EPILEPSY SUPPORT GROUP

United Way Center

1836 14th Avenue,
2nd Floor,
Vero Beach
561-478-6515, x204 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.

For many people with epilepsy, the fear of another seizure and a feeling of isolation compounds the normal stress of everyday life. A support group offers a connection to others in similar circumstances and the benefit of their experiences.

August 16th

“Meet us a  Mulligan’s!”, 1025 Beachland Blvd., 5pm – 8pm for the Fabulous 50’s Epilepsy Foundation Fundraiser.

**EFOF Compliance Guidelines: Attend two support group meetings per year for increased awareness of epilepsy/seizure disorders.

 

 

   
 

Florida Lawmakers back $7.5 million Epilepsy Program

 

Please thank your state legislators today!

 

 Take Action - Click To Thank Your Legislator Now!


In our home state, more than 375,000 Floridians live with epilepsy; approximately 84,000 of these are children. Today, 12 percent of Americans with epilepsy live in Florida and indicators are that this number may increase, not only as the baby boomers age but also because Florida is home to the second largest veteran population in the nation--with the incidence of post-traumatic epilepsy the highest in the military than the general population. 

 

It’s clearly in our state’s interest to respond to the growing health care and support needs of this vulnerable population. The good news is that with prevention, early intervention, education, medical treatment, support services and on-going case management, we can greatly improve quality of life for those with epilepsy and their families while also saving money and resources. Florida’s Epilepsy Service Providers (FESP) address these needs and provide vital, specialized, safety-net services that are cost-effective and work!

 

Your Voice is Needed!  Take a moment to share your support for FESP programs by thanking your legislators.  Click here to take action!

 

Although funding for the FESP was in jeopardy, the state legislature has come out strongly to support these programs!  Both the Florida Senate and House has included the needs of Floridians with epilepsy in their budgets!  Please take a moment today to thank the legislature, share your personal story, and support for these important programs by emailing your legislators now! 

 
   

       

 

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