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Program:
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SAM Aphasia Program
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Phone Numbers:
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SAM Program Office: 905-525-5632
Ontario Health atHome: 905-523-8600
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Toll-Free:
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Ontario Health atHome: 1-800-810-0000
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Fax:
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905-528-6565
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Address:
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Taras Shevchenko Home
194 Gage Ave S
Hamilton, ON
L8M 3E2
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Intersection:
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Gage Ave S and Maplewood Ave
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Location:
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Hamilton (Blakeley)
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon, Tue, Thu
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Service Description:
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In-person and virtual social, recreational, and therapeutic activities for people with aphasia (communication difficulties related to a brain injury or stroke) * services include:
- supported conversation groups
- noon meal
- assistance with personal care including medications
- assistance with transportation
- caregiver support
- aphasia education and partner training
- ongoing social worker access
Services provided by speech language pathologists, communication disorder assistants, social workers, trained staff, and volunteers
Maintenance level of rehabilitative care for patients working to prevent functional decline/injury or maintain functional performance
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Fees:
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Varies per program
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Application:
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Call
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Adults 18 years and older who have an acquired communication disorder such as aphasia, apraxia of speech, and/or dysarthria due to stroke, brain injury, or brain illness * must be medically stable and live in the community * must have completed or nearly completed a publicly-funded speech language therapy program * must be willing to participate in supportive conversation groups to improve communication * must be able to participate in a group setting
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Supports available for people with English as a second language
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Area Served:
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Hamilton and area
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Last Updated:
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3/28/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=189495
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