The Plummer Home for Boys is an adolescent group home for males fourteen to eighteen years old and are referred for residential services by the Department of Social Services (DSS). 

Plummer Home has a maximum capacity of sixteen residents and the length-of-stay ranges between six months and two years.  Residents placed at Plummer Home are referred with a wide range of histories and needs that include physical abuse and neglect, substance abuse issues, conduct disorders, school attendance, running away, and family stabilization needs.

Individual Treatment Plans

Plummer Home develops individual treatment plans for each resident that address the needs of the resident and his family.  Plummer Home offers a structured daily schedule, independent living skills groups, group therapy, and a strong behavior management program.

Additional Services

In addition to services offered internally, the Plummer Home works closely with Children’s Friend and Family Services of Salem, MA to provide individual and family therapy. Psychiatric Associates of Lynn, PC provides psychopharmacology services to the residents of Plummer Home and the Center for Addictive Behavior is available for individual substance abuse needs. The Plummer Home works closely with the Salem Public Schools to ensure that all residents educational needs are being addressed.  

The Plummer Home, in conjunction with its partners, develops individual treatment plans that are built around the strengths of each resident and his family and focus on community integration. The Plummer Home recognizes that all children can do well if they can and aim to develop an individual program that supports residents and their families in a positive and rewarding way.