Reaching out to people effected by epilepsy or mental illness....

OUR MISSION: a of epilepsy and mental illness, bullying, and assist people in obtaining help to reduce suicide. 

3. Veegpanions have been part of our work for seven years for patients entering epilepsy testing, surgery, or other medical challenges. We have added many versions over the years including a G-Tube doll with book, C-pap, AFO's, VNS, and several other adaptations for special individuals. We have sent roughly 260 to five countries. These have always been free to the individuals. Now these therapy creations (plush dolls, bears, cats, dogs, or monkeys, ) will be part of Preventing Teen Tragedy for our Epilepsy Division. They remain free to patients. These started as therapy for the challenge Our desire is to assist individuals and families effected by mental illness or epilepsy through 

                               support, information, and advocacy. Our purpose includes advocacy education for      

                               individuals, families, and the community about epilepsy and mental illness.  Our goal is to 

                               reduce the stigma associated with these disorders. 

Vision:                  Forming cohesive teams between individuals, families, and professionals is one of the 

                              long-term goals of PTT. The appropriate medical care and educational needs will be met 

                              these working teams learn to communicate well. The care in Northeastern Connecticut needs

                              improvement. Awareness programs for both epilepsy and mental illness need to begin. We 

                              envision barriers coming down for both individuals with epilepsy as well as mental illness. 

3 DIVISIONS of PTT

1a. personal advocacy learning how to obtain the best medical care for yourself or a loved one. We have learned that developing a positive working relationship with a doctor is a valuable tool to successful treatment. We can assist in teaching while still guarding your privacy. 

1b. Legislative advocacy. Joining with other foundation on initiatives that effect epilepsy or mental illness to form the strongest  voice. We must stop the stigma of both brain disorders. 

2. Suicide prevention. through information, education, and support throughout the community we hope to help reduce suicide. Proper treatment includes support programs for families and individuals.  Sometimes this can include education for the community where the individuals live, work, go to school for their best quality of life. Together we can try to eradicate the stigms our family endured because of Sam's epilepsy and a desire to deliver therapy tools to others going through challenging times during testing. I will include the story of "How VeegPanions began" in this blog.