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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

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

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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

Provides Intervenor Services to people who are deafblind, of all ages across Ontario
Services offered:

• Housing Support
• Children and Family Services
• Training and Consultation Services
• Mentorship and Development
• Transition Planning
• Intervenor Services: Community and Residential

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.

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.

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.

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

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 guidance, newsletters, and seminar 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 generally offered from six to 12 months