OUR HISTORY

We are a non-profit community agency. Founded in 1988, we support all individuals and families living with epilepsy across York Region with our dedicated and passionate work. 

MISSION STATEMENT

Epilepsy York Region is a charitable organization that: 

• Advocates on behalf of individuals with seizure disorders, promotes public awareness of epilepsy and seizure disorders.

• Develops programs based upon the needs of our constituents, and provides educational resources and opportunities.

CHAPTER OBJECTIVES

• To provide an organization to which all members of the community interested in epilepsy. Our attention is especially focused on those with epilepsy.

• To establish effective social service programs of assistance to individuals living with epilepsy.

• To refer persons living with epilepsy to other community services as appropriate and advantageous the individual concerned 

• To develop special projects to advance and promote the health and well-being of individuals with epilepsy 

• To encourage, supervise, and conduct programs and disseminate information about epilepsy for the continuing education of the public and professional 

• To encourage the timely use of recognized medical scientific means for the effective diagnosis, treatment, and control of epilepsy.

• To cooperate with and assist other individuals and organizations whose objective and purpose are compatible with those of Epilepsy York Region 

• To raise funds with which to finance the other objectives of the Chapter