Outreach Education
Educating the community on the importance of Epilepsy.
Living Well With Epilepsy Starts Here
The Epilepsy Association of Western New York connects you with support, resources, and a community that understands. We’re here to help you navigate life with epilepsy.
Life After Diagnosis: A New Beginning
A personal journey of rediscovery after an epilepsy diagnosis. Kaylee shares how their life shifted and ultimately began again.
25th Annual Maggie Lee Memorial 5K
Join us for the 25th Annual Maggie Lee Memorial 5K! Together, we’ll raise awareness, show support for individuals and families affected by epilepsy, and help fund vital services. Bring your family, friends, and community to make a difference!
Our Services
We’re offering professional services to individuals with Epilepsy and/or seizure disorders, their families, and significant others.
Adult Epilepsy Counseling
Support groups helping clients to better cope and adjust to their seizure diagnosis.
Epilepsy Health & Wellness Sessions
EAWNY’s Wellness Program encourages stress reduction and healthy living.
Family Support
Services involving the family as a whole can promote awareness and support the child’s and family’s needs.
Who We Serve
Our Regions
The Epilepsy Association of Western New York serves the northern counties of Erie, Niagara, Orleans, Genesee, and Wyoming, and Southern Tier counties of Allegany, Cattaraugus, and Chautauqua. We are headquartered in Buffalo, and have Southern Tier Support Counselors in-network.
About Us
Empowering Lives For Over 60 Years
The Epilepsy Association of Western New York, Inc. (EAWNY) is a nonprofit organization offering professional services to individuals with Epilepsy and/or seizure disorders, their families and significant others.
1 in 26People will be diagnosed with epilepsy at some point in their lives
200,000+People are impacted by epilepsy in New York State
Stories From Our Community
The Epilepsy Association of Western New York recently had the opportunity to connect with the broader epilepsy community at Epilepsy Awareness Day at Walt…
EAWNY at Disney World: Connecting with the National Epilepsy Community
Epilepsy Alliance America is proud to welcome the Epilepsy Association of Western New York, based in Buffalo, New York, as its twentieth member organization.…
Epilepsy Alliance America Welcomes Epilepsy Association Western New York as its Twentieth Member Organization
On Wednesday, October 21, 2026, communities around the world will observe SUDEP Action Day, a day dedicated to increasing awareness of Sudden Unexpected Death…
SUDEP Action Day 2026: Raising Awareness, Saving Lives
News & Events
News posts will appear here once they are published.
Make A Difference Today
When you give to EAWNY, you help fund services that support people living with epilepsy at every stage of life. Your donation helps us build a stronger, more informed, and connected Western New York.
