Established in 1983, Epilepsy Foundation New England (EFNE) is a 501 c 3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to help people and families affected by epilepsy in New England. EFNE is an independent affiliate of Epilepsy Foundation of America whose mission is to lead the fight to overcome the challenges of living with epilepsy and to accelerate therapies to stop seizures, find cures, and save lives. We serve the approximately 110,000 people in Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont affected by epilepsy and the people who care for them. Our services are designed to provide Help for Today, Hope for Tomorrow.
A team of approximately 20 staff and 50 Community Health Workers work together to provide Youth Services, including summer camps, year round programs for elementary and middle school (Kids Connect), and young adults (Young Leaders Network), as well as a scholarship program; Resource and Support Services including Care Management, emergency financial aid, helpdesk, support groups, retreats, and our Remembrance Network for people who have lost someone to epilepsy; Community Education; Public Policy Advocacy; and Fundraising for Research.
