Centerboard provides holistic support to adults and youth in Greater Lynn and on the North Shore facing unimaginable difficulties.

Centerboard’s three domains of service—Group Residences for Youth, Community Outreach and Education Programs, and Family Housing on the North Shore— all provide extensive support to families in Essex County. Centerboard thrives on community support. Whether through volunteering, donations, or partnerships, you can help us continue transforming lives and building stronger communities.

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Housing

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Youth

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Community

As one of the state’s largest providers of housing and services, Centerboard never shies away from the complex issues so many face; instead, we address them head on with compassion and innovation, helping individuals and families rebuild their lives and become contributing members of our community. We do this work in deep collaboration with local schools, healthcare providers, state agencies, local businesses, and other nonprofit organizations.

Centerboard’s three domains of service—Group Residences for Youth, Community Outreach and Education Programs, and Family Housing on the North Shore—provide extensive support, such as:

  • - Affordable housing

  • - Temporary housing

  • - Nine specialized group residences for youth

  • - Extensive support for children - experiencing sexual exploitation

  • - Mentoring

    - Job training

  • - Legal aid

  • - Formal education

  • - Learning life skills 

  • - Access to critical resources and basic needs

  • - Meals for group residences

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Centerboard supports families and youth in the region facing unimaginable difficulties.