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Organization:
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Epilepsy Ottawa
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Phone Numbers:
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613-594-9255
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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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The Bronson Centre
211 Bronson Ave, Suite 207
Ottawa, ON
K1R 6H5
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Intersection:
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Bronson Ave and Somerset Ave
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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In-person by appointment Mon, Tue 9am-4pm * Virtual office Wed-Fri 8am-4pm
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Executives:
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Nikki Porter - Executive Director
nikki@epilepsyottawa.ca
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Public Contacts:
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Jamie Everitt, RSW - Program Manager
jamie@epilepsyottawa.ca
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Service Description:
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Support services * epilepsy and seizure information * public awareness and In additional to general support and education, Epilepsy Ottawa offers the following programs:
Clinic to Community: An education program that helps you better understand epilepsy, seizure management, safety tips, and how to live well with epilepsy * a gateway to resources, programs, services, and an epilepsy community
UPLIFT: A mindfulness-based cognitive behavioural therapy program to reduce depression and anxiety in people with epilepsy or in parents/guardians of people with epilepsy
Seizure Smart: a free program for schools, workplaces, and other groups that want to learn more about epilepsy and how to help someone having a seizure
Epilepsy Connect Ottawa: a one-on-one peer mentor program for adults with epilepsy and parents/guardians of children with epilepsy
Employment Support Services * School Support Services * Webinars and Public Information Meetings
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Meetings:
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Community Events: craft nights, trivia nights, game nights, and moreSupport Group for Adults with EpilepsyParent Support GroupSocial Group for Adults with EpilepsyFamily Nights and activities for kids and teens with epilepsy and their siblings
For details about upcoming meetings and to RSVP, visit epilepsyottawa.ca/events. Click through to the individual event to RSVP. |
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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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Visit the website for more information
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Those who have epilepsy, those close to them (family, friends) and the general public
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Languages:
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English ; French (some programs)
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Language Notes:
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Clinic to Community and Seizure Smart are available in both French and English
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Area Served:
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Lanark County ; Renfrew County ; Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry United Counties ; Prescott and Russell United Counties ; Ottawa (City of)
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Last Updated:
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4/11/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=210373
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