Step by Step Supportive Services, Inc.
Residential and Community-Based Mental Health Support in Brookline, MA
Step by Step offers a continuum of care through residential independent apartment living and community-based services for adults 21 and older. Located in Brookline, Massachusetts, the program provides a supportive, integrated environment designed to foster independent living, personal growth, and community engagement.
1330 Beacon Street, Suite #317, Brookline, MA 02446
Information:
Program type: Residential independent apartment style and community-based
Location: Brookline, MA
Environment: Step by Step is located in the Coolidge Corner neighborhood of Brookline, occupying 17 apartments in a 50-unit historic building on Beacon Street with modern amenities, accessible public transportation, and strong community resources. Residents live in their own studio or one-bedroom apartments, while clinical offices are located on the ground floor. Community-based participants receive the same clinical supports while living in their homes, apartments, dorm rooms, or local housing in the surrounding area.
Number of residents: 17 residential, 30 community-based
Gender: We welcome individuals of all genders
Ages: 21+
Conditions treated include:
Thought disorders such as schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorders
Bipolar disorder
Anxiety disorders
Depressive disorders
Obsessive-compulsive disorders
Autism spectrum disorder/Social communication disorders
Personality disorders
Services include:
Clinical case management and care support for up to four hours 1:1 weekly
Individual psychotherapy
Therapeutic group programming
M.E.A.L.S. dinner program
Family coaching
In-home supports- including executive functioning support and life skills training
Holistic wellness programming including monthly wellness seminars and 3x weekly trips to a local gym
Vocational programming
Social programming including weekend excursions
Interdisciplinary team collaboration and meetings
24 hour on-call support
Support with obtaining and maintaining benefits and entitlements
Step by Step offers a residential model in which individuals live in their own studio or one-bedroom apartments while being part of a supportive therapeutic community. The residential setting is designed to help adults strengthen independent living skills while maintaining access to consistent clinical support. Staff are available seven days a week, and 24/7 on-call services provide added continuity for moments when additional help is needed.
Our Continuum of Care:
The Step by Step Community-Based Program serves individuals who are living in their homes, apartments, dorm rooms, or with family and roommates. All of the components that make up the Residential Program are available to community- based individuals who meet this level of care and are seeking adapted supports that cater to their individual needs. Individuals can admit directly into our community-based program if clinically indicated.
Our Clinical Care Model:
Clinical Care Support begins with an Individual Support Plan (ISP), developed in collaboration with and tailored to meet each individual’s unique needs and goals. Our clinicians work closely with each individual’s family and outpatient team to provide comprehensive and holistic care.
Clinical care meetings throughout each week address an individual’s goals and may include symptom management, executive functioning, coaching, educational and vocational support, whole-body wellness, assistance with obtaining and maintaining benefits, increasing socialization and peer connection, apartment maintenance and financial planning. Clinicians also support individuals with finding and engaging in productive and meaningful activities, which may include employment, volunteering, enrolling in courses at a local college or university, enrolling in adult education classes, and engaging in social groups (support groups, sports leagues, etc.). Community integration is often a focal point in case management as we encourage each individual to cultivate social networks within the larger community to work towards their goals.
Who is the Right Fit for Step by Step?:
We specialize in working with adults 21 and older who have a primary psychiatric diagnosis. We have found that individuals who thrive within our program demonstrate the below characteristics:
Willing and motivated to engage in treatment and develop independent living skills. We are a voluntary treatment program. If someone is not motivated and willing to engage in treatment, we may not be the best fit.
Has first received more specialized care to treat a specific mental health diagnosis, such as substance use, OCD or eating disorders.
Has demonstrated acute symptom stabilization by use of consistent clinical supports, including medication management and compliance and weekly outpatient therapy.
Can safely live independently and does not require overnight support.
Able to attend and uphold all programming requirements.
Have an IQ of 85 and above.
Admissions Contact:
If you are interested in learning more about our program please reach out to our Clinical Admissions Team at referralinfo@stepbystepss.org . We can also be reached by phone at 617-277-6140 and through our website at www.stepbystepss.org