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."
"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."
Our Values
The things we value are as follows in no particular order:
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The people we serve.
Collaboration with families and our communities.
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The employees who provide our services.
Integrity beyond reproach.
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Lifelong learning and enrichment.
Fiscal responsibility and accountability.
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A safe and empowering environment.
Continuous improvement and innovation.
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The History of Great Bay Services
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. Almost 70 years later, it continues on as Great Bay Services.
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Great Bay Services New Hampshire
23 Cataract Avenue, Suite 1 Dover, NH 03820 603-842-5344 |
Great Bay Services Maine
61 Washington Street, Suite 4 Sanford, ME 04073 207-850-1053 Ext. 2001 |
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.
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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Informative Links
Annual Report Contact List Email Sign Up Employee Handbook Frequently Asked Questions Leadership Location & Hours Join Our Team Memberships & Supporters PR & News Tax Information  |
Links To Show Your Support
Auction & Gala Bowl-a-thon Donate Events NHGives Past Events Sponsorship Tickets & Merchandise 
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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
Our New Hampshire program is sponsored in part by the New Hampshire Council on Developmental Disabilities
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