Bay Cove Human Services

Bay Cove Human Services is a Boston nonprofit that supports more than 25,000 people a year who live with developmental and intellectual disabilities, mental illness, substance use disorders, homelessness or difficulties associated with aging. It runs about 175 programs at more than 170 sites in Metro Boston and southeastern Massachusetts. The organization’s approach is to meet people where they are and partner with them toward their own goals, treating everyone with dignity and respect.

Bay Cove grew from a single adult alcohol detox program started by Dan Boynton, and its guiding principle since 1974 has been that every person has potential and deserves a life achieving their dreams and goals. More than 50 years on, it operates with an annual budget of about 180 million dollars. The organization recognizes that many clients’ challenges cannot be addressed by one division or organization alone, and it keeps humanity at the forefront of client care.

What to Know

• About 90 cents of every dollar goes to direct services.
• Programs serve children and families as well as adults.
• The organization’s stated belief is that when people need help, they should be able to get it.