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
Seizure First Aid Training at 7PM
Seizure first aid training with Epilepsy Foundation New England in partnership with Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center.
*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.
A Law Enforcement-Informed Training for Recognizing and Responding to Epilepsy and Seizures
We'll look at Recognizing and Responding to Epilepsy and Seizures with a particular focus for law enforcement.
Town Hall Meeting! Wednesday Webinar: How Governmental Changes Affect You!
Join us this week for a special Town Hall related to governmental changes including: Challenges to Section 504 Potential Cuts to…
Boston, ma
Sail for Epilepsy & EFNE: Charting Connections
Join Epilepsy Foundation New England and Sail For Epilepsy for an afternoon of nautical fun and new connections at the Boston Museum of…
Wednesday Webinar: Seizure Rescue Medications Sponsored by UCB
This week we are joined by Dr. Melissa Tsuboyama from Boston Children's Hospital as we examine seizure rescue medications.
MGH Group
A group for clients having epilepsy concerns and questions to interact live with doctors of MGH with Epilepsy Specialization. Prior…
Cambridge, ma
Empowering Women: Education, Discussion, and Support for Women Living with Epilepsy Conference
Speakers Dr. Regan Lemley, MGBDr. Paula (Emma) Voinescu, MGBDr. Lidia Maria Moura, MGBDr. Laurie Douglass, BMCDr. Preeti Gupta, NCSE…
Worcester, ma
UMass Family Conference
The UMass Epilepsy Education Conference at WorcLab in Worcester allows patients and families impacted by epilepsy to learn, share, ask 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
Taking it to the Slopes - EpilepSki 2025 Recap
Epilepsy Foundation New England partnered with Adaptive Vermont at Sugarbush Resort in Warren, VT to provide adaptive skiing at the recent EpilepSki event this past Sunday.
In The News
My Story: How Funding Cuts Will Change This Researcher’s Life with Epilepsy
Draconian cuts in NIH funding will have a lasting impact on clinical care. The National Institutes of Health (NIH), has announced dramatic cuts to all research funding that will dismantle biomedical research overnight.
In The News
Seizure Action Plan Awareness Week
Anyone with epilepsy should have a Seizure Action Plan (SAP). These plans help organize important details about seizure treatment and care, making it easier for others to respond appropriately. Additionally, a Seizure Action Plan can be tailored to fit various situations in daily life.
In The News
EFNE President/CEO Speaks on Stigma Panel
Hosted at Boston Children's Folkman Auditorium, the event brought together guests to watch and discuss the film, "The Curse of Stigma."
Support Epilepsy Foundation New England
Your clothing, dishes, household items, toys, apparel and more make a big difference. We make donating easy with free, scheduled curbside pickups.