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Aphasia Centre of Ottawa

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2081 Merivale Rd, Suite 300
Ottawa, ON
K2G 1G9
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613-567-1119
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Fax: 613-567-8930
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Mon-Fri 9am-4:30pm
Last update: Apr 17, 2026: Suggest an edit
Application
Referrals accepted by a speech-language pathologist, a social worker or other qualified health professional * Self referral also accepted by person with aphasia, family member or friend
Eligibility / Target Population
Individuals 18 years and older with aphasia as a result of stroke or other acquired brain injury or a person with primary progressive aphasia due to a neurodegenerative disease, and their families
Fees
Set fees * sliding fee scale
Executives
Gillian Gailey - Executive Director
gillian@aphasiattawa.org
Emilia Perri - Education and Outreach Coordinator
613-627-2586 * emilia@aphasiaottawa.org
Languages
English ; French
Language Notes
French programs offered
Area Served
Lanark County ; Renfrew County ; Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry United Counties ; Prescott and Russell United Counties ; North Grenville ; Ottawa (City of)
Accessibility
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Description of Services:
Community-based agency dedicated to the long-term support of people affected by aphasia 

Services:
  • Virtual Communication and Counselling Groups: Speech-language staff facilitate conversations in small groups of people who have aphasia * The primary focus of these groups is communication - the sharing and exchange of ideas by whatever means e.g. speech, gesture, drawing, facial expression and body language
  • Individual Speech-Language Therapy (Virtual or in person): Individual therapy is often directed at enabling the person with aphasia to meet specific speech-language therapy goals * Initial assessment provided by SLP * Therapy provided by SLP or (CDA)
  • Caregiver Support Groups (Primary Progressive Aphasia-PPA only Virtual): Spouses and family members participate in monthly meetings facilitated by a social worker 
  • Workshops and Information Sessions (Virtual): Available upon request
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Community-based agency dedicated to the long-term support of people affected by aphasia * supports people who have aphasia due to sudden onset (i.e., stroke) or a gradual onset (i.e. Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA)) Speech-language pathologists (SLP), social workers (MSW) and communicative disorders assistants (CDA) provide programs to help people adjust to living with aphasia and to be active participants in the community

Last Updated: Apr 17, 2026: Suggest an edit