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Lindencroft

Lindencroft provides intensive therapeutic support for youth who identify as female/female-of-center/transfeminine and have experienced or are at high risk for commercial sexual exploitation. With a 1:3 staff-to-youth ratio, our program offers a comprehensive continuum of trauma-informed services in a home-like environment.

We support youth through various transitions, including family reunification, adoption, pre-independent living, independent living, or aging out of the system, taking an individualized approach to ensure successful transitions into adulthood.

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At a Glance
Specialized 12-bed residential treatment program for female/female-of-center youth who have experienced or are at high risk of commercial sexual exploitation

Age

12-21

Gender

Female

Referrals

MA DCF
Our Approach

Lindencroft creates a stable, safe, and supportive home-like environment while helping youth learn to safely integrate into the community. We collaborate closely with My Life My Choice to continuously evaluate our policies, procedures, and practices through a Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC) lens, ensuring we maintain best practices in supporting this vulnerable population.


Academics

We work collaboratively with the Berkley School Department to develop appropriate educational plans for each youth. Our educational support includes:

  • Placement in local neighborhood schools or day programs
  • Support for non-traditional education paths
  • A full-time case manager coordinating all educational services
  • In-house tutoring and MCAS preparation

Competency Development

Lindencroft supports youth in exploring their individual interests and building skills in safe, healthy ways:

  • Weekly individualized competency-building activities (dance lessons, self-defense classes, horseback riding, driver's education, etc.)
  • Occupational therapy support for finding employment and volunteer opportunities
  • Focus on developing individual sense of self and building confidence

Wellness

Our wellness program promotes positive choices, growth, and healthy living through:

  • Diverse engaging on-site activities
  • Memberships at local clubs and leagues for recreation, exercise, and team sports
  • Focus on nutrition through growing, purchasing, preparing, and eating healthy foods
  • Trauma-informed weight lifting

Clinical Support

Our comprehensive clinical framework includes:

  • Natural consequences system guided by the Attachment, Regulation and Competency (ARC) framework
  • Structured community integration to develop appropriate social interactions
  • Daily staff support for life skills development and building positive relationships
  • Individual therapy, occupational therapy, family therapy, and specialized group therapy
  • CSEC prevention and processing groups in partnership with My Life My Choice

All activities at Lindencroft focus on helping youth build healthy attachments, develop a positive sense of self, enhance regulation skills, build self-sufficiency, and develop competencies necessary for successful independent living.

Our Team

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes! Lindencroft's primary focus is on youth who identify as female who are either at high risk for Commercial and Sexual Exploitation (CSE) or have experienced CSE. The majority of female-identifying youth in DCF care are, by nature of the system, at higher risk than others for sex trafficking and exploitation. 

As such, our programming has specific groups focused on CSE prevention and support for those who have already experienced CSE.

We do not provide our location for safety reasons. If you are interested in learning more about the program, please contact the program director. We are in a beautiful location and not far from several cities.

We know each youth we work with will have a different trajectory. Starting at intake, we begin making discharge plans. We get to know the youth, their strengths, and their skills. 

Our goal is to ensure each youth leaves Lindencroft with the skills they will require to be successful regardless of whether they are transitioning to adult services, independent living, reunifying, going into foster care/adoption or going to college!

Referral Information

Referrals come from the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families.

Let's Connect

Abigail Thompson

Program Director

(978) 998-2577

[email protected]

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Information

For assistance determining which programs or services will meet your needs, please fill out the form below. Our service navigator will reach out by phone, text, or email. If you have a question regarding a particular program, please contact the program director listed above.

Please note that this form is not HIPAA-compliant. We urge you not to include protected health information.

Request More Information

For assistance determining which programs or services will meet your individualized need, please fill out the form below. Our Service Navigator will reach out to you about your inquiry via phone, text, or email. If you have a question regarding a particular program, please contact the Program Director listed in the “Let’s Connect” box above. 

Please note that this form is not HIPAA compliant.  We urge you not to include protected health information.

What is your preferred method of communication?
Teen Parenting Program
Teen parents are referred to Teen Parenting Programs by DTA. If you have a DTA worker please reach out to them. If you do not have a DTA worker please follow the below instructions. 

How to Get a DTA Worker in Massachusetts
If you need to speak with a Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) worker — whether for benefits, SNAP Path to Work, or employment services — there are several ways to connect with them.

1. Call the DTA Assistance Line
      Phone: (877) 382‑2363
      Hours: 8:15 A.M. – 4:45 P.M.
      This is the main line for general DTA inquiries, but note that DTA has been experiencing high call volumes and may hang up on some calls due to staffing shortages MassLegalHelp.

2. Use DTA Connect
      Visit the DTA Connect website to report changes, view notices, and get updates.
      You can also use the DTA Connect mobile app to manage your account and communicate with staff Mass.gov.

3. Contact Your Local DTA Office
     Find your local office’s phone number in the DTA office directory or by calling the Assistance Line. Go in person during business hours for in-person interviews or to speak directly with a caseworker MassLegalHelp.
 
IRTPS
Referrals for IRTPs come from Inpatient Psychiatric Facilities, and services are funded through the Department of Mental Health. Please connect with your referring physiatrist or inpatient provider.
Employment Verification
JRI has partnered with EmpInfo to provide all verifiers (lender, bank, mortgage company, etc) with employment verifications through a fast and secure connection!

1. Verifier visits www.empinfo.com or 1-800-274-9694
2. Verifier follows process to register by selecting “verify now”
3. After registration is complete, verifier can obtain verification by entering the following details in the EmpInfo portal:
- Company Name: Justice Resource Institute, Inc.
- Social Security Number
- Authorization Code (if verifying income, you must obtain an
Authorization Code directly from the employee).
4. Verification of employment is immediate! If you run into any issues or need further assistance, please contact EmpInfo directly at 1-800-274-9694.
Record Request
Please click here to submit a record request. 
Referral Status
For an update on the status of your referral for community-based services (In-Home Therapy, Therapeutic Mentoring, In-Home Behavioral Services, Outpatient Therapy or our Community Services Agencies), please reach out to Lori McGahan, [email protected]. 
Job Application Status
To check the status of your application log back into the UKG account you created when applying. You can view active applications under 'My Presence' then clicking on 'Applications'  If you have any further questions please contact [email protected].


Check Status
Educational Advocacy
Please click this link for more information on how to access educational advocacy resources.
Housing
If you are looking for housing for youth or young adults under age 25 please contact William Thompson at 857-399-1905 x23200.


If you are looking for rental assistance for people living with HIV please contact Mairead Skehan at 857-399-1905 x23180.

If you are looking for housing for clients of the Department of Mental Health please contact Maureen Skehan at 857-399-1905 x23230. 

For all other inquiries about housing please check out this resource list and click on Housing and Homelessness. 


Request More Information
Request More 
Information

For assistance determining which programs or services will meet your needs, please fill out the form below. Our service navigator will reach out by phone, text, or email. If you have a question regarding a particular program, please contact the program director listed above.

Please note that this form is not HIPAA-compliant. We urge you not to include protected health information.

Request More Information

For assistance determining which programs or services will meet your individualized need, please fill out the form below. Our Service Navigator will reach out to you about your inquiry via phone, text, or email. If you have a question regarding a particular program, please contact the Program Director listed in the “Let’s Connect” box above. 

Please note that this form is not HIPAA compliant.  We urge you not to include protected health information.

What is your preferred method of communication?
Teen Parenting Program
Teen parents are referred to Teen Parenting Programs by DTA. If you have a DTA worker please reach out to them. If you do not have a DTA worker please follow the below instructions. 

How to Get a DTA Worker in Massachusetts
If you need to speak with a Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) worker — whether for benefits, SNAP Path to Work, or employment services — there are several ways to connect with them.

1. Call the DTA Assistance Line
      Phone: (877) 382‑2363
      Hours: 8:15 A.M. – 4:45 P.M.
      This is the main line for general DTA inquiries, but note that DTA has been experiencing high call volumes and may hang up on some calls due to staffing shortages MassLegalHelp.

2. Use DTA Connect
      Visit the DTA Connect website to report changes, view notices, and get updates.
      You can also use the DTA Connect mobile app to manage your account and communicate with staff Mass.gov.

3. Contact Your Local DTA Office
     Find your local office’s phone number in the DTA office directory or by calling the Assistance Line. Go in person during business hours for in-person interviews or to speak directly with a caseworker MassLegalHelp.
 
IRTPS
Referrals for IRTPs come from Inpatient Psychiatric Facilities, and services are funded through the Department of Mental Health. Please connect with your referring physiatrist or inpatient provider.
Employment Verification
JRI has partnered with EmpInfo to provide all verifiers (lender, bank, mortgage company, etc) with employment verifications through a fast and secure connection!

1. Verifier visits www.empinfo.com or 1-800-274-9694
2. Verifier follows process to register by selecting “verify now”
3. After registration is complete, verifier can obtain verification by entering the following details in the EmpInfo portal:
- Company Name: Justice Resource Institute, Inc.
- Social Security Number
- Authorization Code (if verifying income, you must obtain an
Authorization Code directly from the employee).
4. Verification of employment is immediate! If you run into any issues or need further assistance, please contact EmpInfo directly at 1-800-274-9694.
Record Request
Please click here to submit a record request. 
Referral Status
For an update on the status of your referral for community-based services (In-Home Therapy, Therapeutic Mentoring, In-Home Behavioral Services, Outpatient Therapy or our Community Services Agencies), please reach out to Lori McGahan, [email protected]. 
Job Application Status
To check the status of your application log back into the UKG account you created when applying. You can view active applications under 'My Presence' then clicking on 'Applications'  If you have any further questions please contact [email protected].


Check Status
Educational Advocacy
Please click this link for more information on how to access educational advocacy resources.
Housing
If you are looking for housing for youth or young adults under age 25 please contact William Thompson at 857-399-1905 x23200.


If you are looking for rental assistance for people living with HIV please contact Mairead Skehan at 857-399-1905 x23180.

If you are looking for housing for clients of the Department of Mental Health please contact Maureen Skehan at 857-399-1905 x23230. 

For all other inquiries about housing please check out this resource list and click on Housing and Homelessness. 


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