Our Mission
To provide safety, respect and community through services for individuals with intellectual disabilities and/or mental health needs.
We create supportive environments where everyone is valued and empowered to reach their potential.
Our Vision
Create a safe place for individuals to live and work.
Develop an atmosphere of trust for all.
Respect cultural heritage.
Practice positive management for staff.
Follow the direction from members regarding personal goals and dreams.
Aspire to provide open access to all with mental health and/or intellectual disabilities, regardless of their need.
Our Values
Understanding that safety is a basic human right.
Treating everyone with dignity, honesty, respect, and compassion.
Being a caring and professional organization.
Having progressive, innovative, and adaptive personnel.
Promoting the achievement of individual choices, dreams, and aspirations.
Respecting individual rights.
Fostering the Italian Canadian heritage of VITA’s origins.
Blended Expertise
Combining the strengths and specialized knowledge of both organizations to deliver comprehensive care.
Integrated Structure
Operational Efficiency
Innovation Leader
Shared organizational framework while maintaining separate governance through two dedicated Boards.
Maximizing resources and productivity to enhance program delivery and service excellence.
Contributing to advancing the sectors we work within through pioneering approaches and practices.
Our Core Values
Voice For All
Ensuring members, families, and staff can provide insight and feedback.
Trust & Respect
Creating safe living and working environments while honouring cultural heritage.
Person-Centered Care
Following member's direction regarding
personal goals & dreams.
Community Integration
Providing access to community resources & educating about the value of inclusion.
Excellence & Innovation
Challenging ourselves to stay current, fresh, and committed.
