About Us

History & Vision

Waystone Health & Human Services is a 501(c)(3), nonprofit, human services organization supporting youth and adults with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities; acquired brain injuries; and mental health diagnoses.

ServingMerrimack Valley · Greater Lowell · North Shore · southern New Hampshire
Waystone staff celebrating together

Who We Are

History, Mission & Values

Waystone Health & Human Services is a 501(c)(3), nonprofit, human services organization supporting youth and adults with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities; acquired brain injuries; and mental health diagnoses.

Our services are provided to more than 1,700 people annually in cities and towns across the Merrimack Valley, Greater Lowell, North Shore, and southern New Hampshire.

Brad Howell, President and CEO, speaking at a Waystone event

Mission

Our mission is to partner with people who are diverse in age, ability, and cultural background throughout their personal, work, and life journeys.

“Since our inception 50 years ago, the scope and size of our organization and mission, to serve people with disabilities, has grown considerably. We have expanded our service offerings and outreach to meet the needs of more people in more communities.”

Brad Howell, President & CEO, introducing the Waystone name in 2022

Core Values

Trust, Growth, Respect, Integrity, and Belonging

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Trust

We aim for transparency in all that we do and say: open communication, clear practices, and policies establish trust within our organization and amongst our stakeholders.

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Growth

We encourage growth, change, innovation, and achievement within our organization, amongst our employees, and for those we serve.

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Respect

We value the people we serve, our employees, and members of the community by acting with fairness, respect, and dignity within the organization and in all aspects of service provision.

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Integrity

We operate with solid principles, lead by example, and practice sound, responsible decision-making.

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Belonging

We celebrate diversity and honor differences, recognize that everyone has worth and purpose, and work to create meaningful connections and a sense of belonging.

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Waystone by the Numbers

100Years of experience in health services
700+Employees and caregivers
4,000Lives impacted annually by Waystone
75,000Hours of clinical & nursing provided