Community Based Day Supports (CBDS)

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Contact Information

Opportunity Works
Contact: Melissa Charest, Division Director Newburyport
Email Address: Melissa.merrow@opportunityworks.org
Phone: 978-462-6144

10 Opportunity Way Newburyport, MA 01950
Area Served: Northeast

Map Location Community Based Day Supports (CBDS)

Narrative

The Community Based Day Supports Program is a model designed for those people who desire services in addition to work.  This program encourages self-determination by empowering members to select activities that are personally meaningful to them. 

Members pick from a broad range of daily activities that take place in a variety of community settings such as:

  • museums
  • parks
  • farms
  • theaters
  • fitness clubs
  • salons 
  • local volunteer groups

People join in other activities such as:

  • healthy eating and cooking
  • computers
  • current events
  • fire safety
  • human rights groups

Service Types

  • Community Based Day Program
  • Job Skills
  • Job Support
  • Job Training
  • Skills Training
  • Socialization Activities

Program Type

  • Vocational

Populations Served

  • Developmental Disability
  • Intellectual Disabilities

Ages Served

  • 19 - 22
  • 23 – 59
  • 60 +

Accessibility Features

  • Accessible Parking
  • Accessible Restrooms

Additional Information

  • Fees: Free Service
  • Licensed By: DDS