Excellence in community services

CCA is a Canadian non-profit accreditation body specifically designed for community-based health and social services across Canada. For over 25 years, we have been providing accreditation services founded on recognized leading practices in governance, leadership and community-based service delivery. CCA accreditation covers program areas such as community supports and social services, child and youth services, counselling and groups, mental health and addictions, financial empowerment and primary health care. We are also committed to supporting organizations to build their capacity for excellence, and offer a suite of quality improvement workshops in partnership with Leading Edge Associates.

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• Accreditation
• Workshops

Client Testimonial

The accreditation journey with the Canadian Centre for Accreditation was a meaningful and affirming experience for our organization. It provided us with the opportunity to pause, reflect, and take a thoughtful look at how we work, how we support one another, and how we can continue to evolve in delivering services to our community.

Preparing for accreditation encouraged open dialogue and honest self-assessment across our team. It helped us strengthen existing practices, clarify roles and processes, and implement improvements that will benefit our staff, clients, and community for years to come. The process supported intentional, sustainable change rather than short-term compliance.

Throughout the journey, we felt well supported by CCA staff and our Accreditation Specialist, whose approach was collaborative, respectful, and grounded in learning. Their guidance reinforced the idea that quality is not static, but something that grows through reflection and shared responsibility.

The experience strengthened our culture of accountability and continuous learning, giving our team greater confidence in our systems, decisions, and service delivery. We would highly recommend the CCA accreditation process to any organization seeking to elevate its standards, strengthen internal practices, and enhance its overall impact. Accreditation has become an ongoing commitment to excellence and improvement, not simply an outcome, and we value CCA as a trusted partner in that journey.



Terry Caporossi

Executive Director

Alzheimer Society of Sault Ste Marie & Algoma District

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