HMEA’s philosophy of Shared Living is simple – people do best when they live in homes that are designed with their unique interests and support needs in mind. People must have the opportunity to develop strong, supportive and lasting relationships with those who provide their needed daily assistance.

THome means something different to each of us. Many people prefer the lifestyle, relationships and family atmosphere offered by shared living to that of a group residence or independent/supported living. HMEA’s Shared Living program provides people with the opportunity to decide what home really means to them.

HMEA’s Shared Living Program is a residential option that matches a person with a developmental disability to a Shared Living Provider. Shared Living Providers may be families, couples or individuals. The match between the supported individual and the provider is key to the success of Shared Living. Providers offer needed support to the person placed in their home and in return receive a stipend, as well as mutual companionship

For more information about HMEA’s Shared Living Program please contact David Placido, Director of Shared Living at dplacido@hmea.org or call him at 508.298.1134.

HMEA Administrative Office • 8 Forge Park East • Franklin, MA 02038
telephone: 508.298.1100 fax: 508.298.1400 email: hmea@hmea.org