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Mississippi Gulf Coast · Compassion, connection, care

Help Gulf Coast seniors stay connected to the people they love.

GCCS brings patient technology help, family video visits, and shared learning to older adults. Community sponsorship supports our Gulfport Care Center pilot at no charge to the facility, residents, or their families.

Patient support, practical purpose

Technology help with people at the center.

Family video visits

Supported setup, large displays, and routine troubleshooting so residents can focus on the people they love.

Everyday device help

Calm, one-on-one guidance with phones, tablets, photos, messaging, and everyday technology questions.

Learning & engagement

Shared activities, practical mini-workshops, and large-print resources that meet people at their pace.

Explore our non-clinical service scope

What care teams told us

Connection support is an everyday need.

10 of 13 respondents said residents need communication-technology help at least daily.

June 2026 care-team needs assessment. This describes reported need, not a measured program outcome.

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Support the Gulfport pilot

Put more connection on the calendar.

Choose $250, $500, or $1,000 to support two, four, or eight service hours. Explore the specific service allocation and recognition included in each one-time or monthly package.

Compare sponsorship options

GCCS is a for-profit LLC. Support and sponsorship payments are non-charitable and are not represented by GCCS as tax-deductible donations.

For care communities

A clear partnership, coordinated with your team.

Explore private-pay and assisted-living programs, or inquire about future community-sponsored capacity. Current sponsored nursing-home services remain focused on the Gulfport pilot.

Request partnership details

For residents & families

Choose a participating facility or request a private technology visit. A submitted request is not a confirmed appointment; GCCS reviews the details before confirming.

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Equipment we use

Tools that make connection easier.

Large displays, managed tablets, and adaptive accessories support different ways of connecting. Our guide explains how GCCS uses them and what to check before choosing equipment.

Explore our equipment guide
Vanessa Welch, GCCS founder

Meet the founder

A local commitment to the human side of care.

Vanessa Welch founded GCCS to bring patient, non-clinical connection and technology support to Gulf Coast care communities.

Read Vanessa’s story

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Help keep resident connection dependable.

Support the current pilot or discuss a business sponsorship.