The Edinburg Center
General Info
Program Name
Emergency Respite Services
Agency Office
1040 Waltham Street
Lexington, MA 02421
Phone
781-761-5112
Program Type
Support
Accessibility Features
Accessible Parking, Accessible Restrooms
Contact
Jennifer Thompson
Services
Case Management, Socialization Activities
Populations Served
Behavior Disorder, Developmental Disability, Intellectual Disabilities
Eligibility Requirements
DDS eligibility
Narrative
Emergency respite services are provided for people with developmental disabilities (DD) who are unable to remain in their current living situation, are homeless or need to be removed from their home in order to protect their personal safety.
The program provides a safe and stable temporary residence for a person to receive an array of supports. The goal of the service is the transition of the person to a permanent safe and suitable living arrangement.
This program provides:
- coordination and linkage to clinical supports
- medication appointments
- other necessary medical or habilitative service needs
- planning and coordinating a move to a more permanent living arrangement
- help with personal care, activities of daily living, leisure and work activities
- transportation
- medication and behavioral management
Referrals for Developmental Disabilities Emergency Respite Services are made through the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services.
Licensure
Client Information
Staff to Client Ratios
clients to every staff person
Age Range of Clients
22 years to 99 years
Towns Served
ACTON, ARLINGTON, BEDFORD, BELMONT, BURLINGTON, CAMBRIDGE, CARLISLE, CONCORD, LEXINGTON, LINCOLN, LITTLETON, MAYNARD, SOMERVILLE, STOW, WALTHAM, WATERTOWN, WILMINGTON, WINCHESTER, WOBURN
Record last updated on 11/03/2025