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
Thank You To Our Corporate Sponsors
Thank you to all of the following corporations for donating to EFNE during this pandemic. Your support was needed now more than ever and we are so grateful.
Upcoming Events
Wednesday Webinar: Executive Function: The Chaotic Brain & Who Can Help
Let's take a dive into the brain and learn more from Lauren Pollock as we explore epilepsy and executive function.
Learn About VALTOCO - (Diazepam Nasal Spray) With Dr. Jurriaan Peters
Here is a brief look at what to expect from the presentation from Dr. Jurriaan PetersLearn about episodes of frequent seizures (2 or more…
MGH Group - 7PM-8:30PM
A group for clients having epilepsy concerns and questions to interact live with doctors of MGH with Epilepsy Specialization. Prior…
Boston, ma
2024 Boston Walk for Epilepsy
We invite you to join Epilepsy Foundation New England and the epilepsy community for the Northeast's largest epilepsy event! Walk Details…
Seizure First Aid Training for Law Enforcement
Designed with and for Law Enforcement Officers (LEOs), Public Safety Officers and Resource Officers at schools, Correctional Officers, and…
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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Give Back
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
EFNE Awards $150,000 in Research Grants
March 27, 2024 - Epilepsy Foundation New England provides ‘Help for Today and Hope for Tomorrow’ for tens of thousands of people living with epilepsy in New England.&nb
In The News
Susan Linn on WBZ's Morning Mix
Epilepsy Foundation New England's President/CEO, Susan Linn, was on WBZ's Morning Mix to discuss EFNE and the April 28th Boston Walk for Epilepsy at Fenway Park.
In The News
EFNE Names Representative Michael Day, Honorary Chair of the 40th Annual Gala
Lowell, MA (September 5, 2023) – Representative Michael Day, of the 31st Middlesex district consisting of the towns of Stoneham and Winchester has been named honorary chair of Epilepsy Foundation Ne
In The News
Epilepsy Foundation New England Awarded $1,380,096 for Public Health AmeriCorps
Funding will support 56 AmeriCorps members to meet public health needs of local community and help rebuil
In The News
Evaluation of EFNE's Innovative EQOL Program Shows Promising Year One Findings
Year One evaluation results from the Epilepsy Foundation New England (EFNE) Improving Quality of Life and Health Equity for People Living with Epilepsy (EQOL) program, a cooperative agreement with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), show that EQOL has made a strong start towards its five-year goals of strengthening health syste
In The News
Striving to Save
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Vermont Added To The EFNE Family
Epilepsy Foundation New England (EFNE) is pleased to announce that our territory is expanding to include Vermont in January. EFNE will serve the approximately 7,000 people affected by epilepsy in VT, starting with support groups in Burlington, Rutland, and online; family and community education co
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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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Epilepsy Foundation New England Awarded $1.5M from the CDC
Epilepsy Foundation New England has been selected as a $1.5 million grant recipient by the CDC’s National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. The grant supports the Foundation’s continued focus on strengthening the health system to improve epilepsy care; fostering connections between clinical services and community programs; and addressing social determinants of health to improve quality of life for people with epilepsy with the goal of improving their social environment.
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