Walnut Street Center, Inc Email Format
Individual and Family ServicesMassachusetts, United States51-200 Employees
Walnut Street Center, Inc. is a nonprofit human services organization focused on supporting adults with developmental disabilities and their families. Based in Medford, Massachusetts, it offers a range of community-based services designed to help individuals live engaged, meaningful lives through opportunities to work, volunteer, socialize, and reside in the community. The organization provides day and employment training, residential and respite programs, as well as social, clinical, and specialized services including assisted living and Alzheimer's support. Founded in 1970 by parents seeking supports for their children, Walnut Street Center serves residents in the communities of Medford, Somerville, Cambridge, and Arlington, with a mission to adapt and expand services to meet evolving needs. Its work sits within the broader field of individual and family services, addressing challenges related to development disabilities by fostering community integration and independence for the people it serves. A recent development noted is an expansion that includes a facility opening in Bedford, United Kingdom, Northern Europe, Europe, providing additional outreach beyond its local Massachusetts base.