About Rubedo
A Transitional Living Program for Neurodivergent Young Adults
Rubedo was founded in 2024 by Dr. Jacob Gelles, Dr. Joshua Altschule, and Dr. Eric Beaudoin, the executive management team of Cornerstones of Maine. Jake, Josh, and Eric observed a growing need among neurodivergent young adults navigating the transition to independence, a population whose needs were not being met by existing transitional living models. Together, they built something new: a program that combines the structure and community of transitional living with research-based clinical interventions designed specifically for neurodivergent minds.
Rubedo's approach integrates a range of neurospecific services into a single, cohesive program. Every element is designed to meet clients where they are, support their individual goals, and build the self-acceptance, skills, and resilience they need to move forward on their own terms.
A New Standard in Neurodivergent Transitional Living
Transitional living programs vary widely in the level of clinical support they provide. Most offer weekly therapy and limited staff contact between sessions. Rubedo was built around a different standard.
We designed Rubedo from the ground up to deliver a depth of clinical presence that neurodivergent young adults genuinely need, and that no comparable program currently provides. With a maximum of 14 clients at any given time, that standard is built into the program's structure from the start.
What that looks like in practice:
Multiple support staff present every weekday.
Clinical support at Rubedo is present in the milieu, available throughout the day, and actively involved in the moments where real growth happens.
A daytime staffing ratio of 1 staff to every 2 clients.
Rubedo intentionally limits caseload size so that every client receives consistent, individualized attention. Small caseloads mean our team knows each client deeply, not just on paper.
Integrated, in-house clinical services.
Art & Music Therapy, Somatic Movement Therapy, and additional neurospecific supports are built into the program. This means more consistent care, better coordination across disciplines, and a clinical experience that holds together as a whole.
Every client works with a team that includes three coaches and three clinicians, available throughout the week.
Where most programs rely on a single clinician or rotating staff, Rubedo's clients have access to a full, integrated team. Coaches and clinicians work alongside each other, sharing observations and coordinating support in real time.
Five clinical groups per week, built into every client's program.
Group work at Rubedo is a core part of how clients build self-awareness, practice skills, and develop the kind of authentic peer connection that many neurodivergent young adults have rarely had access to before.