Epilepsy Foundation - Deleted

• The Epilepsy Foundation works to improve and save lives through community services, public education, the access to care campaign, research initiatives, and new therapies funding for people with Epilepsy.
• • Owner
    Jillian Elliott
  • Created On
    05-18-2020
  • Updated On
    05-20-2020
  • Update Reminder
    N/A

• How To Contact

  • Name
    Main Office
  • Phone
    (301) 459-3700
  • Fax
    (301) 577-2684
  • Email
    contactus@efa.org
  • Alt Name
    24/7 Epilepsy & Seizures Helpline
  • Alt Phone
    (800) 332-1000
  • Alt Fax
    N/A
  • Alt Email
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  • Address
    8301 Professional Place West
  • Address 2
    Suite 230
  • City
    Cheverly
  • State
    MD

• More Information

  • Start Date
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  • Expiration Date
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  • Eligibility
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  • Fee
    N/A
  • Organization
    Epilepsy Foundation
  • Zip Code
    20785

• Helpful Links

  • Main Program URL
    https://www.epilepsy.com/
  • 24/7 Helpline
    https://www.epilepsy.com/living-epilepsy/247-helpline

• Detailed Information

  • • This is a nationwide organization providing community services, public education, federal and local advocacy, seizure first aid training, and research funding into new treatments and therapies. 
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    • Programs for the Houston-Dallas/Fort Worth-West Texas Chapter include:

      •Camping programs for children and youth with epilepsy

      ·       The Epilepsy Foundation Texas camping programs provide children and youth with epilepsy a safe, structured, FUN and encouraging home away from home!  Staff includes Foundation personnel, pediatric neurologists, experienced camp counselors and registered nurses.          

      •Educating about epilepsy, seizures, and first aid

                     Each year, Epilepsy Foundation Texas educates over 20,000 people about epilepsy, seizures & first aid.

      •Live It Youth Transition program to promote independence, individuality, and growth in teens living with epilepsy.

      •Local support groups

      ·       EFTX DFW 20 Somethings Support Group

      Young adults are invited to join other young adults for events and meetings.

       Parents are welcome and meet separately.

       Meetings and events are held throughout the year.

      20 Somethings Support Group Flyer

       Contact EFTX at (888)548-9716 for more information

      ·       UT Southwestern Epilepsy and Seizure Support Group

      Contact epilepsyteam@utsouthwestern.edu

       or call 214-645-8800 leave message

       Please RSVP

      Where

       Zale Lipshy University Hospital

       Dining Room Conference

       5151 Harry Hine Blvd.

       Dallas, TX 75390

      ·       Texas Health Resources Dallas Adult Support Group

      Meets the third Tuesday of every month

       An education and support group for patients, family members, friends and caregivers.

      Facilitator:  Catrina Nieser at 214-345-7981 or CatrinaNieser@TexasHealth.org

      Where: Via conference call

      When: 7:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.

      ·       EFTX Fort Worth Epilepsy Support Group

       Facilitator:  Caroline Green Carolined_73@yahoo.com

       (817)239-4668

       Location: Texas Heath Resources Fort Worth

       1301 Pennsylvania Ave.

       Fort Worth, TX 76104

       (Harris Tower located close to 6th Avenue)

       Kupferle Conference Room in the Richardson building (close to gift shop)

      Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm

      2020 Meeting Dates:  June 11, August 6, October 8, December 3

      ·       Cook Children’s Medical Center Support Group

      Meets the second Thursday of every other month

      Everyone in the family is invited, including siblings, whether they are a patient at Cook Children’s. Childcare is provided for children under the age of six. There is no cost to participate. Dinner is provided at no charge.

       Dates for 2020: July 9, August 13, November 2, December 10

      Call 682-885-7259 or go to Neurosciences Support Groups page to learn more about each meeting

      Where: Cook Children’s Medical Center 801 Seventh Ave. Fort Worth, TX 76104 (Lower Level – Medical Center Pavilion)

      Time: 5:30 P.M. – 7:30 P.M.

      ·       Children’s Medical Center: Dallas Spanish Parent Support Group

      This group meets 4 times a year

      Where: Children’s Health Specialty Center Dallas Campus

       2350 North Stemmons Freeway

       Dallas, TX 75207

• Eligibility Information

  • States
    • TX
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  • Zipcodes
  • School Districts
  • Age Groups
  • Languages Served
    • English
    • Spanish
  • Family Incomes
  • Insurance Providers

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