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Health/Disability Related Support Groups | Matty Project in RI, The

250 B Centerville Road, Warwick, RI 02886

Eligibility
Children and families dealing with epilepsy
Hours
Mon - Fri 8:30AM - 4:30PM
401-921-3366
Fax·

Fax

401-921-4466
Voice·

Main Phone

Languages
Spanish
Service area
Rhode Island
The Matty Project and Epilepsy Foundation New England have teamed up to provide family resources, raise epilepsy awareness, promote patient safety and improve the quality of life for children and families living with epilepsy. A resource center for children, families and caregivers struggling with Epilepsy on a daily basis. To provide funding for Epilepsy research, education, awareness and scholarships for children with Epilepsy. The resource center awards scholarships to high school seniors, a week long camp, research, lecture series, hospital presentations and special events for epilepsy. Offers support and outreach to families affected by epilepsy throughout Rhode Island. Provides Information, advocacy, and education in a variety of ways, including:
  • My Friend Matty Epilepsy Awareness Program: an educational program designed for grades Pre-K - 3, to educate students about what epilepsy is, seizure safety (basic seizure first aid) and promote acceptance, empathy and friendship.
  • Camp Matty: a week long therapeutic horseback riding summer day camp for children with epilepsy.
Last assured
08/15/2024
Providing organization
Epilepsy Foundation
Epilepsy Foundation New England (EFNE) is a 501 c 3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to lead the fight to overcome the challenges of living with epilepsy and to accelerate therapies to stop seizures, find cures, and save lives. They provide services such as camp for children and teens, Young Leaders Network, Kids Network, Helpdesk, online resource center, retreats for adults, scholarships, emergency financial aid to people in need, community education for children, school personnel, first responders, and employers, conferences for health care providers and for families, fundraising for research, public policy advocacy, support groups, bereavement support, community connections, and public awareness and engagement.