The Wellmet Project is a unique program that operates group homes for people with mental illness. We are a charity whose purpose is to not only meet the basic needs of each individual, but to encourage growth, independence and self sufficiency. Much of the operation of the homes is determined by the residents in a weekly house meeting, and our use of live in staff provide a cost-effective means to offer support services. The homes are cooperative households, with staff and residents alike performing the various tasks that are necessary for any home to operate properly. All of our direct care staff live at the residences, and by virtue of doing so, they help destigmatize mental illness in addition to serving as role models and a source of support and encouragement. Together with the 12 residents, the 4 staff people are responsible for preparing dinner, performing household chores, and doing all the other tasks that make a house a home.
We are a transitional housing program, with a length of stay ranging from 6 months to 5 years. Our residents have a wide range of psychiatric diagnoses, but they share the common need for support, companionship, respect, and a commitment to recovery.
Wellmet is a private, non-profit agency that operates independently of any government or corporation. This independence allows us to accept applications from anyone who meets our minimum requirements. While we are fee-based, our rates are reasonable and are reflective of our actual operating expenses. We have been in operation since 1960, and have three homes in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Each house is coed and serves 10-12 people.
Beyond the direct care staff, the only other employee is an executive director who has administrative and fundraising responsibilities, along with some clinical support functions. We also utilize clinical consultants on a biweekly basis, and there is a volunteer board of directors that provides oversight and a vision for the agency.
As a non-profit agency (IRS 501 (c)(3)), we do welcome donations, and of course all donations are tax deductible. Donations allow us to maintain our current fee structure in spite of rising costs, and thus maintain our accessibility to those most in need.
Please explore this site for more information. If we may be of service to you, you may reach us in the following way:
Telephone: 617-491-2377
Fax: 617-491-3195
Postal Address: 130 Bishop Allen Drive, Cambridge MA 02139
Email: wellmet@tiac.net