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Doc Wayne Youth Services, Inc.

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Doc Wayne Youth Services, Inc.

Our mission is to move communities of youth and adults toward stronger mental health and brighter futures.

Doc Wayne is an award-winning non-profit that has pioneered the leading approach of sport-based therapy and catalyzed a mental health movement. We provide training, tools, and services that address emotional, behavioral, traumatic, racial, gender, and cultural-based barriers by providing equitable access to better mental health for all. Our clinician-led curricula put sport into practice, strength

ening social-emotional skills in young learners to build healthier, more resilient global communities.

06/12/2026

The Champions Network® had such an amazing time at Youth Enrichment Services (YES) on Tuesday! Working with 15 of their amazing staff members, the team facilitated our "Supporting BIPOC Youth in Sports and Play" workshop. Together, we reflected on identity and intersectionality, discussed how racism impacts the mental health of young people, and came up with concrete action steps for YES staff members to continue to support their youth!

According to one participant, “The workshop allowed things to be named and created a better understanding of the impact...[b]iases, [s]tereotyp[es], and microagressions have on our youth and adults in BIPOC communities and others.” Thank you to all of our participants for joining!

06/11/2026

The oldest player to ever suit up for the U.S. Men's National Team in the FIFA World Cup, Tim Ream is no stranger to the trials and tribulations of competing on the world stage. Captaining the team in his second World Cup appearance, Ream is the embodiment of what it takes to compete at the highest levels, but like many of us, he has long struggled with mental health.

Ream recalls struggling with anxiety as far back as elementary school, and as he got older, he began to notice the same symptoms in his own children. In the midst of the chaos of the pandemic, Ream turned to building Lego sets with his kids as a way of navigating their mental health struggles, finding the activity almost therapeutic, focusing more on the pieces and less on his anxieties.

As the FIFA World Cup begin, it's important to remember the importance of mental health, something that affects even the most accomplished of athletes. At Doc Wayne, we use the power of sports to improve the mental health of youth and adults throughout Greater Boston and around the world. Whether you need outpatient therapy or training to support your own practice, Doc Wayne is here to help. Enjoy the World Cup!

Photo Credit: Bryan Berlin, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

06/01/2026

Check out Managing Director Becky Roulier, LMHC, discussing Doc Wayne's services and impact on Boston 25 News last week!

Through both innovative sport-based therapy programs and traditional outpatient therapeutic services, Doc Wayne is working tirelessly to move communities of youth and adults toward stronger mental health and brighter futures.

Thank you to Boston 25 News for giving us the opportunity to share more about our impact!

05/29/2026

🔅 Welcoming our summer interns! 🔅

This week, the Doc Wayne team welcomed a brand new cohort of graduate and undergraduate interns who will be assisting with our programming this summer! Our longstanding internship program serves to provide prospective social workers and clinicians with the knowledge and skills to support young people in their mental health journeys through practical, hands-on experience in the field. Welcome, interns!

05/15/2026

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Doc Wayne was featured on WBZ News/CBS Boston where Managing Director Becky Roulier, LMHC, discussed our programs and impact across the Greater Boston area and beyond. Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3c22_Qo3oE

Whether you’re seeking mental health support for yourself or a loved one or professional trainings to guide your own practice, Doc Wayne is here to help through our extensive suite of evidence-based, therapeutic programming for youth and adults. Thank you to WBZ News and CBS Boston for highlighting our programs! Visit our website to book an appointment today: https://docwayne.org/book-an-appointment/

05/14/2026

💚 Celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month 2026 💚

This year, Doc Wayne is celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month by challenging you to do something radical—log off and show up. In the era of doomscrolling and misinformation, engaging with your local community and building connections is one of the most important things you can do for your mental health.

Take time this month to consider your mental health needs. Whether simply adding a walk to your daily schedule or seeking professional support from clinicians like those at Doc Wayne's Community Clinic, there are plenty of opportunities to engage in self-care this and every month.

05/06/2026

To kick off Mental Health Awareness Month, Doc Wayne's Managing Director Becky Roulier was honored to attend the annual Project Play Summit hosted by the Aspen Institute this week in Boston. The event featured a vast array of speakers from Heisman winners to Michelle Wu, Mayor of Boston, as more than 750 leaders from across the world of sports and youth development came together to discover new ways to engage young people in sports.

At Doc Wayne, we believe movement and play are fundamental to improving the mental health of youth and adults everywhere. Thank you to the Aspen Institute and Project Play for helping us move communities of youth and adults toward stronger mental health and brighter futures!

04/29/2026

We are saddened to announce the passing of Susan Wayne, founder of Doc Wayne and tireless advocate for human services in Massachusetts. Susan founded the Doc Wayne Athletic League in 2002 as a program of Justice Resource Institute (JRI) in memory of her brother, Eli "Doc" Wayne, and his belief in the power of sport for positive youth development. Thanks to Susan's efforts and advocacy, Doc Wayne has grown to impact over a million youth and adults worldwide.

"Susan Wayne was an icon in the field of human services and its transformation from state-run institutions to community-based services," said Joesph M. Leavey, founder of Communities for People and board member of Doc Wayne. "She developed Justice Resource Institute into one of the top agencies in the country. She was a strong voice for the Mass Council of Human Service Providers, the Children's League of Massachusetts, and all children services.

"Her motivating spirit was her care for kids, and she was always proud of the program she started and named after her brother Doc Wayne. She stressed that this was a program that would use sports as a way to work with kids and help them live a more normalized life. Through a lot of hard work with some excellent staff, Doc Wayne continues to be very effective. She was a wonderful friend and a great loss to the entire human services community."

04/22/2026

We'd like to extend a massive thank you and congratulations to the 2026 Doc Wayne Boston Marathon team! The team collectively raised $68,455 in support of our mission to move communities of youth and adults toward stronger mental health and brighter futures. Thanks to them, we will be able to continue serving thousands of youth and adults in Boston and beyond through traditional and innovative mental health services. Thank you, and congratulations on the achievement!

02/20/2026

✈️🏃‍♂️ Meet Horace Hunter Jr., a member of our 2026 Boston Marathon Team!

“Doc Wayne embodies the core of what helped me get to where I am today. As a pilot and athlete, I’ve seen firsthand how discipline, teamwork, and mindset can transform lives. I believe every kid deserves that same chance to thrive.”

In April 2026, Horace will take on Boston alongside his mom, Hiroko, who qualified in her age group. His dream finish? “Crossing the finish line hand-in-hand with my mom, knowing we accomplished that race in the name of something bigger than ourselves.”

Hometown: Plainfield, IN
💬 Mantra: “One foot in front of the other.”
🔥 Motivation: Tackling the impossible step by step.
🎧 Pump-up vibe: High tempo; superhero soundtrack energy.
🍽 Post-race plan: “Any and all food.”

Support Horace’s run and help Doc Wayne reach more youth with sport-based mental health support:
https://www.givengain.com/project/horace-raising-funds-for-doc-wayne-youth-services-112363

Address

1304 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA
02134

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+16175041284

Website

http://www.docwayne.org/

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