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Seeks to provide information, education and support to families of children and youth with communication disorders and with speech and language barriers * activities are organized from a home office, with meetings held in a variety of community locations


Services include * parent support * information on speech and language disorders and on community services * a website providing information about activities * links to other organizations that can help children and their families

Individual support * information and discussion groups * Early Stage programs * education series * In Home Social Recreation Program * Volunteer Companion Program * public education * Resource Library (adult, children and teen resources) * Medic Alert Safely Home * Finding Your Way * children and teen programs * conferences and workshops * elder abuse

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Seeks to provide information, education and support to families of children and youth with communication disorders and with speech and language barriers

• chapters are run by parent volunteers and have been set up across the province
• activities are organized from a home office, with meetings held in a variety of community locations

Services include:

• parent support
• information on speech and language disorders and on community services
• website providing information about activities
• links to other organizations that can help children and their families
• public awareness activities

Latest news on COVID-19: Please refer back to our hospital website.

One-on-one appointments or workshops focusing on self-management skills, problem-solving, self-care and topics related to diabetes.

Team includes: Registered Dietitians, Registered Diabetes Nurse Educators, and a Social Worker

Headquarters centrally located in Paris, Ontario with program locations across the province

Delivers meaningful experiences for people who are deafblind, so they are empowered to make their own choices and to experience life to its fullest. Programs and services are tailored to ensure that all people who are deafblind will live rich and meaningful lives

Services provided:

• intervenor services for children and adults across Ontario, delivered by professional intervenors
  
• funding for children's intervenor services
  
• intervenor training to ensure standards meet the needs of the deafblind community
  
• comprehensive education, training and consultation opportunities
  
• flexible programs and services for each segment of the population including individuals who are deafblind, families, children, adults, other agencies that work with the deafblind community and the general public

Member of the Deafblind Network of Ontario and Deafblind International

COVID19 - Supporting the most vulnerable community members impacted by dementia through regular support telephone calls and email for those who have email, face-to-face meetings including home and office visits. Reaching out to the community by initiating support calls and monitoring office telephones Monday - Friday. If emotional support is required as a result of living with or caring for someone with dementia, contact the Alzheimer Society Huron Perth at 519-271-1910 or EMAIL.

Advocate and promote the development of support services, education, and research for those affected by Alzheimer's disease or other dementia and their caregivers.

Services include confidential home or office visits, family support, training classes, Bereavement Group, Caregiver Education, Caregiver one-on-one counselling, Caregiver Support, Caregiver Support Group, First Link Navigation, In-Home therapeutic recreation, Minds in Motion/Social Recreation, Person living with dementia (PLWD) support group, PLWD Education (Taking Control of our Lives and Learning the Ropes) Public Education & Awareness and presentations to assist businesses to support employees caring for a loved one.

Volunteer opportunities are available in a number of areas. Fundraising activities include the annual Soup's On in January, the IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer's in May, and World Alzheimer's Day events in September. Memorial donations may be made at any time.

COVID19 Some onsite programs & services suspended. Online programs now available - visit website for more information on available online programs. In-person services currently available in office Wed and Fri 1 pm-4 pm.

Aquafit classes at Stratford YMCA, 204 Downie St Wed 10:45 am-11:30 am. Reiki treatments available Tue 3 pm-4 pm starting Tue Oct 18, 2022. Small intimate in-house meditation and chair yoga to start soon - check website for these in-person programs.

Support Centre for those affected by cancer, their caregivers and loved ones. Programs may include: Gentle Yoga, Relaxation Therapy, Meditation, Nutrition Workshops, Reiki, Expressive Art, Look Good Feel Better, Resource Centre and lending library.

Provides counselling including women's health issues, bereavement and loss, workplace stress, caregiver burnout and compassion fatigue, spiritual distress and single parents concerns. Also provide Professional Development for nurses

COVID19 Program currently on hold.

Program for adults with developmental disabilities. Tuesdays, 5 hour class with programming covering fun filled activities, life skills and community outings. Participants explore and learn money management, health and fitness, Music, Social Events, dance, life skills, cooking, social skills, crafts, art, stress management, yoga, drama and current events. The programming changes form day to day. Small class sizes (6 max).

Drop-in group for adult stroke survivors and caregivers in Stratford and surrounding areas. Through education and peer support, members will be empowered to improve their health and well-being.

Support group for people who live with the effects of brain injury and provide the opportunity to meet and discuss common issues and problems, learn more about living with Aquired Brain Injury (ABI) and to have fun in a positive environment.

Weekly social group for those who have experienced a brain injury. A chance to meet other people living with the effects of brain injury and have some fun. Sometimes meet off site - please contact to confirm location

COVID19 Visitors, family or friends must be masked when on our premises. Please call homes in advance. Leadership team working from home/office. MCCSS COVID screening requirements in place. Non-denominational faith-based communities of individuals with developmental disabilities and those wishing to share life with them. 5 group homes. Virtual Day activity program. Supported Independent Living supports provided to people living in their own apartment or townhouse. Supported employment program for L'Arche Stratford adult core members. Part of a world-wide federation of over 150 communities in 38 countries

First Link to information and support for individuals and families who are living with dementia, mild cognitive impairment or are at the greatest risk of developing dementia.

Services focus on:

• dementia education
• support & counselling services
• health & wellness activities

Fibromyalgia support and Information

Supports and informs individuals, families and the community on issues related to Down syndrome.

Provides general education to care partners and service providers about Acquired Brain Injury (including stroke) in addition to offering support and training to assist individuals and teams in supporting and interacting more effectively with clients who experience behavioral, social and cognitive challenges after acquired brain injury * services are available across the South West Region.

This program delivers
one-to-one transitional support, rehabilitation and service coordination
to individuals in their home or community * services are flexible and
focus on skills training, improving quality of life and making
connections with other service providers and community resources * more
intensive services are available to support transitions from hospital to
home or long term care * services are available across the South West
and are offered from six to 12 months

Association working to prevent diabetes and improve the quality of life for those affected, through research, education, service and advocacy

• provides answers and help in accessing diabetes resources across the country
  
• network of assistance including volunteers, employees, healthcare professionals and partners
  
• Declutter Pickup Program will pick up donations of used clothing and household items