Alzheimer Society Peel

Site: Mississauga - Brunel Rd

Service: First Link

Record #: MHH0772
Last Full Update: 06 Aug 2024

Contact Information

Office Phone 289-632-2273 ext 314
Fax 905-507-1991
E-Mail first.link@alzheimerpeel.com
Website alzheimer.ca/peel/en/help-support/programs-services/first-link
Social Media Facebook Facebook, Instagram Instagram, LinkedIn LinkedIn, X (Twitter) X (Twitter), YouTube YouTube
Primary Contact Ripley McIntosh, First Link Coordinator; Email: r.mcintosh@alzheimerpeel.com

Site Information

Site Location Mississauga (Gateway)
Located In Community Mississauga
Address & Map
385 Brunel Rd
Mississauga, ON L4Z 1Z5
Intersection Kennedy Rd and Brunel Rd
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Agency Information

Legal Status (50) Non Profit
Established 1983
Funding Donations * Ontario Health (Central)

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

Referral program that links individuals and families affected by Alzheimer's disease or related dementia to a community of learning, services and support

  • provides access for individuals living with dementia and their caregivers to comprehensive and coordinated services
  • people and families are connected with support from a counsellor when a First Link Referral is made by health care professionals or community agencies
  • caregiver support groups and counselling sessions
  • increased effective and efficient utilization of community resources
  • one-on-one non-therapeutic counselling and group supports for caregivers, including family and friends
Hours

Mon-Fri 8am-4pm

Areas Served Halton Region ; Peel Region
Boundaries Halton Region and Peel Region
Eligibility People living with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), Alzheimer Disease or related dementias, and their caregivers
Application

Call or fax * referral form available on the website

Languages English
Fees Free

Categories and Classification

Service Categories Caregiver Consultation and Support ; Health/Disability Related Counselling ~ Dementia ; Health/Disability Related Support Groups ~ Dementia ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ Dementia
Older Adult Main Categories COMMUNITY HEALTH ; HOME SUPPORTS ; MEMORY LOSS & DEMENTIA
Older Adult Sub-Categories Case Management/Service Coordination ; Information & Referral ; Memory/Dementia Education & Resources ; Support for Persons with Dementia

Agency Overview