Ages 22-Lifespan

• Transition from school to adult services should be complete.
• Adult services are not an entitlement. Adult services are based on availability and are subject to funding by the legislature.
• Continue to attend family meetings, training’s, list serves to learn more about new and existing services.

Transition Timeline (Arc Mass)

Department of Developmental Services (DDS) – DDS Transition Information Fact Sheets

Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC)

• Independent Living Center’s
• NILP
• Vocational Rehabilitation
• Supported Living Programs
• Benefits Counseling (Project IMPACT)

Department of Mental Health (DMH)

• YouForward
• Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB)
• Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing (MCDHH)
• Department of Public Health (DPH)
  • Health Transitions
• MassHealth​
  • Personal Care Attendant (PCA)
  • Adult Foster/Family Care (AFC)

​MassOptions – Free resource that links you to services that help you or a loved one live independently

Health Insurance Tool – Exceptional Lives

Supported Decision Making,  Alternatives & Guardianship

• Supported Decision Making
• Alternatives to Guardianship
• Conservatorship
• Guardianship

Guardianship Tool – Exceptional Lives
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Legal

• Disability Law Center
• Lawrence Court Service Center

Social Security

• Social Security Office
• Apply for SSI Online

Social Security Tool – Exceptional Lives

Housing

• Section 8
• Housing Authorities
• Autism Housing Pathways

Transportation

• Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA)
• Merrimack Valley Regional Transit Authority (MVRTA)
• MassMobility
• Uber (pilot program)
• DriveWise  & DriveAdvise (Drivers License)

Connect With Us:

To schedule a one hour, consult please fill out the Intake Form below:

The Arc of Greater Haverhill-Newburyport Family Support Center Referral

Formulario al Centro de Apoyo Familiar Del Arc de Greater Haverhill-Newburyport

For additional support contact:

• Andrea Morris, Director of Family Supports amorris@thearcofghn.org or 978-373-0552 x211
• Sreya Shepard, Family Support Center Manager, sshepard@thearcofghn.org or 978-373-0552 x241
• Rowan DeAza, Bilingual Family Support Navigator rdeaza@thearcofghn.org or 978-373-0552 x216

Current Family Support Hours:
Monday-Friday from 9am to 5pm, appointments preferred.
Extended hours are offered by appointment only.