Our Mission

Mission Statement

The Epilepsy Foundation Northwest leads the fight to stop seizures, find a cure and overcome challenges created by epilepsy.

General Information

The Epilepsy Foundation Northwest (EFNW) is the principal advocate for the epilepsy community in Oregon and Washington with support to Alaska and Montana.

Over 65,000 people in Washington, 37,000 people in Oregon and 7,000 people in Alaska are living with epilepsy or seizure related conditions.

The Epilepsy Foundation Northwest is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization governed by a volunteer Board of Directors.

EFNW hosts a Professional Advisory Board of health care professionals that advise and support the organization.

EFNW offices are located in Seattle (WA), Spokane (WA) and Portland (OR).  Affiliated offices are located in Anchorage (AK) and Tri-Cities (WA).

EFNW is a stand-alone affiliate of the national Epilepsy Foundation, and works closely with the national foundation to develop and implement programs and services for people with epilepsy in the northwest.

Our Programs

Funding supports the following uncompensated programs and services provided to people with epilepsy and their families:

• Camp Discovery (Annual youth summer camp)
• Helping Other People with Epilepsy (H.O.P.E.) Program (Mentor others and public speaking)
• Speak Up Speak Out (S.U.S.O.) Program (Advocacy and government relations)
• Emergency Medication Assistance (For uninsured, homeless and needy)
• Community Eduction & Training (For public, police, teachers, nurses and employers)
• Teen, Adult, Parent Support Groups (Support groups for people with epilepsy and their families)
• Employment Assistance Programs (Support for employment transition)
• Public Education Programs (Spring and Fall conferences about epilepsy)