Support Groups – DDS Family Support Centers

Where can I find support for me and my family?

Family Support Centers offer a variety of activities to support family’s people with disabilities. Whatever the topic you can find support.

Can the person you support live independently?

Are they able to live in their own home or with family?u003cbru003eDo they need assistance with skills like money management, personal organization, and self-advocacy?

Some specific areas of support include:

Parent

Parents sharing experiences, mentoring, and emotional, support for families.

Social Activities

Life Skills and community integration helps foster independent living skills, finding work, and social inclusion

Various Language/Cultural Supports

Including Spanish/Haitian and Cape Verdean among others

Sibling

Siblings of people with disabilities have unique challenges. The network allows them to come together to share their experiences.

Transition Support

Understanding DDS eligibility, MassHealth and transitioning from school to adult and support navigating those changes

Does the person you support need living assistance?

Do they need daily supports as well as a place to live?u003cbru003eDo they need more medical care?

Ready to start an Action Plan?

When in doubt about what you need or are eligible for contact your Family Support Center . They can help you identify your Service Coordinator and others to help you.

Contact a Service coordinator