BEDFORD, VA. (WSET) — The Bedford community is voicing their concerns about the looming closure of Centra’s Bedford Adult Day Center.

The facility provides health services for folks with intellectual disabilities.

Dozens of community members, Saturday morning, gathered with one message: ‘Save our center.’

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Caregivers, former staff and students came together this morning to voice their concerns.

They chanted things like ‘people over profit.’

Right now, the Bedford Adult Day Center operates in the same building as the PACE Program.

But the support center is set to close on Nov. 14.

Leaving adults who use the service, like Tiffany Hayden, with nowhere to go.

Please don’t close the beloved Bedford Adult Day Support.” Hayden said.

She said these are her favorite things to do at the center.

“I’ve been here for 10 years, and I just don’t want the center to close. We have hot lunch over there. I will miss my friends. We go on outings, we play bingo, we do different things with our peers, stuff like that,” Hayden said

Parents like Anita Chambers call the move disheartening.

It’s very disappointing when I got the phone call to find out that the day support would be closing. Even though we were told, yes, there’s other opportunities in the community, unfortunately, it doesn’t mean they’re the same quality,” Chambers said.

Chambers said the center not only helps people with their mental needs, but it also fosters real relationships.

“They feel like they belong. They have developed community, and they have developed relationships. That’s not something that can necessarily be easily developed with those in the ID and IDD community,” Chambers said.

Centra sent ABC13 this statement:

After careful consideration, Centra has made the decision to close the Bedford Adult Day Center, effective November 14. We know this news may be difficult for patients, families and staff. Our team is working closely with patients and families to ensure their care continues seamlessly with other programs and providers who can best meet their needs. We’re also providing individualized support to our employees as they explore new opportunities within Centra and throughout the community.

A letter sent by Centra said the building will continue to be used to support the PACE Program.

People ABC13 spoke with are hoping that Centra will reconsider and allow them to use the space.

“Well, I hope that they’ll change their mind. That’s what we hope. When we pray,” Katrina Martin, a caregiver, said.