Beaverbrook STEP, Inc.

07/18/2025

After escaping the rain last week with our Community Advocates Board, a small group of our individuals returned to the concert on the common to groove away the heat and humidity this week. Check out the smooth moves of two of our proud dancers … what did you do to feel better during the heat wave? 😎

07/11/2025

In between the rain storms this week, members of our Community Advocates Board gathered together to enjoy live music by the summer concert series in Watertown. What a fabulous time they had! What are you doing this weekend to enjoy the good weather?

07/04/2025

Happy Fourth of July! 🇺🇸⭐️

As July honors both Independence Day and Disability Pride Month, may this holiday also spark reflection on the ongoing challenges of true freedom, liberty, equality, and justice for each person in our community.

06/28/2025

Some members of our Community Advocates Board enjoyed checking out the new park at 200 Trapelo Rd. in Waltham (on the former grounds of Fernald State School). There’s a memorial path highlighting some activity options and a playground with accessible equipment.

06/19/2025

Juneteenth is an opportunity for people to remember the importance of freedom and equal rights in the United States. Juneteenth is a day that reminds us of what has been survived, and what we are still building towards.

This year, on the legal holiday of Juneteenth, we invite you not just to celebrate, but to honor and reflect. Recognize the depth of what this legal holiday means for the people around you. Understand that hope and resilience grows when Americans come together to work for justice and peace. Hope and resilience in action is loving our neighbors. Treating each other with kindness and respect. Taking a moment today to do something to make our community just a little better for someone else.

06/15/2025

Happiest of Father’s Day wishes to all the dads in our community!

06/10/2025

Happy PRIDE month! ❤️ 🏳️‍🌈 💙 🏳️‍⚧️💗

To anyone in our community interested in celebrating more, here is a link to WGBH’s list of June events. https://www.wgbh.org/culture/2025-06-04/the-big-list-of-2025-pride-events-in-boston-and-beyond

06/06/2025

Still feeling the great vibes after another amazing Annual Meeting/Dinner last night with so much dancing, smiles, and joy. Our individuals, staff, and families appreciated seeing our Board of Directors who shared their gratitude while promoting wellness and educational opportunities. Check out these photos of our volunteer Board members and one with them joined by a few of our senior staff and our CAB president.

06/01/2025

Amplifying this empowering and inspiring message being shared on social media. Be proud to be uniquely you. YOU are beautiful! 💖

05/30/2025

PRIDE month is almost here and Watertown is kicking it off with a festive celebration this Sunday. Check it out at the link below. 🦄 🏳️‍🌈

Watertown Pride 2025: Sunday, June 1, 2025 12-4pm Saltonstall Park Registration link: watertownpride2025.planningpod.com *Vendor registration closed on May 9. Parade registration closes on May 23.

05/25/2025

As the U.S. recognizes Memorial Day 2025, we wish you a safe and happy holiday weekend. We take time to remember and honor each individual who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. We also send condolences to anyone who is missing a loved one 💙🤍❤️

05/22/2025

Amplifying this message that anyone struggling with mental illness is not alone. So many of us do too. You are a beloved member of our community. 💛 Local resources are available. Please take good care of yourself and get support each time you need it. 🥰

𝗗𝗶𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵? Please know if you are struggling, you are not alone. There are resources out there to help you (or a loved one) navigate treatment options. Here are a few:

• Free and confidential Immediate assistance is available 24/7 by calling or texting the Massachusetts Behavioral Health Helpline at (833) 773-2445. See more: https://www.masshelpline.com/

• Connect to information about health and human services available in MA by dialing Mass "2-1-1" or visit https://mass211.org/

• Deaf or hard of hearing may utilize MassRelay: https://www.mass.gov/massrelay

• See a list of local resources for Mental Health & Substance Use in Waltham: https://www.city.waltham.ma.us/health-department/pages/mental-health-substance-use-disorder-support

• Various health, food, housing, and family resources are also available through WATCH CDC: https://watchcdc.org/community-resource-guide/

• 𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘀, 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗶𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽:
📞 Call 9-1-1
📞 National Su***de Prevention Line: 1-800-273-8255 (1-888-628-9454 for Spanish)

We're all in this together ❤️