Epilepsy New Jersey

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A perfect summer day dedicated to connection, conversation, and community. Last weekend, ESNJ brought couples together o...
06/11/2026

A perfect summer day dedicated to connection, conversation, and community.

Last weekend, ESNJ brought couples together oceanside in Asbury Park for the one-day Navigating Us Couples Retreat, a meaningful gathering for couples learning how to live, love, and care through the unique complexities of epilepsy.

Set apart from the everyday, the retreat created space for partners to strengthen their connection, reflect on their shared journey, and build a vision for the future together. Through guided conversations, shared learning, meditation, and time around the table, couples found understanding, support, and the comfort of being with others who truly get it.

Thank you to facilitators Michelle and Rodrigo Martins, speaker Dr. Nicole Hartmann, wellness leader Melissa Fine, our attendees, and our generous sponsors,UCB Biopharma. , Northeast Regional Epilepsy Group, Neurology Center for Epilepsy and Seizures, and Neurelis, for helping make this special day possible.

Learn more about ESNJ programs and services at epilepsynj.org.

06/09/2026

We’re Hiring: Camp NOVA Nurses

Join us this summer as a Camp NOVA Nurse and help ensure a safe, supportive camp experience for youth and adults living with epilepsy and intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Camp NOVA is a 7-day, 6-night overnight camp taking place July 18–25, 2026, at Camp Linwood MacDonald in Sandyston, New Jersey. The Camp Nurse will stay on-site for the full week of camp.

You’ll support our campers by:

- Administering and documenting prescribed medications
- Reviewing camper health profiles and coordinating with families
- Staffing the infirmary and responding to injuries, seizures, or medical needs
- Remaining on-call overnight for medical support
- Collaborating with camp leadership and counselors on plans of care
- Participating in pre-camp staff training

This role is ideal for medical professionals who are organized, attentive, and committed to supporting individuals with epilepsy and developmental disabilities in an inclusive camp setting. Registered Nurses, LPNs, EMTs, and Paramedics are eligible to apply.

Learn more and apply at familyresourcenetwork.org/jobs

Health insurance helps protect your health, your family, and your finances. During the Special Enrollment Period, you ma...
06/08/2026

Health insurance helps protect your health, your family, and your finances.

During the Special Enrollment Period, you may be able to get covered if you have experienced a qualifying life event. Having coverage can help you:

✅ Access preventive care and treatment
✅ Lower costs for unexpected medical needs
✅ Avoid potential penalties for being uninsured
✅ Feel more prepared when health concerns come up

Family Resource Network’s Navigator Program is here to help you compare plans, understand your options, and complete your application.

The Special Enrollment Period runs from February 1, 2026, through October 31, 2026.

Get started today at FRNnavigator.org.

06/07/2026

Summer brings big changes for families managing epilepsy - hotter days, shifting routines, travel, camp, swimming, and more time outdoors.

Join Epilepsy Alliance America and member organization Epilepsy Services of New Jersey on Wednesday, June 10 at 12pm for Staying Safe with Epilepsy All Summer Long, a practical webinar for people with epilepsy, caregivers, and families preparing for the season.

Dr. Inna Hughes, member of Epilepsy Alliance America's National Professional Advisory Committee, will walk us through how heat, hydration, sleep changes, activity, camp, medications, and outdoor time can affect seizure risk, along with guidance for swimming safety and helpful summer resources.

This session is open to anyone living with epilepsy or supporting a child, student, camper, or loved one this summer.

Register here: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1578570398277608281

Looking for childcare options for your child with a disability?Join Family Resource Network’s Self-Hired Respite Coordin...
06/06/2026

Looking for childcare options for your child with a disability?

Join Family Resource Network’s Self-Hired Respite Coordinator, Melissa Canaan, for a live webinar, A Guide to Self-Hired Respite Services, on Wednesday, June 17, from 6:00pm to 7:00pm.

Whether you’re getting started for the first time or renewing services, this webinar will help you better understand how self-hired respite works in New Jersey and what steps to take next.

Webinar will cover:
✔️ Eligibility requirements
✔️ Hiring and payment processes
✔️ Making the most of approved respite hours
✔️ Submitting required documentation and logs
✔️ Tips for staying organized throughout the year

There will also be time for questions, so bring anything you’re wondering about, from getting started to staying organized once services are underway.

Summer brings a lot of change for families managing epilepsy: hotter days, looser routines, travel, camp, swimming, and ...
06/05/2026

Summer brings a lot of change for families managing epilepsy: hotter days, looser routines, travel, camp, swimming, and more time outdoors.

Join us on June 10th at 12pm for Staying Safe with Epilepsy All Summer Long, a practical webinar for people with epilepsy, caregivers, and families planning for the summer months.

We’ll talk through:

☀️ How heat, dehydration, sleep changes, and activity can impact seizure risk
🏕️ Summer camp tips for families and caregivers
💧 Hydration, sun exposure, and medication management
🏊 Swimming and outdoor safety considerations
📋 Helpful resources to support a safer summer

This session is for anyone living with epilepsy, caring for someone with epilepsy, or supporting a child, student, camper, or loved one this summer.

Register now at https://bit.ly/4ac2QMe

06/04/2026

Summer brings big changes for families managing epilepsy - hotter days, shifting routines, travel, camp, swimming, and more time outdoors.

Join Epilepsy Alliance America and member organization Epilepsy New Jersey on Wednesday, June 10 at 12pm for Staying Safe with Epilepsy All Summer Long, a practical webinar for people with epilepsy, caregivers, and families preparing for the season.

Dr. Inna Hughes, member of Epilepsy Alliance America's National Professional Advisory Committee, will walk us through how heat, hydration, sleep changes, activity, camp, medications, and outdoor time can affect seizure risk, along with guidance for swimming safety and helpful summer resources.

This session is open to anyone living with epilepsy or supporting a child, student, camper, or loved one this summer.

Register here: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1578570398277608281

Since 2020, 192,826 people have completed Seizure Recognition and Response Training, helping create safer, more prepared...
06/02/2026

Since 2020, 192,826 people have completed Seizure Recognition and Response Training, helping create safer, more prepared communities for individuals living with epilepsy. Our next goal is reaching 200,000 people trained.

If someone near you had a seizure, would you know what to do? Help Epilepsy Services of New Jersey reach this incredible milestone.

Every person trained has the power to make a difference.

The free, on-demand training is available in English and Spanish. Epilepsy Services of New Jersey also provides live, instructor-led trainings for schools, law enforcement, businesses, healthcare providers, and community organizations.

Get trained now: https://bit.ly/3KWDgkO

Epilepsy Services of New Jersey is a proud affiliate of the Family Resource Network

Epilepsy Alliance America

Reminder! Live Q&A Tonight! Adult services can bring up a lot of questions for families, especially when DDD, Medicaid, ...
06/01/2026

Reminder! Live Q&A Tonight!

Adult services can bring up a lot of questions for families, especially when DDD, Medicaid, NJCAT, support coordination, and guardianship start showing up in the same conversation.

Join us for a 30-minute LIVE Q&A on Monday, June 1 at 6:30pm with Allison Wawrin, Trainer at Caregivers of New Jersey.

This session is for New Jersey families who are preparing for adult services or trying to understand where to start.

We’ll talk through questions families often ask, including:
- When should we apply for DDD services?
- What is the NJCAT, and how does it affect services?
- What is the difference between waiver programs?
- How does support coordination work?
- Where do Medicaid, SSI, and guardianship fit into the process?

Bring the questions you have been trying to sort through.

Register for the LIVE Q&A:
https://bit.ly/4sypLZA

Adult services can bring up a lot of questions for families, especially when DDD, Medicaid, NJCAT, support coordination,...
05/29/2026

Adult services can bring up a lot of questions for families, especially when DDD, Medicaid, NJCAT, support coordination, and guardianship start showing up in the same conversation.

Join us for a 30-minute LIVE Q&A on Monday, June 1 at 6:30pm with Allison Wawrin, Trainer at Caregivers of New Jersey.

This session is for New Jersey families who are preparing for adult services or trying to understand where to start.

We’ll talk through questions families often ask, including:
- When should we apply for DDD services?
- What is the NJCAT, and how does it affect services?
- What is the difference between waiver programs?
- How does support coordination work?
- Where do Medicaid, SSI, and guardianship fit into the process?

Bring the questions you have been trying to sort through.

Register for the LIVE Q&A:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/rt/2635375892068649815

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East Windsor, NJ
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