Mission Statement

Our Vision
That people with epilepsy have optimal quality of life

Our Mission
We support individuals with epilepsy through personal and public education, client-based services and (support) of research.

Description

The Epilepsy Association of Nova Scotia (EANS), a registered charity founded in 1980, has nearly 1,000 members. Overseen by a Board of Directors and employing one full-time staffer, EANS is the only epilepsy organization in the Maritimes. It provides information and offers counselling, advocacy, a quarterly newsletter, and a classroom education program (featuring “Kids on the Block” puppets) for students in Grades 4-6. Since 1980, EANS has reached out to almost 30,000 people through its education programs, and information/counseling/advocacy services. There are local Chapters province-wide and in New Brunswick, and a social/recreational club in Halifax. A new children's program is now being piloted. In 2008, 9-year old Cassidy Megan (an EANS member) started “Purple Day for Epilepsy – March 26” with the help of Epilepsy Nova Scotia. This is now a global campaign in which supporters around the world wear purple to raise epilepsy awareness. EANS continues to spearhead the campaign.

Address

5880 SPRING GARDEN ROAD
SUITE 306
HALIFAX, NS
CA
B3H1Y1

Contact Information

Contact Name:Iris Elliott
Email:iris@epilepsyns.com
Website:www.epilepsyns.com