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Epilepsy South Central Ontario - Halton Peel Hamilton Region
250A Lakeshore Rd E
Mississauga, ON
L5G 1G9
Mississauga, ON
L5G 1G9
905-450-1900 (Main Line)
Halton: 289-627-1855
Hamilton:289-639-8393
Brantford: 226-227-2193
Halton: 289-627-1855
Hamilton:289-639-8393
Brantford: 226-227-2193
Toll-Free: 1-855-734-2111
Fax: 905-820-9393
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Last Updated: Sep 7, 2023: Suggest an edit
Application
Not applicable
Eligibility / Target Population
People with epilepsy and their families
Fees
None
Executives
David Charchalis - Chief Executive Officer
905-450-1900 ext 203 * david@epilepsysco.org
905-450-1900 ext 203 * david@epilepsysco.org
Contacts
Trevor Gordon - Community Engagement Manager, Media Relations
905-450-1900 ext 206 * trevor@epilepsysco.org
905-450-1900 ext 206 * trevor@epilepsysco.org
Languages
English ; French
Area Served
Halton Region ; Peel Region ; Hamilton ; Haldimand ; Norfolk ; Brant ; Waterloo ; Kitchener ; Wellington ; Dufferin
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
Description of Services
Charitable organization dedicated to improving the quality of life, independence and community support for persons living with epilepsy * offers programs that increase education and public awareness in all diverse areas of the community
Programs and services:
Programs and services:
- epilepsy education (interactive educational program offering epilepsy awareness and seizure first aid)
- Epilepsy Classroom (caters to the individual learning and social-emotional needs of children who have intractable epilepsy, that is, ongoing seizure activity despite maximal medical treatment, as well as children who have recently undergone brain surgery for intractable epilepsy * an initiative of The Centre for Brain & Mental Health at The Hospital for Sick Children * contact Dr. Elizabeth Kerr, head of the Epilepsy Classroom, 416-813-8371)
- Grade 5 curriculum integration
- child and youth support services including training for teachers and camp leaders
- counselling and support groups
- clinic to community program
- youth empowerment program
- day camps for children with epilepsy
- seniors helping seniors * the goal of this program is not only to educate seniors and caregivers about epilepsy and how to recognize seizure symptoms, but also to engage seniors in general as volunteers to help them stay engaged and active in their communities
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About Us
Epilepsy South Central Ontario is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for people living with seizure disorders through counselling and support services
Last Updated: Sep 7, 2023: Suggest an edit
