Alzheimer Society of Simcoe County

Site: Barrie

Record #: BAR3983
Last Modified: 09 Oct 2024
Last Full Update: 31 Jan 2024

Description

Description (Service)

Provide information, education and support for persons living with dementia and their care partners. The following programs and services are offered:

  • Navigation (connects individuals newly diagnosed and/or who have not accessed other support / community services)
  • Supportive Counselling
  • Care Partner Support Groups
  • Education programs for persons living with dementia, their care givers, professionals and the general public
  • Social, Recreational and Exercise programs
  • Resource Library & Information packages
  • Activity Kits

For more information or to access any of the programs, contact office by phone or email. View the Activity Calendar here alzheimer.ca/simcoecounty/en/whats-happening/upcoming-events-simcoe-county

Special Events and Fundraising Activities

  • January is Alzheimer Awareness Month
  • IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer's in May

Member of the North Simcoe Muskoka Community Support Services Collaborative and the North Simcoe Muskoka Dementia Network.

Service Details

Hours Mon-Fri 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4:30 pm

For 24/7 dementia advice and support during the holiday season, contact Telehealth Ontario at 1-866-797-0000. For medical emergencies, contact 9-1-1.
Areas Served Simcoe County
Eligibility People with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias and care partners.
Application
  • Call, email or drop-in to access general information and/or to start the process of accessing the services
  • Appointments are required to speak with a Family Support Coordinator
  • Members of the public can self-refer and family members can refer loved ones by contacting the office
  • Community partners and Family Physicians can refer clients by using the First Link Referral form
Languages English; Some literature in French
Fees None

Address and Location

Located In Community Barrie
Address & Map
20 Anne St S
Unit 3
Barrie, ON
Canada L4N 2C6
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Contact Information

Office Phone 705-722-1066
Toll Free Phone 1-800-265-5391
Fax 705-722-9392
E-Mail Simcoecounty@alzheimersociety.ca
Website alzheimer.ca/simcoecounty
Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlzheimerSocietySimcoeCounty 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alzsimcoecounty/ 
X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/AlzheimerSimcoe
Mailing Address PO Box 1414 
Barrie, ON 
Canada L4M 5R4

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