Epilepsy Waterloo-Wellington
Address | 301 Frederick Street, 2nd Floor
Kitchener, Ontario N2H 2N6 |
Phone | 519-745-2112 |
Fax | 519-745-2435 |
E-mail | epilepsy@epilww.com |
Office Hours | Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 2:30 pm |
Contacts | Catherine Bodden - Executive Director
Sherrie Steinberg - Counselor and KW Support Group Facilitator
Darlene Fallen - Guleph Support Group Facilitator
Hera DeAngelis
Leslie Biggs - Co-Board Chairs
Roy Smith - Bingo Coordinator |
Upcoming / Ongoing Events
Annual General Meeting
May 28, 2009, 7:00pm
St. Stephan Lutheran Church
248 Highland Road East
Kitchener. Ontario
Guest Speaker
Dr Phillip Hudson
www.canadapharmacynews.com/2009/04/pharmacist-wins-kudos-for-his.html
| Chicken Wing Competition! | Kitchener - St George Community Centre
July 9th 2009.
Tickets Price $20.00
For more information, call 519-745-2112. |
| Glad Days | Information coming soon!
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| Bowen Therapy | We have a Bowen therapy practitioner who is working with people living with epilepsy. Bowen therapy consists of a series of gentle moves on the skin, or light clothing, with the client lying on a treatment table of seated. If you are interested in more information about Bowen therapy, please contact the office at (519) 745-2112. Start date for Bowen therapy sessions is Tuesday, April 28, 2009.
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| Support Groups | Adult Support Group
This is a support group for adults living with epilepsy or parents/family members of someone living with epilepsy.
Kitchener location is the Epilepsy WW office, 301 Frederick Street, 2nd floor, Kitchener.
Guelph location is Zehrs Community Room 1045 Paisley Road.
April
KW – Thursday,
April 9th, 7-8:30 p.m.
Guelph –Thursday
April 30th 6:30-8:00 p.m.
May
K-W – Thursday,
May 14, 7-8:30 p.m.
Guelph – Thursday
May 14 6:30-8:00 p.m.
June
K-W – Thursday,
June 11th, 7-8:30 p.m.
Guelph – Thursday
June 11th, 6:30- 8:30pm
Women's Support Group
This is a group specifically for women living with epilepsy or a female parent/family member of someone living with epilepsy. Contact the office, (519) 745-2112 for more information.
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| Lunch Bunch | Come out and enjoy fellowship with other Epilepsy Waterloo-Wellington members. The Lunch Bunch meets every third Wednesday from 12 to 1:30 p.m. at our Epilepsy WW office, 301 Frederick Street, 2nd floor, Kitchener.
Scheduled dates:
April 29th
May 20th,
June 17th
Bring you own lunch and drinks will be provided. |
Mission Statement
Epilepsy Waterloo-Wellington is a community based agency whose team of caring volunteers and staff are dedicated to improving the quality of life for those with epilepsy and their support network through counselling, education, advocacy and public awareness.
Services
Our
Resource Library includes a wide variety of pamphlets, books, magazines, audio and video tapes, and articles on the many aspects of living with epilepsy. Members may borrow materials free of charge. The library is open during regular office hour.
We also have a computer with internet access available for you to do personal research. Please phone ahead to check for availability.
Our newsletter,
The Epilogue, is now being distributed in an e-mail format four times per year. It includes current information on living with epilepsy, research and treatments, as well as upcoming events, awareness groups, and volunteer opportunities. For our members without internet access, a paper copy of The Epilogue will still be available.
Educational presentations are available, upon request, to schools, agencies, businesses, and the general public.
Kids on the Block is a puppet troupe consisting of disabled and non-disabled child-size puppets offering skits on: 1) epilepsy awareness, understanding, and first-aid, and 2) prevention of head injuries, including safe bicycling practices/use of bike helmets; importance of seat belts; and the dangers of drinking and driving.
One-on-one counselling is available on an individual or group basis in our Kitchener office. Please call (519) 745-2112 to book an appointment.
Teacher's booklets are available free of charge.
Become a Member of Epilepsy Waterloo-Wellington
Catherine Bodden (acting Executive Director) is new to our agency and is available if you have any questions. Please call (519) 745-2112 to contact her.
When becoming a member you:
- receive Epilogue, our agency newsletter via email or mail;
- have access to educational information about epilepsy;
- ensure that you will be on the mailing list;
- have voting privileges at Annual General Meeting.
Printable Membership Form (pdf)
Get Involved by Volunteering
We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to volunteer in our growing organization. Building a better and more empathic community, a higher sense of self-worth, enhancing your skills are only some of the rewards in volunteering. High school students –this is an excellent opportunity to fulfill your mandatory community/volunteer hours of 40 hours! Whatever your skill, you can help us to grow into a prosperous agency, please contact Catherine at 519-745-2112.
Board of Directors is instrumental in making decisions on the direction of our agency. On the board you participate in robust fundraising by soliciting funds from individuals, foundations, corporations and government entities.
Fundraising Committee assists to help design, organize and oversee fund-raising special events. Some of the fundraising events are chicken wing competition, and gift wrap campaign.
Program Committee is responsible for increasing public awareness and providing direction and organizing our educational and social events. Such events are bowling events, summer picnics and educating in schools and as well representing our agency on SEAC(Special Education Advisory Committee)
Finance Committee is involved in advising the President and Board of Director on financial matters. Developing a proposed budget for the following year and distribute it to the Board of Director for approval.
Membership Committee develops promotions programs to recruit new members and retain current members, both individually and at a corporate level.
Marketing & Communications Committee publicizes activities and programs through various promotional activities: including flyers, company bulletins, newspapers, radio, etc. Post-event publicity includes preparing and mailing releases for publications.
General Volunteer Opportunities are welcomed for fundraising events, volunteer driving, information booths and assist with educational programs to agencies and schools, and office assistances.
Bingo runners sell bingo cards to patrons, manage individual float and assist with clean-up.
Puppet Coordinators need to perform mental health-related puppet shows (for children aged 3+) using Kids on the Block puppets.
Support Epilepsy Waterloo Wellington Financially
As a non-profit agency we depend on donations to provide services to those affected by epilepsy.
There are easy ways to help out.
- Save your Zehrs and Sobeys receipts
- selling the "Epilepsy Awareness Bracelets" and Lavender pins you also "Bring Epilepsy out of the Shadows"
When making a general or corporate donation over $10.00 you will receive a Tax Receipt. Epilepsy Waterloo Wellington charitable business number is 88992 6820 RR000.
We also accept donations that go towards the office to improve the services given by Epilepsy Waterloo Wellington. Contact Catherine for more information at 519-745-2112.
Your support will be appreciated!
