| Program: | Waterloo Wellington Regional Aphasia Program (WWRAP) - Traverse Independence | ||
| Organization: |
St Joseph's Health Centre Guelph |
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| Description of Services: |
Community outreach program that assists people with aphasia to engage and participate in conversation using supportive communication techniques * group sessions facilitated by speech-language pathologist, communicative disorders assistant and social worker * education and support for caregivers A typical aphasia group session may include:
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| Requirements | |||
| Fees: | None | ||
| Eligibility - Population(s) Served: | People who have aphasia as a result of stroke or brain injury * people who have completed or nearly completed their inpatient or outpatient course of therapy with a speech-language pathologist * people with aphasia that is likely to remain the same or improve * people who are able to participate in groups and maintain attention for longer periods of time | ||
| Application: | Referrals accepted by phone at 519-824-6000 ext 4357, or fax at 519-767-3442 by completing the Waterloo Wellington Regional Aphasia Program Referral Sheet available on website * self referrals and referrals from community partners (Ontario Health atHome Waterloo-Wellington, hospitals, Community Support Services (CSS) agencies) | ||
| Accessibility: |
Wheelchair Accessible
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| Languages: | English | ||
| Area(s) Served: | Waterloo Region | ||
| Contact Information | |||
| Phone Numbers: | 519-824-6000 ext 4357 | ||
| Fax: | 519-767-3437 | ||
| Email: | aphasia@sjhcg.ca | ||
| Website: | www.sjhcg.ca/our-programs-of-care/community-suppor... | ||
| Address: |
c/o Antonella D. Samson 100 Westmount rd Guelph, ON N1H 5H8 |
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Street Address: |
Traverse Opportunity Centre 450 Westheights Dr, Unit 18A Kitchener |
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| Intersection: | Driftwood Dr and Westheights Dr | ||
| Location: | Kitchener (Forest Heights) | ||
| Hours: | Administration: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm | ||
| Contacts: |
Brandy Nellis - Director, Community Support Services St. Joseph's Health Centre Guelph 519-824-6000 ext 4209 |
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This information is provided by thehealthline.ca. It was last completely updated on: 1/30/2024 |