Alzheimer Society of Brant, Haldimand Norfolk, Hamilton Halton
Site: Halton Office
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PDF (New Window)| Record #: BTN0082 | Last Full Update: 26 Jun 2018 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | Burlington 289-837-2310; Hamilton 905-529-7030 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-888-343-1017 |
| Fax | Burlington 905-681-7783; Hamilton 905-529-3787 |
| administration@alzhh.ca | |
| Website | www.alzhh.ca |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/alzhbrant Instagram: www.instagram.com/alz_brant_halnorfolk_hamhalton/?hl=en Twitter: twitter.com/DementiaAlzh YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC_jZ_EMzXyEup1lHVdnKjGw |
| Primary Contact | Catherine Pegg, Administration and Fund Development Coordinator; Phone: 289-837-2310 ext 300; Email: cpegg@alzhh.ca |
| Volunteer Coordinator | Andrea Pitts; Phone: 905-529-7030 ext 201; Email: volunteer@alzhh.ca |
| Agency Information | |
| Description (Agency) | Organization assists individuals and families as they deal with the personal and social consequences of Alzheimer's disease and related disorders; to promote education, advocacy and public awareness; and to support research into the cause, treatment and alleviation of the disease. |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Established | 1982 |
| Primary Executive | Mary Burnett, Chief Executive Officer |
| Funding | Provincial - Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) ; Fundraising ; Donations |
| Elections | June |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | A non-profit organization that provides education, support and resources to persons with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias and to their families. * supports research * maintains local support groups * strives to end the personal and social consequences of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias in the regions of Halton and Hamilton Services include: * forwarding of applications for the National "Safely Home" program for persons at risk of getting lost * resource centre, information presentations, support groups and counselling for persons with dementia, spouses, relatives, caregivers, professional groups * referral to related services including respite care, transportation, alternate housing, long-term care * diversity outreach to build links with ethnic groups in the community |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm |
| Areas Served | Halton Region |
| Eligibility | Persons with dementia, their families, care partners and other health care partners |
| Application | Call for information |
| Languages | English ; French ; literature is available in a variety of languages |
| Fees | None |
| Site Information | |
| Located In Community | Burlington |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | South Service Rd and Harvester Rd |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible - ramp to building with automatic door opener ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall |
| Categories and Classification | |
| Service Categories | Caregiver/Care Receiver Support Groups ~ Families/Friends of People with Alzheimer's Disease ; Disease/Disability Information ~ Alzheimer's Disease ; Locator Aids ~ Alzheimer's Disease ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ Alzheimer's Disease ; Voluntary Health Organizations ~ Alzheimer's Disease |
