Where We Serve


Our programs and services are available across Minnesota and Eastern North Dakota. We have staff located throughout our service area to provide in-person epilepsy support and host events in local communities. We also provide support via phone calls, video chat, and email.

Local services include:

  • Seizure Recognition & Response Training – Free seizure first aid training for students, teachers, nurses, coaches, workplaces, and more.
  • Information Services – Get answers to your specific questions. Get in touch with your local staff member or our central Information Services by calling 800.779.0777 or emailing info@efmn.org.
  • Social Events – Join us for Connect Groups, the United In Epilepsy Walks, and other social events throughout the year that bring together diverse members of the epilepsy community.
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Contact Your Regional Manager:

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Central/Northland Minnesota:
Lisa Peterson | lisa.peterson@efmn.org | 218.624.1330

Western Minnesota:
Lisa Necastro | lisa.necastro@efmn.org | 651.287.2358

East Metro Minnesota:
Angela Bowles Edwards | abedwards@efmn.org | 651.287.2315

West Metro Minnesota:
Erik Williams| ewilliams@efmn.org | 651.287.2319

Southern Minnesota:
Martin Hernandez | mhernandez@efmn.org | 507.287.2103

Upcoming regional events:

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11

Oct

Candidate Town Hall Forum: Senate District 41

Join with others in your district to learn how legislative candidates stand on policies that impact Minnesotans with brain injury and other disabilities. All sessions take place from 6 to 7:30 p.m. via Zoom. Please use this link to register for the Town Hall Forum in your Minnesota Senate District.

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11

Oct

Teen Virtual Connect Group

This space is for teens with epilepsy to meet others who understand the journey they’re on. Join us to hang out, make new friends, and talk about growing up and living with epilepsy. For more information, or if you have questions, please contact Lisa Peterson at lisa.peterson@efmn.org or 218-624-1330. To

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11

Oct

REV UP Candidate Forum: Senate District 13

Join with others in your district to learn how legislative candidates stand on policies that impact Minnesotans with brain injury and other disabilities. All sessions take place from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. via Zoom. Please use this link to register for the Town Hall Forum in your Minnesota Senate District.

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Epilepsy support, when you need it

Contact us for specialized one-on-one support, advice, and referral information through Information Services.

Information Services