Alzheimer Society Waterloo Wellington
Site: Guelph Office
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: GCL2297 | Last Modified: 29 May 2019 | Last Full Update: 29 May 2019 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 519-836-7672 |
| Fax | 519-742-1862 |
| asww@alzheimerww.ca | |
| Website | www.alzheimerww.ca |
| Primary Contact | Michelle Martin, Executive Director; Phone: 519-742-8518 ext 2014; Email: mmartin@alzheimerww.ca |
| Alternate Contact | Robin Smart, Public Education Coordinator; Phone: 519-836-7672 ext 3013; Email: rsmart@alzheimerww.ca |
| Volunteer Coordinator | Barbara Eastman-Lewin, Events and Volunteer Coordinator; Phone: 519-836-7672 ext 2019; Email: barbeastmanlewin@alzheimerww.ca |
| Description (Site) | Located near Sacred Heart Elementary School |
| Located In Community | Guelph |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Huron St and Elizabeth St |
| Mailing Address | 831 Frederick St Kitchener, ON N2B 2B4 |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Description & Services | |
| Description (Service) | Variety of programs and services offered to persons living with dementia, their family members and friends, professionals, and community groups throughout the Waterloo Wellington area. Staff work with clients to develop a plan that meets their needs and interests. Programs and services include counselling, group programs, education, information and resource library. |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4 pm |
| Areas Served | Cambridge ; Guelph ; Kitchener ; Waterloo ; Wellesley ; Wellington County ; Wilmot Township ; Woolwich Township |
| Eligibility | Individuals with Alzheimer Disease and other dementias, their family members and friends, professionals and community groups. Self-referrals, and referrals from physicians and community partners are accepted. |
| Application | See MedicAlert Safely Home program for registration information Local Alzheimer Societies offer information on the Finding Your Way program Visit website or call for current information on upcoming education events (Cambridge 519-650-1628, Guelph 519-836-7672, Kitchener 519-742-1422) |
| Languages | English ; volunteer who speaks client's language is sought when needed Finding Your Way program information and public service announcements offered in English, French, Cantonese, Mandarin, Punjabi. Materials also offered in Italian, Spanish and Portuguese |
| Fees | None - services are offered at no charge, unless otherwise noted |
| Other Details | |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity |
| Funding | Fundraising ; Donations ; some government funding for certain staff positions |
| Subjects | |
| Service Categories | Caregiver Counselling ~ Families/Friends of People with Alzheimer's Disease ; Caregiver/Care Receiver Support Groups ~ Families/Friends of People with Alzheimer's Disease ; Disease/Disability Information ~ Alzheimer's Disease ; Disease/Disability Information ~ Dementia ; Special Libraries ~ Alzheimer's Disease ; Special Libraries ~ Dementia ; Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education ~ Alzheimer's Disease ; Voluntary Health Organizations ~ Alzheimer's Disease |
