This company had really been an asset to the area of Ray County! Suzan Breen and staff are caring, compassionate, and driven. They strive for greatness and achieve it. I have worked with special needs services of Ray County and the love their community they serve have for them is amazing. The CAP program has brought not only an avenue for their community but others from the community to meet and exist. It's created an outlet for many people including myself and my family to enjoy some wholesome fun and friendly competitions. I could speak for days about how great this business is.
They are one of the most hands on and caring organization. They currently are working with some of my grandchildren in a dance program they are running and my kids are having the most fun I've seen them have in awhile. Keep up the amazing job your doing for our community.
I have grandkids and friends that this organization works with and helps in so many ways. They have the heart for their people and truly love and care for them. They are always doing things with and for the community. They actually help people in our community that are not part of the people they serve. Fantastic place and people. Thank you so much for all you do.
Special Needs Services (SNS) of Ray County goes above and beyond for their clients, friends, neighbors, and community members. I have seen it firsthand in my role in the community as a Ray County newspaper reporter. I cover all county events with the Richmond News and during my time covering events - never have I seen a more open, encouraging, engaging, inclusive, and positive nonprofit.
SNS even implemented a program called Community at Play (CAP) where anyone and everyone are invited to these public events to "play." The very first event I covered was a July 2022 Water CAP event and it was an opportunity for people to let out their inner child, to remember what it's like to play and have fun - no matter the age. People laughed, played, and thoroughly enjoyed themselves.
SNS and CAP are positive and welcoming. Anytime I leave an event, I leave fulfilled and happy. They teach acceptance and compassion for anyone, people with disabilities and abled bodies alike. I've written a lot about this nonprofit and the people who run it, like SNS Director Suzan Breen and her enormous heart.
I am grateful I have been able to do the hard work that goes into the love, planning, execution of plans, and time that is public. I highly recommend anyone considering working with SNS to do so.
Please, go find out what it means to have compassion, excitement, love, and "play" in your life. We each have our own gifts and every person matters, SNS certainly displays this energy.
My sister Annie is living her best life today with the greatest degree of independence possible thanks to the vision and assistance provided by Special Needs Services (SNS) of Ray county. My sister experienced a difficult social situation several years ago and her well being was in jeopardy. Suzan Breen’s insight and thoughtful attention identified Annie to be at risk and Suzan took action to mobilize a team of stakeholders to help Annie through her difficult time.
As the leader of SNS, Suzan was not only concerned for Annie’s well being, but sought out resources to help Annie be safe and retain as much independence as possible. SNS helped Annie move into a safe environment and help put her life back on track and Annie began thriving again at her sheltered workshop as well as emotionally and socially.
After successfully stabilizing Annie and watching Annie’s continued success, Suzan and her team at SNS found another living opportunity for Annie that has allowed Annie to enjoy more independence within her community in Ray county. SNS of Ray county has done an amazing job focusing on at risk individual’s safety and quality of life while seeking out resources for their benefit. Annie was previously being supported in shared house with 24 hour in person staffing after her previous at risk situation. With support and guidance to reach her goals, Annie is now enjoying living in her own apartment with minimal appropriate assistance while integrating with the local community.
Simply put SNS creates success stories! SNS is a tremendous source of pride for the citizens of Ray county and a vital community asset. Annie’s family and I are grateful for all that Special Needs Services of Ray county has provided for Annie and others in need in our community. Thank you SNS!
This is an exceptionally dedicated team of individuals who are in love with the people they serve. As a mental health provider in the area it is a team I truly enjoy collaborating with to improve the lives of those they serve.
SNS helped a friend of mine with housing and got him on the path of betterment that would not have been possible without their assistance. SNS is such an asset to our community.
Special Needs Services of Ray County have been a tremendous asset for my daughter with Down Syndrome. The case managers are always helpful and answer my questions. They have assisted me with getting services approved for my daughter to help her collaborate with her peers and community. They help her meet goals and strive to make her life more complete. Their participation and knowledge in individuals with disabilities is truly appreciated.
Having the CAP program in this community is wonderful. Bringing the community and individuals with disabilities together as one and learning from each other. It’s great having a tcm that wants to bring everyone together and do things fun together
Special Needs Services of Ray County is top notch! They have such vast knowledge that when combined with their passion and work ethic, provides services to those who need them most. They strive every day to do, provide, and care for those most vulnerable. I have a son that is a client served and I set on the board. I get to see the ins and out of the group as a mother and as a board member. We are extremely lucky to have this nonprofit in our area and even more lucky to have the people working day to day to make it such a success.