Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center (Massachusetts UCEDD - UMass Chan Medical School)

Child & Family Services — Developmental Disability Family Support & Early Intervention in Worcester, Massachusetts. Massachusetts's UCEDD/LEND/IDDRC at the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School in Worcester. Founded 1970 by Sargent and Eunice Kennedy Shriver. Provides comprehensive interdisciplinary clinical care, family support, parent training, and research on intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Phone: (508) 856-8000

Address: 55 Lake Avenue North, Worcester, Massachusetts, 01655

Website: https://www.umassmed.edu/shriver

Languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese, Vietnamese

Services offered: Interdisciplinary developmental disability clinical care, autism diagnostic services, LEND training, family navigation, parent training, IDD research, transition planning

Ages served: Birth through end of life

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Frequently asked questions about Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center (Massachusetts UCEDD - UMass Chan Medical School)

How do I contact Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center (Massachusetts UCEDD - UMass Chan Medical School)?

You can call Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center (Massachusetts UCEDD - UMass Chan Medical School) at (508) 856-8000 or visit 55 Lake Avenue North in Worcester, Massachusetts. Their website is https://www.umassmed.edu/shriver.

What services does Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center (Massachusetts UCEDD - UMass Chan Medical School) offer?

Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center (Massachusetts UCEDD - UMass Chan Medical School) offers Interdisciplinary developmental disability clinical care, autism diagnostic services, LEND training, family navigation, parent training, IDD research, transition planning. Serves Birth through end of life. Massachusetts's UCEDD/LEND/IDDRC at the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School in Worcester. Founded 1970 by Sargent and Eunice Kennedy Shriver. Provides comprehensive interdisciplinary clinical care, family support, parent training, and research on intellectual and developmental disabiliti

Are services at Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center (Massachusetts UCEDD - UMass Chan Medical School) free or low-cost?

Many community child & family services providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. Call Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center (Massachusetts UCEDD - UMass Chan Medical School) at (508) 856-8000 to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.

What languages does Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center (Massachusetts UCEDD - UMass Chan Medical School) support?

Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center (Massachusetts UCEDD - UMass Chan Medical School) reports providing services in: English, Spanish, Portuguese, Vietnamese. If you need another language, ask about translation services or call 988 for free crisis support in English and Spanish.

Who is eligible for services at Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center (Massachusetts UCEDD - UMass Chan Medical School)?

Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center (Massachusetts UCEDD - UMass Chan Medical School) reports serving Birth through end of life. Eligibility can also depend on income, residency, and the specific service needed — call (508) 856-8000 to confirm before visiting.

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