Halton-Peel Community Aphasia Programs (H-PCAP)

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Halton-Peel Community Aphasia Programs (H-PCAP)

Record #: MHH0562

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, Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest, X (Twitter), YouTube
Primary Contact	Vanessa Rotundo, Program Coordinator; Email: vanessa@evergreen-therapy.ca
Alternate Contact	Vanessa Rotundo, Clinical Director & Speech-Language Pathologist; Phone: 289-778-4472; Email: vanessa@evergreen-therapy.ca

Site Information

Located In Community	Halton Region
Address & Map	Burlington, ON
Physical Access	Not Applicable

Agency Information

Legal Status	(50) Non Profit
Established	1984
Primary Executive	Sabrina Hundal, Board President
Alternate Executive	Sunny Chen, Board Treasurer
Funding	Donations * Ontario Health (Central)

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)	Provides conversation group therapy for adults with aphasia and other communication disorders * sessions are facilitated by Speech-Language Pathologists and Communicative Disorders Assistants with support from a Social Worker The goal of the aphasia program is to enhance the communication skills and quality of life for people with aphasia using a Life Participation Approach to Aphasia (LPAA) * group members actively participate in conversation using a variety of communication strategies A typical session may include: discussing current events and expressing opinions sharing life stories and events activities that focus on functional conversation skills using a variety of modes including speech, gestures, facial expression, writing, drawing and reading to more effectively express and understand messages in conversation supporting one another to develop skill and confidence in communicating Aphasia is an acquired language disorder, most often caused by stroke, brain injury or brain illness, that affects a person's ability to communicate * aphasia does not affect intelligence Services and Programs: Milton - Virtual Community Aphasia Program Mississauga - Virtual Community Aphasia Program Oakville - Virtual Community Aphasia Program
Hours	Hours vary per program and location * call to confirm
Areas Served	Brampton ; Burlington ; Milton ; Mississauga ; Oakville
Boundaries	Brampton, Burlington, Milton, Mississauga, and Oakville
Eligibility	Varied types/severity of aphasia due to stroke or brain injury, e.g., Acquired Brain Injury (ABI), Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA), tumor * individuals must be medically stable and living in the community * willingness to participate in supportive conversation groups * demonstrate appropriate behaviour in a social group setting * no/minimal cognitive difficulties * client care needs (i.e., toileting, feeding, and transportation) are met by client or caregiver * access to a computer or tablet and internet for virtual services
Application	Self-referral, healthcare professionals, community agencies, family members, caregivers, friends * fill out referral form (online) or fax to 365-601-1690
Languages	English
Fees	inquire via phone

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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