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Whether you’ve been newly diagnosed or just want to learn more about epilepsy, EAM is here to help.
When you call EAM you will be connected to a staff member who will listen carefully to your questions and concerns. For example, we can help you to:
- Navigate health and social services
- Communicate with your school or workplace about your epilepsy
- Connect with supports in your community
- Find additional resources
Call (902) 429-2633 or email info@epilepsymaritimes.org to speak to an EAM staff member.
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Classroom Education
Our goal is to ensure that every child can go to school secure in the knowledge that their teachers and classmates are educated about seizures and compassionate towards people with epilepsy.
Workplace Education
What is epilepsy? What do seizures look like? How will it affect my staff?
Seizure First Aid
Whether or not you know someone personally with epilepsy, it’s important to educate yourself by learning seizure first aid.
Scholarships and Bursaries
Deadline for applications is June 8, 2018. Successful candidates will be notified on or before June 22, 2018. Only applications with a completed checklist will be considered.
What if the office is closed and I need help now ?
211 is a free, confidential information and referral service for thousands of community and social services across the province. It is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year by dialing “2-1-1” or searching the online database at www.ns.211.ca.
