Halton-Peel Community Aphasia Programs (H-PCAP)
Site: Burlington - Legion Rd
Service: Aphasia Supportive Conversation Group
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PDF (New Window)| Record #: BTN0028 | Last Full Update: 13 Aug 2020 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 905-875-8474 |
| Fax | 905-849-0424 |
| info@h-pcap.com | |
| Website | www.h-pcap.com/ |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/HaltonPeelABI/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/HaltonPeelABI/ LinkedIn: ca.linkedin.com/company/halton-peel-community-aphasia-programs Pinterest: www.pinterest.ca/HaltonPeelABI/ Twitter: twitter.com/HaltonPeelABI YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=zoXDXgY5vVI&feature=youtu.be |
| Primary Contact | Carly Woods, Speech-Language Pathologist and Clinical Practice Leader; Email: carlywoods@monarchhouse.ca |
| Alternate Contact | Christine Luckett, Program Administrator; Phone: 905-849-7993 |
| Volunteer Coordinator | Vanessa Rotundo, Communicative Disorders Assistant and Volunteer Coordinator; Phone: 289-681-1695; Email: vrotundo@monarchhouse.ca |
| Contact Form | www.h-pcap.com/contact-us.html |
| Agency Information | |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Established | 1984 |
| Primary Executive | Dayna O'Kelly, President, Board of Directors |
| Alternate Executive | Pat O'Kelly, Treasurer, Board of Directors |
| Funding | Provincial |
| 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 and trained volunteers |
| Hours | Tue 9:30 am-12:30 pm |
| Areas Served | Halton 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 |
| Application | Referral form available online |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | Membership - $10/week ; Initial observation session is free |
| Site Information | |
| Located In Community | Burlington |
| Address & Map | Royal Canadian Legion Branch 60 828 Legion Rd, 2nd Flr - Victory Hall Burlington, ON L7S 1T6 View Google Map |
| Intersection | Brant St and Fairview St |
| Mailing Address | c/o Monarch House 1405 North Service Rd E, Unit 103 Oakville, ON L6H 1A7 |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Categories and Classification | |
| HCSD Main Heading | Disabilities ; Health Care |
| HCSD Sub Heading | Health & Physical Disabilities ; Health and Physical Disabilities |
| Service Categories | Speech and Language Pathology ~ Brain Injuries ; Speech and Language Pathology ~ Communication Impairments ; Speech and Language Pathology ~ Stroke |