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Organization: Halton-Peel Community Aphasia Programs (H-PCAP) - Brampton (Currently Virtual)
Phone Numbers: 905-875-8474
Fax: 365-601-1690
Email: info@h-pcap.com
Website: www.h-pcap.com
Location: Brampton
Hours: Tue-Fri Virtual Programs available *call to confirm
Contacts: Vanessa Rotundo - Program Coordinator
vanessa@evergreen-therapy.ca
Service Description: Provides conversation group therapy for people with aphasia, an acquired language disorder caused by stroke, brain injury or brain illness. Follows a life participation approach - enhancing communication skills and quality of life of people with aphasia. Provides support to family members and caregivers and educates the community about aphasia.

The goal of the aphasia program is for group members to participate actively in conversation using a variety of communication strategies.

A typical session may include:
  • discussing current events and expressing opinions
  • sharing life stories and events
  • activities that focus on functional conversation skills using a variety of modes including speech, gestures, facial expression, writing, drawing and reading to more effectively express and understand messages in conversation
  • supporting one another to develop skill and confidence in communicating


Sessions are facilitated by Speech-Language Pathologists and Communicative Disorders Assistants with the support of trained volunteers and students

Services take into account the client’s perspective and current communication abilities. The programming is designed to reflect the client’s varying needs, wants, and abilities

Aphasia is an acquired language disorder, most often caused by stroke, brain injury or brain illness, that affects a person's ability to communicate. Aphasia does not affect intelligence
Fees: None
Application: Referral forms can be found on our website (www.h-pcap.com) and faxed to 365-601-1690. Referrals can be made by Professionals in the community (Discharge Planners, Speech Language Pathologists, Social Workers, Physicians, etc.), Self-referrals (clients can refer themselves to the program), Family or Friends of the person with aphasia.
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Varied types / severity of aphasia due to stroke or brain injury, e.g., Acquired Brain Injury (ABI), Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA), tumor * individuals must be medically stable and living in the community * willingness to participate in supportive conversation groups * demonstrate appropriate behaviour in a social group setting * No / minimal cognitive difficulties * client care needs (i.e., toileting, feeding, and arrangement of transportation) are met by client or caregiver.
Languages: English
Area(s) Served: Brampton, Burlington, Milton, Mississauga, and Oakville

Videos:

Aphasia: Experience in the Community

About Us

Halton-Peel Community Aphasia Programs are social communication groups for people living with acquired communication disorders. Our programs involve both small and large group activities and are intended for people who want to improve their communication. As an organization, we educate the community about aphasia and provide training and support to family members, friends, and caregivers.


This information was last completely updated on: 1-6-2025


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