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Here at ENL we know how important it is to be informed. Members and organizations can borrow from our resource centre for personal learning or to help teach others and promote awareness of epilepsy issues.
Services and Programs
Epilepsy Newfoundland and Labrador offers its members and interested individuals a wide range of services and programs to meet your needs concerning all aspects of living with epilepsy.
Thrift Shop
Come visit our store Previously Loved Clothes and Things located at 351 Kenmount Road. Remember, because we are a charity, you never pay tax!

WHAT IS ENL?

Epilepsy Newfoundland and Labrador is a registered charity founded in 1983. It is the only epilepsy organization serving the province and representing more than 10,000 men, women, children, and their families, who are living with epilepsy. The association is funded by donations; 100% of which remain in the province to help develop programs and services dedicated to the promotion of independence and quality of life for all people with epilepsy and their families.

DID YOU KNOW?
About 300,000 Canadians (1 % of the population) are affected by epilepsy
DID YOU KNOW?
In one year, an average of 14,000 people learn they have epilepsy.
DID YOU KNOW?
Each year, 1 in 2000 people are diagnosed with epilepsy
DID YOU KNOW?
The prevalence of epilepsy in persons over the age of 65 is approximately 7%: 1 in 14 seniors.
DID YOU KNOW?
Each day in Canada, an average of 38 people learn they have epilepsy.
DID YOU KNOW?
60% of new patients are young children or seniors.

Blog Post

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  • Meet JAC: Making St. John’s Purple
    Meet JAC: Making St. John’s Purple
    August 21, 2017/Epilepsy NL

    The team at JAC put in so much effort to celebrate Purple Day– they made it a week long event at the office.

    They took to social media with the Don’t Fear…

  • Christine’s Story
    Christine’s Story
    August 21, 2017/Epilepsy NL

    I was born with seizures.

    I was told that I had my first seizure at only three days old. Over the years, as I grew up, I mostly had grand mal seizures….

  • Easter Seals
    Easter Seals
    August 21, 2017/Epilepsy NL

    Easter Seals was established in Newfoundland in 1937. Since then, the organization has been situated in many places but it now sits at 206 Mount Scio Road in a 14,000 square…

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