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Epilepsy Simcoe County exists to improve the quality of life of those whose lives are affected by epilepsy by means of education, community awareness, advocacy and support.
Funding
We are financed in part by United Way Barrie/South Simcoe, but the majority of our operating income comes from our own fundraising efforts and donations.
Volunteer efforts are essential to our programs and services. There are many ways in which volunteers can help. For information about becoming a volunteer, Please contact us.
History
Epilepsy (Ontario) Simcoe is a volunteer organization, formed in 1978, to provide public education and awareness about epilepsy, and to give support to individuals affected by epilepsy. Our activities are guided by a Board of Directors, representing a variety of professional skills and interests.
By 2003, Epilepsy (Ontario) Simcoe County will be recognized as an effective, caring, high profile organization which meets the identified needs of all people with epilepsy in our region. It will serve as a standard of service for Simcoe County, Ontario and Canada. The organization will have a strong foundation of board, volunteer and staff representatives from each community within Simcoe County. This will be built through a financial development and communication infrastructure which supports a board-based program of public education, awareness and direct support, to understand and mitigate the impact of epilepsy on individuals within our community.
Providing financial assistance for tutoring children living with epilepsy (6-18 years of age). (Must meet agency requirements.)
Resource Library
Our lending library offers current materials, books and videos to the general public to increase knowledge about epilepsy.
Children's Camp
Financial assistance is available for children living with epilepsy (6-16 years of age) to attend Epilepsy Ontario's Spike and Wave Camp. (Must meet agency requirements.)
Kids on the Block
Our troupe of volunteer puppeteers and their life-size puppets provide education and increase awareness by their scripted performances about epilepsy. This is offered at no charge to schools and a variety of groups throughout Simcoe County, when invited.
Education
We offer other forms of education about epilepsy for teen and adult audiences.
Financial assistance is available for a person with epilepsy to attend doctor's appointments, medical tests, etc. (Must meet agency requirements.)
Support Groups
Monthly meeting to support and educate adults and teens about epilepsy.
Counselling
We offer support and referrals to individual clients by appointment, walk-in or telephone.
Emergency Medication Fund
Financial assistance is available for antiepileptic drugs (AEDs). (Must meet agency requirements.)
Newsletter
Our informative quarterly newsletter offers news, events, etc.
Volunteer Programs
Interested persons have a variety of opportunities to assist with agency programs.
To email Epilepsy Simcoe County: epilepsybarrie@on.aibn.com
Or Call: (705) 737-3132
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