Good Shepherd Centres - SAM Aphasia Program

Program:

SAM Aphasia Program

Organizations:

Good Shepherd Centres

Phone Numbers:

SAM Program Office: 905-525-5632
Ontario Health atHome: 905-523-8600

Toll-Free:

Ontario Health atHome: 1-800-810-0000

Fax:

905-528-6565

Email:

sameastsite@gsch.ca

Website:

www.goodshepherdcentres.ca/sam-aphasia-program

Address:

Taras Shevchenko Home
194 Gage Ave S
Hamilton, ON
L8M 3E2

Intersection:

Gage Ave S and Maplewood Ave

Location:

Hamilton (Blakeley)

Accessibility:

Wheelchair Accessible

Hours:

Mon, Tue, Thu

Service Description:

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

Fees:

Varies per program

Application:

Call

Eligibility - Population(s) Served:

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

Languages:

English

Area(s) Served:

Hamilton and area

Downloads:

	HNHB Aphasia Programs - Program and Referral Information
	HNHB Aphasia Programs - Referral Form
	HNHB Aphasia Programs - Flyer

This information was last completely updated on: 3-28-2025

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