Community Connections Support Services is a private agency directed by Vivienne Prather and Lindsay Peabody, holds a current CARF accreditation and is in excellent standing within its communities. Community Connections was established in 1991 and has been providing exceptional support to people living with a disability since that time.
We offer supports in the West Kootenays and East Kootenays. Services available include Home Share Coordination (all regions), Staffed Living Support (West Kootenays) and Community Support (all regions). Our community support services are often based on social and recreational opportunities for the individual. Our staffed living support services offer 24-hour one-on-one support to people in their homes.
Management Support Team:
Vivienne Prather
Director of Strategic Management
250-491-2907 ext. 1 or toll free 1-888-491-2907
Email: viv@commconn.ca
Vivienne has been with Community Connections since 2004 and has worked as Support Worker, Senior Support Worker, Health & Safety Officer, and Health & Safety Coordinator with the agency and is currently its Director of Strategic Management. After raising her children, she graduated with honours from the Human Service Diploma Program with excellence in Woman’s Studies and Psychology. Previous work experience includes transitional supports to women who experience violence and their children, teaching English, and career development. She is committed to assisting Community Connections Support Services to maintain its person-centered focus while delivering a high level of accountability.
Lindsay Peabody
Director of Operations
250-491-2907 ext. 2 or toll free 1-888-491-2907
Email: lindsay@commconn.ca
Lindsay joined Community Connections Support Services in 2011 as a Home Share Coordinator. Her strong leadership skills and exceptional work ethic led to her promotion to Senior Home Share Coordinator and ultimately to her current position as Director of Operations. Her nursing background and her obvious passion for being of service to others reflect her interest in assisting others to grow and achieve their personal goals. Lindsay’s strong organizational skills and her ethical and values-based approach provide the tools and framework to assist those we support, and their caregivers, to achieve success.
Michelle Reddy
Service Coordinator, Staffed Living Support (West Kootenay)
250-491-2907 ext. 4 or toll free 1-888-491-2907
Email: michelle@commconn.ca
Michelle Reddy joined Community Connections earlier in 2024 as Service Coordinator, bringing her expertise as a Recreation Therapist to support individuals with disabilities in connecting with their communities.
With a strong background in working with diverse populations, Michelle is passionate about fostering inclusivity and enhancing the quality of life for those she serves. She excels in identifying community resources and opportunities that promote social interaction, skill development, and personal growth.
Michelle’s approach is centered on collaboration and empowerment, ensuring that each individual has the support and tools they need to thrive. Her commitment to building strong, supportive networks helps clients navigate challenges and embrace their potential.
Emily Tidmarsh
Service Coordinator, Community Support & Staffed Living Support (West Kootenay)
250-491-2907 ext. 4 or toll free 1-888-491-2907
Email: emily@commconn.ca
Emily has worked with Community Connections on and off since 2012 as Support Worker, Health and Safety Officer and Health and Safety Coordinator. She recently rejoined the organization, taking on the roles of Service Coordinator (residential and community outreach) and Health and Safety Coordinator. With a background in Neuroscience and a passion for helping others live their best lives, Emily brings a collaborative, solution-oriented approach to the people she serves.
Jayden Godkin
Service Coordinator, Staffed Living Support (West Kootenay)
250-491-2907 ext. 5 or toll free 1-888-491-2907
Email: jayden@commconn.ca
Jayden Godkin has recently joined the Community connections team as a new Service Coordinator, and is excited to begin her journey with the company. Jayden has always had an interest in psychology and is working towards earning her Human Services Diploma and hopes to one day earn her masters. Jayden also works with youth in care and has many years of experience in management and supervision. Jayden has always had a passion for helping others and is a strong advocate for those that need it the most. Jayden brings an empathetic and hard working energy anywhere that she goes, and hopes to create strong and lasting relationships with her new team and the clients she will be working with.
Erica Simon-Cumming
Service Coordinator, Home Share Services (East and West Kootenay)/Quality Assurance Manager
250-491-2907 ext. 6 or toll free 1-888-491-2907
Email: erica@commconn.ca
Erica started with Community Connections in 2012 as a Home Share Coordinator. Through her education, Erica has obtained a Bachelors Degree in English, a Recreation Management Diploma and completed the Licensed Practical Nursing program. Her strong interpersonal skills and critical thinking ability have made her asset to the management team. Through her caring nature and nursing background, Erica strives to uphold the values, ethics and vision of Community Connections Support Services, while ensuring the quality of services provided by the agency are maintained.
Joanne
Operations Manager
250-491-2907 ext. 7 or toll free 1-888-491-2907
Email: joanne@commconn.ca
Joanne joined the Community Connections team in 2012 and came with an extensive background in legal administration. Her exceptional skills in organizational management and analysis has revealed her inherent human service values and interest in being accountable to those we support and employ. Joanne has been instrumental in helping to create and maintain our agency’s continuous quality improvement systems and is a valued member of our team.
Connect with us!
phone 250-491-2907
fax 1-866-728-2938
toll free 1-888-491-2907
email mail@commconn.ca
web commconn.ca
Kelowna
Unit 236
9- 3151 Lakeshore Road
Kelowna, BC V1W 3S9
West Kootenay
631 9th Avenue
Castlegar, BC V1N 1M5
East Kootenay
RPO PO Box 20004
Tamarack Mall
Cranbrook, BC V1C 6K5
