Our Services
Community Living Services
Wanda Santos, VP of Community Living
We offer varying support levels, spanning from 3 hours per week to 24/7 care. Within Community Living services people are supported in their own home, a family member’s home, or in a trained caregiver’s home. We aim to elevate each person’s independence and foster a strong sense of belonging both in the home and community.
About the program
Live more independently at home and in the community
- Receive flexible supports based on individual needs
- Build everyday skills and self-confidence
- Strengthen community connections and inclusion
Participants of this program must be eligible under the DDS guidelines.
Who We Serve
Target Audience
We serve people across the lifespan, with a wide range of diagnoses, conditions, and challenges.
Community Living Services
Our programs
We provide a wide array of services to meet the needs of those we serve today and those well into the future.
Adult Foster Care (AFC)
In our Adult Foster Care (AFC) program, adults with disabilities receive compassionate care in a family setting. Funded by MassHealth, our emphasis is on supporting individuals in a familiar home environment. We provide care coordination, medical oversight, and support from professionals, including nurses and case managers. Regular home visits ensure services are provided seamlessly. Our goal is to maintain individuals in a family home, offering essential training, respite care, and access to community resources for comprehensive support.
Shared Living (Placement Services)
In our Shared Living (Placement Services) program, adults with disabilities and those with brain injuries find dedicated care in a family setting. Waystone provides comprehensive support and home visits including nursing, case management, training, respite care, and financial reimbursement.
Interested in being a Shared Living provider?
Fill out the formContact Information
Name: Kristi Cameron, Shared Living Director
Email: kcameron@waystonehhs.org
Phone: 978-382-5258
Name: Kristi Cameron, Shared Living Director
Email: kcameron@waystonehhs.org
Phone: 978-382-5258
Individualized Support Services (ISS)
In our Individualized Support Services (ISS) program, Waystone is an advocate and resource for adults with disabilities living independently in the community.
Beyond traditional case management, nursing oversight, and financial management, ISS places a strong emphasis on increasing the level of independence for all served. ISS is a resource-based service, with our staff acting as steadfast advocates in a variety of situations.
Furthermore, Waystone extends support to family units, addressing a range of situations to ensure comprehensive care and assistance. Our commitment is rooted in providing valuable resources and advocating for the unique needs of each individual within the ISS program.
Contact Information
Name: Jonina Goyette, Director of IHS and ISS
Email: jgoyette@waystonehhs.org
Phone: 978-907-5568
Name: Jonina Goyette, Director of IHS and ISS
Email: jgoyette@waystonehhs.org
Phone: 978-907-5568
Individualized Home Supports (IHS)
Individualized Home Supports (IHS) are provided directly in the homes of young adults on an as-needed basis.
With a primary focus on meeting the unique needs of each individual through skill-building, resource provision, community engagement, and job coaching to foster independence, IHS places a significant emphasis on recreational and leisure activities to ensure individuals lead a well-rounded, fulfilling life.
Contact Information
Name: Jonina Goyette, Director of IHS and ISS
Email: jgoyette@waystonehhs.org
Phone: 978-907-5568
Name: Jonina Goyette, Director of IHS and ISS
Email: jgoyette@waystonehhs.org
Phone: 978-907-5568
Shared Living & Adult Foster Care
Become a paid caregiver in your own home
Do you currently care for a child, parent, or loved one in your home who has a disability and/or requires assistance with tasks of daily living (eating, bathing, dressing, mobility)?
Or would you be interested in receiving a stipend to care for a person with a disability or acquired brain injury in your own home?
You may be eligible to receive a stipend through one of our programs.
Your answers go to our shared living team.
Contact Information
Wanda SantosVP of Community Livingwsantos@waystonehhs.org
Heritage Place · Main Office439 S. Union St., Suite 401
Lawrence, MA 01843P: 978-685-9471 · F: 978-687-0147
Lawrence, MA 01843P: 978-685-9471 · F: 978-687-0147