Halton-Peel Community Aphasia Programs (H-PCAP)
Site: Milton
Service: Virtual Community Aphasia Program
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Record #:
MHH0599
Last Full Update:
13 Aug 2025
Contact Information
| Office Phone | 905-875-8474 |
| Fax | 365-601-1690 |
| Website | www.h-pcap.com |
| Contact Form | www.h-pcap.com/contact-us.html |
| Social Media |  Facebook,  Instagram,  LinkedIn,  Pinterest,  YouTube |
| Primary Contact | Vanessa Rotundo, Program Coordinator, H-PCAP c/o Evergreen Communication Therapy; Email: vanessa@evergreen-therapy.ca |
Site Information
| Site Location | Milton |
| Located In Community | Milton |
| Physical Access | Not Applicable |
Agency Information
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Established | 1984 |
| Funding | Donations * Ontario Health atHome |
Description and Service Details
| Description (Service) | Provides conversation group therapy for adults with aphasia and other communication disorders * sessions are facilitated by Speech-Language Pathologist and Communicative Disorders Assistant 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:
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 |
| Hours | Tue-Fri Virtual Programs available * call to confirm |
| Areas Served | Brampton ; Burlington ; Milton ; Mississauga ; Oakville |
| Boundaries | Brampton, Burlington, Milton, Mississauga, 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 arrangement of transportation) are met by client or caregiver |
| Application | Self-referral, healthcare professionals, family members, caregivers * fill out referral (attached) and fax |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | Fees covered by Ontario Health atHome funding |
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 |
