Record #: BAR0519 | Last Modified: 02 Nov 2020 | Last Full Update: 03 Mar 2020 |
Location, Telephone & Internet | |
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Office Phone | 705-722-1066 |
Toll Free Phone | 1-800-265-5391 |
Fax | 705-722-9392 |
Simcoecounty@alzheimersociety.ca | |
Website | www.alzheimer.ca/simcoecounty |
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Located In Community | Collingwood |
Address | Support Group Meeting - Raglan Village 89 Raglan St, Baker's Kitchen Collingwood, ON L9Y 0B2 View Google Map |
Intersection | Raglan St and Erie St |
Contact Information | |
Mailing Address | PO Box 1414 Barrie, ON L4M 5R4 |
Description & Services | |
Description (Service) | COVID-19 Response In-person programs and services have been suspended indefinitely, but education programs, support services and social programs are available by phone and online * check our website and social media sites for program information and regular updates * Accepting new referrals * community partners can fax referrals using the First Link Referral form * members of the public can continue to call or email office to get connected to programs * Supportive counselling is being provided by phone, email or by virtual Ontario Telemedicine Network (OTN) visits * Support groups are being run though group video conferencing * Weekly Minds in Motion Social Sessions are being hosted online and at-home activity resources are being shared * Education programs for people living with dementia, and their care partners are being delivered monthly through group video conferencing * For more information or to access any of our programs, contact office at 705-722-1066 or email simcoecounty@alzheimersociety.ca * phones are being checked regularly and a staff member will connect with you as soon as possible Regular Service Confidential care partner support groups connect people (family & friends) who are supporting persons living with dementia * safe environment to share challenges and successes and realize you are not alone * talk to others who are going through similar experiences, increase understanding of dementia and develop and broaden coping strategies |
Hours | COVID-19 Response * Office currently closed to in-person service * contact office at 705-722-1066 or email simcoecounty@alzheimersociety.ca Regular Hours Support Group: Fourth Wed of the month at 1:30 pm * meeting dates may change due to statutory holidays or summer breaks, contact the office for more information |
Areas Served | Clearview (Simcoe County) ; Collingwood ; Stayner ; Wasaga Beach |
Eligibility | Family or friends of persons with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias |
Application | No registration required for care partner support group, drop-in |
Languages | English |
Fees | None |
Other Details | |
Established | 2010 |
Physical Access | Fully Accessible - Meeting Location |