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Toll-Free:
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1-866-374-5377 ; 1-866-EPILEPSY
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Address:
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1425 Bayview Ave, Ground Fl
Toronto, ON
M4G 3A9
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Map
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Intersection:
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Bayview and Davisville Avenue
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Accessibility Notes:
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Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance; Elevator; Wheelchair accessible washroom.
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm * evening support groups available
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Executives:
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Geoff Bobb - Executive Director
416-964-9095 ext 214
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Service Description:
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Prioritizes individual needs, the importance of living as independently as possible and the benefits of community engagement. The programs address all aspects of epilepsy from the first diagnosis of a child to the struggles that young people face, to adult needs such as employment and relationships.
Through programs, individuals can participate in trainings to build confidence and skills, share their medical concerns and challenges, discuss coping methods with people who understand, involve their schools or workplaces in awareness building, enjoy an outing with friends, learn about the latest epilepsy news and enjoy being in a place they can call home.
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Adult Services
- Offer support and counselling to adults with epilepsy and their family/caregivers * individual, couple and family counselling * various support groups to share thoughts on life with epilepsy and offer and receive support * Functional Seizures education and support
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Children and Youth Services
- Counselling to parents, the child or youth on a variety of issues surrounding epilepsy and the impact of seizures - physically, emotionally, and socially- psychoeducation for epilepsy
- anxiety
- depression
- independence
- parenting for a child with a health condition
- dealing with stigma
- developing coping skills
- helping clients navigate the health care system & school system
- self and parent advocacy skills
- sibling support
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Support Groups
- Various support groups for people with seizures and their families to connect with others living with similar challenges, learn more about their condition and share feelings and concerns.
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Persons with epilepsy and their families * Residency Requirements: Toronto
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