New Year’s Day – Closed
The Epilepsy Agency of the Big Bend will be closed all day on Thursday, January 1, 2026, in observance of New Year's Day. Normal operations will resume on Friday, January 2nd.
The Epilepsy Agency of the Big Bend will be closed all day on Thursday, January 1, 2026, in observance of New Year's Day. Normal operations will resume on Friday, January 2nd.
Self-management means having the knowledge, skills, and confidence to actively manage epilepsy and its impact on everyday life. For people with epilepsy, this includes knowing how to respond to seizures quickly and safely, recognizing and reducing triggers, and addressing challenges such as memory issues that can affect seizure control. It also means building the confidence…
The Epilepsy Agency of the Big Bend will be closed all day on Monday, January 19, 2026, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Once you’ve learned core seizure-safety and daily-living skills, the next step is using them where life actually happens—at home, at work or school, in relationships, during travel, and in your community. This free monthly program helps you turn safety knowledge into everyday confidence: reducing isolation, navigating stigma, communicating clearly, and making choices that support independence…
Self-management means having the knowledge, skills, and confidence to actively manage epilepsy and its impact on everyday life. For caregivers, it also means building the ability to support a loved one’s seizure control, safety, and well-being—while maintaining their own health and resilience. This includes confronting stigma, advocating effectively, and creating daily routines that work for…
In honor of International Epilepsy Day and as part of the #EpilepsyPledge, the Epilepsy Agency of the Big Bend pledges to expand community education and stigma-free support initiatives throughout North Florida in 2026 so that people living with epilepsy and their families can live with dignity, understanding, and full inclusion. Learn more here.
The Epilepsy Agency of the Big Bend will be closed all day on Monday, February 16, 2026, in observance of Presidents Day.
Self-management means having the knowledge, skills, and confidence to actively manage epilepsy and its impact on everyday life. For people with epilepsy, this includes knowing how to respond to seizures quickly and safely, recognizing and reducing triggers, and addressing challenges such as memory issues that can affect seizure control. It also means building the confidence…
Once you’ve learned core seizure-safety and daily-living skills, the next step is using them where life actually happens—at home, at work or school, in relationships, during travel, and in your community. This free monthly program helps you turn safety knowledge into everyday confidence: reducing isolation, navigating stigma, communicating clearly, and making choices that support independence…
Self-management means having the knowledge, skills, and confidence to actively manage epilepsy and its impact on everyday life. For caregivers, it also means building the ability to support a loved one’s seizure control, safety, and well-being—while maintaining their own health and resilience. This includes confronting stigma, advocating effectively, and creating daily routines that work for…
Self-management means having the knowledge, skills, and confidence to actively manage epilepsy and its impact on everyday life. For people with epilepsy, this includes knowing how to respond to seizures quickly and safely, recognizing and reducing triggers, and addressing challenges such as memory issues that can affect seizure control. It also means building the confidence…
The Student Epilepsy Network (SEN) is a student-centered initiative open to any students living with epilepsy across North Florida. SEN provides practical tools for navigating epilepsy in campus life, meaningful peer connection, mentorship opportunities, and education on seizure first aid and self-advocacy. Our goal is to help students build confidence, community, and independence in a…