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                                            1020 Ontario St, Unit 5 Stratford, ON N5A 6Z3 
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                                Intersection:
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                                Ontario St and C H Meier Blvd
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                                Hours:
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                                Administration: Mon-Fri 9am-4:30pm * programs and services are available after hours as required
                                
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                                    Service Description:
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                                 One-on-one counseling and group supports for caregivers,
including family and friends 
 
First Link - Provides individuals living with Alzheimer's disease
or other dementias and their caregivers with a variety of support and education
opportunities early on and throughout the dementia journey 
 
One-to-one counseling - Free support service * registered individuals
are connected with a First Link Counsellor for ongoing support throughout the
dementia journey. 1:1 sessions assist in navigating the disease changes and the
health care system *  networking opportunities with others experiencing
dementia are available through the various programs and services 
 
Support Groups - Provides caregivers an opportunity to connect with
others providing care to someone living with dementia * groups meet regularly
throughout the month, in-person and online options available 
 
First Link Learning Series - Progressive educational program which
offers support and education to people and family members living with
Alzheimer's disease or other dementia * offered regularly in various locations 
 
Taking Control of Our Lives - 9-week program for people living in
the early stages of dementia and provides an opportunity to discuss the impact
of diagnosis and strategies for living well with this disease
                                
                                
                                
                                
                                
                                 
                                
                                
                                
                                
                                
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                                Eligibility / Target Population:
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                                People who regularly provide physical, social, or emotional supports People with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, and their caregivers
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                                Area Served:
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                                            Huron County and Perth County
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