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a Difference

Our non-profit organization provides free services to anyone affected by seizures.

Epilepsy Support Groups

May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Please consider taking a moment to join us at one or more of this month’s 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. 

Epilepsy Education Conference

The Epilepsy Education Conference returns to Academy of Our Lady of Peace on Saturday, July 26, 2025! Exploring the theme Cutting-Edge Therapies: Transforming Epilepsy Care, this year’s educational conference dives into the latest epilepsy therapies reshaping how we understand and treat epilepsy today. Learn more and register as an attendee or event partner today!

College Scholarships

We’ve extended the deadline to apply for college scholarships for the 2025–2026 academic year! The Epilepsy Foundation of San Diego County provides scholarships to multiple college undergraduates, as well as manages two in-memoriam scholarships. Find out today if you’re eligible and apply by May 31, 2025.

Sharing your individual story has healing and transformative power

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.  

¡NUEVOS PROGRAMAS Y SERVICIOS EN ESPAÑOL!

Epilepsy affects people of all ages, races and ethnic groups.

It is the fourth most common neurological disorder.

0
million people

live with active epilepsy in the U.S.

0
San Diegans

live with epilepsy.

1 in 26

people

will be diagnosed with epilepsy.

1 in 10

people

will experience a seizure.

Our Mission

With your help, The Epilepsy Foundation of San Diego County improves the lives of people affected by epilepsy through education, advocacy, research, and connection. 

Our Programs
& Services

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.

24/7 Helpline

Seizure First Aid
Certification

Frequently Asked Questions

We can help anyone interested in or affected by epilepsy. This includes:

  • People living with epilepsy
  • Caregivers and friends of someone with epilepsy
  • Anyone who simply wants to learn more about epilepsy

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.  

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