Wayside Youth & Family Support Network

08/21/2025

Back-to-School Ready — Thanks to Addgene Thanks to a generous donation from Addgene in partnership with TeamBonding, youth supported by our Wayside Multi-Service Center in Watertown are heading into the school year with confidence and brand-new backpacks full of supplies! From Project Literacy students to families across the community, the impact was clear: big smiles, grateful parents, and a strong start to the school year. 💙 Read the full story and learn more about how partnerships like this help strengthen our communities.

  The following piece was provided by the Wayside Multi Service Center: As the new school year approaches, preparation can make all the difference — and thanks to Addgene, youth supported by Wayside Youth & Family Support Network’s Multi-Service Center (Wayside Multi) in Watertown will be start...

05/04/2025

04/23/2025

Thank you to our Gold Sponsor Wayside Youth & Family Support Network for sponsoring this year’s ABH Annual Meeting on May 13!

Wayside provides a wide variety of counseling and family support services to children, young adults and families in Mass. We are proud to call Wayside an ABH member and appreciate its support!

https://www.waysideyouth.org/

03/25/2025

We are so proud of Trae and the work she does every day to ensure a safe and supportive environment for our girls program. This recognition is well deserved!

We are proud to highlight the work of Trae Crockton. Trae manages a critical emergency housing program for girls at Wayside Youth & Family Support Network. The program provides a safe, secure and welcoming environment for those requiring housing.

Wayside Youth & Family Support Network

03/25/2025

01/24/2025

Setting Healthy Boundaries

Discuss setting and keeping boundaries with friends, family and co-workers. Feel free to bring any questions , concerns or topics that you’d like to get support around.

First Monday of every month at 6pm. Presented virtually via Zoom by Wayside Youth & Family Support Network

To sign up please email Lisa Trusas at ltrusas@chriscornermilford.com.

12/20/2024

We are so proud of Heidi Jean for being awarded Work Force Hero by The Caring Force! Well deserved Heidi, we are so grateful to have you on our team!

12/20/2024

Congratulations to our December Workforce Hero, Hedie J. Jean! She’s been working at Wayside Youth & Family Support Network for 10 years, supporting youth with empathy and care.🌟 Thank you, Heidie, for all of your work! 🧸

12/18/2024

12/18/2024

Thank you Association for Behavioral Healthcare We are honored to be awarded along with our colleagues!

The Boston Globe recently announced its rankings for the top places to work in Massachusetts, and we are extremely proud that multiple ABH member organizations have made the list!

This recognition highlights the amazing environments that members have fostered, where employees feel valued and empowered to make a difference. Thank you for the incredible impact you're having not only in your communities but also within your teams!

Source: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2024/12/04/magazine/top-places-to-work-massachusetts-2024/
Advocates, Inc., Behavioral Health Network, Inc., Justice Resource Institute, Riverside Community Care, Vinfen, Wayside Youth & Family Support Network , Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Executive Office of Health and Human Services Human Resources, Massachusetts Department of Mental Health

11/20/2024

On Transgender Day of Remembrance, we honor the lives lost to violence and reflect on the courage, resilience, and strength of the transgender community. 💜 Today, we come together in solidarity, remembrance, and hope for a world where everyone can live authentically and without fear.

11/13/2024

🌍✨ Happy World Kindness Day! ✨🌍
At Wayside, we know that kindness is more than a gesture, it's a lifeline. In our work, we see the profound difference that a little compassion can make. Every day, we interact with individuals who may be going through challenges we can't see. That’s why it’s so important to remember: a simple act of kindness can go a long way. 💙