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Our Story

Our Happy Place is owned and operated by 2 local women who recognized a lack of services for adults with special needs. Both women come with years of experience in supporting individuals with a range of exceptionalities. 

Angie Flamino
A Personal Support Worker with over 16 years of experience. Angie has had many roles including program facilitator, service coordinator, and mother of a special needs child and has worked in a variety of settings including, adult day programs, home care, group homes, long-term care and child care.

Melanie Muirhead
A Social Services Worker and entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience in a variety of settings including schools, day programs, camps, and group homes.

The Program

An enrichment day program for adults with special needs. Focused on wellbeing through various approaches, social, emotional, physical creativity and celebration of self.

Our goal is to create a happy and safe place for members to come and be social while learning skills and engaging in various activities within the community.

Our Day Program is designed to:

  • Deliver enjoyable recreational experiences
  • Provide respite to caregivers
  • Build meaningful social relationships
  • Support our members in becoming their best selves

The program runs 5 days a week from 9:00 am -3:30 pm.

Activities include: cooking/baking, shopping, community outings and involvement, music, art, movement activities, life skills, social skills, gardening, and more!

A nutritious lunch and snack will be included each day for all members.