Turning Point Inc.
General Info
Program Name
Independent Support Services (ISS)
Agency Office
5 Perry Way
Newburyport, MA 01950
Phone
978-462-8251
Program Type
Support
Business Filing Type
Corporation
Organizational Type
Non-Profit
Accessibility Features
Wheelchair Ramps, Accessible Parking, Accessible Restrooms, Near Public Transportation, Medical Needs, Free Transport
Contact
Elizabeth Abby Stearns
Email
Services
Case Management, In-program Transportation, Outpatient, Relationship/Friendship Support, Skills Training, Socialization Activities
Populations Served
Developmental Disability, Intellectual Disabilities
Eligibility Requirements
DDS – serving ALL disabilities
Narrative
The Independent Support Services (ISS) component supports as many as 40 high functioning intellectually and developmentally disabled (IDD) people at any given time. These people live in communities in the Merrimack Valley and North Shore. ISS strives to meet each individual’s own unique needs and capabilities. ISS supports high functioning, IDD adults living on their own in apartments.
People are provided with part time help with:
- transportation for shopping, banking, medical appointments
- trips in the community
- other appointments for socialization
Licensure
Client Information
Staff to Client Ratios
1 clients to every 1 staff person
Age Range of Clients
22 years to 99 years
Towns Served
AMESBURY, IPSWICH, NEWBURY, NEWBURYPORT, SALISBURY
Record last updated on 06/02/2025