Aphasia Centre of Ottawa

Record #: 68967037 | Last Full Update: 19 Sep 2025

Description and Services
Description (Service)	Community-based agency dedicated to the long-term support of people affected by aphasia, a language disorder programs provided by speech-language pathologists, social workers, and communicative disorders assistants in partnership with other community-based professional colleagues and trained volunteers to help people adjust to living with aphasia and regain active participation in the community services are also available for people with Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA) for services in French, connect with the Aphasia Centre of Ottawa Services Introductory groups for people who are re-entering the community following rehabilitation/day hospital treatment. meetings between the person with aphasia, a family member/friend, and a group of 3 to 4 people facilitated by professionals Virtual communication groups conversations facilitated by speech-language staff in small groups of people who have aphasia. focus is put on communication, sharing and exchange of ideas by any means: speech, gesture, drawing, facial expression and body language PPA caregiver groups monthly meetings for spouses and family members facilitated by a social worker available to families of individuals currently participating in the communication program group Social work support for clients and families attending a PPA program Individual speech-language therapy therapy provided by speech-language staff focused on everyday situations Conversation coaching one-on-one sessions for couples/family members facilitated by a speech-language staff focused on hands-on techniques for more effective communication with each other Create a Life History/Communication Book with a speech-language staff member aims to facilitate communication with family, friends and other participants in ACO programs Workshops and information seminars customized to participants' needs Virtual programs require internet connection and computer/tablet. Device lending program available for those participating in an ongoing program (inventory subject to change).
Hours	Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
Eligibility	Individuals 18 years and older with aphasia as a result of a stroke or head injury or other brain damage and the families, friends, and caregivers of adults with aphasia and related communication difficulties
Languages	English, French
Application	Referral from healthcare professionals, community agencies, family members, friends or people with aphasia.Completion and submission of the English Referral Form or French: Formulaire de Demande de Service
Location & Accessibility
Service Area	North Grenville, Lanark County, Ottawa, Prescott and Russell United Counties, Renfrew County, Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry United Counties
Address	2081 Merivale Rd Suite 300 Ottawa, ON K2G 1G9 Canada Get Directions
Physical Access	Fully Accessible
Contact Information
Office	613-567-1119
Crisis	9-8-8
Fax	613-567-8930
Email	info@aphasiaottawa.org
Website	https://aphasiaottawa.org/
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