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The Epilepsy Foundation of Eastern PA is a non-profit health agency whose mission is to meet the non-medical needs of those with epilepsy/seizure disorder and their families. We accomplish our goals through education, support, and advocacy. All of our programs and services are FREE of charge.

Description:
We have the power to improve the quality of life for people with epilepsy, and now so do you. Our unique services and programs include an annual educational wellness fair in conjunction with Epilepsy Awareness Month in November, a pre-teen and teen retreat at a summer camp, support groups, workshops on a variety of issues focusing on relevant programs encountered in living with this disorder, adult resources services, family and children programs and a newsletter, community education and a quarterly newsletter for all constituents.
Annually we sponsor exciting special events to help support our educational programs. Look for more information on our upcoming events such as our:

*Camp Achieve
*Golf Invitational
*Education and Wellness Fair
*Summer Stroll for Epilepsy

History:
Nearly thirty years ago two families consulted a local neurologist for treatment and information for their children who had been diagnosed with epilepsy. The neurologist could treat the medical aspects of the disorder and offer information in that regard, however, was at a loss to offer local resource support to address the issues of school, socialization, family interaction, etc. The national epilepsy office was barely four years old and again could provide basic information about epilepsy. This is when the small, but determined group decided to explore the realities of forming a local epilepsy foundation office to address the non-medical needs of those with epilepsy and their families.
From these beginnings the Epilepsy Foundation of Philadelphia had its start in 1972. Twenty years later the area expanded to serve five counties in the Greater Philadelphia area and in May of 2001, the foundation officially services eighteen counties that make up the eastern part of Pennsylvania, thereby changing its name to Epilepsy Foundation of Eastern PA.
Since the early days, great strides have been made, from the early beginnings at Graduate Hospital to our current home at 919 Walnut Street, we have evolved from a completely voluntary organization to a staff of seven (7) full time people with a 501(c))(3) non-profit status, a Board of Directors, Professional Advisory Board and Honorary Board.

Contact people:

Jeanette K. Chelius, Executive Director, (phone), (email) Epilepsy Foundation, Fundraising & Special Event Coordintor, (phone), (email)

Office fax number: (215) 629-5003 fax 215-629-4997)

Address:

919 Walnut Street, Suite 700 Philadelphia, PA 19107 (See a map)

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

Directions:

See main site listing.   Nearest Bus Stop: 9, 1 minute walk For maps or information, please see http://www.septa.com/

Miscellaneous Information

Are court referrals welcomed?
	Yes