WHAT'S NEW... In Perth County

The Latest News...

Services expand in North Perth!- The Society's Outreach Support Co-ordinator is now available every week in Listowel! Nancy Martin provides support and education to families in the North Perth area on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Our new satellite office is located in Listowel at 820 Main St., E. Listowel. Drop in or connect by telephone at 519-418-1911. Weekly drop in hours are Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10:00 a.m.-12 noon.

First Link Learning Series-As a member of the Support Services team, the First Link Co-ordinator connects newly diagnosed individuals and families with Society and community services through the First Link Program. A key element of the program is the progressive First Link Learning Series. Topics include Next Steps For Families-Care Essentials, Options for Care, Care in Later Stages, as well as a Next Steps course designed for newly diagnosed individuals. Please call Trish for further details.

Safely Home-Wandering Persons Registry-UPDATE! The Safely Home-Wandering Persons Registry is a national program designed to collect and store confidential information and physical characteristics of those at risk of becoming lost. The fee for registration has increased from $25.00, to $35.00. This one-time fee includes a bracelet, wallet ID cards, and information letter. To register your family member, or to update current contact information, please contact Sheri or Laura at the Society office.

CARING WITH CONFIDENCE Support Groups-Did you know that there are support groups running in Stratford, St. Marys, Milverton, Mitchell, and Listowel? Click on our Upcoming Events page for schedules.

Soup's On-Thank you to everyone who supported Soup's On 2008. This year's event was a tremendous success, raising more than ever before! Special thanks to the numerous volunteers and soup makers who worked so hard; it would not have been such a "soup'er" day without each of you!