Epilepsy Foundation of Delaware
Cause Area
- Community
- Health & Medicine
Location
240 N JAMES ST STE 104NEWPORT, DE 19804 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
The Epilepsy Foundation leads the fight to stop seizures, find a cure, and overcome the challenges created by epilepsy.
Description
Founded in 1964 and based in Newport, Delaware, we are a statewide nonprofit organizations dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for individuals challenged by epilepsy. Epilepsy affects approximately 10,000 Delawareans. We educate and support individuals with epilepsy and their families, increase the awareness of epilepsy in the general community; facilitate prevention and management of epilepsy; and provide leadership and advocacy for epilepsy issues.
Our services include information & support, support groups, emergency medication assistance, and educational programs for the community, teens, educators, law enforcement, first responders, and health care professionals.