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Alzheimer Society of Simcoe County

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Record #: BAR3983
Last Modified: 05 Mar 2024
Last Full Update: 31 Jan 2024

Contacts

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 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlzheimerSocietySimcoeCounty
Instagram Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alzsimcoecounty/
Twitter Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlzheimerSimcoe

Addresses

Address & Map
20 Anne St S
Unit 3
Barrie, ON
Canada L4N 2C6
Mailing Address PO Box 1414 
Barrie, ON 
Canada L4M 5R4
Physical Access Fully Accessible

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

Legal Status (50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity
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

Subjects

Service Categories Disease/Disability Information ~ Dementia ; Special Libraries ~ Dementia
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