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State Agencies
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A variety of agencies and services exist to support people with disabilities in maximizing their skills and leading meaningful, productive lives.
Unlike the services and support received throughout their high school years, adult services are based on eligibility rather than entitlement. This means that each service or agency has their own set of eligibility criteria and services are based on available funding. Use the links on this page to explore the range of adult service providers that support people with disabilities in Massachusetts.
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Department of Developmental Services (DDS)
125 West Street
Walpole, MA 02081
Phone: (508) 668-3679
Turning 22 Coordinator: Nancy WhiteDepartment of Developmental Services (DDS)
The Department is dedicated to creating, in partnership with others, innovative and genuine opportunities for individuals with intellectual disabilities to participate fully and meaningfully in, and contribute to, their communities as valued members. Massachusetts has a comprehensive system of specialized services and supports to give individuals with intellectual disabilities the opportunities to live the way they choose.
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Department of Mental Health
Hadley Building
167 Lyman Street
Westborough, MA 01581
Phone: (508) 616-3500
Director of Child/Adolescent Services: Carly SebastianThe Department of Mental Health, as the State Mental Health Authority, assures and provides access to services and supports to meet the mental health needs of individuals of all ages, enabling them to live, work and participate in their communities. The Department establishes standards to ensure effective and culturally competent care to promote recovery. The Department sets policy, promotes self-determination, protects human rights and supports mental health training and research. This critical mission is accomplished by working in partnership with other state agencies, individuals, families, providers and communities.
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Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA)
80 Everett Avenue
Chelsea, MA 02150
Phone: (617) 551-1700Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA)
The mission of the Department of Transitional Assistance is to assist low-income individuals and families to meet their basic needs, increase their incomes, and improve their quality of life.
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Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB)
MCB Boston Office
48 Boylston Street
Boston MA 02116-4718
Phone: (617) 727-5550Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB)
The Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) provides the highest quality rehabilitation and social services to blind individuals, leading to independence and full community participation. MCB accomplishes this critical mission by working in partnership with legally blind consumers, families, community agencies, health care providers, and employers.
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Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (MCDHH)
600 Washington Street
Boston, MA 02111617-740-1600 Voice
617-740-1700 TTY
617-326-7546 Video Phone @ Front Desk
617-740-1810 Fax
Toll Free: 800-882-1155 Voice
Toll Free: 800-530-7570 TTYMassachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (MCDHH)
The Mission of MCDHH is to provide accessible communication, education and advocacy to consumers and private and public entities so that programs, services and opportunities throughout Massachusetts are fully accessible to persons who are Deaf and hard of hearing.
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Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC)
463 Worcester Road, Suite 305
Framingham, MA 01701
Phone: (508) 370-4700Counselor for Newton: Emily Aframe
Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC)
The Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission promotes dignity for individuals with disabilities through employment and independent living in the community. MRC is responsible for Vocational Rehabilitation Services, Community Services, and eligibility determination for the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) federal benefits programs.