Wayside Youth and Family Support Network

Specialties

Wayside Youth & Family Support Network is a non-​profit human service agency with counseling programs, a residential campus and family-​based outreach services.

Wayside is dedicated to achieving the highest standards of quality and integrity in providing leading edge counseling, family support, residential and educational services for building strength, hope and resiliency in youth, families and communities.

History

Established in 1977.

Wayside’s story began in 1977 when a group of citizens formed one of the first residences in New England for runaway and homeless youth – Harbinger House. As the need for alternatives to orphanages, reform schools, and psychiatric hospitals grew, Wayside responded by expanding to include an array of services which support youth and families in their community.

Over the years, the Wayside network has incorporated a number of long-​standing, local community organizations. They share Wayside’s commitment to helping the children and families of the region, complementing Wayside’s overall spectrum of care. Today, Wayside is one of Massachusetts’ most respected child and family serving agencies.