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About Us

Great Bay Services is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that provides innovative program enrichment, case management, independent living support, and employment empowerment to adults with intellectual disabilities, developmental disabilities, and autism. We have supported this community for over 70 years, from Hampton, NH, to Portland, Maine. Great Bay Services is committed to serving the lives of our adult partners to fulfill their self-determined aspirations and realize their dreams beyond all expectations.

Our Mission

​​​Great Bay Services empowers adults with intellectual disabilities, developmental disabilities, and autism ​to fulfill their lives’ potential as valued members of the communities we serve.

Our Vision

​"Our Vision is to enhance the unique abilities of our Adult Partners through companionship, education, support, employment, community connectivity, personal development, and creative opportunities. 

We strive to treat our Partners individually with respect, equanimity, compassion, patience, understanding, and thoughtfulness. 

We are committed to serving the lives of our Partners to fulfill their aspirations and realize their dreams beyond all expectations."
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Our Values

​​The things we value are as follows in no particular order:
​​The people we serve.

​Collaboration with families and our communities.
​The employees who provide our services.

​Integrity beyond reproach.
​Lifelong learning and enrichment.

​Fiscal responsibility and accountability.
​ A safe and empowering environment.

​Continuous improvement and innovation.

Our History


On March 8, 1954 a group of parents met in Durham, NH to advocate for the needs of their children with developmental disabilities. Special education did not exist in schools. Families were told to send their loved ones to the state institutions instead. These intrepid parents formed their own school.

This was the first association in New Hampshire dedicated to children with intellectual disabilities. The group would go on to start the first special education classes in the state, play an instrumental part in closing the state institutions, and form a training center to provide employment for adults with disabilities.

​This association continued to adapt over time, including expanding into Maine in 2015, and changing to meet the needs of individuals of the region. 70 years later, it continues on as Great Bay Services.

Check out our 70th anniversary celebrations HERE!
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Great Bay Services New Hampshire

23 Cataract Avenue, Suite 1
Dover, NH 03820

603-842-5344
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Great Bay Services Maine

61 Washington Street, Suite 4
Sanford, ME 04073

207-850-1053 Ext. 2001
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DEI Statement

​Great Bay Services was founded at the time that the US civil rights movement was being born and see our history as being tied to the fight for justice and equity. Throughout our 70-year history we have evolved and grown alongside major diversity legislations and societal changes. Disability is the forefront of our organization, but we encourage and celebrate all forms of diversity, fostering equity, inclusion, belonging, and accessibility for all. Creating an inclusive community where everyone has access to equal opportunities and feels they belong is vital to us as an organization – not just within Great Bay Services but in the world around us. We welcome and encourage all to live happy and healthy lives no matter who they are, where they come from, what they look like, their gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, socioeconomic status, or age.


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Charity Navigator Four-Star Rating
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Great Bay Services is a 501(c)3 Nonprofit.
​All donations are directly used to support our services.

EIN: 02-0242389
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  • Home
  • About Us
    • About Us & Our Mission
    • Blog
    • Buzz
    • Information & Contacts
    • Leadership, Senior Staff, & Board
    • News, PR & Videos
    • Memberships & Supporters
    • Social Media >
      • Facebook
      • Instagram
      • LinkedIn
      • Twitter
    • Tax Information
    • Volunteerism
  • Events
    • Auction & Gala
    • Art Shows
    • Spring Fling Dance
  • Donate
  • Join Our Team
  • Our Services