Finnish Epilepsy Association

The Finnish Epilepsy Association (FEA) is a national non-profit organisation established in 1969. We support the well-being of people with epilepsy and their loved ones during their different life stages and offer them activities, peer support and reliable expertise. We also help prevent prejudice and discrimination. We work for social participation, communality and equality. Our operations are open to all.

The FEA includes 22 local epilepsy associations. The number of members is about 6 500. The epilepsy associations offer information, activities and support to people with epilepsy and their loved ones during the different stages of their lives. Together, we form an epilepsy community that puts the focus on the everyday life and experiences of people with epilepsy and their loved ones.

FEA is funded by the Funding Centre for Social Welfare and Health Organisation STEA.

Our services

Information and advice

  • The association’s magazine, Epilepsialehti, is available in Finnish both as a printed version and online.
  • Neuvontaluuri phone line offers guidance in questions related to epilepsy.
  • Perheluuri phone line provides families with children with support.
  • Information and support are available through online discussions.
  • Guides, brochures and videos are available in Finnish on our website.

Support and peers

  • Epilepsy associations operate close to you.
  • Events bring people together.
  • Peer support, group activities and courses help you move forward.
  • Peer mentoring provides one-on-one peer support.
  • Kaverikahvilat, i.e. Friendship Cafes, are low-threshold meeting places.
  • Nuorten sohvanurkka, ‘a living room for teens’, is a virtual meeting place for young people.