Where can I go for more information about epilepsy?

Epilepsy Foundation of America

The Epilepsy Foundation of America works to ensure that people with seizures are able to participate in all life experiences and to prevent, control and cure epilepsy through research, education, advocacy and services. In addition to programs conducted at the national level, epilepsy clients throughout the United States are served by affiliated Epilepsy Foundation offices in nearly 100 communities. Information about epilepsy chapters and programs can be obtained by contacting the Epilepsy Foundation.

Epilepsy Foundation of America
4351 Garden City Drive
Landover, MD 20785-7223

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

The CDC Epilepsy Program supports program activities in the areas of improving care, improving communication and combating stigma, promoting patient self-management, conducting epidemiologic and prevention research, increasing public awareness and knowledge, and strengthening partnerships.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Epilepsy
4770 Buford Hwy, NE
MS K-51
Atlanta, GA 30341-3717

Epilepsy Coalition of New York State, Inc

The Epilepsy Coalition of New York State, Inc. was formed in 1998 to promote awareness of epilepsy and its consequences. It also provides funding opportunities to the epilepsy service system throughout the state, with the goal of improving the quality of life for those who live with epilepsy on a daily basis. The Epilepsy Coalition has information about epilepsy providers in the state and the services they offer.

Epilepsy Coalition of New York State, Inc.
111 Washington Avenue
Albany, New York 12210
Phone: (518) 434-4360
Fax: (518) 434-4542