Self-advocacy & Social Groups

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Contact Information

The United Arc
Contact: Joel Torres, Director of Adult Services
Email Address: info@unitedarc.org
Phone: 413-774-5558 xMain
Alternate Phone: 413-824-1415 xPioneer
Fax: 413-824-1404

294 Avenue A Turners Falls, MA 01349
Area Served: West

Map Location Self-advocacy & Social Groups

Narrative

Our self-advocacy groups offer training, peer support, leadership development, social events, and learning opportunities. We focus on adults with intellectual disabilities (ID) or other developmental disabilities (DD).

More info: There is a small weekly fee for groups.

Frontier Club - Tuesday evenings, 5:45 – 7:30 PM at 100 Main Street, Athol, MA.   413-824-1401

Pioneer Club - Thursday evenings, 6 – 8 PM at The Arc Common, 294 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA.  413-824-1415

Service Types

  • Self-Advocacy
  • Self-Advocacy - Leadership
  • Socialization Activities

Program Type

  • Self-Advocacy Training

Populations Served

  • Developmental Disability
  • Intellectual Disabilities

Ages Served

  • 19 - 22
  • 23 – 59

Accessibility Features

  • Accessible Parking
  • Accessible Restrooms

Additional Information

  • Fees: Free Service, Personal Funds