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Organization:
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Dementia Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County (The) - Support Groups
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Phone Numbers:
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613-523-4004
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Toll-Free:
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1-888-411-2067
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Fax:
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613-523-8522
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Address:
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2327 St Laurent Blvd, Unit 500
Ottawa, ON
K1G 4J8
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Intersection:
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St Laurent Blvd and Thurston Dr
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Location:
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Ottawa
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 8:30am-4pm
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Executives:
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Pauline Bondy - Director of Philanthropy
pbondy@dsorc.org
Danielle Mulvihill - Director of Operations
dmulvihill@dsorc.org
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Public Contacts:
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Carole Green - Director of Programs
Cgreen@dsorc.org
Monique Doolittle-Romas - CEO
mdoolittleromas@dsorc.org
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Service Description:
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Support groups and virtual respite * an opportunity for people to help each other by offering mutual understanding, support, and in some cases respite virtually * Support groups are collaborative and led by a Dementia Care Coach and a peer support volunteer
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Meetings:
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Caregiver Support Groups
- Tuesdays 10am-12pm
- Wednesdays 2nd and 4th week/month 6:30pm-8:30pm
- Thursdays 1pm-2pm
- Long Term Care and Retirement Home Support Group 2nd Wednesday of the month 2pm-3:30pm
- Young Caregiver Support Group 3rd Thursday/month 6:30pm-8:30pm
- Francophone Support Group in Orléans 1st Wednesday of the month 1pm-3pm
- In-Person Monthly Support Groups 10am-12pm: Kanata 2nd Friday/month, Dementia Society Centre 3rd Wednesday month, and Orléans 4th Wednesday of the month
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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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Register online
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Caregivers and family supporting persons with dementia
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Languages:
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English ; French
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Language Notes:
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French programs offered
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Area Served:
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Renfrew County ; Ottawa (City of)
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Last Updated:
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6/3/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=192536
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