Day at the Capitol is over but our advocacy continues!
Advocates from all over Minnesota met with their legislators virtually to speak about Making Minnesota Seizure Smart. Learn more about our priorities and what you can do to help!
Learn About 2021 PrioritiesOur Guiding Philosophy:
Educate
Seizure trainings for your school, workplace, and community at no cost.
Connect
No one should face epilepsy alone; meet people who understand what you’re going through.
Empower
Take back control with access to the information and advice you need.
Help When You Need It
No one should face epilepsy alone. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or have been living with epilepsy for years, we’re here to support you.
Upcoming Events
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Mar
Open to Everyone Virtual Connect Group
We invite you to come together to offer and receive support, connect with others, and spend time in honest conversation about the epilepsy journey. This group is open to anyone who has a connection to epilepsy including but not limited to: individuals living with epilepsy, caregivers and parents who have18
Mar
Parent Virtual Connect Group
We invite you to join us to meet other parents, grandparents, and caregivers who live day-to-day caring for a child with seizures and/or epilepsy. Our Virtual Parent Connect group provides an opportunity to meet others, provide peer-to-peer support, share resources and experiences, and talk honestly about the triumphs and challenges25
Mar
Adult Virtual Connect Group
As we move into the New Year, we invite all adults living with epilepsy to join us for a time to connect with other adults who have epilepsy, share the triumphs and challenges of living with seizures, and connect with others who understand the journey of epilepsy. For more information,
Dive in Deeper
We offer a wide variety of programs and services for youth and adults across our service region.
Thriving with Epilepsy
Clinician’s Corner: Transitioning from the Pediatric to the Adult Epilepsy Clinic
By: Jeannine Conway, PharmaD, BCPS and Katherine Nickels, MD The transition of children into adolescence and adulthood can be exciting for the whole family. However, this can also be a time for anxiety, especially for children with chronic health conditions. Preparing children and their families is important to make this transition
Derrick Dawson – Medication, Memory, and Independence
Derrick Dawson is a social person. When he lost his warehouse job in 2019, it meant less time with his friends and co-workers. When COVID forced us to bring organizational events online, it meant he wouldn’t be able to attend the in-person events he enjoys, like Studio-E Art Sessions, Connect
Ways You Can Help
Your gift helps us educate, connect, and empower those with epilepsy and their families.