Epilepsy Foundation of Southeast Tennessee

At the epilepsy foundation setn, we are committed to helping people in southeast Tennessee and northwest Georgia affected by seizures and epilepsy. We recognize that a diagnosis of epilepsy is life-changing, and our mission is to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and provide resources to help build a network of support for those impacted by epilepsy as they navigate their journey.

Each quarter (at least once), the Epilepsy Foundation of Southeast Tennessee hosts our support group meetings for anyone who is impacted by epilepsy. These meetings are a great place to connect with other people who understand what individuals are going though as well as hear expert guests from a wide variety of fields. These guests include neurologists, social workers, attorneys, and pharmacists (among others). We are also looking at new formats and offerings for this program.

Our 2024 walk for epilepsy event in November saw over 140 people participating to support members of our community with epilepsy. Our helmet program also continues to see an influx in need as we continue to build community partnerships. Educational opportunities are catered to specific populations/ages and we provide training information related to seizure recognition and first-aid. These educational opportunities are perfect for law enforcement and all first-responders, day care employees, community focused organizations, and any businesses that may want to learn about epilepsy and response.

Epilepsy Foundation of Southeast Tennessee is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 58-1309190) based in Chattanooga, TN.