The Epilepsy Foundation of Connecticut is dedicated to improving the lives of people with epilepsy and their families. We are Connecticut's only affiliate of the national Epilepsy Foundation.
Click here For A Program & Services Flyer »The Epilepsy Foundation of Connecticut needs your help more than ever! We deeply value your support: Your generous tax-deductible contribution will be used to "Share The Hope" for Emma and thousands of other people with epilepsy in Connecticut because of our programs and services.
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Evidence based epilepsy self-management programs that improve the quality of life for people with epilepsy.
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Support groups and telephone networks to help you connect with others in the epilepsy community.
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Promote policies on both the state and federal levels that improve the lives of the epilepsy community in Connecticut.
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Financial assistance program to help cover the cost of epilepsy treatment and care services.
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Receive answers to questions, materials and referrals to community resources to help with a diagnosis of epilepsy.
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Number of people in Connecticut that have epilepsy
1 in 26 people in USA will develop epilepsy at some point in their lifetime
People in the USA with epilepsy that live with uncontrolled seizures
People in the USA with epilepsy that have seizures without a known cause
Here is the general seizure first aid protocol to help someone that is having a seizure:
Ages 12-17 are welcome to attend.
Please email Stacey@epilepsyct.com for more information.
Music Therapy sessions facilitated by Infinity Music Therapy and sponsored by Greenwich Biosciences.
For children with Epilepsy between the ages of 10-20.
For more information and to register your child please email monica@epilepsyct.com.
VIRTUAL MEETING
Share experiences, gain peer support and learn together about Epilepsy and overcoming challenges to live well with Epilepsy. Open to young adults ages 18-30.
Join support group leader Paige for a special virtual support group meeting. All you need is a computer or smart phone to participate.
Email stacey@epilepsyct.com to register.
VIRTUAL MEETING
Open to adults with Epilepsy as well as parents of children with Epilepsy.
An opportunity to connect with others in the epilepsy community in the safety of your home. All you need is a computer or smart phone to participate.
Please email stacey@epilepsyct.com to register for this meeting.
Seizure Recognition & First Aid Training Certification
Get Seizure First Aid Certified! Register for this 1.5 hour free training and receive a certification in seizure recognition & first aid.
Call our office at 860-346-1924 or email monica@epilepsyct.com for more information. You can also click on the following link to register. This is a free program!
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIoce-hrTwpHNEtUyzUNLND8WmddRMWQWHo
The Epilepsy Foundation of Connecticut is dedicated to improving the lives of people with epilepsy and their families.
