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Program:
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Support Groups
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Phone Numbers:
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416-964-9095
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Toll-Free:
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1-866-374-5377 ; 1-866-EPILEPSY
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Fax:
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416-964-2492
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Address:
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1425 Bayview Ave, Ground Fl
Toronto, ON
M4G 3A9
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Intersection:
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Bayview and Davisville Avenue
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Location:
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Toronto
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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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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Service Description:
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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.
Support Groups Include:
- Adults with Epilepsy (AWE)
- Parent Support Groups
- Young Adults Support Group
- Partners and Adult Family Members Support Group
- Surgery Support Group
- Professionals Support Group
- Epilepsy Employment Group
- New and Expecting Parents Group
- Recreation Groups
Note: an individual counselling session is required before joining any of the support groups – please call or email Epilepsy Toronto for more information.
Adult Support Groups
- Adults with Epilepsy (AWE) - third Tuesday of each month, 6pm–8pm * connect with other adults living with epilepsy and learn more about epilepsy and share feelings and concerns.
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Children, Youth, and Parent Support Groups
- Young Adults Support Group - First Wednesday of each month, 7:30 pm – 9 pm * a place where individuals with epilepsy can connect with other individuals to offer and receive support by sharing stories, resources and transitional concerns
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Application:
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Call or visit
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Persons with epilepsy and their families * Residency Requirements: Toronto
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Languages:
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English
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Area Served:
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Toronto
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Last Updated:
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4/4/2024
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=196488
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