Service Information
First Link® MIC Area
Alzheimer Society of Timmins & Porcupine District
Category: Care Coordination
Target Population: Alzheimer/Dementia
Available Virtually & In Person
Service Details
Description:

When a diagnosis of dementia is first made or throughout the journey, individuals and families may feel overwhelmed and be unsure of where to get support.



The First Link referral program provides a way for you to connect people to help and support through us.
Services include:
Receive one-on-one or group support services
Education sessions and resources
Ongoing follow-up support from First Link Staff
Be connected to local healthcare providers and community services
Meet others in similar circumstances to exchange experiences
Get help on planning your future and managing your disease


Languages: English, French
Special Accommodation:
Wheelchair AccessibleYes
Cost to Client:
No Charge
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria:
No diagnose is needed, Client has been diagnosed with Alzheimer Disease or other dementias, and/or is a family member or friend of someone with that diagnosis.
Other Services Offered by Alzheimer Society of Timmins & Porcupine District
Alzheimer Society of Timmins & Porcupine District provides 17 services in 5 categories

Adult Day Program
6 services

440 1st Ave Cochrane, ON P0L 1C0
Tuesday ONLY
54 13th St Hearst, ON P0L
Tuesday ONLY
59 Main St, Iroquois Falls, ON, P0K, CAN
Wednesday ONLY
10 Drury St Kapuskasing, ON P5N 1K9
5 Days a week
414 6th Ave Black River-Matheson, ON P0K
Thursday ONLY
38 Pine St N, Timmins, Ontario, Canada
5 Days a week

Care Coordination
4 services

Town of Hearst
Available Virtually & In Person
Town of Kapuskasing
Available Virtually & In Person
City of Temiskaming Shores, Town of Cobalt, Englehart, Kirkland Lake
Available Virtually & In Person
City of Timmins, Connaught, Connaught Hill, Hill District, Kamiskotia, Melrose, Moneta, Mountjoy, Porcupine, Schumacher, South Porcupine
Available Virtually & In Person

Financial Assistance
1 service

38 Pine St N, Timmins, Ontario, Canada
For providers only - Please refer through The Home & Community Innovation Centre

Music Therapy
1 service

38 Pine St N Unit 107 Top Floor, Timmins, ON, P4N 6K6, CAN
iPod/MP3 player with personalized playlist for people with dementia.

Support Group
5 services

38 Pine St N
Available Virtually
Hearst , ON
Available Virtually
10 Drury St Kapuskasing, ON P5N 1K9
Available Virtually
38 Pine St N , Timmins, ON, P4N 6K6, CAN
Available Virtually
17 Wellington St N, Temiskaming Shores, ON, P0J 1P0, CAN
Available Virtually