Our non-profit organization provides free services to anyone affected by seizures.
Register for $26 for 26 hours starting on Monday, January 26, in honor of the 1 in 26 people who will develop epilepsy in their lifetime. Don’t miss this special early bird Sharon’s Ride.Run.Walk. San Diego rate! After 2 a.m. January 27, registration becomes $40.
Epilepsy Foundation of San Diego County offers and manages scholarships ranging from $250–$6,000 to college undergraduates, including the Michael Zapoticzny Memorial Scholarship that awards up to $6000 and the Kim Tallian Memorial Scholarship that awards $2000. Find out if you’re eligible and apply by May 31, 2026.
Project UPLIFT is a free 8-week, home-based depression treatment program designed for adults with epilepsy. UPLIFT is delivered over the phone by a trained mental health facilitator and by a person with epilepsy, and combines proven techniques of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with mindfulness. Our Spring 2026 Session begins March 11. Fill out an interest form today!
Please join us at one or more of our monthly, virtual Epilepsy Support Groups. In these safe and welcoming spaces, we host open conversations about what it can mean to live while impacted by epilepsy. Each group is free to attend, but RSVP is required.
Share Your Purple Power by submitting to #MyEpilepsySDStory, our year-round initiative that provides a space for people in San Diego who are impacted by epilepsy to share their personal epilepsy journey. By amplifying our purple power through personal journey stories, education and awareness, we can foster a united community that breaks down stigma and empowers everyone in their journey. Together, we have the power to shine a light on the incredible strength of the epilepsy community and make a lasting impact for epilepsy awareness. Â
With your help, The Epilepsy Foundation of San Diego County improves the lives of people affected by epilepsy through education, advocacy, research, and connection.Â
Our wide array of programs and services serve people living with epilepsy, families, friends and caregivers.
All of our programs and services are offered at no-cost.
We can help anyone interested in or affected by epilepsy. This includes:
Please call our office at 1-619-296-0161 to speak with a staff member about our programs and services, to learn more about epilepsy and to participate in our events.
Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm
All of our programs and services are always offered at no cost. Â
















