Day Programs

Work may not be a goal for everyone. These programs give people a range of activities to best meet their needs, likes and level of support. Day Hab and Community Based Day Supports may also be referred to Day/Work Activity programs.

Day Habilitation (Day Hab)

Day Hab can offer intensive therapeutic supports, including:

nursing care
occupational therapy (OT)
physical therapy (PT)
speech therapy (SLT)
behavior management
communication skills
help with ADLs
social groups and activities

Specialized programs exist for those needing high levels of care. Skills training and community activities may be provided. Programs are funded by DDS.

Community Based Day Supports (CBDS)

Community Based Day Supports programs focus on:

community inclusion
forming relationships
health and wellness activities
hobbies
life skills (ex: meal prep, laundry)
pre-vocational skills
social skills
volunteering

Programs are funded by DDS./

Adult Day Health (ADH) Programs

Adult Day Health Programs offer daytime supervision and care in a community group setting for people aged 18+ with a cognitive, medical, or mental health condition. Funding is provided by MassHealth.

Services include:

activities – i.e., social, recreational, educational, therapeutic
case Management
dementia care – limited to specific adult day health facilities
health Monitoring
medication Reminders / Administration
nutrition Services – meals and snacks
personal Care Assistance – i.e., mobility, transferring, bathing, dressing, toileting, eating
supervision
socialization
skilled Nursing
therapies (physical, occupational, speech)
transportation – between one’s home and adult day health facility

Find programs:

Search DisabilityInfo.org for Community Based Day Supports

Search DisabilityInfo.org for Day Habilitation Programs

Search DisabilityInfo.org for Day/Work Activity Programs

Search DisabilityInfo.org for Adult Day Health Programs

Fact Sheet updated on 4/23/26

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