DDS Family Support Centers

Connecting older caregivers with information and services for adults with IDD

DDS Family Support Centers

Connecting older caregivers with information and services for adults with IDD

Independent Support Services (ISS)

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Contact Information

Turning Point Inc.
Contact: Linda Bleau, Chief Operating Officer
Email Address: [email protected]
Phone: 978-462-8251

5 Perry Way Newburyport, MA 01950
Area Served: Northeast

Map Location Independent Support Services (ISS)

Narrative

The Individual Support Services (ISS) component supports as many as 40 high functioning developmentally disabled (DD) people at any given time. These people live in communities in the Merrimack Valley and North Shore.

ISS works to meet each person's own needs and capabilities. ISS supports high functioning, developmentally disabled (DD) adults living on their own in apartments. People are given part time help with transportation for:

  • shopping
  • banking
  • medical appointments
  • trips to the community 
  • other visits for socialization
Accessible Parking, Accessible Restrooms Turning Point Inc. 23 – 59, 60 + Newburyport Linda Bleau [email protected] 978-462-8251 14176 Independent Support Services (ISS) Housing, Independent Living, Information/Referral 3) Northeast Case Management, Skills Training, Socialization Activities 5 Perry Way Chief Operating Officer https://www.turningpointinc.org/what-we-do/ 01950 Free Service, Personal Funds Developmental Disability, Intellectual Disabilities Local Area Chief Operating Officer AMESBURY, IPSWICH, NEWBURY, NEWBURYPORT, SALISBURY

Service Types

  • Case Management
  • Skills Training
  • Socialization Activities

Program Type

  • Housing
  • Independent Living
  • Information/Referral

Populations Served

  • Developmental Disability
  • Intellectual Disabilities

Ages Served

  • 23 – 59
  • 60 +

Accessibility Features

  • Accessible Parking
  • Accessible Restrooms

Additional Information

  • Fees: Free Service, Personal Funds
  • Licensed By: DDS
Independent Support Services (ISS)
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