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About Us

History

Our story starts way back.

CORE Support Services (formerly Kings Regional Rehabilitation Centre) first opened its doors in 1962. In 2025, the organization became CORE Support Services, reflecting more than a name change. It marked the evolution of the organization into a more focused community-based service provider, expanding supports both within the centre and throughout the community through outreach services. Today, CORE Support Services serves approximately 157 adults and youth.

More than 600 professional and support staff provide high-quality care, support, and services. All clients participate in an Individualized Program Plan (IPP), which identifies their unique strengths, needs, goals, and aspirations. This person-centred process helps ensure that programs and activities enhance independence, health, well-being, social connections, daily living skills, learning, and community participation.

From admission, throughout their stay while receiving care and accessing programs and services, and through transition and/or discharge, the focus remains client directed. Whether supported within the centre, which serves as home for many individuals, or in the community through small option homes, and outreach services, clients are empowered to make choices, pursue their goals, and direct their own journey. Their preferences, strengths, and aspirations guide planning, decision-making, and service delivery every step of the way.

Our objective is to support individuals in achieving their goals, maximizing their independence, and living meaningful lives as valued members of their communities. Through a range of supportive living, learning, social, and employment opportunities, clients are encouraged to develop their potential and participate fully in the environments of their choosing.

Mission

Facilitating opportunities for the individuals we serve to fulfill their aspirations and responsibilities as valued community members.

Vision

Meaningful lives. Inclusive communities.

Values

We believe in the dignity and equality of all and are committed to a compassionate approach that recognizes everyone’s strengths and potential.

We value diversity and believe in the capacity of individuals to work together to create partnerships and transform challenges into opportunities.

We encourage and support personal and professional development and believe that opportunities for learning are possible throughout life.

We promote meaningful engagement of individuals in community life while recognizing personal choice.

We demonstrate humility and hold ourselves accountable to the continual pursuit of quality through life-affirming, ethical, evidence-based practice.

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Careers, Training, and Volunteer Opportunities available.

Our partners

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Nova Scotia
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Board of Directors

Chair:           Phil Warren

Vice-Chair:  Adrian Doherty

Treasurer:    Tim Harding

Amy Meister
Christina Sappington
Donna Pineo
John Smith
June MacNeil
Paul Spicer
Peter Allen

Executive Assistant to the Board: Cathy Walsh

Board Portal

Current board members can log into our online Board Portal here.

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