Seizure & Brain Injury Centre
formerly Cochrane Temiskaming Epilepsy Association
Address | 60 Wilson Ave. Suite 312
Timmins, Ontario
P4N 2S7 |
Phone | (705) 264-2933
(866) 374-5377 toll-free (from Cochrane Temiskaming region only) |
Fax | (705) 264-0350 |
E-mail | sabicrl@ntl.sympatico.ca |
Staff | Ms. Rhonda Latendresse, Executive Director
James Royal, Outreach Worker |
Our mission is to ensure that seizures and/or head injuries themselves are not the deciding factor in an individual's life choices, chances and opportunities. To carry out this mission, this association has 2 main program areas: education/outreach development and support to individuals, families and friends.
Public Education
- resource library
- community presentations
- pamphlets & videos
- volunteer training
- Kids on the Block
- In staff Training
- Lavender ribbon campaign
| Family Support
- support groups
- courses & seminars
- referral listing
- wellness skills training
- social outings
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Benefits of Membership with SBIC
Being a member of the Seizure & Brain Injury Centre does not simply mean receiving a newsletter every once in a while. We actively encourage all members to participate in the social events that are planned throughout the year and to come out and meet other members.
Please contact if you are interested in any of the social programs, events or would like to see any special awareness sessions sponsored.
You receive
- access to information about local community services
- access to information about epilepsy, medical services, employment
- discounts on selected resources
- access to the Internet, books, videos & resource information
- several issues of Epilepsy Newsletter
- quarterly issues of Sharing (Epilepsy Ontario's newsletter)
- issues of Epilepsy Matters (Canadian Epilepsy Alliance's newsletter)
- updates on new advances, upcoming events, conferences & new programs in Ontario
- an opportunity to support research into epilepsy
- advocacy & referral services
- other services – Call us for more information about:
- Support/Discussion Groups for People with Epilepsy
- Epilepsy & Employment Issues Discussion Groups
- Children's Groups
- Social Activities (weekly afternoon bowling)
About Volunteering
All donations of $10 or more in support of the Seizure & Brain Injury Centre are tax deductible.
Resource Library
SABIC has an extensive library of books, videos and information for lending.
Office hours: 9 am to 4 pm, Monday to Friday.
Fundraising Events
 | March Awareness Campaign
March is Epilepsy Awareness Month and the start of the Lavender Ribbon Campaign. Show your support by volunteering at one of our monthly events or by wearing a lavender ribbon during the month. |
| Annual Garage Sale
Every summer we host garage sales. So keep us in mind when doing your spring cleaning. Remember, one person's garbage is another person's treasure. |
| Children's Fish Pond
Every spring and summer our great big fish pond is out and about in the city at various events from the downtown sidewalk sales, July 1st celebrations, Porcupine Miner's Festival and other events. So come on over kids and try your luck! |
| G.L.A.D. Days - August
Ms. Beth Parker, a woman living with epilepsy, introduced the "Give Light and Dreams" campaign in 1982. During the month of August, Gladioli (glads) are sold to bring renewed hope to all the children and adults living epilepsy that one day we will find an answer. |
| Bi-Monthly Bingo
Come out and support us at the Timmins City Bingo Hall every second Tuesday at 6:45pm |
Community Events (Timmins)
Every Monday | Coffee Break
| Date: | Every Monday |
| Time: | 1:00 - 3:00 pm |
| Location: | SABIC Office, 98 Pine St. South |
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Every Tuesday | Bowling
| Date: | Every Tuesday |
| Time: | 1:00 - 3:00 pm |
| Location: | Mid Town Bowl |
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Every Wednesday
| Mall Walk
| Date: | Every Wednesday |
| Time: | 9:00 - 11:00 am |
| Location: | Timmins Square |
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Every Thursday | Craft Day
| Date: | Every Thursday |
| Time: | 1:00 - 3:00 pm |
| Location: | SABIC Office, 98 Pine St. South |
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3rd Thursday every month | Board Meeting
| Date: | 3rd Thursday every month |
| Time: | 7:00 pm |
| Location: | SABIC Office, 98 Pine St. South |
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| For more information on these events please contact the Seizure & Brain Injury Centre. |
Kids on the Block
There is an ongoing need for volunteers in our KOB program.
Are you retired?
What a great way to keep body and mind in shape
and make a positive difference in children's lives.
Contact SBIC for more information and training times.
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