Turning specialized needs into extra special experiences.

Matthias Academy is a nonprofit adult day service where students learn, work, socialize, and feel empowered to thrive. Our lesson programs include science projects, emotions groups, cooking groups, life skills, horticulture, and so much more!

Where every student feels safe, loved and accepted.

Matthias Academy students are grouped into Frat Houses based on their needs, interests and abilities. Rather than forcing students to fit into a predefined box, we adapt to meet their individual needs. The Adult Day Program runs Monday through Friday, nearly every week of the year.

Embracing each adult for exactly who they are.

Our highly dedicated, experienced and loving staff embrace every Matthias Academy student for who and how they are. Independence is strongly encouraged and parent and student guided goals are carried out throughout daily opportunities. Recreation and leisure times are guided and exercise and mobility are required daily for health and wellness.

Meet Our Staff

Learning skills, socializing, growing and thriving.

Because all adults are continuously learning, we embrace the “college feel” with lessons, social events, and by experiencing independence. Matthias Academy groups are divided into our own unique take on Greek fraternities.

Answering the call for those who deserve so much more.

To ensure that our Matthias Academy students have the opportunity to travel to events, activities and local attractions throughout the community, we maintain a fleet of 20+ campus vehicles to keep our day program moving along.

Shining the light on

Luke C

For years, the Cullen family struggled to find a suitable day program for their son with severe autism. Luke Cullen is now thriving at Matthias Academy.

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Office Staff
Joy WojtakDirector of Operations

Joy WojtakDirector of Operations

The best part of being at Matthias is being surrounded by such caring and supportive people—everyone from the staff to the students, volunteers, and families!

Heather CareyHuman Resources

Heather CareyHuman Resources

My favorite thing about being a part of Matthias is having the opportunity to contribute to our one of a kind environment; engaging, rewarding, supportive and most definitely humorous! We truly are a wonderful group of adults, living our best lives together!

Sandy LinaBilling Specialist

Sandy LinaBilling Specialist

My favorite thing about being a part of Matthias is that I feel like I am helping in some small way to enrich the lives of our students.

Lindsey BuxbaumLong Term Care Liaison
Jill HealyOperations Support

Jill HealyOperations Support

My favorite thing about being a part of Matthias is knowing that I am contributing to a local, community-based organization that supports the most inspiring students, families, and staff!

Ray MullenOperations Support / Outreach

Ray MullenOperations Support / Outreach

My favorite part of being with Matthias is being able to watch magic happen every day.

Bryce O'BoyleVideo Marketing Specialist
Lori MuhlenbeckDirector of Events and Project Management

Want to discover more about job openings at Matthias? Feel free to reach out to us right here!

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It’s now time to dream bigger and expand our impact.

If you are interested in supporting Matthias Academy or becoming a part of this mission, please reach out to schedule a tour of our facilities.