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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
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
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Our organization provides counselling, client and public education, support groups, system navigation help, and therapeutic recreation programs for individuals living with dementia and their care partners.
Services include:
• Social work support and counselling
• Support groups for people living with dementia and care partners
• In-Home therapeutic recreation
• Group recreation
• Care partner education
• Public education
• Resource library (adult, children and teen resources)
• Finding Your Way and Dementia Friendly Communities education
Services include:
• Social work support and counselling
• Support groups for people living with dementia and care partners
• In-Home therapeutic recreation
• Group recreation
• Care partner education
• Public education
• Resource library (adult, children and teen resources)
• Finding Your Way and Dementia Friendly Communities education
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Your Health
Active Living * Alcohol, Cannabis & Other Drugs * Body Art and Beauty * Cancer * Child and Family Health * Dental * Harm Reduction * Healthy Aging * Immunization * Infectious Diseases * Nutrition & Eating Well * Smoking and Tobacco * Sexual Health * Sun Safety * Travel Information * Health Inspect Southwestern
Your Environment
Emergency Preparedness * Environmental Health * Healthy Communities * Healthy Schools * Healthy Workplaces * Poverty and Health * Smoke-free Spaces
For Professionals
Health Care Providers * Long Term Care/Retirement Homes * Child Care Centre * Educators * Pharmacies
Clinics
Ask a Nurse * Immunization Clinics * Sexual Health Clinics * Influenza (Flu) Clinics * TB Skin Tests Clinics * Preventive Dental Clinics
Classes
Food Handler Certification * Prenatal & Breastfeeding Classes * Immunization Education Sessions * Stop Smoking Workshops * Balanced Beginning
Forms
Child Care Centre Forms * Breastfeeding Support * Healthy Babies Healthy Children Program * Food handler certification * Vaccine Order Forms * Special Events & Farmers' Market Forms
Active Living * Alcohol, Cannabis & Other Drugs * Body Art and Beauty * Cancer * Child and Family Health * Dental * Harm Reduction * Healthy Aging * Immunization * Infectious Diseases * Nutrition & Eating Well * Smoking and Tobacco * Sexual Health * Sun Safety * Travel Information * Health Inspect Southwestern
Your Environment
Emergency Preparedness * Environmental Health * Healthy Communities * Healthy Schools * Healthy Workplaces * Poverty and Health * Smoke-free Spaces
For Professionals
Health Care Providers * Long Term Care/Retirement Homes * Child Care Centre * Educators * Pharmacies
Clinics
Ask a Nurse * Immunization Clinics * Sexual Health Clinics * Influenza (Flu) Clinics * TB Skin Tests Clinics * Preventive Dental Clinics
Classes
Food Handler Certification * Prenatal & Breastfeeding Classes * Immunization Education Sessions * Stop Smoking Workshops * Balanced Beginning
Forms
Child Care Centre Forms * Breastfeeding Support * Healthy Babies Healthy Children Program * Food handler certification * Vaccine Order Forms * Special Events & Farmers' Market Forms
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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
- 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
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Full service community hospital * 24 hour Emergency Room * Cardio Respiratory Care * Chemotherapy * Diabetes Education Program * Dialysis * Laboratory Services * Outpatient Nutrition Services * Occupational Therapy * Physiotherapy * Speech-Language Pathology * Woodstock Rehabilitation Clinic * Maternal Child Services * Mental Health * Recreation Therapy * Surgical Services * X-rays * Magnetic Resonance Imaging * CT Scan * Ultrasound * Lifeline * Ontario Breast Screening Program * Medical Social Work * Volunteer Services
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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
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
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Provides Intervenor Services to people who are deafblind, of all ages across Ontario
Services offered:
Services offered:
- Housing Support
- Children and Family Services
- Training and Consultation Services
- Mentorship and Development
- Transition Planning
- Intervenor Services: Community and Residential
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- Individuals who have or are going to have intestinal or urinary tract diversions such as colostomy, ileostomy, ostomy
- Families or caregivers
- Anyone with an interest in ostomy surgery is welcome
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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.
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.
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Provides services and supports to people with developmental delays and/or disabilities and their families. Focus on community integration as well as participation in all aspects of community life. Adult Services provide life skills, and referral to Supported Employment supports and services. Focus is on the development of skills that may lead to increased independence. |
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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.
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.
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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.
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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
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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).
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).
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Community Stroke Rehabilitation Team - Moving Forward With Stroke Program, Avondale United Church
Office: 519-527-8404Visit Website
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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.
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Stratford Branch
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COVID19 Program currently on hold - may resume in the summer of 2023. Community-service group for adult citizens who live with a disability that provides opportunities to develop initiative, leadership skills and serve their community. Promotes integration into society so as to demonstrate the dignity and value of citizens living with disabilities . Members strive to return to their communities the benefits, help, and caring they have received, as well as develop important skills in the process. Aktion Club is sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Stratford. |
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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 |
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L'Arche Stratford is a community of people with and without developmental disabilities. We offer supports through residential group living, supported independent living and activity programs. We are currently expanding our services to also offer passport administration and supports. L'Arche Stratford is part of a world-wide federation of over 150 communities in 38 countries around the world. |
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Planning and Facilitation-work together with the person and family to develop a customized life plan that will move towards a positive future and towards person's idea of a good life. Support Services-responsible to people who use our service to provide the support they have outlined in their personal plan and this may include support in volunteer or paid positions. Community Development-participation in and initiation of projects to encourage community to be welcoming and supportive of people with disabilities. |
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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:
Services focus on:
- dementia education
- support & counselling services
- health & wellness activities
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Fibromyalgia support and guidance, newsletters, and seminar information
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Supports and informs individuals, families and the community on issues related to Down syndrome.
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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.
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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 generally offered from six to 12 months
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 generally offered from six to 12 months
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Supports for people who are Deaf and hard of hearing Sign Language Interpreting Services Interpreting Services facilitate clear two-way communication between Deaf and hearing people through sign language and spoken language * interpreters provide communication in American Sign Language (ASL) - English, or la langue des signes québécoise (LSQ) - French. Available on-site, or through video remote technology * interpreters can assist in a variety of settings including:
CONNECT - Mental health counselling including: Professional counselling services to culturally deaf and hard of hearing individuals ages 16 and older, who are living with mental health issues or other serious challenges. Offers free counselling, education and advocacy to assist with:
Guidance, advocacy, support and counselling to Deaf and hard of hearing individuals who need assistance managing everyday life events such as completing government forms, navigating systems, and coping with hearing loss * Includes help with:
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