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 2026

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.

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.”

2026 Upcoming Trainings

Thu, 17 Sep 09:30 AM
Training Two-Day Series | Single Registration This is a two-part training. One registration covers both sessions, and attendance on both dates is required. This modified Adolescent Community Reinforcement Approach (A-CRA) Lite training is designed for professionals working with youth to strengthen their ability to recognize and respond to substance use concerns. • Day 1 (Sept. 17): Learn A-CRA foundations, core procedures, and practice Functional Analysis and the Happiness Scale. • Day 2 (Oct. 1): Practice Sobriety Sampling, Increasing Social Recreation, and Relapse Prevention.
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Adolescent Community Reinforcement Approach Lite
Thu, 01 Oct 09:30 AM
Training Two-Day Series | Single Registration This is a two-part training. One registration covers both sessions, and attendance on both dates is required. This modified Adolescent Community Reinforcement Approach (A-CRA) Lite training is designed for professionals working with youth to strengthen their ability to recognize and respond to substance use concerns. • Day 1 (Sept. 17): Learn A-CRA foundations, core procedures, and practice Functional Analysis and the Happiness Scale. • Day 2 (Oct. 1): Practice Sobriety Sampling, Increasing Social Recreation, and Relapse Prevention.
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Adolescent Community Reinforcement Approach Lite ( Day Two )
Thu, 19 Nov 09:30 AM
Objectives: 1. Explain the role of the nervous system in stress, trauma, and emotional regulation using neuroscience and polyvagal-informed principles. 2. Demonstrate practical mind-body interventions, including Tapping, Havening Techniques®, and breathwork as somatic regulation strategies to support the well-being of both yourself and the people you serve. 3. Apply trauma-informed, evidence-informed regulation techniques to enhance therapeutic presence, reduce compassion fatigue, and promote resilience in clinical practice.
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Tapping into Calm: Simple, Somatic, Sensory Based Stress Management tools
Adolescent Community Reinforcement Approach Lite
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Training Two-Day Series | Single Registration This is a two-part training. One registration covers both sessions, and attendance on both dates is required. This modified Adolescent Community Reinforcement Approach (A-CRA) Lite training is designed for…
Thu, 17 Sep,  09:30 AM - 12:45 PM
Adolescent Community Reinforcement Approach Lite ( Day Two )
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Training Two-Day Series | Single Registration This is a two-part training. One registration covers both sessions, and attendance on both dates is required. This modified Adolescent Community Reinforcement Approach (A-CRA) Lite training is designed for…
Thu, 01 Oct,  09:30 AM - 12:45 PM
Tapping into Calm: Simple, Somatic, Sensory Based Stress Management tools
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Objectives: 1. Explain the role of the nervous system in stress, trauma, and emotional regulation using neuroscience and polyvagal-informed principles. 2. Demonstrate practical mind-body interventions, including Tapping, Havening Techniques®, and breathwork as somatic regulation strategies…
Thu, 19 Nov,  09:30 AM - 12:45 PM

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