Alzheimer Society of Simcoe County
Site: Orillia - Forest Ave
Service: Care Partner Support Group - Daytime Group
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: BAR1892 | Last Modified: 02 Nov 2020 | Last Full Update: 03 Mar 2020 |
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| 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 To enable care partners to attend the support group, a concurrent respite group for the person living with dementia, run by VON, is operated at the same time as the Care Partner support group * registration required for this program * please contact the Alzheimer Society to register |
| Service Details | |
| Public Comments | 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 |
| 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: first Wed of the month 1 pm-3 pm * meeting dates may change due to statutory holidays or summer breaks, contact the office for more information |
| Areas Served | Chippewas of Rama First Nation Unceded ; Orillia ; Oro-Medonte ; Ramara ; Severn |
| Eligibility | Family, friends and caregivers of persons with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias |
| Application | Care Partner Support Group: No registration required, drop-in Respite Group: registration is required, contact the Alzheimer Society for more information |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
| Address and Location | |
| Site Location | Meetings helds at Leacock Retirement Lodge, 298 Forest Ave, 4th Floor Lounge, Orillia, enter through door at side of building to the right of front entrance |
| Located In Community | Orillia |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Forest Ave and Atherly Rd |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Contact Information | |
| 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 |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/AlzheimerSocietySimcoeCounty Twitter: twitter.com/AlzheimerSimcoe |
| Mailing Address | PO Box 1414 Barrie, ON L4M 5R4 |