Charles River Center Teen and Young Adult Community Groups
Charles River Center
Needham, Massachusetts - Norfolk County
Source checked
May 28, 2026
Greater Boston
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Provider overview
Charles River Center offers community group options for eligible teens and young adults with autism and developmental disabilities around MetroWest.
Charles River Center supports children, adults, and families through family support, day and employment services, residential services, community groups, and events in the Needham and MetroWest area.
Quick facts
- Registration
- We did not find this in the public sources we checked
- Contact page
- https://www.charlesrivercenter.org/contact-us/
- Phone
- 781-972-1000
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- Ages
- Teens and young adults, including listed eligibility for ages 16-22 on the source page
- Season
- Ongoing groups and outings by Charles River Center schedule
- Cost
- Families should confirm DDS or family-support eligibility, intake, fees if any, group availability, transportation, and outing costs with Charles River Center.
Location contacts
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The source mentions participants meet at the Merritt Center in Needham for listed groups; confirm the current meeting point and transportation plan.
Programs and offerings
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Teen and young adult community groups
MetroWest social groups and community outings for eligible teens and young adults with autism and developmental disabilities.
- Ages
- Teens and young adults, including listed eligibility for ages 16-22 on the source page
- Season
- Ongoing groups and outings by Charles River Center schedule
- Schedule
- The source describes Gal Talk and Guy Talk groups, Saturday social outings, local restaurants, social and money skills, and transportation from the Merritt Center for listed groups.
- Cost
- Families should confirm DDS or family-support eligibility, intake, fees if any, group availability, transportation, and outing costs with Charles River Center.
How we checked this listing (1 public source)
Source notes only. They do not evaluate quality, safety, fit, or availability.
Listing check
- Last checked
- May 28, 2026
- Why this is listed
- The official Charles River Center page says its Teen and Young Adult Community Groups provide structured opportunities for young men and women with autism and developmental disabilities to meet and socialize around MetroWest, including Gal Talk and Guy Talk groups.
- Sources used
- 1 public source
- Location contacts
- 1 public contact found
Program details we found
Teen and young adult community groups
The official Charles River Center page says its Teen and Young Adult Community Groups provide structured opportunities for young men and women with autism and developmental disabilities to meet and socialize around MetroWest, including Gal Talk and Guy Talk groups.
Inclusion and support details
What the provider says: Charles River Center describes teen and young adult community groups, structured opportunities, young men and women with autism and developmental disabilities, MetroWest, Gal Talk, Guy Talk, Saturday lunch and conversation, socializing, friendships, money skills, Merritt Center in Needham, transportation to local venues, ages 16-22, and Family Support Services eligibility.
Access notes to confirm: Families should confirm eligibility, intake requirements, group availability, transportation, supervision, caregiver role, communication support, food allergies or restaurant needs, sensory needs, payment expectations, and whether the group is appropriate for the participant's goals.
What we checked
What we found: The official Charles River Center page says its Teen and Young Adult Community Groups provide structured opportunities for young men and women with autism and developmental disabilities to meet and socialize around MetroWest, including Gal Talk and Guy Talk groups.
We avoid ranking, recommending, evaluating quality, or making safety claims. Use the source links and contact the provider before enrolling.
Sources used
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- Provider websiteTeen & Young Adult Community Groups - Charles River Center
Please confirm current details directly before enrolling.
What to confirm
- Openings, deadlines, cost, and cancellation rules.
- Ages, eligibility, forms, and first-visit expectations.
- Support model, staff preparation, supervision, and safety policies.
- Exact location, entrance, parking, equipment, and what to bring.
Questions to ask before you register
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- Do you currently have openings, waitlists, deadlines, or intake steps?
- What ages, support needs, communication needs, mobility needs, or supervision levels can this specific program support?
- What should families know about cost, financial assistance, cancellation rules, forms, and first-visit expectations?
- For sensory-friendly activities: what changes are made to sound, lighting, crowds, timing, quiet space, and re-entry?
- Who should families contact to talk through accommodations before registering?
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Is Charles River Center Teen and Young Adult Community Groups reviewed for quality by Inclusive Programs Guide?
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What information should families confirm with Charles River Center?
Families should confirm current availability, registration deadlines, eligibility, support level, staff training, safety policies, cost, schedule, and fit before enrolling.
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