Alzheimer Society of Durham Region


Description

Support, information and education for persons living with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, their care partners, families and the general public

  • services are offered via phone, virtually and in-person at home or in the office
  • First Link® program connects clients and families to support and services by accepting self-referrals and referrals from community partners, family physicians and nurse practitioners
  • monthly support group meetings for care partners and persons living with dementia offered in-person and virtually; specialty groups for various needs
  • MINT Memory Clinic; cognitive screening
  • resource centre with books, videos and information circulars

Reitman CARERS and TEACH Group

  • dementia education and brain-health presentations and workshops
  • training provided for residential facilities, community agencies, students and other community organizations

Social and Recreation Programs

  • Young Onset Adult Day Program
  • Minds in Motion®
  • The Social
  • Brain Wave Cafés

Dementia-Friendly Communities Program

  • customer service training for local businesses and others to reduce stigma

Satellite location in Brock Community Health Centre (Brock Hub), Unit 205A, 39 Cameron St W, ON, L0E 1E0 provides information, resources, and guidance about programs and services, only open Thursdays 9 am-4 pm

    Eligibility
    People living with or impacted by Alzheimer's Disease or other dementias and their care partners
    Application Process
    Call for information
    Self-referral, contact First Link Care Coordinator at 1-888-301-1106 [email protected]
    First Link Referral Form
    Documents Required
    No documents required
    Toll Free
    1-888-301-1106
    Office
    905-576-2567
    Fax
    905-576-2033
    Web Site
    https://www.alzheimer.ca/durham
    Email
    [email protected]
    Mailing Address
    1600 Stellar Dr
    Ste 202
    Whitby, ON, L1N 9B2
    Canada
    Languages
    English, French, Other - Access to printed materials in French and other languages
    Chief Executive Officer
    Gillian Barrie
    Email: [email protected]
    Phone: 905-576-2567 ext 5250
    Fees
    Nominal fee for some recreational programs
    Other services free of charge
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    Information Durham
    Last Updated On
    April 11, 2026
    Last Verified On
    February 19, 2026
    Address
    1600 Stellar Dr, Ste 202
    Whitby, ON, L1N 9B2

    Cross street: Thickson Rd and Stellar Dr


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    Accessibility
    Fully Accessible - accessible washrooms available
    Hours of Operation
    Mon
    8:30 am to 4:00 pm
    Tue
    8:30 am to 4:00 pm
    Wed
    8:30 am to 4:00 pm
    Thu
    8:30 am to 4:00 pm
    Fri
    8:30 am to 4:00 pm
    Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4 pm
    In-person visits are by appointment; Brock Hub location Thu 9 am-4 pm
    Service Area(s)
    Durham Region