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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.

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

02/18/2026

For the past two weeks, the world's eyes have been fixed on the 25th Olympic Winter Games in Milan and Cortina, Italy. While the focus may be on which country brings home the most medals, the stories of triumph and heartbreak from the Games really bring into focus the humanity of the athletes competing. And like so many of us, their mental health is foundational to their performance.

Maxim Naumov, U.S. Figure Skater, has been a staunch advocate for athlete mental health before and throughout this Olympics. Just over a year ago, the New England native lost his parents—former pairs world champions—to the tragic plane crash in which the skating community lost nearly two dozen members. Despite this, he was named to his first Olympic team this year, fulfilling the lifelong dream he shared with his parents. Through it all, he remained steadfast in the importance of his mental health as he navigated his loss. Today and every day, we at Doc Wayne are deeply appreciative of the advocacy for mental health from athletes like Maxim.

Photo Credit: “Whistler Olympic Rings”, by profernity, licensed under CC BY 4.0

02/12/2026

Meet Laura 💙🏃‍♀️

Laura is taking on the 2026 Boston Marathon as her first marathon ever and she’s doing it for youth mental health.

She’s running because she believes deeply in mental health and health equity, and wants every young person to have access to support, connection, and care through sports and play.

Her mantra for the miles ahead:
“The way to know life is to love many things.” – Vincent Van Gogh

Help Laura turn miles into impact!
Support her run at the link in bio and here:
https://www.givengain.com/project/laura-raising-funds-for-doc-wayne-youth-services-111008

02/06/2026

🏃‍♀️ Meet Brittnie Teeple, one of our 2026 Boston Marathon runners!

Hometown: Fort Wayne, Indiana

Brittnie is running Boston to support youth mental health through sports. She says:
"When I was a kid, sports shaped who I became. Now, as a stepmom to an active 18-year-old, I see how powerful sports can be for confidence, connection, and mental health. All kids deserve that sense of belonging."

💡 Race Day Mindset: “Everyone runs their own race. I focus on the mile I’m in… finishing is the reward.”
💛 Mantra: “I’ve done it before, I can do it again.”
🔥 One word friends would use to describe me: Relentless

Brittnie’s motivation comes from the people who believe in her and in this cause, including her stepson, husband, coach, and community. Each mile she runs helps ensure young people have access to sports-based mental health support.

Support her run and help Doc Wayne reach more youth:
https://www.givengain.com/url/ap/111766

02/04/2026

We are proud to share Doc Wayne’s 2024-2025 Annual Report, a reflection of the resilience, growth, and commitment that defined our work to support nearly 2,000 individuals and their circles of care. As you explore this report, we invite you to celebrate what we accomplished together and to look ahead with us as we build on this momentum, expanding access to care and creating more opportunities for young people to thrive. Check it out today at docwayne.org/impact!

01/28/2026

We’re hiring!🌟

Doc Wayne is looking for a master’s-level mental health clinician to join our team. We’re seeking someone who is independently licensed (LICSW, LMHC) or license-eligible (LCSW, recent graduate) and excited to support youth through creative, play-based therapy.

Learn more and apply:
https://www.docwayne.org/careers

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01/21/2026

"Doc Wayne has taught me to try new things every day and never give up."

This is from one of our youth participants last school year. Through sports, play, and therapy, they’re discovering confidence, courage, and the power of never giving up.

Keep playing. Keep growing. Keep going.

01/16/2026

Calling all coaches, teachers, and youth workers — don’t miss your chance to join The Champions Network® for a free, virtual Supporting BIPOC Youth Mental Health Workshop.

In this interactive session, you’ll:
- Establish a baseline understanding of supporting BIPOC youth.
- Explore how racism impacts the mental health of BIPOC youth.
- Identify practical applications that coaches can use to support BIPOC youth.

🕒 WHEN: January 29, 2026 | 1:00–3:00 PM EST
📍 WHERE: Zoom (link provided upon registration)
💲 COST: Free!

Spots are still open--register now through the link in our bio!

01/14/2026

We're proud to share Doc Wayne's "2025 Wrapped!"

Across the 2024–2025 school year and the first half of 2025–2026, here is a snapshot of what our community made possible:

• 271 youth in group therapy
• 495 group therapy sessions
• 172 youth in individual therapy
• 2,317 individual therapy sessions
• 6 schools partnering on Therapeutic Recess
• 1,965 kids reached through recess
• 534 Champions Network trainees
• 24 trainings delivered
• 133,625 youth reached through trained partners

Thank you to our clinicians, school partners, training partners, and supporters who helped make all our work possible!

01/09/2026

❄️🧤 Scenes from Winter Wonderland 2026 ☃️🧣

This week, we hosted our annual Winter Wonderland party celebrating a year of hard work and dedication by our tireless staff. The event featured a dessert competition, holiday-themed games, arts & crafts, and a catered breakfast and lunch. Thank you so much to all of those who helped organize the event, and a special thank you to all of our teammates and everything they accomplished in 2025!

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1304 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA
02134

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

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+16175041284

Website

http://www.docwayne.org/

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