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Organization:
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Halton-Peel Community Aphasia Programs - Burlington
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Phone Numbers:
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905-875-8474
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Fax:
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365-601-1690
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Location:
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Burlington
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Hours:
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Tue 2pm-4pm * Thu 9:30am-12:30pm
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Public Contacts:
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Vanessa Rotundo - Program Coordinator
vanessa@evergreen-therapy.ca
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Service Description:
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Provides hybrid (virtual and in-person) group-based therapeutic communication services for adults with aphasia * program follows a life participation approach with a focus on enhancing communication skills and supporting quality of life * services include:- conversation group therapy
- aphasia book club
- aphasia support groups
- caregiver and family support groups
- Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA) support groups
- partner communication training
Groups are facilitated by speech-language pathologists and communicative disorders assistants, with support from a social worker
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Fees:
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$10 per session, paid as a 3-month membership
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Application:
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Visit www.h-pcap.com/referrals.html to complete a referral
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Medically stable adults 18 years and older with aphasia due to stroke or injury to the brain who live in the community or retirement home setting * must be willing to participate in supportive 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 * must have access to internet and a computer or tablet
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Languages:
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English
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Area Served:
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Burlington
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Last Updated:
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2/27/2026
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=185647
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