Services

The Resource Library, includes an assortment of pamphlets, books, magazines, audio and video tapes and articles on the many aspects of epilepsy. Members may borrow materials free of charge. There is a video camera available to members, on loan, to provide accurate information on seizure activity. The library is opened and staffed Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9:00am to 3:00pm.

Our newsletter, The Epilogue, is now being distributed in an e-mail format four times per year. It includes current information about epilepsy, research and treatments as well as upcoming events, awareness groups and volunteer opportunities. For our members without Internet access a paper copy of the Epilogue will still be made available.

Educational presentations are offered to schools, agencies, businesses, and the general public.

Kids on the Block is a puppet troupe consisting of disabled and non-disabled child-size puppets offer skits on: 1) Epilepsy awareness, understanding, and first-aid, and 2) Prevention of Head Injuries, including safe bicycling practices/use of bike helmets; importance of seat belts; and the dangers of drinking and driving.

Health-related counselling is available on an individual or group basis.

Our Telephone Support Network and Youth leadership Program link trained volunteers to those seeking peer assistance.

Outreach programs provide services in all areas of Waterloo and Wellington counties.

Teacher’s booklets are available free of charge.

Volunteers are welcomed for fundraising events, volunteer driving, information booths, committee and board membership, assisting with educational programs to agencies and schools, and office assistance.

Support Groups

Kitchener-Waterloo 3rd Thursday of the month

Awareness Adult Group 7pm – 8:30pm

Guelph Awareness Last Tuesday of each mont5

Awareness Adult Group 7pm – 8:30pm

Cambridge Coming soon in the near future!

Awareness Adult Group

Parents Contact the office for more information.

Awareness Group

Lunch Bunch is held the 2nd Thursday of each month at noon. Come out and join other members for a health lunch, nutritution education and collecting recipes. This is a fun group of people whos company you will enjoy.