Epilepsy South Eastern Ontario
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: KGN0332 | Last Full Update: 03 Dec 2019 |
| Names | |
|---|---|
| Former Name | Epilepsy & Seizure Disorder Resource Centre (Oct 30 2015) |
| Notes | |
| Public Comments | Epilepsy & Seizure Disorder Resource Centre, South Eastern Belleville Office are no longer operating due to a loss of funding. Services to residents of Quinte are available via the Kingston Office. |
| Location & Accessibility | |
| Site Location | In front of Kingston General Hospital |
| Located In Community | Kingston |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Princess St and Concession St |
| Bus Route Notes | Kingston Transit Trip Planner |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Parking | Free parking |
| Description and Services | |
| Description (Service) | Regional chapter of a national voluntary health organization * provides a variety of epilepsy and seizure disorder education programs * responds to information requests * offers client advocacy, counselling, and support * support groups * One-to-one support: addresses individual/family needs and concerns in a confidential and supportive environment * service is available by phone, email, or at a place convenient to the client in their community * Educational Workshops: in-service presentations to businesses, schools, and community groups on what epilepsy is and how to help someone having a seizure * presentations can be tailored to meet the needs of the group * Community displays: staffed displays to reach out to community members in order to increase community-wide awareness of our services and to increase knowledge and acceptance of epilepsy * Transportation Program for persons with Epilepsy to assist them to attend medical appointments at the District Epilepsy Centre operated by Kingston Health Sciences Centre as well as community appointments |
| Hours | Mon-Thu 10 am-4 pm * call ahead |
| Areas Served | Frontenac County ; Kingston ; Leeds and Grenville United Counties ; Lennox and Addington County ; Quinte West |
| Eligibility | Individuals who are affected by epilepsy, including family and friends |
| Application | Call or send and email for more information |
| Languages | English ; French - Some resources available |
| Fees | Membership - available ; None - for services |
| Service Categories | Health/Disability Related Counselling ~ Epilepsy ; Health/Disability Related Support Groups ~ Epilepsy ; Individual Advocacy ~ Epilepsy ; Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education ~ Epilepsy ; Voluntary Health Organizations |
| Waiting List | No |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 613-542-6222 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-866-374-5377 (1-866-EPILEPSY) |
| Fax | 613-548-4162 |
| admin@epilepsyresource.org | |
| Website | www.epilepsyresource.org |
| Social Media |     |
| Other Details | |
| Established | 1985 |
| Funding | Fundraising - Pull Together for Epilepsy: Fire Truck Pull in July ; United Way - KFL&A; Leeds & Grenville ; Foundation - Ontario Trillium Foundation |
| Elections | June |
| Print Material | Pamphlets * "Seize the Day" Newsletter * fact sheets * booklets |
| Resources | Website |
| Accreditation | No |