Your link to a community of learning, services and support.

What is First Link™?

First Link™ is a program that connects individuals and families affected by dementia to opportunities for learning, community services and support.

If you or your family member has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia, then First Link™ is for you

• First Link™ gets you connected to support early and will support you throughout the course of the disease;
• the more you know about Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia, the better you may be able to cope; and,
• you will be linked to community supports and services.

Who can make a referral to the program?

A referral can be made by anyone (self referral, family physician, community care partner etc.)

How do we make a referral to the First Link™Program?

It’s simple – just fax or e-mail a referral form and First Link™ will take it from there.

Click here to download the referral form.

(Please note, you will require adobe reader software to download and read these forms)

If you have trouble with the referral form listed above or if you would like more information about the First Link™ Program, please call the First Link™ Coordinator at (519) 742-1422 ext 18 or (519) 569-1452.