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Organization:
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Epilepsy South Central Ontario - Halton, Peel, Hamilton, Waterloo, Wellington, Dufferin Regions
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Phone Numbers:
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905-450-1900 (Main Line)
Halton: 289-627-1855
Hamilton:289-639-8393
Brantford: 226-227-2193
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Toll-Free:
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1-855-734-2111
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Fax:
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905-820-9393
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Address:
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250A Lakeshore Rd E
Mississauga, ON
L5G 1G9
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Intersection:
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Hurontario St (Hwy 10) and Lakeshore Rd E
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Location:
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Mississauga (Port Credit)
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 9am-4pm
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Executives:
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David Charchalis - Chief Executive Officer
905-450-1900 ext 203 * david@epilepsysco.org
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Public Contacts:
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Trevor Gordon - Media and Government Relations Manager
905-450-1900 ext 206 * trevor@epilepsysco.org
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Service Description:
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Charitable organization dedicated to improving the quality of life, independence and community support for persons living with epilepsy
Programs and services:
- Educational workshops: epilepsy education and seizure first aid
- Clinic to Community (C2C) Program: provide individual and their family with information about seizures and a network of support services
- Epilepsy Classroom (caters to the individual learning and social-emotional needs of children who have intractable epilepsy, that is, ongoing seizure activity despite maximal medical treatment, as well as children who have recently undergone brain surgery for intractable epilepsy * an initiative of The Centre for Brain & Mental Health at The Hospital for Sick Children * contact Dr. Elizabeth Kerr, head of the Epilepsy Classroom, 416-813-8371)
- Home-Based Self-Management and Cognitive Training Change Lives (HOBSCOTCH): 8-week sessions to help people living with epilepsy learn new strategies to improve memory and attention
- Adults programs: individual support, counselling, and peer groups
- Child and youth support services including training for teachers and camp leaders
- Youth empowerment program: support for teens and young adults
- Day camps for children with epilepsy
- Seniors programs * educate seniors and caregivers about epilepsy and how to recognize seizure symptoms * tailored services to support health aging
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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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Not applicable
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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People with epilepsy and their families
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Languages:
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English ; French
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Area Served:
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Halton Region ; Peel Region ; Hamilton ; Haldimand ; Norfolk ; Brant ; Waterloo ; Kitchener ; Wellington ; Dufferin
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Last Updated:
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9/15/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=60584
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