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Program:
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SAM Aphasia Program
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Phone Numbers:
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SAM Program Office: 905-525-5632
Ontario Health atHome: 905-523-8600
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Toll-Free:
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Ontario Health atHome: 1-800-810-0000
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Fax:
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905-528-6565
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Address:
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Taras Shevchenko Home
194 Gage Ave S
Hamilton, ON
L8M 3E2
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Intersection:
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Gage Ave S and Maplewood Ave
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Location:
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Hamilton (Blakeley)
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon, Tue, Thu
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Service Description:
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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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Fees:
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Varies per program
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Application:
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Call
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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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
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Supports available for people with English as a second language
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Area Served:
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Hamilton and area
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Last Updated:
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10/1/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=189495
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