On February 1, 2010, Options & Advocacy for McHenry County welcomed a new program to its array of services. The Epilepsy Support Program was added and is coordinated by Nancy Monica. The program serves infants, children, and adults with epilepsy. It provides a wide range of service coordination activities including education regarding epilepsy, medication access and education, advocacy, training of school staff, development of individual seizure plans, employment counseling, support groups, information and referrals. The Epilepsy Support Program also provides access to neurological evaluations and care through epilepsy clinics. 

 

The program is available to McHenry County residents and is designed to help persons with epilepsy reach their full potential in an environment of empowerment and independence.