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SAM Aphasia Program

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Taras Shevchenko Home
194 Gage Ave S
Hamilton, ON
L8M 3E2
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SAM Program Office: 905-525-5632
Ontario Health atHome: 905-523-8600
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Toll-Free: Ontario Health atHome: 1-800-810-0000
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Fax: 905-528-6565
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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

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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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