Epilepsy Foundation of Virginia

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The Epilepsy Foundation of Virginia was established in 1978 to promote awareness about epilepsy, advocate for research to find a cure and provide assistance to those with the disorder. On an annual basis, we help educate around 10,000 consumers with epilepsy and their families and friends to live with epilepsy. In our annual surveys of consumer's main concerns the top priority is invariably promoting awareness. To this day, consumers alert us about the inappropriate reactions when someone has a seizure.

Epilepsy Foundation of Virginia office
Epilepsy Foundation of Virginia Office

For regular updates on events and people please go to www.efva.org. 


The Epilepsy Foundation of Virginia provides training sessions for professionals, families and colleagues. We also have public education programs with puppets for schools and talk shows on radio and television. Consumer services include one time medication assistance, transportation assistance and general epilepsy-related emergencies. These services are exclusively for Virginians with epilepsy.

The Epilepsy Foundation of Virginia is an independently incorporated statewide affiliate of the national Epilepsy Foundation.

The Epilepsy Foundation of Virginia is governed by a Board of Directors comprised of consumers , business men and women and professionals with an interest in epilepsy. A Professional Advisory Board also assists Epilepsy Foundation of Virginia with legal and medical issues.

The Foundation is a nonprofit voluntary health organization exempt from federal income taxes under Section 501 (C) 3 of the Internal Revenue Code and qualifies for the maximum charitable contribution deduction by individual donors.

Hours & Directions

Hours:9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Monday - Friday. 434 924-8669
email:srb3m@virginia.edu
Our offices are located on 500 Ray C. Hunt Drive Charlottesville, VA 22903. (mail address P.O. box 800659 UVA Health Services Center, Charlottesville, VA 22908)

Hampton Roads Office

Leanne Conrad
Phone: 757 291-4167
e-mail: efvapen@gmail.com

South Hampton Roads Office

Linda Bright/Suzanne Bischoff
757 279-4535
efva.hr@gmail.com

Northern  Virginia Office

Gina Washington  (703) 349-2790

Gina1216@comcast.net

 

Northwestern Virginia Office

Gina Washington 540 908-3400
gina1216@comcast.net

Richmond Office

Fernando Cordero 804 549-9875
fcordero@comcast.net

SW Virginia Office

Melissa Tuck 540-519-3954
swefva@hotmail.com
www.southwestepilepsy.webs.com


 

Upcoming Events


 
  • Support Group Meetings

    Harrisonburg Support Group

    Third Wednesday of every month

    6pm-8pm @ RMH Conf.Room 4

     


    ROANOKE SUPPORT GROUP

    The following Saturdays in 2012:

    January 28

    April 28

    July 28

    October 27

    10:00am-12:00pm

    Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital - 1 West, Conference Room B

    For more information: (540)519-3954 or swefva@hotmail.com

    www.southwestepilepsy.webs.com

     

    Blacksburg Support Group

    The Following Saturdays in 2012:

    March 24

    June 23

    September 29

    December 15

    10:00am-12:00pm

    Regional Health Diagnostics 210 Professional Park 

    Blacksburg, VA       Suite 10 

    For more information: (540)519-3954 or swefva@hotmail.com

    www.southwestepilepsy.webs.com

     

    Ashburn Support Group @ Ashburn Library 43316 Hay Road

    Ashburn Va Meeting Room B

    November 9, 6pm-8pm

    More info: contact gina1216@comcast.net or 703-349-2790

    Arlington Support Group Meeting for November

    Location Moved to: Central Library 1015 North Quincy St. Arlington

    November 17, 7:00pm-8:30pm 1st Floor Study Room

    Special Guest Speaker: Kareem Zaghloul, MD from NIH/NINDS

    More info: contact gina1216@comcast.net or 703-349-2790

     

    Lynchburg Support Group

    Lynchburg General Hospital 1901 Tate Springs Road

    Lynchburg, VA Private Dining Room - Cafeteria off the main lobby( take a left when you enter cafeteria)

    3:30pm-5:30pm

    February 25th

    May 19th

    August 18th

    November 17th

 
  • SUMMER CAMP

    SUMMER CAMP WAS A GREAT SUCCESS THIS YEAR.