By Maraya Villarreal, Senior Case Facilitator Meet Kathy! Kathy has been with Compass since 1996 and was one of the first clients to join Compass, along with her husband Ted. Kathy and Ted have been married for 46 years, and although Ted now lives with other arrangements, they continue to spend time together 1-2 times…
By Emily Simino, Case Facilitator Meet Melanie! An incredibly intelligent, funny, kind and friendly client in the East Bay. One of Melanie’s hobbies is gardening, and she has even started her own garden on the balcony of her condo. This past summer she and her roommate, Amelia, grew their own tomatoes and cilantro and made…
By Alma Torrez-Lopez, SLS Supervisor Over the last year, I had the pleasure of getting to know Curtis. He has been with Compass since 2014. Curtis has gone through hardships and many obstacles to be where he is now. His determination and accomplishments are admirable. Curtis lives alone in his one-bedroom apartment in Concord. He…
By Vanessa Hogan, ILS Manager Often when we think of Superpowers, we think of X-Ray vision or the ability to fly. But, what we overlook is that there are people around us who show up every day in meaningful ways that make a tremendous difference. Zarek’s superpower is making other people’s day. A Connection Superpower…
By Cassandra Sales, ILS Program Manager “Don’t define your world in black and white because there is so much hiding in the gray” – Unknown Gray Can Be Messy At Compass we thrive in the gray area. However, we all know the gray area can be very messy. We aim to make that less messy…
By Ramona Tate, Senior Case Facilitator In 2021, Ernie graduated from a juvenile residential group home with a very structured setting into supported living. When Ernie first arrived in SLS, his independent skills were minimal at best. He could not perform a task, make a choice, or a decision without asking for permission. His medication…
If you are looking for the funny, outgoing, loving, life of the party, teddy bear type, Jonas is your man! He is a very sweet person who always wants to put a smile on the faces of those around him. He also works hard at achieving his own goals while encouraging others to achieve theirs. …
By Terrah Starling, ILS Life Coach Brent is a great model of independence and fulfillment. He is a four time cancer and stroke survivor. Diagnosed at 18-years-old, he has had quite the health journey. Daily, Brent works on his health and wellness by keeping track of his doctor appointments, following the advice and instruction of…
By Emma Norton Meet Justin! He is a vibrant, energetic, and adventurous individual in the San Jose region, who has been enjoying Compass’s Supported Living Services for the past eight years. Justin’s journey with SLS has been nothing short of remarkable, characterized by his love for adventure, creative pursuits, and personal growth. With the unwavering…
By Michael Pence, Senior Case Facilitator Jack started with Compass SLS in March of 2023 after originally starting with our ILS division. Jack has lived in San Jose for his entire life, and for the last 30 years has lived independently in his apartment. Jack has always been a relatively social guy, participating in sports…