Northeast Arc

Contact Information

64 Holten Street
Danvers, MA 01923

Phone: 978-762-8352

Toll Free: 855-696-3272

View the Northeast Arc website

Information Specialist: Sarah Wilsey – Family Services

E-mail: swilsey@ne-arc.org

Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM

Additional Locations: 64 Holten Street (Administrative Offices & Residential Services)

6 Southside Road (Family Support Services)

5 Electronics Avenue (Vocational & Day Supports)

Organization Narrative

Northeast Arc ‘s mission is dedicated to providing lifelong, individualized support to people with, or at risk of developing, disabilities and their families, ensuring opportunities to choose and to realize their goals of where and how they learn, live, work, socialize and play.

Formerly known as the Association for Retarded Citizens, the Northeast ARC’s demographic area and service scope have expanded significantly over nearly half a century. Now the ARC serves indviduals with mental retardation as well as developmental- and other- disabilities, in over 100 communities across northeastern Massachusetts (including Boston and Worcester).

The ARC also serves as an informational resource to consumers, care providers, legislators, the media and others regarding issues related to the area of developmental disabilities.

Population(s) Served

Children and adults with a broad range of disabilities, including autism, intellectual disabilities and physical disabilities

Language(s)

Spanish

Services

The Northeast ARC is divided into three programmatic divisions: Residential, Family Supports, and Heritage Industries (Vocational Division). Within each division are unique programs that provide a broad scope of services, supports, advocacy, information and referral that are responsive to the ever-changing needs of the families and individuals the ARC serves.

Eligibility/Criteria/Enrollment

No information.

Fees

No information.

Other Information: Autism Support Center – Susan Gilroy and Gloria Costello Codirectors