Epilepsy Foundation New England

Established in 1983, Epilepsy Foundation New England is a 501 c 3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to help people and families affected by epilepsy in New England. Epilepsy Foundation NE is an independent affiliate of Epilepsy Foundation of America whose mission is to lead the fight to overcome the challenges of living with epilepsy and to accelerate therapies to stop seizures, find cures, and save lives. We serve the approximately 100,000 people in Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont affected by epilepsy and the people who care for them. Our vision statement is Help for Today, Hope for Tomorrow.

The services we provide are camp for children and teens; youth programming; employment services; helpdesk; online resource center; retreats for adults; scholarships; emergency financial aid to people in need; community education for children, school personnel, first responders, and employers; conferences for health care providers and for families; fundraising for research; public policy advocacy; support groups; bereavement support; community connections; and, public awareness and engagement.