Aphasia Centre of Ottawa
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: OCR0081 | Last Full Update: 04 Sep 2018 |
| Location & Accessibility | |
|---|---|
| Located In Community | Ottawa |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Merivale Rd and Amberwood Cres |
| Bus Route Notes | OC Transpo OC Travel Planner or Route Timetable |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Parking | Free parking |
| Description and Services | |
| Description (Service) | Community-based agency dedicated to the long-term support of people affected by aphasia, a language disorder that can occur in persons who have had a stroke and often after other injury to the brain * Speech-language pathologists, social workers and a communicative disorders assistant in partnership with other community-based professional colleagues and trained volunteers, provide programs to help people adjust to living with aphasia and to again be active participants in the community * Services are also available for people with Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA) Services: * Communication Therapy and Counselling Groups * Enhanced Professional Intervention and Co-Therapy Groups: For people who are re-entering the community following rehab/day hospital treatment * Participants meet once weekly over a 12-week period for two hours, in smaller groups of 3 to 4 people with professional intervention by a speech-language therapist, social worker and communicative disorders assistant * Supported Conversation Groups: Speech-language and social work staff supervise trained volunteers, who facilitate conversations in small groups of people who have aphasia * The primary focus of these groups is communication - the sharing and exchange of ideas by whatever means * In addition to speech, participants are encouraged to use gesture, drawing, facial expression and body language * Individual/Family and Group Speech-Language Therapy and Counselling: Support for everyday situations in the focus of therapy provided by speech language and social work staff * Individual therapy is often directed at enabling the person with aphasia to carry out a personal project * Examples of personal goals: accessing regular community activities * reconnecting with long-standing friends * regaining power of attorney * accessing emotional support * discussing medical issues with physicians * changing financial plans * Therapy can be provided on an individual basis or in small groups of two or three persons, where participants share common experiences * Persons with aphasia are assisted in creating Life History/Communication Books to facilitate communication with family, friends and other participants in ACO programs. * Counselling: Provided by a certified social worker who is a clinical member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy * Individual, couple, family, and group therapy available * Family Support Groups: Spouses and family members participate in a series of four sessions with up to 4 other couples. Provides a interactive and informative introduction to ACO and living with aphasia. * Physiotherapy Groups: Groups of three to four persons participate in one-hour individualized therapy programs, under the supervision of a physiotherapist and clinical trainer, with support from trained volunteers * Volunteer Training: Volunteers learn effective communication techniques for conversational partnerships with aphasic adults and to provide program support for the specific groups and individuals to whom they are assigned * Workshops and Information Seminars |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm |
| Areas Served | Lanark County - North ; North Grenville ; Ottawa (City of) ; Prescott and Russell United Counties ; Renfrew County ; Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry United Counties |
| Eligibility | Ages: 18 year(s) and up Person 18 years and older who has aphasia as a result of stroke or head injury or other brain damage and the families, friends and caregivers of adults with aphasia and related communication difficulties. |
| Application | Referrals to the Centre are made by a speech-language pathologist, a social worker or self referrals * also referrals from families, and from other qualified professionals are accepted, with speech-language pathology assessment to be arranged. A physician's authorization and assessment by physiotherapist are required prior to starting physiotherapy programs |
| Languages | English ; French |
| Fees | Service - sliding fee scale |
| Service Categories | Caregiver/Care Receiver Support Groups ~ Communication Impairments ; Disease/Disability Information ~ Communication Impairments ; Health/Disability Related Counselling ~ Communication Impairments ; Health/Disability Related Support Groups ~ Communication Impairments ; Special Libraries ~ Communication Impairments ; Special Libraries ~ Stroke ; Speech and Language Pathology ~ Communication Impairments |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 613-567-1119 |
| Crisis Phone | 613-489-4131 |
| Fax | 613-567-8930 |
| gillian@aphasiaottawa.org | |
| Website | www.aphasiaottawa.org |
| Social Media |   |
| Primary Contact | Stephanie Isaacs, Volunteer Coordinator; Email: stephanie.isaacs.aco@gmail.com |
| Volunteer Coordinator | Joanna Dickson, Volunteer Coordinator; Email: aphasiavolunteer@gmail.com |
| Primary Executive | Gillian Gailey, Executive Director; Email: gillian@aphasiattawa.org |
| Alternate Executive | Kathy Stiell, Director, Family Support & Social Services; Email: kathy@aphasiaottawa.org |
| Other Details | |
| Established | 1990 |
| Funding | Provincial - Local Health Intergration Network ; Donations - Charitable Registration Number: 893571869 RR0001 ; Fees ; Private |
| Elections | The Board of Directors is elected. |
| Print Material | Resource library * pamphlets * books * videos |
| Resources | Website |
| Accreditation | No * Staff certified by their respective professional associations |