Community Based Day Support (CBDS) Program

The CBDS program focuses on a pathway to employment, use of community resources, volunteerism and building healthy relationships. The program is designed to provide a supportive and engaging environment for clients, promoting skill development, social interaction, and community integration. Unlike traditional programs, Community Connections CBDS emphasizes person-centered programming that is tailored to each client’s unique strengths, interests, and goals.

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Program Services

CBDS services take place in the community, giving individuals real life learning experiences that enrich their skills, relationships, and community knowledge. Some of the activities available include:

  • volunteer opportunities,
  • socialization and healthy relationship building,
  • building of soft skills and workplace fundamentals,
  • health and fitness,
  • recreational activities,
  • community safety,
  • computer competency and internet safety,
  • independent living skills,
  • self-advocacy,
  • travel training
  • and more.

*New* - Fall River Location

1082 Davol St. Ste 100
Fall River, MA 02720

Manager: Amanda Dillion Abrantes
adillion@ccimass.org
(508) 617-9099

Cape Cod Location

261 Whites Path, Suite 1
South Yarmouth, MA  02664

Manager: Gretchen Arvanitopulos
garvanitopulos@ccimass.org
(508)744-1113

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Support Us and Our Efforts

Through a person-centered approach, we design individualized programs that build on the strengths of the whole person, enabling them to live as independently as possible in their community.

We count on donors like you, so our clients can continue to reach their goals through therapies and activities.