We take pride in our programs, the supports that they offer, and the impact they make on our community. That’s why hearing your words means so much to us.

So what are people saying?

  • "My only regret would be not finding this place sooner! My son and I went to visit the centre this morning, let’s just say he didn’t end up leaving with me and stayed for their Saturday program. My heart is happy! I’ve not seen my son smile this much in ages, he feels comfortable and has found friends! I’m so thankful!"

    — Nikki Terris

  • Deanne from Compassion First Care Services has been working with my daughter for the past 10 months as a community support person. Thanks to her services my 8 year old autistic daughter has been able to participate in dance classes in our community. My daughter loves Deanne and thanks to the addional support she gets to do all the things she has always wanted along side her peers.

    — Laurie Halupa

  • "Deanne Harding has been caring for my mother who has paranoid schizophrenia for the past year, as well as helping me get back on my feet due to caregiver burnout. Mine and my mother's life have dramatically improved since she began working with us. We are now able to spend some time apart and be our own people. I've even been able to go back to school! I can't say enough good things about Deanne, she truly embodies "Compassion First"."

    — Janice Holz

  • "Before I started going to Compassion First I was always home except for Sundays I went to Church and went I had a doctors appointment other than that I stayed home. I was scared to get out of my house and meet new people I was scared of being hurt by them. Since I joined Compassion First I now look forward to getting up and getting ready to go. I have had a lot of things happen to me lately but I had a place that I could go to and not have to be home alone. There were times when I would tell Deann that I was to upset to go and she told me that this is the time that I needed to be there the most so I wasn’t home alone and just sit here and think that it would be better for me to be alone people. Also people do not judge you for whatever your health problems are. There is one person there that has one of the same health problems that I have. If you are at home alone and you need to get out of the house I strongly recommend that you look into coming to this program it is the best thing that came into my life and I am so happy that I started this program. So please don’t sit home alone please trust me when I say this will be the best thing that you can do for yourself."

    -Shelly Breau