Strength

Wayside believes in a strength-based approach, focusing on affirmative and inspirational strategies that promote sustainable change.

Hope

We believe in the power of hope as a central factor in providing the motivational resources necessary for change.

Resiliency

We firmly believe all people have the inherent ability to rebound, learn and grow from life’s difficult experiences.

Our Services

Wayside offers a wide array of services for children, young adults and families. To learn about what services are available in your community, please see our services listing, which is organized by region. Should you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us at 508.879.9800.

Wayside named top workplace in 2024

This award celebrates companies recognized nationwide for creating a better, people-centered workplace and giving employees a voice. The Top Workplaces USA award is based solely on feedback from an employee engagement survey completed by employees of participating workplaces.

We earned Top Workplace in the following categories:

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FRAMINGHAM, MA (December 8, 2024) – Wayside Youth & Family Support Network is honored to be named a Boston Globe Top Workplace for 2024, marking the second consecutive year the organization has received this distinction.

Top Places to Work recognizes the most admired workplaces in the state voted on by the people who know them best, their employees.

Wayside’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

As part of the agency’s Strategic Goals, Wayside leadership identified a key driver was to “Support our staff capacity to serve by increasing satisfaction, compensation, diversity and career development, as evidenced by increased recruiting and retention.”

Upcoming Events:

Thu, 25 Sep 09:30 AM
Training Description This training defines trauma through both lived experience and research, exploring how it becomes locked in the body as a survival response and how it can be released. Participants will learn guidelines for trauma release, reframe many conditions seen as illness or deficits as adaptive responses, and understand the role of empathy in building a trauma-informed mental health agency. *If you cancel your registration, you will be given a credit to use at a future training. If you have questions or concerns, email training@waysideyouth.org. Virtual location: You will receive a confirmation email with a URL.
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Distress as an Opportunity for Growth Training
Thu, 16 Oct 09:30 AM
This training gives community health professionals insights into diagnostic criteria, prevalence, myths, and behavioral factors associated with common eating disorders. Participants will learn to identify symptoms, understand underlying factors, discuss body image impact and apply practical strategies. Attendees will leave equipped with actionable tools to support individuals affected by disordered eating, and to foster trauma-informed approaches to use in their daily work. *If you need to cancel, you’ll get a credit for a future training. Questions? Email training@waysideyouth.org Oct 16, 2025 09:30am ET - Oct 16, 2025 12:30pm ET
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Understanding Eating Disorders and Supporting People through Practical Applications
Distress as an Opportunity for Growth Training
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Training Description This training defines trauma through both lived experience and research, exploring how it becomes locked in the body as a survival response and how it can be released. Participants will learn guidelines for…
Thu, 25 Sep,  09:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Understanding Eating Disorders and Supporting People through Practical Applications
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This training gives community health professionals insights into diagnostic criteria, prevalence, myths, and behavioral factors associated with common eating disorders. Participants will learn to identify symptoms, understand underlying factors, discuss body image impact and apply…
Thu, 16 Oct,  09:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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