Aphasia is an acquired language disorder, most often caused by
  • stroke
  • brain injury, or
  • brain illness
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​​For someone with aphasia, conversations may be difficult. They may have difficulty with
  • speaking
  • understanding language
  • reading and / or 
  • writing. 


​Following a stroke or brain injury, adults with aphasia find themselves unable to or limited in their ability to express their feelings, thoughts and desires. As aphasia is rarely understood by people in the community, this disorder can cause individuals to withdraw from communicating with friends and/or family members.

The Halton Aphasia Centre, operating as the Halton-Peel Community Aphasia Programs  (H-PCAP), is a not-for-profit organization that provides conversation group therapy for people with aphasia. Our groups follow a life participation approach – enhancing the communication skills and quality of life of people with aphasia.

​Group therapy sessions are facilitated by Speech-Language Pathologists and Communicative Disorders Assistants, with the support of a registered Social Worker, trained volunteers, and students. ​​

Training in Supportive Conversation Techniques

Contact us for training in supportive conversation strategies. 

Community-Based
​Conversation Groups

Make a referral to one of our programs or click below for our brochure. 

Support for families
​and caregivers

Aphasia is a family problem.  Ask about our caregiver support groups. 
Halton Aphasia Centre, operating as Halton-Peel Community Aphasia Programs, is a non-profit charitable organization, funded by the HNHB, CW and MH Local Health Integration Networks (LHINs), client fees, donations and fundraising.  The views expressed in this website are views of  Halton-Peel Community Aphasia Programs and do not necessarily reflect those of the LHIN.