Mission

To promote independence and quality of life for people with epilepsy and their families through support services, information, advocacy and public awareness.

Vision

We envision a world in which epilepsy and seizures are widely understood, and where those who live with them feel fully supported.

Values

We value people’s right to live with dignity as a full participant of their community.

We believe it is a person’s right to be informed and to participate meaningfully in their health management.

We believe society has an obligation to be accessible to all its members and opposing of all discrimination. 

We value self-determination and choice. 

We believe that strength can be found in community. 

Over the past 70 years, Epilepsy Toronto has been the place where Torontonians living with epilepsy can learn more about their condition, get the help they need and be a part of a family of caring and supporting people.

Epilepsy Toronto prioritizes individual needs, the importance of living as independently as possible and the benefits of community engagement. Our programs address all aspects of epilepsy from the first diagnosis of a child, to the struggles that young people face, to adult needs such as employment and relationships.  Recently, Epilepsy Toronto has begun to expand our services to address the needs of people living with other seizure disorders, such as functional seizures.

Through Epilepsy Toronto’s programs, individuals can participate in trainings to build confidence and skills, share their medical concerns and challenges, discuss coping methods with people who understand, involve their schools or workplaces in awareness building, enjoy an outing with friends, learn about the latest epilepsy news and enjoy being in a place they can call home.

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How is Epilepsy Toronto funded?

Epilepsy Toronto is an independent charitable organization. Our work is made possible through the generosity of individual donors, community supporters, and participants in fundraising events such as the Purple Walk and BuskerFest.

We are also grateful for the support of key partners, including United Way, as well as funding from provincial and local grants that help sustain specific programs and initiatives.

Because the majority of our services are offered free of charge, community support plays a vital role in allowing us to continue providing counselling, education, support programs, and resources for individuals and families living with epilepsy.

Please consider supporting our work with a donation. Your contribution directly helps us continue delivering programs and services to those who need them most.

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