Support and Networking Groups
Having epilepsy or caring for someone who does can be challenging. When epilepsy is diagnosed, it affects the whole family. Sometimes the practical problems of daily living – from insurance, to jobs, to medical care - may seem overwhelming. At other times, it helps just to talk to people who understand what its like to live with epilepsy.
Some people and their families living with epilepsy report a need for support and education within the epilepsy community. The Epilepsy Foundation Northwest Education and Networking Groups are designed to provide this to those who are interested in connecting with others living with epilepsy, and to learn from guest speakers on topics associated with epilepsy.
The groups listed here are open to anyone living or connected to epilepsy.  These epilepsy groups are not intended to furnish medical advice or professional psychotherapy. The Epilepsy Foundation Northwest is not liable for the information presented at meetings. If there is no group in your area, please contact EFNW at mail@epilepsynw.org.
Active Groups
- Online Support Group (OR & WA)
- Portland & Vancouver Support & Networking Groups
- Tacoma Support & Networking Groups
- Seattle Support & Networking Groups
- YEA! Youth with Epilepsy Advocates
- Spokane Parent Support Group
- Tri-Cities Support Groups (Arc of Tri-Cities)
- Anchorage Support Groups (Stone Soup Group)
- Coos Bay (OR) Support Group
Online Support Group (OR & WA)
Online support group for people with epilepsy, their family and friends. To join the group, please go to:
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Cent_Wa_Epilepsy_Support/
Portland & Vancouver Support & Networking Groups
Vancouver (Adults)
For adults living with epilepsy and family members
(Bi-monthly – 2nd Wednesday)
2012: Mar. 14, May 9, Jul. 11, Sep. 12, Nov. 14
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Southwest Washington Medical Center
Health Education Center, Rm. 1
600 NE 92nd Avenue,Vancouver, WA 98864
For further information call 503-228-7651 or e-mail mail@epilepsynw.org
Portland (Adults)
For adults living with epilepsy and family members
(Bi-monthly – 2nd Wednesday)
2012: Apr. 11, Jun. 13, Aug. 8, Oct. 10, Dec. 12
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Good Samaritan Medical, Bldg. 2
1040 NW 22nd Ave, Portland, OR 97210
(2nd floor Conference Room)
For further information call 503-228-7651 or e-mail mail@epilepsynw.org
Tacoma Support & Networking Groups
MultiCare Epilepsy Parents Group
For parents of children living with epilepsy
2012: Mar. 28, Apr. 25, May 30, Jun. 27, Jul. 25, Aug. 29, Sep. 26, Oct. 24, Nov. 21, Dec. 19
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Mary Bridge Children’s Health Center
Board Room – East Wing, First Floor, Parking Lot A
311 South L St.
Tacoma, WA 98405
For further information call 206-261-6893 or email mail@epilepsynw.org
Seattle Support & Networking Groups
Seattle Adults Group
For adults living with epilepsy and family members
(Monthly – 1st Wednesday)
2012: Apr. 4, May 2, Jun. 6, Jul. 11, Aug. 1, Sep. 5, Oct. 3, Nov. 7, Dec. 5
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Maleng Building, Rm. #112–First Floor, 420 9th Ave. Seattle, WA 98104
(Across from Harborview Hospital)
For further information call 206-261-6893 or email mail@epilepsynw.org
Seattle Parents Group
Date: TBD
6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
For further information call 206-261-6893 or e-mail mail@epilepsynw.org
YEA! Youth Epilepsy AdvocatesTM
Youth effected by epilepsy are encouraged to participate in monthly support meetings sponsored by YEA! Youth Epilepsy Advocates. YEA! provides a safe venue for youth with epilepsy to support one another, learn important advocacy skills, learn their rights and how to navigate systems that serve them.
Portland/Vancouver
2012: Apr. 10, Jun. 12
Events, socials and activities.
For further information call 503-228-7651 or email mail@epilepsynw.org
Seattle
2012: TBD
Events, socials and activities.
For further information call 206-261-6893 or email mail@epilepsynw.org
Spokane
(Monthly – 2nd Saturday)
5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
2012: Apr. 7, May 5, Jun. 7, Jul. 7, Aug. 4, Sep. 1, Oct. 6, Nov. 3, Dec. 1
1522 N Washington, Suite 102B, North Central Building
For further information call 509-325-1128 or email roelrich@epilepsynw.org
Spokane Parent Support Group
For parents of children living with epilepsy
(Monthly – 3rd Wednesday)
6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
2012: Mar. 21, Apr. 18, May 16, Jun. 20, Jul. 18
1522 N Washington, Suite 208, North Central Building
For further information call 509-325-1128 or email to roelrich@epilepsynw.org
Tri-Cities Support Groups (Arc of Tri-Cities)
Go to local website:Â www.arcoftricities.com
Anchorage Support Groups (Stone Soup Group)
Go to local website:Â www.stonesoupgroup.org
Coos Bay (OR) Support Group
For adults living with and parents of children living with epilepsy
(Monthly – 3rd Thursday)
7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Bay Area Community Education Center
3950 Sherman St., North Bend
For further information call 206-261-6893Â or e-mail mail@epilepsynw.org
