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HNHB Regional Aphasia Program (Maintenance) - Brantford-Brant

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58 Easton Rd
Brantford, ON
N3P 1J5
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519-753-1882 ext 104
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Toll-Free: Ontario Health atHome : 1-800-810-0000
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Fax: 519-753-0034
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Application

Contact Ontario Health atHome, call ARTC or complete referral on ARTC website

Eligibility / Target Population

Medically stable adults 18 years and older with Aphasia due to stroke, brain injury or illness, who live in the community or retirement home setting * must be willing to participate in supported conversation groups * must demonstrate appropriate behaviour in a social group setting * must have no or minimal cognitive difficulties * client care needs (i.e. toileting, feeding) are met by client or caregiver

Fees

$10 per session * $30 monthly virtual fee

Contacts

Susan Harper - Aphasia Program Coordinator
Adult Recreation Therapy Centre

Languages

English

Area Served

Brant, Brantford, Haldimand, and Norfolk

Accessibility

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Description of Services

In-person and virtual supported conversation groups for adults with Aphasia (communication difficulties related to a stroke, brain injury or illness) * groups led by speech-language pathologists, social workers, communicative disorders assistants, and trained volunteers

Maintenance level of rehabilitative care for clients working to prevent functional decline/injury or maintain functional performance

In-person Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA) conversation group and PPA caregiver groups are also offered
Last Updated: Jan 28, 2025: Suggest an edit