To provide education and support services to adults and children who have epilepsy,and their families.

Description:
The Epilepsy Foundation Western/Central Pennsylvania (EFWCP)is a non profit organization serving 49 counties in western and central Pennsylvania. Through education and supportive services, the EFWCP strives to provide individuals and families with the assistance they need to face, cope with and manage epilepsy/seizure disorders. The EFWCP is also dedicated to providing the public awareness programs necessary to dispel the myths, misunderstandings and misconceptions associated with epilepsy.

History:
The EFWCP was founded in 1972 by a group of parents and families struggling to find the supportive programs they and their children needed to manage epilepsy. Today, the EFWCP provides nationally recognized programs via four full time offices located in Pittsburgh, Johnstown, Erie, and Harrisburg, PA. Programs are funded through a variety of revenue sources - more than 50% of the monies required to fund the EFWCP programs are raised through private contributions and special events fundraising.

Contact people:

Peggy Beem, Associate Director, (phone), (email) Colleen Fulkerson, Special Events Coordinator, (phone), (email) Jordan Hinds, Children & Family Services Coordinator, (phone), (email)

Office fax number: (412) 322-7885

Address:

1501 Reedsdale Street, Suite 3002 Pittsburgh, PA 15233 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.efwp.org

Directions:

We are located on Beaver Ave. on the North Shore section of the City of Pittsburgh. Our office is located in the Cardello Building. It is situated right next to the West End Bridge and Route 65. The Carnegie. . . (more)   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: None   Nearest Bus Stop: Beaver Ave., 1 minute walk For maps or information, please see http://www.portauthority.org/ride/ride.html

Miscellaneous Information

Are court referrals welcomed?
	No
Is act 33/34 clearance required of your volunteers?
	Yes