SAANICH PENINSULA STROKE RECOVERY ASSOCIATION

RESOURCES

 

 

 

 

“Whenever you find yourself doubting how far you can go; 

just remember how far you have come. Remember everything you have faced,

all the battles you have won, and all the fears you have overcome.” – Anon

Sue Decker, R. SLP

Sue leads the communication group with the help of trained volunteers to support group members with a variety of communication needs. She is passionate about improving everyday conversations and promoting group members’ confidence. Sue has a private practice based in Victoria offering individual assessment and therapy as well as group programs.

You can reach her by…

email at:  suedeckerslp@gmail.com

phone:  778-678-3141

Jeremy Cote, Kinesiologist

Jeremy leads our vibrant and engaging exercise group that is always welcoming to new people of all levels.

Whether you had a stroke last month, last year or 10+ years ago, he ensures that the exercises are challenging but safe and appropriate for all participants. 

Jeremy works in private practice at Tall Tree Integrated Health and sees private patients of all kinds on a weekly basis. 

You can reach him at:

jeremy@talltreehealth.ca

250 658 9222

 

Family Caregivers of British Columbia

A local non-profit, founded in Victoria in 1989, with the goal of supporting family caregivers.  To learn more about what they can do to help please click on the button to the right to go to their website.

 

Alzheimer Society of B.C.

Provides support to individuals who suffer from a dementia and their partners.  To learn more about their services…

click the button and you will be directed to their webpage.

Seniors Serving Seniors Directory

This is an invaluable local resource that can help you to locate  the services you need in the Victoria area.

Just click the button and you will be directed to their webpage.

Canada Revenue Agency - Disability Tax Credit

If you have difficulty managing your activities of daily living due your stroke or a combination of health challenges, you may qualify for a Disability Tax Credit.

Click the button to the right to be  directed to the CRA webpage for more information.

B.C. Fair PharmaCare Plan

This British Columbia Government program helps B.C. families pay for prescription drugs, dispensing fees and some medical devices and supplies.  It is income qualified.

Click the button to the right to be  directed to the webpage for more information.

B.C. Travel and Accommodation Assistance

The British Columbia Government provides assistance for B.C. residents who must travel from their home to access medical care. 

Click the button to the right to be  directed to the webpage for more information.

Disability Alliance BC

Their mission is to support people with disabilities to live independently in the community. 

Click the button to the right to be  directed to the webpage for more information.

Victoria Therapeutic Riding Association

VTRA is a non-profit charitable organization that uses horseback riding as a recognized therapeutic aid and offers a variety of equine-assisted activities to more than 200 children and adults throughout the region.

Click the button to the right to be  directed to the webpage for more information.