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Program: First Link  
Organization: Alzheimer Society Dufferin County
Phone Numbers: Orangeville: 519-941-1221
Fax: 519-245-1788
Email: info@alzheimerdufferin.org
Website: alzheimer.ca/dufferincounty/en/help-support/progra...
Address:
25 Centennial Rd, Unit 1
Orangeville, ON
L9W 1R1
Intersection: Commerce Rd and Centennial Rd
Location: Orangeville
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible    Wheelchair Accessible
Hours:
  Administration
Mon8:30am-4:30pm
Tue8:30am-4:30pm
Wed8:30am-4:30pm
Thu8:30am-4:30pm
Fri8:30am-4:30pm

Evenings and weekends by appointment
Executives: Carmelina Cicuto - Exective Director
519-941-1221 ext 102 * carmelina.cicuto@alzheimerdufferin.org
Public Contacts: Diane Cannon - First Link Coordinator
dianecannon@alzheimerdufferin.org
Jennifer McCallum
jennfermccallum@alzheimerdufferin.org
Service Description: This program gives patients with dementia and their caregivers and family a direct connection to information and services in their community

Program include:
  • One-on-one and family counselling and support groups
  • Tips for navigating the health system to get the care they need
  • Five-part learning series of workshops tailor-made for families at various stages of the illness. Topics include practical information about the disease and daily living, positive approaches to care, strategies for challenges and how to prepare for the end of life.

Fees: None
Application: Call * no referral required
Eligibility / Target Population: People with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, and their caregivers
Languages: English
Area Served:
Dufferin County  
See Also: Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias
Information and Referral Services
Social Work Services

This information was last completely updated on January 9, 2025

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