Testimonials

Home Support

“The home support workers of GVCSS are wonderful. They are nurturing, patient and kind. They never complain, although they do difficult personal care.”
- Norman Dowds, son of a home support client

“I would like to express gratitude to your staff. Thanks for providing professional services for my mother, with patience, love and attentive care. Unfortunately my mother passed away this year. I have no regrets at all because she enjoyed every minute of her life until the last stage of dementia. She was looked after very well by your staff for the past few years. Thanks to your company and staff!”
- Alice Chiu, daughter of a home support client

“Our sister moved out of an institution to an apartment in the community, over 10 years ago. As a family, we are delighted and grateful that she is so well and happy. We have an immense sense of trust in the staff providing compassionate and discerning care for our sister. Home Support Services enables her to live as independently as possible with the freedom to make her own decisions as to how she spends her day. We are thankful for the dedicated people who provide professional, conscientious and kind hearted support.”
- Family member of a home support client

Community Living

“John has been a resident at Doman House for 23 years, and has thrived in the caring atmosphere provided at the home by the staff. He came out of Woodlands showing a lot of anxiety, displayed by some self-abuse and was somewhat withdrawn. He has always been cared for by warm experienced staff at GVCSS and in their care has improved dramatically. Over the last few years, John went through some major health issues, including several hospital visits. Through the expert care and concern of all the staff, and under Melanie Mendonca's supervision, he has improved so much that he is a happy alert individual, enjoying life. I am so pleased that John is a resident at Doman House.”
-Margaret E. Smith, mother of a group home resident

“My son has been residing in a group home for the past twenty years. He has always received excellent care. As I have ongoing health issues, it is a comfort to know that I do not have to worry about my son. I am kept informed about his health and what he is doing. The staff bring him for visits with us which we appreciate. The staff team and his roommates in the group home are also his family.”
- Mr. Wong, father of a group home resident

“I moved to Steveston group home from someone’s private home. I enjoy having people to talk to, going out places, and going to watch hockey, football and baseball games. I have my own room which I get to decorate and spend time in watching TV and reading.”
-Resident of Steveston group home