Our Mission

The Mission of Great Bay Services is to offer supports to people with developmental disabilities and special needs and to their families; to enrich and enhance the lives of the people we serve and to assist them in reaching their potential through comprehensive services which give options and choices; to initiate innovative ways to meet the changing needs of our clients; and to support self-determination and advocacy for those we serve.

The People We Serve

Currently 107 people from Rockingham and Strafford Counties in NH and Southern York County Maine choose to enrich their lives through an array of support services offered by Great Bay Services.

• Community Employment Services assist individuals with developmental disabilities in career development.  Our goal is to make successful job matches based on the realistic choices of the people we serve.  We currently support 39 individuals with developmental disabilities in our community, working with 17 different community employers.
• Residential Services manages 4 group residences that serve a total of 42 adults with developmental disabilities located in Newington/Portsmouth, NH and York, Maine.
• Community Center Programs offer a therapeutic/recreational/educational/social venue that fosters community inclusion and volunteerism.  50+ people participate in our community center based programs and services each day.