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Contact Information
Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS)Contact: Sharon Brown, Area Director
Email Address: sharon.brown@mass.gov
Phone: 978-342-2140
Fax: 978-342-3313
View North Central Area Office Website
49 Nursery Lane Fitchburg, MA 01420
Area Served: Central
Map Location North Central Area Office
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/developmental (IDD) disabilities.
Most people and families have contact with DDS through their local Area Office. These 23 offices are located throughout Massachusetts.
Service Types
- Case Management
- Family Support
- Group Homes
Program Type
- Advocacy
- Counseling
Populations Served
- Autism Spectrum
- Developmental Disability
- Intellectual Disabilities
Ages Served
- Birth to 3
- 3 - 4
- 5 - 8
- 9 - 13
- 14 - 18
- 19 - 22
- 23 – 59
- 60 +
Languages Spoken
- Spanish
Accessibility Features
- Accessible Parking
- Accessible Restrooms
- Elevators
- Near Public Transportation
Additional Information
- Fees: Free Service
