ALGOMA DISTRICT STROKE RESOURCE GUIDE

Phone: 705-759-3434 ext. 5288 / 5450 Fax: 705-750-3681 E-mail: [email protected] For information about this guide contact: Sault Area Hospital District Stroke Centre

750 Great Northern Road Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario

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Funding for this booklet has been

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Sault Area Hospital

District Stroke Program

LAST REVIEWED: FEBRUARY 2013

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 The following is a list of community agencies that provide direct services or link stroke survivors and caregivers to other community programs that can assist in recovery from stroke. Though the list may not contain all of the community services related to stroke, each of these organizations can direct you to the appropriate resource or information. Note that there may be additional fees for some of these services. Also, where applicable, you will see references made to the Yellow Pages.

 It is suggested that you check with your insurance carrier to see if you are eligible for additional coverage.

 If you are a veteran you may also qualify for assistance from Veterans Affairs Canada (see under Financial Resources).

 Throughout the Guide, you will see recurrent references to the appropriate section of:

“Heart & Stroke: Let’s Talk About Stroke—An Information Guide for Survivors and Their Families” which was included with this Guide.

 Unless otherwise stated, services are available throughout the Algoma District.

Abbreviations used: BR—Blind River EL—Elliot Lake HP—Hornepayne SSM—Sault Ste. Marie TSL—Thessalon

WW—Wawa

It is advisable to contact your Northeast Community Care Access Center first when attempting to access community services

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 The following is a list of community agencies that provide direct services or link stroke survivors and caregivers to other community programs that can assist in recovery from stroke. Though the list may not contain all of the community services related to stroke, each of these organizations can direct you to the appropriate resource or information. Note that there may be additional fees for some of these services. Also, where applicable, you will see references made to the Yellow Pages.

 It is suggested that you check with your insurance carrier to see if you are eligible for additional coverage.

 If you are a veteran you may also qualify for assistance from Veterans Affairs Canada (see under Financial Resources).

 Throughout the Guide, you will see recurrent references to the appropriate section of:

“Heart & Stroke: Let’s Talk About Stroke—An Information Guide for Survivors and Their Families” which was included with this Guide.

 Unless otherwise stated, services are available throughout the Algoma District.

Abbreviations used: BR—Blind River EL—Elliot Lake HP—Hornepayne SSM—Sault Ste. Marie TSL—Thessalon

WW—Wawa

It is advisable to contact your Northeast Community Care Access Center first when attempting to access community services

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 Alzheimer Society www.alzheimer.ca/algoma  Heart & Stroke Foundation

www.heartandstroke.ca

 Northeastern Ontario Stroke Network

www.neostrokenetwork.com (Copies of this

document can be obtained at this site)

 Ontario’s Seniors’ Secretariat

Ministry of Citizenship & Immigration www.gov.on.ca/citizenship.seniors  Ontario Stroke Network

www.ontariostrokenetwork.ca

 Sault Ste. Marie Stroke Recovery Network

[email protected]  Talk 4 Healing (Counselling for Aboriginal Women)

www.Talk4Healing.com

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5 Warning Signs of Stroke

Headache

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Sudden severe and unusual headache,

even if temporary

Weakness



Sudden loss of strength or sudden

numbness and/or tingling of the face, arm

or leg, even if temporary

Dizziness



Sudden loss of balance, even if temporary

and especially if present with any of the

other warning signs

Vision Trouble



Sudden trouble with vision, even if

temporary

Trouble Speaking

Sudden difficulty speaking or

understanding or sudden confusion, even

if temporary

Batchewana, Searchmont & other areas without 911—call OPP 1-888-310-1122— IF DEAF — call 1-888-310-1133

See “Heart & Stroke: Let’s Talk About Stroke—An Information Guide for Survivors and Their Families”, Section 1.

If you or someone you know is having any

of these signs, CALL 9-1-1 or your local

emergency number immediately.

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 The following is a list of community agencies that provide direct services or link stroke survivors and caregivers to other community programs that can assist in recovery from stroke. Though the list may not contain all of the community services related to stroke, each of these organizations can direct you to the appropriate resource or information. Note that there may be additional fees for some of these services. Also, where applicable, you will see references made to the Yellow Pages.

 It is suggested that you check with your insurance carrier to see if you are eligible for additional coverage.

 If you are a veteran you may also qualify for assistance from Veterans Affairs Canada (see under Financial Resources).

 Throughout the Guide, you will see recurrent references to the appropriate section of:

“Heart & Stroke: Let’s Talk About Stroke—An Information Guide for Survivors and Their Families” which was included with this Guide.

 Unless otherwise stated, services are available throughout the Algoma District.

Abbreviations used: BR—Blind River EL—Elliot Lake HP—Hornepayne SSM—Sault Ste. Marie TSL—Thessalon

WW—Wawa

It is advisable to contact your Northeast Community Care Access Center first when attempting to access community services

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 The following is a list of community agencies that provide direct services or link stroke survivors and caregivers to other community programs that can assist in recovery from stroke. Though the list may not contain all of the community services related to stroke, each of these organizations can direct you to the appropriate resource or information. Note that there may be additional fees for some of these services. Also, where applicable, you will see references made to the Yellow Pages.

 It is suggested that you check with your insurance carrier to see if you are eligible for additional coverage.

 If you are a veteran you may also qualify for assistance from Veterans Affairs Canada (see under Financial Resources).

 Throughout the Guide, you will see recurrent references to the appropriate section of:

“Heart & Stroke: Let’s Talk About Stroke—An Information Guide for Survivors and Their Families” which was included with this Guide.

 Unless otherwise stated, services are available throughout the Algoma District.

Abbreviations used: BR—Blind River EL—Elliot Lake HP—Hornepayne SSM—Sault Ste. Marie TSL—Thessalon

WW—Wawa

It is advisable to contact your Northeast Community Care Access Center first when attempting to access community services

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North East Community Care Access Centers ... 1

OTHER IN-HOME SUPPORT SERVICES ... 2

Meal Services ... 3

Supportive Devices ... 4

Emergency Response Systems ... 5

Respite Services ... 6

HOUSING Supportive Housing ... 7

Convalescent Care Beds ... 7

Long-Term Care Facilities ... 8

TREATMENT RESOURCES Dietician Services ... 9 Occupational Therapy ... 10 Speech Therapy... 10 Physiotherapy ... 11 Stroke Prevention ... 12 COUNSELLING SERVICES Dementia Services—Geriatric Assessment Services . 13 Social Work Services ... 13

Support Groups / Services ... 14

EDUCATION RESOURCES ... 15

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with the changes associated with having a stroke. Services may also include financial counseling.

Agency Telephone

Assistive Devices Program (NECCAC) _{1-800-268-6021}

Canada Pension Plan (CPP)

1-800-277-9914 (English)

1-800277-9915 (French) Guaranteed Annual Income System

(GAINS) 1-800-668-8297

Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) 1-800-277-9914 Income Security (Involuntary

Separation) 1-800-277-9914

Old Age Security (OAS) 1-800-277-9914

Ontario Disability Support Program 1-800-263-5413 Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) 1-800-267-8097

Ontario Works 705-759-5266

Ontario Trillium Drug Funding 1-800-575-5386 _705-254-6830

Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) 1-866-522-2122

Volunteer Services of United Way (Assist with tax preparation)

705-949-6565 Ext. 209

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The agencies listed below provide recreational activities that are accessible throughout the Algoma District. You may also want to contact your local Royal Canadian Legion or Church Group.

Agency / Program Telephone

Indian Friendship Centre 705-256-5634 Senior Citizens Drop In Centre 705-254-6474 Steelton Senior Citizen Centre 705-759-5377

YMCA — Adult Program 705-949-3133

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Bus Services ... 16

Taxi Services... 16

Additional Transportation Services ... 17

RECREATION & LEISURE ACTIVITIES Adult Day Programs ... 18

Exercise Programs ... 18

Recreation ... 19

FINANCIAL RESOURCES ... 20

USEFUL WEBSITES ... 21

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 Alzheimer Society www.alzheimer.ca/algoma  Heart & Stroke Foundation

www.heartandstroke.ca

 Northeastern Ontario Stroke Network

www.neostrokenetwork.com (Copies of this

document can be obtained at this site)

 Ontario’s Seniors’ Secretariat

Ministry of Citizenship & Immigration www.gov.on.ca/citizenship.seniors  Ontario Stroke Network

www.ontariostrokenetwork.ca

 Sault Ste. Marie Stroke Recovery Network

[email protected]  Talk 4 Healing (Counselling for Aboriginal Women)

www.Talk4Healing.com

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5 Warning Signs of Stroke

Headache



Sudden severe and unusual headache,

even if temporary

Weakness



Sudden loss of strength or sudden

numbness and/or tingling of the face, arm

or leg, even if temporary

Dizziness



Sudden loss of balance, even if temporary

and especially if present with any of the

other warning signs

Vision Trouble



Sudden trouble with vision, even if

temporary

Trouble Speaking

Sudden difficulty speaking or

understanding or sudden confusion, even

if temporary

Batchewana, Searchmont & other areas without 911—call OPP 1-888-310-1122— IF DEAF — call 1-888-310-1133

See “Heart & Stroke: Let’s Talk About Stroke—An Information Guide for Survivors and Their Families”, Section 1.

If you or someone you know is having any

of these signs, CALL 9-1-1 or your local

emergency number immediately.

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North East Community Care Access Centers ... 1

OTHER IN-HOME SUPPORT SERVICES ... 2

Meal Services ... 3

Supportive Devices ... 4

Emergency Response Systems ... 5

Respite Services ... 6

HOUSING Supportive Housing ... 7

Convalescent Care Beds ... 7

Long-Term Care Facilities ... 8

TREATMENT RESOURCES Dietician Services ... 9 Occupational Therapy ... 10 Speech Therapy... 10 Physiotherapy ... 11 Stroke Prevention ... 12 COUNSELLING SERVICES Dementia Services—Geriatric Assessment Services . 13 Social Work Services ... 13

Support Groups / Services ... 14

EDUCATION RESOURCES ... 15

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with the changes associated with having a stroke. Services may also include financial counseling.

Agency Telephone

Assistive Devices Program (NECCAC) _{1-800-268-6021}

Canada Pension Plan (CPP)

1-800-277-9914 (English)

1-800277-9915 (French) Guaranteed Annual Income System

(GAINS) 1-800-668-8297

Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) 1-800-277-9914 Income Security (Involuntary

Separation) 1-800-277-9914

Old Age Security (OAS) 1-800-277-9914

Ontario Disability Support Program 1-800-263-5413 Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) 1-800-267-8097

Ontario Works 705-759-5266

Ontario Trillium Drug Funding 1-800-575-5386 _705-254-6830

Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) 1-866-522-2122

Volunteer Services of United Way (Assist with tax preparation)

705-949-6565 Ext. 209

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(NECCAC)

NECCACs provide services funded by the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Term Care. The NECCAC can help you access the following services:

Information and Referral: To assist you in finding

community support services in your area.

Other services provided to eligible clients: Nursing: Provide nursing services such as health

assessment, medication and wound management and teaching.

Personal Care/Caregiver Respite: Help with personal

hygiene and activities of daily living, e.g., help with bathing. In-home caregiver relief.

Stroke Rehabilitation: Services that help you regain

independence, e.g., Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Speech Therapy. Information on private rehabilitation services can also be obtained from the yellow pages under “Rehabilitation Services”.

Nurse Practitioner: Provides primary health care to

clients 65 years and older who do not have a physician or nurse practitioner and are housebound.

Placement Services: Point of entry for access to

nursing homes and short term placement for respite.

North East Community Care Access Centre

(NECCAC):

Sault Ste. Marie Branch: 1-800-668-7705

705-949-1650

It is advisable to contact your NECCAC first when attempting to access community services

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The agencies listed below provide supervised and structured group settings and offer activities, care, health counseling, lunch and relief for family caregivers.

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The agencies listed below provide physical activities that may not be stroke-specific.

For Other Resources see Yellow Pages under: “Health,

Fitness & Exercise Services”.

Agency Telephone

YMCA — Sit & Fit or Aqua Stretch

or Strength and Stretch 705-949-3133 John Rhodes— Aqua Fit 705-759-5419

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Agency Telephone

North East CCAC (SSM) 705-949-1650

Adult Day Program — F.J. Davey Home 705-942-2204 _{ext. 228}

Huron Lodge (EL) 705-848-2019

Ontario March of Dimes

On with Life, Creative Minds, & Community

Kitchens 705-254-1099

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The agencies listed below may provide volunteer drivers for rides to medical appointments, banking and grocery shopping. Costs may apply.

Agency Telephone

Accessible Parking Permits (APP) 705-945-6683 Handi-Bus Blind River (Mon—Fri)

24 Hour advanced booking required

705-356-2265 Ext. 0

Canadian Red Cross 705-759-4547

Community Bus 705-759-5438

Red Cross Maintenance Program (WW) 705-856-1964 Volunteer Services of United Way 705-949-6565

Wawa Transit Services 705-856-2244 _{ext. 240}

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Agency Telephone

Bayshore Home Health 705-942-3232 1-888-795-4447

Revera Health Services 705-759-0110 1-888-750-0110

Ontario March of Dimes 705-254-1099

Canadian Red Cross Community Health Services

705-759-6876 1-866-775-8581 Canadian Red Cross Maintenance

Program (WW)

856-1964 1-800-465-6551 Canadian Red Cross Home Maintenance

Program (SSM) 705-759-4547

Victorian Order of Nurses—VON 705-942-8200

We Care Health Services Inc. (SSM) 705-941-5222 These are agencies, other than the NECCAC that provide all or some of these services: in-home nursing, personal care, caregiver respite and homemaking.

For other listings, see Yellow Pages under: “Home

Health Services and Supplies; Senior Citizens Services and Centre”.

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The agencies listed below provide recreational activities that are accessible throughout the Algoma District. You may also want to contact your local Royal Canadian Legion or Church Group.

Agency / Program Telephone

Indian Friendship Centre 705-256-5634 Senior Citizens Drop In Centre 705-254-6474 Steelton Senior Citizen Centre 705-759-5377

YMCA — Adult Program 705-949-3133

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TRANSPORTATION SERVICES

Bus Services ... 16

Taxi Services... 16

Additional Transportation Services ... 17

RECREATION & LEISURE ACTIVITIES Adult Day Programs ... 18

Exercise Programs ... 18

Recreation ... 19

FINANCIAL RESOURCES ... 20

USEFUL WEBSITES ... 21

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(NECCAC)

NECCACs provide services funded by the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Term Care. The NECCAC can help you access the following services:

Information and Referral: To assist you in finding

community support services in your area.

Other services provided to eligible clients: Nursing: Provide nursing services such as health

assessment, medication and wound management and teaching.

Personal Care/Caregiver Respite: Help with personal

hygiene and activities of daily living, e.g., help with bathing. In-home caregiver relief.

Stroke Rehabilitation: Services that help you regain

independence, e.g., Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Speech Therapy. Information on private rehabilitation services can also be obtained from the yellow pages under “Rehabilitation Services”.

Nurse Practitioner: Provides primary health care to

clients 65 years and older who do not have a physician or nurse practitioner and are housebound.

Placement Services: Point of entry for access to

nursing homes and short term placement for respite.

North East Community Care Access Centre

(NECCAC):

Sault Ste. Marie Branch: 1-800-668-7705

705-949-1650

It is advisable to contact your NECCAC first when attempting to access community services

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The agencies listed below provide supervised and structured group settings and offer activities, care, health counseling, lunch and relief for family caregivers.

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The agencies listed below provide physical activities that may not be stroke-specific.

For Other Resources see Yellow Pages under: “Health,

Fitness & Exercise Services”.

Agency Telephone

YMCA — Sit & Fit or Aqua Stretch

or Strength and Stretch 705-949-3133 John Rhodes— Aqua Fit 705-759-5419

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Agency Telephone

North East CCAC (SSM) 705-949-1650

Adult Day Program — F.J. Davey Home 705-942-2204 _{ext. 228}

Huron Lodge (EL) 705-848-2019

Ontario March of Dimes

On with Life, Creative Minds, & Community

Kitchens 705-254-1099

VON Algoma 705-942-8200

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The agencies listed below provide in-home delivery of fresh or frozen meals.

For other meal providers, see Yellow Pages under:

“Foods—Take Out” or contact the NECCAC.

Establishment Telephone

Paesano’s Market 705-949-0116

RJ’s Food Town 705-942-5940

Delicatessen Style Meals to Order

Agency

Meals on Wheels

Telephone

 FJ Davey Home for the Aged

(SSM) 705-942-2204 _{ext. 239}

 Trefry Centre Day Away Program

Richards Landing 705-246-0036  Algoma Mills to Blind River 705-356-2265

ext. 2455

 Elliot Lake 705-848-2019

 Cutler to Spanish 705-844-2812  Red Cross Maintenance Program

(WW) 705-856-1964

Algoma Manor (TSL) 705-842-2840 _{ext. 211}

Huron Lodge (EL) 705-848-2019

We Care Home Health Services

(Home Maintenance & Housekeeping) 705-941-5222

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The agencies listed below provide accessible transit services at a reasonable cost. Appointments need to be booked in advance and applications may need to be completed.

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The agencies listed below provide accessible taxi services. For other listings, see Yellow Pages under: “Taxis”.

Agency Telephone

Sault Ste. Marie Transit Services

(Para Bus) 705-942-1404

Agency Telephone

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See “Heart & Stroke: Let’s Talk About Stroke—An Information Guide for Survivors and Their Families”, Section24.

The agencies listed below may provide information regarding stroke recovery, community services and financial services.

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Agency Telephone

Algoma Diabetes Education and Care

Program 705-541-2670

Brain Injury Association 705-946-0172 Canadian Diabetes Association 705-759-1233 Group Health Centre - Anticoagulation

Clinic 705-759-1234 Ext. 2640

Ontario March of Dimes — Conductive

Education Program 1-800-263-3463

Heart and Stroke Foundation 705-253-3775 1-888-473-4636

Sault Area Hospital

District Stroke Centre 705-759-3434 Ext. 5288/5450 Talk 4 Healing—helpline for Aboriginal

women 1-855-554-4325

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The agencies listed below may provide sales, rentals or funding assistance for equipment to assist in daily living such as mobility aids and bath equipment. Your NECCAC Therapist may be able to assist you to obtain supportive devices as well as assist you in obtaining funding.

See “Heart & Stroke: Let’s Talk About Stroke—An Information Guide for Survivors and Their Families”, Sections 4 and 10.

For other listings, see Yellow Pages under: “Hospital

Equipment; Hearing Aids; Orthopedic Appliances; Wheelchairs”

Equipment Loans: Many local service clubs have loan cupboards. Examples: Contact your local branch of the Royal Canadian Legion, Elks, Rotary, Lions, Masons, Kinsmen and Independent Order of Odd Fellows, etc.

Agency Telephone

Achieve Health + 705-253-3301

Healthgear Medical & Safety Care + * 705-949-4327

Motion Specialties Inc + * 705-254-1462 _{1-866-403-2267}

Shoppers Home Healthcare + * 705-949-2524 Odd Fellows Temple ((9:30-11:30 a.m.) 705-949-0137 Ontario March of Dimes — Design

Ability Program 1-800-263-3463

Ontario March of Dimes — Vehicle

Modification Program 1-877-369-4867

Ontario March of Dimes — Assistive

Devices Program 1-866-765-7237

 + Equipment Rentals

 * ADP (Assistive Devices Program) Authorized Vendors

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The agencies listed below may provide volunteer drivers for rides to medical appointments, banking and grocery shopping. Costs may apply.

Agency Telephone

Accessible Parking Permits (APP) 705-945-6683 Handi-Bus Blind River (Mon—Fri)

24 Hour advanced booking required

705-356-2265 Ext. 0

Canadian Red Cross 705-759-4547

Community Bus 705-759-5438

Red Cross Maintenance Program (WW) 705-856-1964 Volunteer Services of United Way 705-949-6565

Wawa Transit Services 705-856-2244 _{ext. 240}

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Agency Telephone

Bayshore Home Health 705-942-3232 1-888-795-4447

Revera Health Services 705-759-0110 1-888-750-0110

Ontario March of Dimes 705-254-1099

Canadian Red Cross Community Health Services

705-759-6876 1-866-775-8581 Canadian Red Cross Maintenance

Program (WW)

856-1964 1-800-465-6551 Canadian Red Cross Home Maintenance

Program (SSM) 705-759-4547

Victorian Order of Nurses—VON 705-942-8200

We Care Health Services Inc. (SSM) 705-941-5222 These are agencies, other than the NECCAC that provide all or some of these services: in-home nursing, personal care, caregiver respite and homemaking.

For other listings, see Yellow Pages under: “Home

Health Services and Supplies; Senior Citizens Services and Centre”.

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The agencies listed below provide in-home delivery of fresh or frozen meals.

For other meal providers, see Yellow Pages under:

“Foods—Take Out” or contact the NECCAC.

Establishment Telephone

Paesano’s Market 705-949-0116

RJ’s Food Town 705-942-5940

Delicatessen Style Meals to Order

Agency

Meals on Wheels

Telephone

 FJ Davey Home for the Aged

(SSM) 705-942-2204 _{ext. 239}

 Trefry Centre Day Away Program

Richards Landing 705-246-0036  Algoma Mills to Blind River 705-356-2265

ext. 2455

 Elliot Lake 705-848-2019

 Cutler to Spanish 705-844-2812  Red Cross Maintenance Program

(WW) 705-856-1964

Algoma Manor (TSL) 705-842-2840 _{ext. 211}

Huron Lodge (EL) 705-848-2019

We Care Home Health Services

(Home Maintenance & Housekeeping) 705-941-5222

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The agencies listed below provide accessible transit services at a reasonable cost. Appointments need to be booked in advance and applications may need to be completed.

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The agencies listed below provide accessible taxi services. For other listings, see Yellow Pages under: “Taxis”.

Agency Telephone

Sault Ste. Marie Transit Services

(Para Bus) 705-942-1404

Agency Telephone

Gateway to Mobility 705-942-5044

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These agencies provide 24-hour emergency assistance through the use of personal alarm systems.

Contact the NEACCAC for an updated list or see the

Yellow Pages under: “Medical Alarms”.

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Agency Telephone

Algoma Lifeline (in partnership with Sault Area

Hospitals) 1-800-387-8120

Helpline—Blind River District Health Centre (BR,

EL) 705-356-2265

Phillips Lifeline Medical Alert Services 705-254-3778

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The agencies listed below provide support, education and social interaction in a group setting to both stroke survivors and their family members.

Agency Telephone

Alzheimer Society 705-942-2195

Bereavement Self Help Group 705-942-8200 Brain Injury Association 705-946-0172 Caregiver Support Group 1-800-263-_{3463 x7735} CNIB Counselling and Referral 705-949-2610 Garden River First Nation Health Centre 705-946-5710 Heart and Stroke Foundation — “Living with

Stroke” Program 705-759-3434 x5288/5450 Life Long Care — Indian Friendship Centre 705-256-5634 Ontario March of Dimes — “On With

Life” (Support group of people with acquired

brain injuries including stroke) 705-254-1099 Ontario March of Dimes — “Stroke Recovery

Canada” 1-888-540-6666

Red Cross Telephone Assurance 705-759-4547 Sault Ste. Marie Stroke Recovery Support

Group 1-800-263-3463 Ext 7735

Seniors Drop-in Centre 705-254-6474

Talk 4 Healing—helpline for Aboriginal

women 1-855-554-4325

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The agencies listed below provide individual or group counseling to stroke survivors and/or their family members. These services are designed to assist in coping

Agency Telephone

North East CCAC (SSM) 705-949-1650

Alzheimer Society 705-942-2195

Algoma Diabetes Education and Care

Program — Group Health Centre 705-541-2670 Algoma Family Services 705-945-5050 Canadian Mental Health Association 705-759-0458

Group Health Centre 705-759-1234

Helpline 1-800-205-7100

Sault Area Hospital—Crisis Services 705-759-3398 _{1-800-721-0077} Seniors Mental Health Services 705-759-9396

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Agency Telephone

NECCAC 705-949-1650

Group Health Centre 705-759-1234

Ontario March of Dimes Trauma Program 705-254-2525 Senior’s Mental Health Services 705-759-9396

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See “Heart & Stroke: Let’s Talk About Stroke—An Information Guide for Survivors and Their Families”, Section 17.

The agencies listed below provide caregiver relief either in or out of the home or through other community programs. Contact NECCAC for current listings.

The agencies listed below provide housing alternatives for those who are no longer able to manage in their current home environment.

Agency Telephone

Bayshore Home Health 705-942-3232

Collegiate Heights 705-253-1667

Extendicare Van Daele 705-949-7934

Huron Lodge (EL) 705-848-2019

Lady Dunn Health Centre (WW) 705-856-2335

Pathways 705-759-1079

Red Cross Community Health Service 705-759-6876 Victorian Order of Nurses (VON) Algoma 705-942-8200 We Care Home Health Services 705-941-5222

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The agencies listed below may provide information regarding stroke recovery, community services and financial services.

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Algoma Diabetes Education and Care

Program 705-541-2670

Brain Injury Association 705-946-0172 Canadian Diabetes Association 705-759-1233 Group Health Centre - Anticoagulation

Clinic 705-759-1234 Ext. 2640

Ontario March of Dimes — Conductive

Education Program 1-800-263-3463

Heart and Stroke Foundation 705-253-3775 1-888-473-4636

Sault Area Hospital

District Stroke Centre 705-759-3434 Ext. 5288/5450 Talk 4 Healing—helpline for Aboriginal

women 1-855-554-4325

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The agencies listed below may provide sales, rentals or funding assistance for equipment to assist in daily living such as mobility aids and bath equipment. Your NECCAC Therapist may be able to assist you to obtain supportive devices as well as assist you in obtaining funding.

See “Heart & Stroke: Let’s Talk About Stroke—An Information Guide for Survivors and Their Families”, Sections 4 and 10.

For other listings, see Yellow Pages under: “Hospital

Equipment; Hearing Aids; Orthopedic Appliances; Wheelchairs”

Equipment Loans: Many local service clubs have loan cupboards. Examples: Contact your local branch of the Royal Canadian Legion, Elks, Rotary, Lions, Masons, Kinsmen and Independent Order of Odd Fellows, etc.

Agency Telephone

Achieve Health + 705-253-3301

Healthgear Medical & Safety Care + * 705-949-4327

Motion Specialties Inc + * 705-254-1462 _{1-866-403-2267}

Shoppers Home Healthcare + * 705-949-2524 Odd Fellows Temple ((9:30-11:30 a.m.) 705-949-0137 Ontario March of Dimes — Design

Ability Program 1-800-263-3463

Ontario March of Dimes — Vehicle

Modification Program 1-877-369-4867

Ontario March of Dimes — Assistive

Devices Program 1-866-765-7237

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These agencies provide 24-hour emergency assistance through the use of personal alarm systems.

Contact the NEACCAC for an updated list or see the

Yellow Pages under: “Medical Alarms”.

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Algoma Lifeline (in partnership with Sault Area

Hospitals) 1-800-387-8120

Helpline—Blind River District Health Centre (BR,

EL) 705-356-2265

Phillips Lifeline Medical Alert Services 705-254-3778

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The agencies listed below provide support, education and social interaction in a group setting to both stroke survivors and their family members.

Agency Telephone

Alzheimer Society 705-942-2195

Bereavement Self Help Group 705-942-8200 Brain Injury Association 705-946-0172 Caregiver Support Group 1-800-263-_{3463 x7735} CNIB Counselling and Referral 705-949-2610 Garden River First Nation Health Centre 705-946-5710 Heart and Stroke Foundation — “Living with

Stroke” Program 705-759-3434 x5288/5450 Life Long Care — Indian Friendship Centre 705-256-5634 Ontario March of Dimes — “On With

Life” (Support group of people with acquired

brain injuries including stroke) 705-254-1099 Ontario March of Dimes — “Stroke Recovery

Canada” 1-888-540-6666

Red Cross Telephone Assurance 705-759-4547 Sault Ste. Marie Stroke Recovery Support

Group 1-800-263-3463 Ext 7735

Seniors Drop-in Centre 705-254-6474

Talk 4 Healing—helpline for Aboriginal

women 1-855-554-4325

VON Algoma 705-942-8200

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The agencies listed below provide convalescent and rehabilitation care. Access to these programs is through the North East CCAC (705-949-1650 or 1-800-668-7705). This service empowers the stroke survivor to return to their own home.

Agency Telephone

Blind River Health Centre (BR) 705-356-2265

Huron Lodge (EL) 705-848-2019

Non-Profit Housing Authority (WW) 705-856-7111 Ontario Finnish Resthome Association

Kotitalo (SSM) NECCAC or 705-945-9985 Ontario March of Dimes 705-254-1099

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Agency Telephone

Sault Area Hospital Assess and

Restore Program 705-759-3434

Extendicare Van Daele 705-949-7934

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Programs to assist you in preventing another stroke.

See “Heart & Stroke: Let’s Talk About Stroke—An Information Guide for Survivors and Their Families”, Section 7.

Agency Telephone

Alzheimer Society of Sault Ste. Marie and Algoma District

705-942-2195 (SSM)

705-848-8145 (EL)

Group Health Centre — Geriatrics

Assessment Centre 705-759-1234

Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada — Sault Ste. Marie Branch—Blood Pressure

Monitoring 705-253-3775

Sault Area Hospital

District Stroke Program 705-759-3434 ext. 5288/5450

Additional information available at the

agencies listed below.

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The agencies listed below provide outpatient or in-home therapy to optimize physical recovery following a stroke. For other listings, see Yellow Pages under: “Rehabilitation

Services”.

Agency Telephone

Algoma Public Health 705-942-4646

Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada —

Sault Ste. Marie Branch 705-253-3775 Sault Area Hospital

District Stroke Program 705-759-3434 _{ext. 5288/5450}

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Agency Telephone

North East CCAC (SSM) 705-949-1650

Children’s Rehabilitation Centre of Algoma

(up to age 18) 705-759-1131

Sault Area Hospital Outpatient Program 705-759-3634

Group Health Centre 705-759-1234

Lady Dunn Health Centre Physiotherapy

Department 705-856-2335 705-856-0005

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Algoma Manor (Thessalon) 705-842-2840

Extendicare Tendercare (SSM) 705-949-3611

Extendicare Van Daele (SSM) 705-949-7934

F J Davey Home for the Aged (SSM) 705-942-2204

Golden Birches Terrace (BR) 705-356-2265

Great Northern Nursing Centre 705-946-1215

Hornepayne District Health Centre

(H/W) 1-807-868-2440

Lady Dunn Health Centre (Wawa) 705-856-2335 Ontario Finnish Resthome Association

 Mauno Kaihla Koty (SSM) 705-945-1217 St. Joseph’s Manor (EL) 705-848-2596

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The agencies listed below provide assessment and treatment recommendations for the management of dementia. Services may require a physician referral.

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The agencies listed below provide individual or group counseling to stroke survivors and/or their family members. These services are designed to assist in coping

Agency Telephone

North East CCAC (SSM) 705-949-1650

Alzheimer Society 705-942-2195

Algoma Diabetes Education and Care

Program — Group Health Centre 705-541-2670 Algoma Family Services 705-945-5050 Canadian Mental Health Association 705-759-0458

Group Health Centre 705-759-1234

Helpline 1-800-205-7100

Sault Area Hospital—Crisis Services 705-759-3398 _{1-800-721-0077} Seniors Mental Health Services 705-759-9396

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Agency Telephone

NECCAC 705-949-1650

Group Health Centre 705-759-1234

Ontario March of Dimes Trauma Program 705-254-2525 Senior’s Mental Health Services 705-759-9396

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See “Heart & Stroke: Let’s Talk About Stroke—An Information Guide for Survivors and Their Families”, Section 17.

The agencies listed below provide caregiver relief either in or out of the home or through other community programs. Contact NECCAC for current listings.

The agencies listed below provide housing alternatives for those who are no longer able to manage in their current home environment.

Agency Telephone

Bayshore Home Health 705-942-3232

Collegiate Heights 705-253-1667

Extendicare Van Daele 705-949-7934

Huron Lodge (EL) 705-848-2019

Lady Dunn Health Centre (WW) 705-856-2335

Pathways 705-759-1079

Red Cross Community Health Service 705-759-6876 Victorian Order of Nurses (VON) Algoma 705-942-8200 We Care Home Health Services 705-941-5222

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The agencies listed below provide convalescent and rehabilitation care. Access to these programs is through the North East CCAC (705-949-1650 or 1-800-668-7705). This service empowers the stroke survivor to return to their own home.

Agency Telephone

Blind River Health Centre (BR) 705-356-2265

Huron Lodge (EL) 705-848-2019

Non-Profit Housing Authority (WW) 705-856-7111 Ontario Finnish Resthome Association

Kotitalo (SSM) NECCAC or 705-945-9985 Ontario March of Dimes 705-254-1099

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Sault Area Hospital Assess and

Restore Program 705-759-3434

Extendicare Van Daele 705-949-7934

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Programs to assist you in preventing another stroke.

See “Heart & Stroke: Let’s Talk About Stroke—An Information Guide for Survivors and Their Families”, Section 7.

Agency Telephone

Alzheimer Society of Sault Ste. Marie and Algoma District

705-942-2195 (SSM)

705-848-8145 (EL)

Group Health Centre — Geriatrics

Assessment Centre 705-759-1234

Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada — Sault Ste. Marie Branch—Blood Pressure

Monitoring 705-253-3775

Sault Area Hospital

District Stroke Program 705-759-3434 ext. 5288/5450

Seniors Mental Health Services 705-759-9396

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See “Heart & Stroke: Let’s Talk About Stroke—An Information Guide for Survivors and Their Families”, Sections 4, 8, and 9.

You may be eligible for services through the NECCAC. Please call the NECCAC for an assessment.

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The agencies listed below provide outpatient dietary services.

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Agency Telephone

North East CCAC (SSM) 705-949-1650 Algoma Diabetes Education and Care

Program - Group Health Centre 705-541-2670

Group Health Centre 705-759-1234

Lady Dunn Regional Health Centre

Diabetes Education Nurse 705-856-2335

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705-949-1650 North East CCAC

Group Health Centre 705-759-1234

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The agencies listed below provide outpatient or in-home The agencies listed below provide outpatient or in home therapy to increase independence with activities of daily living.

Agency Telephone

Children’s Rehabilitation Centre of Algoma

(up to age 18) 705-759-1131

North East CCAC (SSM) 705-949-1650

Sault Area Hospital Outpatient Program 705-759-3634

Agency Telephone

Children’s Rehabilitation Centre of

Algoma (up to age 18) 705-759-1131 North East CCAC (SSM) 705-949-1650 Sault Area Hospital Outpatient Program 705-759-3634

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See “Heart & Stroke: Let’s Talk About Stroke—An Information Guide for Survivors and Their Families”, Sections 4, 8, and 9.

You may be eligible for services through the NECCAC. Please call the NECCAC for an assessment.

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Agency Telephone

North East CCAC (SSM) 705-949-1650 Algoma Diabetes Education and Care

Program - Group Health Centre 705-541-2670

Group Health Centre 705-759-1234

Lady Dunn Regional Health Centre

Diabetes Education Nurse 705-856-2335

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705-949-1650 North East CCAC

Group Health Centre 705-759-1234

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The agencies listed below provide outpatient or in-home The agencies listed below provide outpatient or in home therapy to increase independence with activities of daily living.

Agency Telephone

Children’s Rehabilitation Centre of Algoma

(up to age 18) 705-759-1131

North East CCAC (SSM) 705-949-1650

Sault Area Hospital Outpatient Program 705-759-3634

Agency Telephone

Children’s Rehabilitation Centre of

Algoma (up to age 18) 705-759-1131 North East CCAC (SSM) 705-949-1650 Sault Area Hospital Outpatient Program 705-759-3634

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The agencies listed below provide outpatient or in-home therapy to address swallowing, communication and cogni-tive retraining.

Additional information available at the

agencies listed below.

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The agencies listed below provide outpatient or in-home therapy to optimize physical recovery following a stroke. For other listings, see Yellow Pages under: “Rehabilitation

Services”.

Agency Telephone

Algoma Public Health 705-942-4646

Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada —

Sault Ste. Marie Branch 705-253-3775 Sault Area Hospital

District Stroke Program 705-759-3434 _{ext. 5288/5450}

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Agency Telephone

North East CCAC (SSM) 705-949-1650

Children’s Rehabilitation Centre of Algoma

(up to age 18) 705-759-1131

Sault Area Hospital Outpatient Program 705-759-3634

Group Health Centre 705-759-1234

Lady Dunn Health Centre Physiotherapy

Department 705-856-2335 705-856-0005

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Agency Telephone

Algoma Manor (Thessalon) 705-842-2840

Extendicare Tendercare (SSM) 705-949-3611

Extendicare Van Daele (SSM) 705-949-7934

F J Davey Home for the Aged (SSM) 705-942-2204

Golden Birches Terrace (BR) 705-356-2265

Great Northern Nursing Centre 705-946-1215

Hornepayne District Health Centre

(H/W) 1-807-868-2440

Lady Dunn Health Centre (Wawa) 705-856-2335 Ontario Finnish Resthome Association

 Mauno Kaihla Koty (SSM) 705-945-1217 St. Joseph’s Manor (EL) 705-848-2596

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