South Coastal Area Office

Contact Information

Agency:Department of Developmental Services
Agency Office:1221 Main Street
South Weymouth, MA 02190
Region:Southeast
Phone # 1:(781) 337-2165 - 322
Phone # 2:(781) 337-2179 - Fax
Phone # 3:(781) 337-0701 - TTY
Contact:Karyn Dion - Director
Email Address:karyn.dion@state.ma.us
Website Address:http://mass.gov/DDS

Narrative

Provides a wide range of services including residential programs, vocational training, specialized training, enabling independent living in the community. Must be diagnosed with intellectual disabilities. Not an authorized vendor/dealer. Most individuals and families have contact with DDS through their local DDS Area Office. These 23 offices are located throughout Massachusetts. To find your local DDS area office copy and paste this link : http://www.mnip-net.org/MNIP/townareaxref.nsf/PWFP?open

Program Type

Case Management
Communication
Community Based Residential Services
Day/Work Activity
Family Support
Information/Referral
Respite
Transitional/Supported Employment
Vocational

Service Types

EMPLOYMENT
- Pre-Vocational Skills Training
EMPLOYMENT
- Supported Employment
- Vocational Counseling
- Vocational Rehabilitation
HOUSING
- Group Residences
INFO/REFERRAL
- Consumer Assistance
PERSONAL CARE
- Respite-At Home

Populations Served

Autism Spectrum
Developmental Disability
Intellectual Disabilities

Languages Spoken

American Sign Language

Areas Served

Local Area

Braintree
Cohasset
Hingham
Hull
Milton
Norwell
Quincy
Randolph
Scituate
Weymouth

Additional Information

State Agency

Yes

Gender

Both

Ages

3 to 99

Age Groups Served

Pre-School
Lower Elementary
Upper Elementary
Junior High School
High School
Young Adult
Adult
Elder

Program's minimum age for Elder Services

Referrals

Indirect

Referrals From

Fees

Medicaid

Waiting List

Yes

Resource last updated on: 7/10/2012

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