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SAM Aphasia Program
Taras Shevchenko Home
194 Gage Ave S
Hamilton, ON
L8M 3E2
194 Gage Ave S
Hamilton, ON
L8M 3E2
SAM Program Office: 905-525-5632
Ontario Health atHome: 905-523-8600
Ontario Health atHome: 905-523-8600
Toll-Free: Ontario Health atHome: 1-800-810-0000
Fax: 905-528-6565
Mon, Tue, Thu
Last Updated: Oct 1, 2025: Suggest an edit
Application
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Eligibility / Target Population
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 be willing to participate in supported conversation groups to improve communication * must be able to participate in a group setting
Fees
Varies per program
Languages
English
Language Notes
Supports available for people with English as a second language
Area Served
Hamilton and area
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
Description of Services
Conversation groups (in-person and virtual) using Supported Conversation Technique (SCA) * run by a speech-language pathologist, communicative disorders assistant, social worker, trained staff, and volunteers * aimed at people living with the impact of aphasia/primary progressive aphasia on their ability to communicate and addresses communication challenges resulting from aphasia as well as potential impacts of aphasia on social isolation and depression * services include:
- aphasia education and support
- conversation training for partner, caregiver, friends, and family members
- community education and conversation training
- ongoing social worker access
- caregiver support
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Last Updated: Oct 1, 2025: Suggest an edit