Where Does Melmark Provide Services and How Do I Inquire About Admissions?

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Melmark serves children and adults through service divisions in three states: Andover, Massachusetts; Berwyn, Pennsylvania; and Charlotte, North Carolina. If you are considering Melmark for yourself or a family member, the admissions process is handled separately by each division, and the first step is to submit an inquiry through the website.

Melmark's Service Locations

Melmark operates as a multi-state human service provider with private special education schools, professional development and training programs, and research centers. Its services are organized into three geographic divisions:

Division Location
Melmark New England Andover, Massachusetts
Melmark Pennsylvania Berwyn, Pennsylvania
Melmark Carolinas Charlotte, North Carolina

Each division runs its own admissions process, so the location you choose determines who you contact and what steps follow.

Who Melmark Serves

Melmark supports individuals with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and their families. Its stated approach is to provide evidence-based and applied behavior analytic services to every individual, every day.

Services are grouped into three broad areas:

  • Children's Services — school-based and related programs for younger individuals
  • Adult Services — programs for adults
  • Educators and Professionals — professional development, training, and research resources

Because the divisions are organized by state rather than by service type, the specific programs available to you will depend on which location is the best fit.

How to Inquire About Admissions

  1. Choose your division. Review the three locations above and select the one that matches your geographic situation or preference.
  2. Go to that division's page. The site notes that clicking a division provides more information about its admissions process.
  3. Submit an inquiry. Use the Inquire link on the site to start the conversation. This is the entry point for admissions questions.
  4. Follow the division's process. Because each division handles admissions independently, the steps after your inquiry will come from that specific location.

Other Ways to Get Involved

Beyond admissions, Melmark is a registered 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization that relies on donations and events. The site lists a Calendar of Events, including items such as the annual Melmark Carolinas Golf Tournament and the Dream Maker's Ball, and offers a Donate option for those who want to support its work.

If your goal is admission, start with the division page and the Inquire link — that is the documented path into the process.