporting people in the privacy of their own homes and spaces. It's essential to establish mutual trust with the people we serve, in order to properly support them and meet them where they're at.”Waystone Program Manager
Growth
Supporting learning, innovation, and continuous improvement for all.
“Waystone understands that the path to success is not always a straight line. The flexibility, patience, and support the staff provides allows people like my daughter to learn and grow at their own pace.”Parent
Respect
Treating every person with fairness, dignity, and compassion.
“A life without dignity is not much of a life. By treating each other with respect and providing dignified care, we are ensuring that each connection we make is adding value to someone's life, and in turn, enriching our own.”Advocate
Integrity
Leading with honesty, accountability, and ethical decision-making.
“Honesty, accountability, and the desire to make things right are consistently part of my interactions with Waystone staff.”Parent of Person Served
Belonging
Creating an inclusive community where everyone is valued and connected.
“Every person has worth and value. Helping people uncover and embrace their roles in life and value as a human is at the core of what we do.”Brad, CEO
The Inclusion Connection · New space
A place to belong.
Room to be you.
The Inclusion Connection brings people with disabilities and their families together through opportunities for personal growth, skill development, and community.
Home to the Keystone Social Inclusion Hub and the Merrimack Valley Family Support Center, the IC is a place to build independence, practice self-advocacy, and make meaningful connections.
Where paths connect, people thrive.
Leadership
“This past year, Waystone continued to focus on building our agency's community. Our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging strengthens as we engage more employees in creating a Waystone Community where all are empowered and welcome. The future of Waystone is extremely bright thanks to our incredible employees, community partners and other supporters.”
Brad HowellPresident and CEO
Lisa StaffPresident, Board of Directors
News & Events
News & Events
Grandparents & Kinship Monthly Support Group
Are you a Grandparent or Relative raising children not your own? This group, run by Waystone HHS, has a special emphasis on relatives raising children with disabilities.
Read more
News & Events
ABLE Accounts & Special Needs Trusts Event
Our Adult Foster Care Program hosted an informational forum on ABLE Accounts and Special Needs Trusts on September 4, 2024.
Read more
Careers
Join the Waystone Family
Looking for a career where you can truly make a difference? Explore the many opportunities available at Waystone! We're hiring for roles such as: Residential Staff, Program Managers, Case Managers, Children & Family Support Specialists, Clinicians, Developmental Specialists, Employment Specialists… and more!