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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: ORI0041 | Last Modified: 02 Nov 2020 | Last Full Update: 03 Mar 2020 |
| Location, Telephone & Internet | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 705-722-1066 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-800-265-5391 |
| Fax | 705-722-9392 |
| Simcoecounty@alzheimersociety.ca | |
| Website | www.alzheimer.ca/simcoecounty |
| Social Media |   |
| Site Location | Entrance through door at side of building to the right of front entrance of Leacock Care Centre |
| Located In Community | Orillia |
| Address | Seniors Care Clinic 25 Museum Dr, Suite 175 Orillia, ON L3V 7T9 View Google Map |
| Intersection | Forest Ave and Atherly Rd |
| Contact Information | |
| Primary Contact | Phone: ext 3803 |
| Alternate Contact | Phone: ext 3802 |
| Primary Executive | Debbie Islam, Chief Executive Officer; Phone: 705-722-1066 ext 222; Email: dislam@alzheimersociety.ca |
| Mailing Address | c/o Alzheimer Society of Simcoe County 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 Provides information, education and support to people living with Alzheimer's disease and their care partners * clients can access information packages, supportive counselling, take part in First Link Learning Series or drop in to a monthly support group First Link - Networking for people affected by Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia, to a community of learning, services and support * one-on-one counselling * caregiver support groups * referral to community resources by phone, drop in, or home visit * First Link Learning Series offered regularly in various locations Other services include: * information and education sessions for persons with dementia and their family members * education sessions for staff in health care facilities and agencies * public awareness presentations * resource library * newsletter Special Events and Fundraising Activities * January is Alzheimer Awareness Month * Tag Days held annually during the summer throughout the County of Simcoe * Alzheimer Coffee Break, a nation-wide fundraising and awareness event is held in September each year * IG Wealth Management Walk For Alzheimers takes place in May |
| Hours | COVID-19 Response * Office currently closed to in-person service * contact office at 705-722-1066 or email simcoecounty@alzheimersociety.ca Regular Hours Orillia Drop-In Day every Thu afternoon 1 pm-4:30 pm * at all other times, office visits by appointment only |
| Areas Served | Simcoe County |
| Eligibility | People with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, and care partners |
| Application | Drop in Thu afternoon * self referral * health-care professional referral * referral form available on website |
| Languages | English ; Some literature available in French |
| Fees | None |
| Other Details | |
| Established | 1985 Charitable Number 11921 2116 RR0001 |
| Elections | Spring |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible - use side entrance to the Seniors Care Clinic |