Halton-Peel Community Aphasia Programs (H-PCAP)
Site: Oakville - Regional Learning Centre
Service: Aphasia Supportive Conversation Group
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PDF (New Window)| Record #: MHH0600 | Last Full Update: 13 Aug 2020 |
| Contact Information | |
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| 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 | Brittany Clark (currently on leave), Speech-Language Pathologist and Program Manager, Monarch House; Email: brittanyclark@monarchhouse.ca |
| Alternate Contact | Vanessa Rotundo, Communicative Disorders Assistant and Volunteer Coordinator, Monarch House; Phone: 905-849-7993 ext 10713; 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 |
| Alternate Executive | Pat O'Kelly, Treasurer |
| Funding | MH LHIN |
| 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 of people with aphasia * sessions are facilitated by Speech-Language Pathologists and Communicative Disorders Assistants with the support of trained volunteers and students The goal of the aphasia program is for group members to participate actively in conversation using a variety of communication strategies A typical session may include:
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| Hours | Mon and Tue 9:30am-12noon |
| Meetings | Weekly conversation groups at the MH LHIN Regional Learning Centre |
| 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 in Mississauga Halton LHIN covered by MH LHIN funding |
| Site Information | |
| Site Location | Oakville (Winston Park) |
| Located In Community | Oakville |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Winston Churchill Blvd and QEW |
| Mailing Address | 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 |
