Epilepsy York Region
  • Home
  • About
    • About Epilepsy
    • Our Agency
    • Volunteering
    • Contact Us
    • How to Show Your Support
  • SOCIAL PROGRAMMING
    • Adult Support Groups
    • Children & Youth Groups
    • Community Outreach
  • Events & Initiatives
    • Epilepsy Awareness Month
    • #IAM1IN100 CAMPAIGN
    • International EpilepsyDay
    • GOH Golf Tournament
    • GOH Summer Camp 2021
  • Our Community
    • Epilepsy Stories
    • Photo Gallery
  • Resources
    • Education & Training
    • Spark Sheets
    • Links
  • More
    • Home
    • About
      • About Epilepsy
      • Our Agency
      • Volunteering
      • Contact Us
      • How to Show Your Support
    • SOCIAL PROGRAMMING
      • Adult Support Groups
      • Children & Youth Groups
      • Community Outreach
    • Events & Initiatives
      • Epilepsy Awareness Month
      • #IAM1IN100 CAMPAIGN
      • International EpilepsyDay
      • GOH Golf Tournament
      • GOH Summer Camp 2021
    • Our Community
      • Epilepsy Stories
      • Photo Gallery
    • Resources
      • Education & Training
      • Spark Sheets
      • Links
Epilepsy York Region
  • Home
  • About
  • SOCIAL PROGRAMMING
  • Events & Initiatives
  • Our Community
  • Resources

About Us

Our History

Epilepsy York Region (EYR) is a non-profit multi-service agency, member run and volunteer driven. Founded in 1988, our foundation services all of York Region with our dedicated and passionate work 

Mission Statement

Epilepsy York Region is a charitable organization that: 

  • Advocates on behalf of individuals with seizure disorders, promotes public awareness of epilepsy and seizure disorders.
  • Develops programs based upon the needs of our constituents, and provides educational resources and opportunities.

Our Team

 Our dedicated team of volunteers, part time, and full time workers, are committed on benefiting the epileptic peoples of York Region.

Chapter Objectives

  • To provide an organization to which all members of the community interested in epilepsy. Our attention is especially focused on those with epilepsy.


  • To establish effective social service programs of assistance to individuals living with epilepsy.


  • To refer persons living with epilepsy to other community services as appropriate and advantageous the individual concerned 


  • To develop special projects to advance and promote the health and well-being of individuals with epilepsy 


  • To encourage, supervise, and conduct programs and disseminate information about epilepsy for the continuing education of the public and professional 


  • To encourage the timely use of recognized medical scientific means for the effective diagnosis, treatment, and control of epilepsy.


  • To cooperate with and assist other individuals and organizations whose objective and purpose are compatible with those of Epilepsy York Region 


  • To raise funds with which to finance the other objectives of the Chapter


Our Team

Administrative Team

Claudia Cozza -  Executive Director

ccozza@epilepsyyork.org


Paige Jemmett - Director of Social Services

pjemmett@epilepsyyork.org


Tina Ng - Office and Media Administrator

tng@epilepsyyork.org


Leslie Davidson - Education, Training & Community Outreach

ldavidson@epilepsyyork.org

Board of Directors

Vinita Savani - Past Chair/Treasurer 

Karima Ewig- Secretary

Kristin Heustis Wong - Director

Peter Lesti - Director


Proud Members of

  • Home
  • Our Agency
  • Volunteering
  • Contact Us
  • How to Show Your Support

Epilepsy York Region

Epilepsy York Region 6356 Main Street Stouffville, ON L4A 1G9 CA

P: 905-640-8000 | F: 905-640-0038

Copyright © 2019 Epilepsy York Region - All Rights Reserved.

Charitable Business No 86673.7208.RR0001