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Pinellas and Pasco Counties - Administrative Office - 5700 54th Avenue North St. Petersburg, Florida 33709 (727) 546-2856 voice (727) 544-5912 fax Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
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9851 State Road 54
Suncoast Epilepsy Association, Inc.
Clearwater, Florida
The Clearwater office is preparing to move to a new location.
Call (727) 546-2856 (Administrative Office)
Who We Are...
[Return] to Table of ContentsSuncoast Epilepsy Association (SEA) is a local, non-profit organization, which is the sole provider of services to individuals with epilepsy in Pinellas and Pasco Counties. The agency was originally chartered by the State of Florida in 1973 and is affiliated with the Florida Epilepsy Service Providers Association (FESPA). The target population that we serve is estimated at 2% of the population or approximately 28,000 Pinellas and Pasco residents. SEA provides medical and dental services to medically and financially needy individuals with epilepsy without regard to race, sex, religion, national origin, creed, or political persuasion.
Individuals who qualify for our services are:
- Individuals diagnosed with epilepsy, or suspected of having epilepsy.
- Residents of the State of Florida living within our service area.
- Individuals who demonstrate a need.
Income Eligibility -[Return] to Table of Contents
- Clients are expected to contribute to their own medical care based on a sliding-fee scale assessment of their ability to pay.
Programs...
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- Individual counseling.
- The development of an Individualized Action Plan (IAP). IAP relates to the client's needs, goals, and expected outcomes.
- Referral to other service providers.
- Referral to medical professionals for neurological care, including:
- Initial diagnosis and evaluation.
- Follow-up office visits.
- EEG, CT scanning, MRI, and blood-serum testing.
- Referral to dentists who provide general dentistry and specialized periodontal care for epilepsy related symptoms.
- Individuals with epilepsy that desire employment may receive assistance with:
- Realistic vocational goal setting -
- Helps individuals set goals based on interests, skills, previous experience, training, and job availability in the community.
- Job Seeking Skills Training (JSS) -
- Trains an individual how and where to look for work. It covers such topics as developing a resume, completing a job application, interviewing, interview follow-up, making and developing contacts, researching potential employers, realistic employer expectations, and acceptable work environment practices.
- Job Club -
- A support group that provides structure and support during the job search period.
- Job Search -
- The period of independent job seeking with support of an employment specialist.
- Placement Assistance -
- An Employment Specialist makes employer contacts on behalf of the job-ready candidate that has difficulty making contacts independently.
- Epilepsy prevention and education programs are provided for employers to encourage the employment of QUALIFIED individuals with epilepsy.
- Suncoast Epilepsy Association works to insure equal treatment and access for all people. Clients who desire help with denial of rights or discrimination issues can receive assistance.
- Presentations are available to a variety of public and professional target groups, including law officers, fire fighters, emergency medical responders, nurses, physicians, pharmacists, school personnel, students, substance abusers, the elderly, persons affected by epilepsy, civic groups, service clubs, employers, and the general public.
Prevention and Education Goals...
Seizures can be controlled and some cases of epilepsy can be prevented. Goals of the Prevention and Education Program include:[Return] to Table of Contents
- Prevent seizures by avoiding or eliminating know causes.
- Prevent reoccurring seizures once a single seizure has taken place.
- Prevent any more seizures once epilepsy has been diagnosed.
- Preventing personal and social problems due to lack of understanding in our society.
Support Groups for...
- Children with epilepsy.
- Teens with epilepsy.
- Young Adults with epilepsy.
- Parents and care-givers of children and teens with epilepsy.
- Adults with epilepsy.
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- St. Petersburg Office - (Administrative Office)
5700 54th Avenue North
St. Petersburg, Florida 33709
(727) 546-2856Adult Support Group Meeting (Day)
Meets: 2nd Wednesday of each month.
Time: 12:30-2:00 p.m.
Adult Support Group Meeting (Evening)
Meets: Last Monday of each month.
Time: 5:30-7:00 p.m.
- Clearwater Office -
Mease Dunedin Hospital
1st Floor Conference Room - D4
601 Main Street
Dunedin, Florida 34698
(727) 546-2856
Adult Support Group Meeting (Evening)
Meets: Last Monday of each month.
Time: 5:30-7:00 p.m.
SEA-FASS Support Group (Evening)
(for children, teens, young adults & family members)
Meets: 2nd Monday of each month.
Time: 6:30-8:00 p.m.
- New Port Richey Office -
9851 State Road 54
New Port Richey, Florida 34652
(727) 375-7774 (NOTE: New telephone number and address)Adult Support Group Meeting (Day)
Meets: 2nd Tuesday of each month.
Time: 1:30-3:00 p.m.
For Additional Information...
Suncoast Epilepsy Association Family Action Support ServicesSEA-FASS provides a means for families to share experiences, support one another, learn to cope with epilepsy, and celebrate their victories and accomplishments.
[Return] to Table of ContentsPlease call (727) 546-2856 or FAX: (727) 544-5912.You may also write to:
Suncoast Epilepsy Association, Inc.
5700 54th Avenue North #J
St. Petersburg, Florida 33709
Have a question or want to send us a comment? We welcome your feedback. Our new E-Mail address is: SuncoastEpi@Juno.com.
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Links...
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- Interweb Schoolhouse: Wander-n the 'Net (TM)
Numerous links to: Epilepsy; Medical; Pharmacy; Aviation; Astronomy & Space; Business, Finance & Law; Computers; Education (All Florida Community/Junior Colleges, Colleges, & Universities - all have links and/or addresses); Employment, Jobs, & Job Information; Florida Government and other state home pages; Florida Newspapers and others; Kid Sites; Periodicals, Books, & Electronic Media; Libraries; Museums; Search Engines; Tampa Bay Arts, Attractions & Events; People/Address Finders; Television; Wander-n the 'Web(TM); Weather (radar, satellite & more); Zoos - Aquariums - Parks.- FESPA - Florida Epilepsy Services Provider Association
- British Epilepsy Association
- RxList - The Internet Drug Index - Extensive information on many drugs.
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