About Us

The Epilepsy Association of the Maritimes, as its mandate, offers education, support and advocacy to enable our clients to increase their quality of life, to grow and prosper in our society.


We support the epilepsy community by:

-Offering services to clients and their families such as support groups, education and advocacy
-Delivering epilepsy awareness & seizure first aid training to schools, workplaces and community groups
-Providing information and awareness to the community
-Hosting social and recreational programs
-Scholarships and community funding opportunities

There are many ways you can be involved with the Epilepsy Association of the Maritimes.

Support our work by becoming a member, volunteer to raise awareness, host an event or sign up as a monthly donor.

*Purple day was founded by Cassidy Megan in 2008 to dispel myths and increase awareness of epilepsy in our communities.*