Epilepsy Community Resources

• Complete care center for patients with diabetes. Offers: diagnosis treatment, monitoring, and education.
• For scheduling, a referral from PCP or neurologist is typically requested and records can be faxed to 714-456-6908.
• Clinic: 714-456-6203
• Nurse Jessica’s office: 714-456-3414
• For more info visit the UCI Health epilepsy page

• Nonprofit with a focus on seizures and seizure control
• Offers education, advocacy, support, and encouragement for those living with epilepsy and their families
• Location: 1500 Adams Ave #301 Costa Mesa, CA 92626
• Phone: 714-916-0456
• For more information, please visit: www.esnoc.org

• Nationwide foundation that promotes education, policy and research to assist people living with epilepsy 
• Resources include support groups (both virtual and in-person) and a tool to find epilepsy specialists and centers
• Local Contact Information: orangecountyca@efa.org
• For more information, please visit: www.epilepsy.com

• Also on Facebook and Twitter 
• Provides informational support and support groups for caregivers, not all specifically related to epilepsy 
• Master list of resources, associations, and foundations related to various illnesses and conditions on website
• For more information, please visit: www.365caregivingtips.com

• An initiative to help those who can’t speak put their art to music 
• You can submit artwork on the website, and it will turn it into a song 
• Great resource for expression for those who are nonverbal at baseline, as well as for stroke survivors who can no longer communicate verbally
• For more information, please visit www.unspokensymphony.com

• A community that provides education, support and information 
• Resources include virtual education and support groups, in-person events and meetings, conferences, a mentor program, and informational articles and guides to help parents and caregivers navigate getting help
• For more information, please visit: www.tacanow.org

• Website has resources to find epilepsy centers, patient resource pages, and frequently asked questions
• Collection of additional resources related to learning more about different types of epilepsy and seizures and help with care
• For more information, please visit: www.naec-epilepsy.org
  

• Offers programs, services, and advocacy for individuals living with epilepsy and their families
• Seizure recognition and first aid training for school personnel
• Resources for OnDemand and Live training available 
• For more information please visit: www.epilepsyallianceamerica.org

National Coordinating Center for Epilepsy (American Academy of Pediatrics)

• Website offers information, tools, and resources for epilepsy and seizures in children
• Has recommendations and guidelines for learning more about pediatric epilepsy and resources for technical assistance
• For more information, please visit: www.aap.org/en/patient-care/epilepsy

The Connected Parent

• A database for families to find local and online resources and services related to rare diseases, autism, and disabilities in one place 
• You can search for, add, and review medical specialists, occupational therapists, respite care providers, speech therapists, and more
• For more information, please visit: www.theconnectedparent.net

Magnolia Paws for Compassion

• Website for the training and placement of service dogs
• Partnered with the Epilepsy Foundation and 4 Paws for Ability to raise awareness of the benefits that service and therapy dogs can provide to those with epilepsy or seizure disorders 
• Therapy dogs spend time with patients to alleviate physical and emotional illness-caused stress 
• For more information, please visit: www.magnoliapawsforcompassion.com

Domesti-PUPS Service Dogs

Organization that provides therapy dogs, service dogs, and obedience trained rescue dogs
Customized training for patient needs
Ongoing support and guidance with each service dog placed
Email: info@domesti-pups.org

For more information, please visit: www.domesti-pups.org