Halton-Peel Community Aphasia Programs (H-PCAP)

Site: Burlington

Service: Aphasia Conversation Groups

Record #: BTN0030
Last Full Update: 13 Nov 2024

Contact Information

Office Phone 905-875-8474
Fax 365-601-1690
E-Mail info@h-pcap.com
Website www.h-pcap.com
Contact Form www.h-pcap.com/contact-us.html
Social Media Facebook Facebook, Instagram Instagram, LinkedIn LinkedIn, YouTube YouTube
Primary Contact Vanessa Rotundo, Program Coordinator and Communicative Disorders Assistant; Email: vanessa@evergreen-therapy.ca
Alternate Contact Brittany Clark, Speech-Language Pathologist and Clinical Director; Email: brittany@evergreen-therapy.ca

Site Information

Located In Community Burlington
Address & Map
Burlington, ON
Physical Access Unknown - varies by program

Agency Information

Established 1984

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

Provides conversation group therapy for people with aphasia, an acquired language disorder caused by stroke, brain injury, or brain illness

  • follows a life participation approach enhancing communication skills and quality of life
  • sessions are facilitated by a Speech-Language Pathologist and Communicative Disorders Assistant with the support of a Social Worker
Hours

Hours vary, contact for information

  • majority of programs continue to run virtually
Areas Served Halton Region ; Peel Region
Eligibility Ages: 18 year(s) and up
  • Varied severities/types of aphasia due to stroke or injury to brain, e.g., Acquired Brain Injury (ABI), Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA), tumour
  • individuals must be medically stable and living in the community
  • willingness to participate in supportive conversation groups to improve communication
  • demonstrate appropriate behaviour in a social group setting for the duration of the program
  • no/minimal cognitive difficulties
  • access to the internet and a computer or tablet
Application

Referral form online

Languages English
Fees Membership - $10/week ; initial observation session is free

Categories and Classification

Service Categories Speech and Language Pathology ~ Brain Injuries ; Speech and Language Pathology ~ Communication Impairments ; Speech and Language Pathology ~ Stroke
Older Adult Main Categories COMMUNITY HEALTH
Older Adult Sub-Categories Health Related Support Groups

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