The After Stroke Program (March of Dimes Canada) helps stroke survivors, families, and caregivers with the transition from hospital to home.
Eligibility and Referral. A stroke survivor or carer in NL for someone who has experienced a stroke is eligible for these services. No age criteria. Services are possible for stroke survivors (who had a stroke year or several years before).
Hospitals can also directly refer stroke survivors to the program. Those who wish to self-refer can visit the website or call a toll-free telephone number see below:
CONTACT:
Mackenzie Kirby, After Stroke Volunteer Engagement Coordinator, NL
Telephone: 709-853-3753
E-mail: mkirby@marchofdimes.ca
Susan Ridgley-Galway, After Stroke Coordinator, Newfoundland & Labrador
Telephone: 709-351-7111
Email: sridgleygalway@marchofdimes.ca
Telephone: 1-888-540-6666 toll free After Stroke Support Line
Atlantic Coordinator, Halifax, Nova Scotia.
The After Stroke Coordinator acts as a personal connection to hope and recovery by:
- Working with the survivor to determine what is important to them, help them identify goals, and develop a personalized plan to help them achieve these goals
- Connecting survivors and their loved ones with peer support (volunteers), resources, educational opportunities, and innovative community-based programs
- AFTER STROKE HOSPITAL VISITATION PROGRAM –
- Recruits and Supports volunteers will go into the hospital to visit with recent stroke survivors, providing peer support, hope and encouragement.
- Looking for volunteers who have had a stroke and are well into their recovery, OR are caregivers of someone who has had a stroke.
• Newfoundland & Labrador Hospital Stroke Units – specifically
• Flexible schedule – you choose the days of the week!- See contact above After Stroke Volunteer Engagement Coordinator, NL
- Collaborating with discharge nurses and social workers to make the transition from stroke to recovery.