OTHER RESOURCES
The EFDE offers a Resource Guide to help people find assistance beyond our local area.
The Epilepsy Foundation is a national organization leading the fight to overcome the challenges of living with epilepsy, accelerate therapies to stop seizures, find cures, and save lives. The Epilepsy Foundation of Delaware is one of over 50 local affiliates nationwide that extends programs, services, and events to our local area.
Epilepsy Foundation 24/7 Helpline
The Epilepsy & Seizures 24/7 Helpline has trained information specialists standing by to answer your questions about epilepsy and seizures and provide you with help, hope, support, guidance, and access to national and local resources. Phone: (English) 1-800-332-1000, (en español) 1-866-748-8008, Online: Online Help Form
The American Epilepsy Society is a community of professionals engaged in the understanding, diagnosis, study, prevention, treatment and cure, with the goal of improving outcomes for persons with epilepsy.
National Association of Epilepsy Centers
Epilepsy centers provide a comprehensive team approach to the diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy providing routine care and diagnostic and treatment services to individuals with uncontrolled seizures.
Embrace2 is the only FDA-cleared wrist-worn wearable in epilepsy, detecting possible convulsive seizures and instantly alerting caregivers.
The Danny Did Foundation is dedicated in its mission to prevent deaths caused by Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP) by advancing public awareness, enhancing SUDEP education and disclosure between medical professionals and families.
In partnership with Camp Green Lane, Camp Achieve is a uniquely designed week-long sleepaway summer camp program tailored to the special needs of youth, ages 8 to 17, living with epilepsy and provides the opportunity to enjoy all of the fun and friendship that traditional summer camp offers.
Available Treatments, Devices, Surgeries, Diets, Therapies
While seizure medicines are the first step in epilepsy treatment, there are other approaches to think about.