Stroke Resource Sheet

The Stroke Resource Sheet provides family physicians and other health care professionals with a quick and easy reference to community resources frequently used by stroke survivors. It provides information about key determinants of successful community re-engagement following a stroke and community services available in Ottawa, Eastern Counties and Renfrew County for stroke survivors and their families.

 Ottawa Stroke Resource Sheet

  Renfrew County Stroke Resource Sheet

  Eastern Counties Stroke Resource Sheet.

Community Care Access Centres (CCAC)

The first step to access community-based services is through the Champlain Community Care Access Centre (CCAC). The Champlain CCAC coordinates in-home services, such as nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy and personal support to qualifying clients. The CCAC can also help link stroke survivors to alternate services available in the community such as adult day programs, meal delivery services, assistance with shopping or cleaning or transportation assistance. When people are no longer able to manage at home, the CCAC helps them consider other housing options or coordinate admission to a long-term care home

Click on the following link for a list of CCAC offices in the Champlain Region.

Community Support Services

OTTAWA

The Ottawa Community Support Coalition has a bilingual website to help locate community resources such as transportation, caregiver support, day programs, meals, foot care, etc.: http://www.communitysupportottawa.ca/

RENFREW COUNTY

The Renfrew County Information Network provides an online directory of community support services available in Renfrew County: http://www.renfrewcountyconnections.com/index.php

CHAMPLAIN WIDE

For clients outside the Ottawa area, the Ontario Community Support Association maintains a searchable data base of community support services across the province: http://www.ocsa.on.ca/whoweare/body_agencysearch.html

Family Physicians and Community Health Centres 

It is important that stroke survivors have a family doctor in order to monitor their general health, risk factors and medications The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) maintains a database of registered physicians accepting new patients searchable by community and specialty: http://www.cpso.on.ca/

Patients can go to a walk-in family practice clinic or a Community Health Centre in their area even if they do not have a family doctor there. To find a Community Health Centre in Ottawa, go to the coalition website: http://www.coalitionottawa.ca/

Outside the Ottawa area, the CCAC office may be able to help locate a physician.

Stroke Survivor's Association of Ottawa offers ongoing social support and information for stroke survivors and caregivers (small membership fee for participation). (613) 237-0650 http://www.strokesurvivors.ca/

The Aphasia Centre offers various programs providing social support and services for stroke survivors (sliding scale fee). (613) 567-1119 http://www.aphasiaottawa.com/

Starting a Self-Help Group for People who have had a Stroke and for Caregivers http://209.5.25.171/ClientImages/1/SelfHelpGuideFIN2003.pdf

Community Exercise & Recreation

OTTAWA:

A sample list of community exercise programs for stroke survivors in Ottawa has been updated for Fall 2007.

The City of Ottawa offers recreation programs that can assist stroke survivors in re-engaging in meaningful physical activity and exercise. Click on this link to find current "Special Needs" recreation program offerings: http://ottawa.ca/residents/accessibility/community_services_en.html#P25_2670

For more information, on City of Ottawa Special Needs Integration contact your nearest Portfolio Coordinator for Special Needs:

East Ottawa: Diane Cyr, 613-580-2424, ext. 29300

West Ottawa: Christina McCormick, 613-580-2424, ext. 29291

Portfolio Manager, Citywide Special Needs: Donna Quiggin, 613-580-2747

OUTSIDE OTTAWA

If you are outside Ottawa, you can find similar information about Transition Programs and suitable recreation/leisure activities in your area by contacting the CCAC or municipal recreation departments.