Finnish Epilepsy Association

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 21 local epilepsy associations, which have about 6,000 members. Local epilepsy associations offer information, activities and support to people with epilepsy and their loved ones during 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.
  • Our phone line offers guidance in questions related to epilepsy.
  • Family 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. Friend Cafes, are low-threshold meeting places.
  • Nuorten sohvanurkka, ‘sofa corner’, is a virtual meeting place for young people.

Useful links

Support and activities

Finnish Epilepsy Association and local epilepsy associations provide opportunities for activities and peer support for people with epilepsy and their loved ones. Below you can find more information in Finnish.

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Join as a member

As a member you support local activities, which are directed at people living with epilepsy as well as their families and loved ones. Local epilepsy associations offer many opportunities to get involved and the chance to meet new people! Below you can find more information in Finnish. Join us!

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Donate

By donating you can help support people with epilepsy and their loved ones. Below you can find more information in Finnish on how to donate and what funds are used for.

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