| Program: | SAM Aphasia Program | ||
| Organization: |
Good Shepherd Centres |
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| Description of Services: |
Conversation groups (in-person and virtual) using Supported Conversation Technique (SCA) * run by a speech-language pathologist, communicative disorders assistant, social worker, trained staff, and volunteers * aimed at people living with the impact of aphasia/primary progressive aphasia on their ability to communicate and addresses communication challenges resulting from aphasia as well as potential impacts of aphasia on social isolation and depression * services include:
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| Requirements | |||
| Fees: | Varies per program | ||
| Eligibility - Population(s) Served: | Adults 18 years and older who have an acquired communication disorder such as aphasia, apraxia of speech, and/or dysarthria due to stroke, brain injury, or brain illness * must be medically stable and live in the community * must have completed or nearly completed a publicly-funded speech language therapy program * must be willing to participate in supportive conversation groups to improve communication * must be able to participate in a group setting | ||
| Application: | Call | ||
| Accessibility: |
Wheelchair Accessible
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| Languages: | English | ||
| Area(s) Served: | Hamilton and area | ||
| Contact Information | |||
| Phone Numbers: |
SAM Program Office: 905-525-5632 Ontario Health atHome: 905-523-8600 |
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| Toll-Free: | Ontario Health atHome: 1-800-810-0000 | ||
| Fax: | 905-528-6565 | ||
| Email: | sameastsite@gsch.ca | ||
| Website: | www.goodshepherdcentres.ca/sam-aphasia-program | ||
| Address: |
Taras Shevchenko Home 194 Gage Ave S Hamilton, ON L8M 3E2 |
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| Intersection: | Gage Ave S and Maplewood Ave | ||
| Location: | Hamilton (Blakeley) | ||
| Hours: | Mon, Tue, Thu | ||
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