Epilepsy Simcoe County
Address | Victoria Village
72 Ross St. Unit 10
Barrie, ON L4N 1G3 |
Phone | (705) 737-3132
1-866-EPILEPSY |
Fax | (705) 737-5045 |
E-mail | epilepsysimcoecounty@rogers.com
elisabeh.esc@rogers.com |
Staff | Elisabeth Thomas - Office Administrator
Shannon Ernst - Youth Group Volunteer |
Hours | Monday-Friday, 9:00am-4:00pm |
January Newsletter:
Volunteers Needed
Any volunteers wishing to be trained to work at Bingo about once every 2 months (on a Saturday from 11:00-1:00), mcan contact the office for future training dates. The next training day is Saturday, March 6, 2010, for two hours. We can really use some extra support (must be 19 or older); easy work. Please contact our office at 737-3132 or email us at
epilepsysimcoecounty@rogers.com
Upcoming Events
Adult Support Groups
When: February 17, 2010
Time: 1pm to 3pm
Location: 72 Ross St., Unit 10, Barrie, On
3rd Annual Curling Bonspiel
Where: Stroud Curling Club
When: February 20th
Time: 9:30am to 6pm
Cost: $35 per person and $130 per team
Registration Ends February 8th
MacMillans - February Fundraiser
For futher information or to have a flyer mailed or emailed to you please contact
Elisabeth at 737-3132.
Support Groups
Adult Support Groups
When: February 17, 2010
Time: 1pm to 3pm
Location: 72 Ross St., Unit 10, Barrie, On
Youth Outing/Supoort
When: January 31st
Where: Bowlerama, Bayfield Mall
Time: 2pm to 4pm
Cost: Minimum $5 donation to support future outings
Past Events and Fundraisers
Christmas Gift Wrapping
Bayfield Mall, December 2009
Thank you to all our volunteers who made our annual Gift Wrapping a success. Epilepsy Simcoe County, with the help of the community, raide over $1,300 during our girft wrapping session at the Bayfield Mall.
Youth Support/Outing -
When: December 8th, 2009
Time/Location: 6:30PM at Bowlerama in the Bayfield Mall
(Contact Elisabeth Thomas at 705-737-3132, if interested)
Off the Wall Fundraiser
Epilepsy Simcoe County held their United Way fundraiser at Off the Wall on Novemeber 22, 2009. We raised a total of $420.25 which will suppport the United Way. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the volunteers from Epilepsy Simcoe County that came out and helped. We would also like to thank Dustin and his staff for allowing us to hold the Off the Wall Fundraiser. Thank you to all that camea nd donated to a great cause!
Bradford Greenhouse Fundraiser
Epilepsy Simcoe County would like to thank everyone who participated in our 2009 Bradford Greenhouses Fundraiser. More than $80.00 will be going back into the community to help spread awareness about Epilepsy.
MacMillians Fundraiser
We would like to thank everyone who participated in our MacMillians Fundraiser. Our total purchases added up to $242.00! Our agency made a profit of $54.51, which will go towards sponsorings our future Youth Support Groups and Outing events.
Mission Statement
Epilepsy Simcoe County exists to improve the quality of life of those whose lives are affected by epilepsy by means of education, community awareness, advocacy and support.
Vision
Epilepsy (Ontario) Simcoe County will become an effective, caring, high profile organization which meets the identified needs of all people with epilepsy in our region. It will serve as a standard of service for Simcoe County, Ontario and Canada. The organization will have a strong foundation of board, volunteer and staff representatives from each community within Simcoe County.
This will be built through a financial development and communication infrastructure which supports a board-based program of public education, awareness and direct support, to understand and mitigate the impact of epilepsy on individuals within our community.
History
Epilepsy (Ontario) Simcoe is a volunteer organization, formed in 1978, to provide public education and awareness about epilepsy, and to give support to individuals affected by epilepsy.
Our activities are guided by a Board of Directors, representing a variety of professional skills and interests.
Funding
We are financed in part by the United Way of Greater Simcoe County, but the majority of our operating income comes from our own fundraising efforts and donations.
Volunteers
Volunteer efforts are essential to our programs and services. There are many ways in which volunteers can help. For information about becoming a volunteer, please
contact us.
Volunteering with Epilepsy (Simcoe County) has many tangible rewards, some of which are
directly transferable to employer(s). These rewards include but are not limited to:
- Building a better and more empathic community
- A higher sense of self-worth
- Obtain credible references
- Enhancing your computer skills
- Improving your interpersonal communication skills
- Improve your community networking with influential organizations
- Assistance with your resume
- High School students can use towards the necessary community volunteer hours
Volunteer positions (You can choose!!)
- School/Senior Residence/Nurseries Presentations including a puppet show "Kids on the Block"
- Clerical (computer/filing)
- Membership mailings
- Volunteer Recruiter
- Support group/youth mentoring involvement
- Receptionist
- Drivers
- Community Fundraiser Coordinator/Helper
- Media/public Awareness
- NEW FOR 2008……be a member of our Barrie Dragonboat Festival 2008 team (rowers, steer person, drummer etc)
Programs & Services
Child Tutor Program
Providing financial assistance for tutoring children living with epilepsy (6-18 years of age). (Must meet agency requirements.)
Resource Library
Our lending library offers current materials, books and videos to the general public to increase knowledge about epilepsy.
Children's Camp
Financial assistance is available for children living with epilepsy (6-16 years of age) to attend Epilepsy Ontario's
Spike and Wave Camp. (Must meet agency requirements.)
Kids on the Block
Our troupe of volunteer puppeteers and their life-size puppets provide education and increase awareness by their scripted performances about epilepsy. This is offered at no charge to schools and a variety of groups throughout Simcoe County, when invited.
Education
We offer other forms of education about epilepsy for teen and adult audiences.
Support Groups
Monthly meeting to support and educate adults and teens about epilepsy.
Counselling
We offer support and referrals to individual clients by appointment, walk-in or telephone.
Emergency Medication Fund
Financial assistance is available for antiepileptic drugs (AEDs). (Must meet agency requirements.)
Emergency Travel Expenses
Financial assistance is available for a person with epilepsy to attend doctor's appointments, medical tests, etc. (Must meet agency requirements.)
Newsletter
Our informative quarterly newsletter offers news, events, etc.
Volunteer Programs
Interested persons have a variety of opportunities to assist with agency programs.
