Speech Language Pathology Who we are Speech-Language Pathologists at Horizon Health Network work with children from birth to school entry and adults. Speech-Language Pathology services for students in school are provided by local school districts. Please reach out to your child’s school for more information. Reasons to visit a speech-language pathologist If your child is: Not speaking by the age of 18 months – click here for more details. Hard to understand – click here for more details Not following directions or answering questions – click here for more details Having difficulty feeding (baby), eating, or swallowing food/ liquid – click here for more details Stuttering (getting stuck when speaking or repeating parts of words, whole words, or sentences) – click here for more details A hoarse or raspy voice If you are an adult and you: Have difficulty swallowing Choke or cough when eating or drinking Have voice concerns – click here for more details Experience difficulty speaking or understanding conversations Stutter Did you know? Early language abilities are directly related to later reading abilities At least 30% of people suffer loss of language (aphasia) after a stroke 85% of people with Parkinson’s disease have voice, speech, and/or swallowing difficulties Every $1 spent on early childhood health and development saves up to $9 in future health, social, and justice services. Return on investment (ROI) = 800% Helpful Resources for Patients and Families Speech-Language & Audiology Canada (SAC) SAC is the national organization supporting and representing speech-language pathologists, audiologists, and communication health assistants. New Brunswick Association of Speech-Language Pathologists & Audiologists (NBASLPA) NBASLPA is the regulatory body for speech-language pathology and audiology in New Brunswick. Here you can find information on accessing private practice. To work as a speech-language pathologist in NB you must be a registered member of NBASLPA. Learning Disabilities Association of New Brunswick (LDANB) LDANB is a resource for families and individuals with learning disabilities. Talk with Me Program/Programme Parle-moi Want to know more about early childhood speech & language development? Visit our partner in early speech and language for more information: Miramichi/Kent County – Talk With Me-Miramichi/Kent Restigouche Area –Talk With Me-Restigouche Bathurst/Chaleur Area –Talk With Me-Bathurst/Chaleur St. Stephen to Sussex –https://www.facebook.com/TalkWithMeASDS Greater Moncton Area – https://www.facebook.com/TalkWithMeAnglophoneEast/ Fredericton/Oromocto Area –https://www.facebook.com/groups/125821814129253/ Upper River Valley Area –http://www.facebook.com/TWMwoodstock North-East Area (in French) –https://www.facebook.com/Parlemoidsfne North-West Area (in French) – https://www.facebook.com/ParlemoiDSFNO South Area (FRENCH) (in French) – https://www.facebook.com/ParleMoiSud/ Family & Childhood Education FACE provides early intervention services, working together with community partners. VIVA Therapeutic Services : VIVA Therapeutic Services (vivanb.ca) Formerly known as Autism Intervention Services, VIVA provides autistic pre-school-aged children with individualized services to meet the needs of the family and the child. The Hanen Centre | Facebook A Canadian not-for-profit charitable organization for parents and professionals with resources and information on developing language, literacy and social skills. Early Years Navigators Available to guide parents and caregivers of young children to New Brunswick community resources to support children’s early learning and development. Interested in becoming a speech-language pathologist SAC (Speech-Language & Audiology Canada) provides useful information for anyone considering the profession of speech-language pathology. Vitalité | Francophone leader serving its communities (vitalitenb.ca) Horizon’s partner in care for New Brunswickers. Depending on your community, speech-language pathology services may be offered by Vitalité Health Network How to Contact Us The Moncton Hospital & Sackville Memorial Hospital – 1-833-944-0860 Fredericton & Upper River Valley areas – 1-833-928-2070 Saint John Regional Hospital & St. Joseph’s Hospital – 506-648-6255 Charlotte County Hospital – 506-465-4424 Sussex Health Centre – 506-432-3123 Miramichi Regional Hospital – 506-623-3120 If you are interested in information on other services, within therapeutics (e.g., Audiology, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Clinical Nutrition) please click here. Meet Theresa, an audiologist at Horizon’s #SaintJohn Regional Hospital and audiology clinical lead for Horizon. May is #SpeechandHearing Month, and Horizon audiologists like Theresa care for New Brunswickers with hearing and balance concerns. pic.twitter.com/H9gW5gpiWh— Horizon Health (@HorizonHealthNB) May 18, 2022 Meet Erika, a speech-language pathologist on the Rehabilitation Unit at Horizon’s The Moncton Hospital. May is #SpeechandHearing Month, and Horizon SLPs like Erika support New Brunswickers with communication difficulties. #communicateawareness pic.twitter.com/2vtii10ix8— Horizon Health (@HorizonHealthNB) May 16, 2022 Horizon locations offering this service: Fredericton Facility Name Address Phone Woodbridge Centre (Fredericton) 180 Woodbridge Street, Fredericton, New Brunswick, E3B 4R3 Oromocto Public Hospital 103 Winnebago St., Oromocto, New Brunswick, E2V 1C6 506-357-4700 Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital (Fredericton) 700 Priestman St. , PO Box 9000, Fredericton, New Brunswick, E3B 3B7 506-452-5400 Miramichi Facility Name Address Phone Miramichi Regional Hospital 500 Water St., Miramichi, New Brunswick, E1V 3G5 506-623-3000 Neguac Health Centre 38 Otho St., Neguac, New Brunswick, E9G 4H3 506-776-3876 Moncton Facility Name Address Phone Sackville Memorial Hospital 8 Main St., Sackville, New Brunswick, E4L 4A3 506-364-4100 The Moncton Hospital 135 MacBeath Ave., Moncton, New Brunswick, E1C 6Z8 506-857-5111 Saint John Facility Name Address Phone St. Joseph's Hospital (Saint John) 130 Bayard Dr., Saint John, New Brunswick, E2L 3L6 506-632-5555 Saint John Regional Hospital 400 University Ave., Saint John, New Brunswick, E2L 4L2 506-648-6000 Charlotte County Hospital (St. Stephen) 4 Garden St., St. Stephen, New Brunswick, E3L 2L9 506-465-4444 Sussex Health Centre 75 Leonard Dr., Sussex, New Brunswick, E4E 2P7 506-432-3100 Upper River Valley Facility Name Address Phone Hotel-Dieu of St. Joseph (Perth-Andover) 10 Woodland Hill, Perth-Andover, New Brunswick, E7H 5H5 506-273-7100 Upper River Valley Hospital (Waterville) 11300 Route 130, Waterville, New Brunswick, E7P 0A4 506-375-5900 Tobique Valley Community Health Centre 120 Main St., Plaster Rock, New Brunswick, E7G 2E5 506-356-6600