Halton-Peel Community Aphasia Programs (H-PCAP)

Site: Burlington

Service: Virtual Community Aphasia Program

Record #: BTN0030
Last Full Update: 21 Oct 2023

Contact Information

Office Phone 905-875-8474
Fax 365-601-1690
E-Mail info@h-pcap.com
Website www.h-pcap.com
Social Media Facebook Facebook, Instagram Instagram, LinkedIn LinkedIn, Pinterest Pinterest, Twitter Twitter, YouTube YouTube
Primary Contact Brittany Clark, Speech-Language Pathologist and Clinical Director; Email: brittany@evergreen-therapy.ca
Alternate Contact Vanessa Rotundo, Communicative Disorders Assistant and Program Coordinator; Email: vanessa@evergreen-therapy.ca
Contact Form www.h-pcap.com/contact-us.html

Agency Information

Established 1984

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

Hours vary, contact for information

Areas Served Halton Region ; Peel 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
  • access to the internet and a computer or tablet
Application

Referral form online

Languages English
Fees Membership - $10/week ; initial observation session is free

Site Information

Located In Community Burlington
Address & Map
Burlington, ON
Physical Access Not Applicable - online service

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

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