Help For Today
For Tomorrow
Our Mission
With your help, Epilepsy Foundation New England aims to improve the lives of individuals and families impacted by epilepsy and seizures. Together, we can offer those with epilepsy help for today, and hope for tomorrow.
3.4 Million
People Living With Epilepsy In the U.S.
150,000
New Cases of Epilepsy Each Year
1 in 26
Will Develop Epilepsy In Their Lifetime
1 in 3
People With No Effective Treatment
Upcoming Events
Wednesday Webinar: Epilepsy & Women’s Health: Best Practices for seizure control from Preconception to Menopause
Join Dr. Preeti Gupta as we explore Epilepsy and Women’s Health with a focus on best practices for seizure control from preconception to…
Wednesday Webinar: Navigating the Transition: Pediatric to Adult Healthcare
Join us as we welcome Meghann Soby from Boston Children's Hospital to explore the transition of epilepsy care from pediatric to adult.…
Bartlett, nh
EpilepSki Challenge Cup
Introducing the first EpilepSki Challenge Cup Ski Race! Join us on Saturday, March 1st at Attitash Mountain Resort and take part in…
Waitsfield, vt
EpilepSki Vermont
EpilepSki Vermont returns for 2025! This year we are teaming up with Sugarbush Ski Resort and Vermont Adaptive Ski. Based out of…
MGH Group
A group for clients having epilepsy concerns and questions to interact live with doctors of MGH with Epilepsy Specialization. Prior…
*Thursday* Webinar: Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) Therapy - Presented by LivaNova
Let's hear from Dr. Trudy Pang on Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) Therapy and its ability to help with seizure control.
Wednesday Webinar: Navigating Relationships and Epilepsy
Join Dr. Chidrup Tripathi from Maine Medical Center as we explore relationships and epilepsy.
MGH Group
A group for clients having epilepsy concerns and questions to interact live with doctors of MGH with Epilepsy Specialization. Prior…
MGH Group
A group for clients having epilepsy concerns and questions to interact live with doctors of MGH with Epilepsy Specialization. Prior…
Get Informed
We’re working to help those battling epilepsy from all corners of New England, and we’re always reaching out to those just starting their journey. That’s why we’re putting our knowledge, experience, and community to work for visitors at all stages of the battle against epilepsy.
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Your involvement and advocacy on behalf of those battling epilepsy is crucial to our success, and we couldn't provide the services we do without your help. Whether you give a little or a lot, we always appreciate the support.
Get Involved
Our team of parents, patients, doctors, healthcare experts, researchers, and New Englanders all play a big role in our progress. Want to add your voice to the effort? Get involved and let’s put and end to epilepsy throughout New England, together.
Our Stories
News Stories from the foundation and stories from our friends living with epilepsy.
In The News
Helping with Financial Assistance
Epilepsy Foundation New England receives numerous financial assistance requests each month.
In The News
Susan Linn Presents at the American Epilepsy Society Annual Meeting
Partnering to Expand the Nontraditional Epilepsy Workforce: Targeting Community Health Workers (CHW) and Resource Specialists in Epilepsy Care
In The News
A holiday wish: Congress must pass PBM reform
By WILLIAM MURPHYWilliam Murphy is Director, Advocacy & Public Policy, Epilepsy Foundation New England
In The News
EFNE Announces A Grant Contest for Research & Service In Epilepsy
Blue Skies Challenge:Epilepsy Foundation New England is pleased to announce the following grant competition and pitch contest to the Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont communities:
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