Building Community,

Changing Lives

Supporting the epilepsy community in Ottawa and beyond. We empower individuals, families, and caregivers with epilepsy resources, education, and mental health support.

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Our Vision

Creating a community where persons affected by epilepsy or seizure disorders are empowered and supported to live life to the fullest, free of stigma and barriers.

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Our Mission

Epilepsy Ottawa is a not-for-profit, charitable agency dedicated to improving the quality of life for those living with epilepsy or seizure disorders and those closest to them through support services, education, advocacy, and ongoing public awareness

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Giving Tuesday may be over, but there's still time to give! "Samantha’s story is one of perseverance and resilience. From a teenager grappling with the sudden onset of epilepsy to a young woman charting her course in Social Service Work,
🍬🏠 Get ready for The Great Gingerbread Showdown! 🏠🍬 ✨ Join us on December 11th at 6 PM EST for an evening filled with creativity, snacks, and cozy hot chocolate! Bring your best decorating skills — all ages are welcome! ✨ 🎄RSVP at Epilep
So much of what we do at Epilepsy Ottawa centers around education! Whether you personally have experiences with Epilepsy, your friends or family have experiences with Epilepsy, or you are simply curious about the realities of Epilepsy, understanding
Get excited! Epilepsy Ottawa invites you to join us for a spooktacular Halloween party! The evening features a pizza dinner, costume party, crafts and a parent support group! Get dressed up and join us at the Bronson Center on October 28th! See you t
Meet The Team: Adèle Adèle was diagnosed with epilepsy at the tender age of 6, a life-altering moment that has shaped her journey in profound ways. Now at 16, she is excited to join our team, bringing with her a wealth of personal expe

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Samantha’s Journey: Finding Her Path
Samantha’s Journey: Finding Her Path

“I felt like everything I worked for was yanked away”

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The Great Gingerbread Showdown
The Great Gingerbread Showdown

Do you have what it takes to win The Great Gingerbread Showdown?

Test your creativity, showoff your architecture skills and get to know your teammates in this festive and fun holiday competition! Open to all people with epilepsy (young and grown) and their families!

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We offer a range of support services for individuals and families affected by epilepsy. Our trained staff and volunteers are here to help you navigate the challenges of living with epilepsy.

Focal Seizure
(Complex Partial Seizure)

Seizure First Aid Videos

Tonic Clonic Seizure

Absence Seizure

Epilepsy Ottawa would like to acknowledge that the land on which we gather is the traditional unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg People. The Algonquin peoples have lived on this land since time immemorial. We are grateful to have the opportunity to be present in this territory. 

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