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Waterloo Wellington Regional Aphasia Program (WWRAP) - Waterloo
101 Father David Bauer Dr
Waterloo
Waterloo
519-824-6000 ext 4357
Fax: 519-767-3437
Wed 2pm-3:30pm
Last Updated: Nov 27, 2025: Suggest an edit
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)
Eligibility / Target Population
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
Fees
None
Contacts
Brandy Nellis - Director, Community Support Services
St. Joseph's Health Centre Guelph
519-824-6000 ext 4209
St. Joseph's Health Centre Guelph
519-824-6000 ext 4209
Languages
English
Area Served
Guelph ; Wellington County and area
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
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:
A typical aphasia group session may include:
- discussing current topics and expressing opinions
- role-playing everyday communication scenarios to develop conversational skills of listening and reading comprehension
- supporting one another to participate and gain confidence in communicating
Last Updated: Nov 27, 2025: Suggest an edit
