Aphasia? - Mississauga Halton

Volunteers
• Receive training in supportive
communication techniques for
people with aphasia
• Participate in group discussions
and activities at HAC • Raise awareness about aphasia • Support communication for
people with aphasia !
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Referrals accepted from:
• Health care professionals
• Community agencies
• Family members, caregivers,
friends
Halton Aphasia
Centre
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Helping People with Aphasia
• Self-referrals
Download our application form at
www.haltonaphasiacentre.com
Phone: 905-875-8474
Email: haltonaphasiacentre@bellnet.ca
Halton Aphasia Centre
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Board Members
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• Attend monthly meetings
• Raise community awareness about
aphasia and the HAC programs
* Please contact HAC if interested in
becoming a volunteer or board
member
c/o Monarch House
1405 North Service Rd. E. Unit 103, Oakville, ON L6H 1A7
Partners with: Offering social communication
groups for people with aphasia in: !
Halton & Peel Regions
The Halton Aphasia Centre
(HAC) Program
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What is Aphasia?
Aphasia is a language disorder caused
by a stroke or brain injury to the part of
the brain that controls communication.
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Aphasia may cause difficulty with
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Where and When does HAC Meet?
Royal Canadian Legion - Branch 60
828 Legion Rd., Burlington
• speaking
2nd Floor, Victory Hall
• understanding language
Tuesdays, 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
• reading
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• writing
or
Joseph Brant Wellness House*
Conversation groups for adults living
with aphasia who want to improve their
communication skills
but does not affect intelligence.
Fosters bonds between stroke
survivors
People who:
*Requires enrolment in Wellness House Day Program
• Want to practice and improve their
communication skills
Tall Pines Long Term Care Centre
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Provides support to family members,
caregivers and friends
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Supports life participation and
independence in a respectful, friendly
environment
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The HAC Team:
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• Speech-Language Pathologists
• Communicative Disorders Assistants
• Registered Social Worker (Burlington)
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Who attends HAC?
2160 Itabashi Way, Burlington
Thursdays, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
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• Are independent in the washroom
1001 Peter Robertson Dr., Brampton
• Are independent with eating and
drinking
Wednesdays & Fridays
• Have transportation to the program
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9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
or
Nance Horwood Place
529 Main St. N, Brampton
Wednesdays & Fridays
1:30 PM to 4:30 PM