HCRS is celebrating 40 years of supporting individuals with intellectual disability or mental health challenges to live independently in the community. The organization supports 90 persons through its residential services, 180 persons through its respite and day programs, and 200 staff who provide personalized supports promoting wellness, personal dignity, and human rights. To mark this milestone, HCRS will be hosting a special reception, which will feature a photo essay exhi

A few pics from our 40th Anniversary Exhibition Game, which was hosted on August 27, 2017 at the Kinsmen Ball Field in New Glasgow. HCRS staff and friends challenged Pictou County Sports Hall of Fame team, the Pictou County Bulldogs to a friendly afternoon on the diamond. And while no one seems sure about the score, all agreed that the Bulldogs hit this one out of the park. The sun was out, the Kinsmen field was great, and all present had a blast - maybe that's the only score

As part of its 40th Anniversary celebrations, Highland Community Residential Services (HCRS) is challenging some of Pictou County’s sports hall of famers to a fun afternoon on the ball field. HCRS staff and friends will take on the Pictou County Bulldogs, the Special Olympics team that was inducted into the Pictou County Sports Hall of Fame after wining Silver at the Nationals in 1998. Members of the community are invited and encouraged to come out and cheer on the teams. The