Epilepsy Foundation Alaska

Over 6,000 People in Alaska are Living with Epilepsy

The Epilepsy Foundation’s mission is to improve the lives of people affected by epilepsy through education, advocacy, research, and connection.

From groundbreaking research to community-based education programs, professional training, and a 24/7 Helpline, the Epilepsy Foundation is here — so no one faces epilepsy alone.

The Epilepsy Foundation Alaska is dedicated to improving the lives of people living with epilepsy in our region and empowering their journeys every step of the way. Every day, we work to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and advocate for meaningful policies that make a difference. Together with our national network of local offices and community partners, we continue to expand access to care, deliver seizure recognition and first aid training, and connect individuals and families with the local resources they need.

How to Contact Our Staff

Email us at alaska@efa.org

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Programs & Resources

Over the course of multiple weekly sessions, participants develop coping and goal-setting strategies that improve overall and discrete aspects of quality of life, epilepsy self-management, and address anxiety and depression. The program’s structure has been validated by randomized, controlled trials in multiple states. Its framework and curriculum, delivered via facilitated group sessions, is proven effective.

Contact Annie Thomas athomas@efa.org for more information about how to get involved.

Support Groups

The Epilepsy Foundation is happy to host a variety of virtual support groups. Some of the groups we offer are:

Adults

Young Adults

Teens

Caregivers

We have support groups that meet in every time-zone, so we hope you can find one that works for you.

Seizure First Aid and Recognition Training

Do you care for someone who has seizures or Epilepsy? Do you know how to recognize a seizure? Do you want to know how to best help someone before, during or after a seizure?

The Epilepsy Foundation is proud to offer Seizure First Aid and Recognition training. This training can be done on-demand or in an instructor led on-line training. Find out more information about first aid for seizures.

Upcoming Events

Young Adult Support Group

Wed, Feb 18 2026, 6:30pm - Wed, Feb 17 2027, 7:30pm

United States

This virtual support group for Young Adults ( 19-30) with epilepsy meets the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 6:30pm PT. Registration required: Meeting Registration - Zoom

Parent/Caregiver Support Group

Thu, Feb 19 2026, 7pm - Thu, Jun 15 2028, 8pm

United States

This virtual group is open to parents & caregivers from anywhere in the US. This group supports parents and caregivers and provides a place to share experiences, provide encouragement, and offer

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With your help, we can continue to raise awareness by sharing stories from the epilepsy community. Your tax deductible donation to the Epilepsy Foundation can change lives for the better.

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