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OUR MISSION STATEMENT

OUR MISSION STATEMENT

We are committed to:

Advocating for recognition of the rights and dignity of all the people for whom we work.

Delivering quality service with well-trained personnel, pro-active Board of Directors and effective cost-conscious management of resources.

Providing for the physical, emotional, spiritual and social needs of the people taking part in our program.

Supporting families through the delivery of a Respite Program.

Encouraging family, friends and community involvement as an integral part of the lives of the persons for whom we work.

Refraining from the use of aversive or overly intrusive techniques.

Developing and encouraging self-advocacy and independence.

Providing vocational and life skills training and support to persons with disabilities in order to further our stated charitable purposes.

Providing supportive services through social enterprise opportunities to enable persons with disabilities to become more independent in the community.

We are committed to:

Advocating for recognition of the rights and dignity of all the people for whom we work.

Delivering quality service with well-trained personnel, pro-active Board of Directors and effective cost-conscious management of resources.

Providing for the physical, emotional, spiritual and social needs of the people taking part in our program.

Supporting families through the delivery of a Respite Program.

Encouraging family, friends and community involvement as an integral part of the lives of the persons for whom we work.

Refraining from the use of aversive or overly intrusive techniques.

Developing and encouraging self-advocacy and independence.

Providing vocational and life skills training and support to persons with disabilities in order to further our stated charitable purposes.

Providing supportive services through social enterprise opportunities to enable persons with disabilities to become more independent in the community.

Bring on the Good Times!
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The Yarmouth Association for Community Residential Options (YACRO) was established in 1991.
It is a not-for-profit agency that provides residential support for children and adults challenged with disabilities.

We acknowledge that YACRO is located  in Mi'Kma'ki, the unceded territory and ancestral homeland of the Mi'kmaq.

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Yarmouth Office

  • 6 Thurston Street, Yarmouth, NS, B5A 4K5
  • (902) 742-9258
  • info@yacro.com

Metro Office

  • 1 Gloster Court, Dartmouth, NS, B3B 1X9
  • (902) 832-0433
  • metro@yacro.com

Social Enterprise

  • 6 Central Street, Yarmouth, N.S, B5A 3H1
  • (902) 742-7867
  • socialenterprises@yacro.com

YACRO Community Hub

  • 11 Queen Street, Yarmouth, NS, B5A 3Y1
  • (902) 742-7867
  • info@yacro.com

We are proud members of the Nova Scotia Community Living Organizations

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Yarmouth Office

  • 6 Thurston Street, Yarmouth, NS, B5A 4K5
  • (902) 742-9258
  • info@yacro.com

Metro Office

  • 1 Gloster Court, Dartmouth, NS, B3B 1X9
  • (902) 832-0433
  • metro@yacro.com

Social Enterprise

  • 6 Central Street, Yarmouth, N.S, B5A 3H1
  • (902) 742-7867
  • socialenterprises@yacro.com

YACRO Community Hub

  • 11 Queen Street, Yarmouth, NS, B5A 3Y1
  • (902) 742-7867
  • info@yacro.com
YACRO-logo-horiz-white bkg 2024-01

The Yarmouth Association for Community Residential Options (YACRO) was established in 1991.
It is a not-for-profit agency that provides residential support for children and adults challenged with disabilities.

We acknowledge that YACRO is located  in Mi'Kma'ki, the unceded territory and ancestral homeland of the Mi'kmaq.

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We are proud members of the Nova Scotia Community Living Organizations

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YACRO-logo-horiz-white bkg 2024-01

The Yarmouth Association for Community Residential Options (YACRO) was established in 1991.
It is a not-for-profit agency that provides residential support for children and adults challenged with disabilities.

We acknowledge that YACRO is located  in Mi'Kma'ki, the unceded territory and ancestral homeland of the Mi'kmaq.

YACRO  © All rights reserved

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Yarmouth Office

  • 6 Thurston Street, Yarmouth, NS, B5A 4K5
  • (902) 742-9258
  • info@yacro.com

Metro Office

  • 1 Gloster Court, Dartmouth, NS, B3B 1X9
  • (902) 832-0433
  • metro@yacro.com

Social Enterprise

  • 6 Central Street, Yarmouth, N.S, B5A 3H1
  • (902) 742-7867
  • socialenterprises@yacro.com

YACRO Community Hub

  • 11 Queen Street, Yarmouth, NS, B5A 3Y1
  • (902) 742-7867
  • info@yacro.com

We are proud members of the Nova Scotia Community Living Organizations

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