Support and Networking Groups

Active Support 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.

NEW PHONE Support Group

Phone-in support group for people with epilepsy, their family and friends.
(Bi-monthly – 2nd Wednesday)
2013: Jun. 12, Aug. 14, Oct. 9, Dec. 11
6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
For further information call 206-261-6893 or e-mail mail@epilepsynw.org

Online Support Group

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 Adult Support and Networking
For adults living with epilepsy and family members or friends.
(Bi-monthly – 2nd Wednesday)
2013: May 8, Jul. 10, Sep. 11, Nov. 13
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 206-261-6893 or e-mail mail@epilepsynw.org

Portland Adult Support and Networking
For adults living with epilepsy and family members or friends.
(Bi-monthly – 2nd Wednesday)
2013: Jun. 12, Aug. 14, Oct. 9, Dec. 11
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 206-261-6893 mail@epilepsynw.org

Portland Parents Support and Networking
For parents of children living with epilepsy and family members or friends.
(Monthly – 2nd Saturday)
2013: May 11, Jun. 8, Jul. 13, Aug. 10, Sep. 14, Oct. 12, Nov. 9, Dec. 14
10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Good Samaritan Medical, Bldg. 2
1040 NW 22nd Ave, Portland, OR 97210
(2nd floor Conference Room)
For further information call 206-261-6893 or e-mail mail@epilepsynw.org

Tacoma Support & Networking Groups

MultiCare Epilepsy Parents Group
For parents of children living with epilepsy and family members or friends.
2013: Apr. 24, May 29, Jun. 26, Jul. 31, Sep. 25, Oct. 23, Nov. 20, Dec. 18
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 or friends.
(Monthly – 1st Wednesday)
2013: May 1, Jun. 5, Jul. 10, Aug. 7, Sep. 4, Oct. 2, Nov. 6, Dec. 4
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.

Spokane
(Monthly - 1st Saturday)
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Location: TBD
2013: May 4, Jun. 1, Jul. 6, Aug. 3, Sep. 7, Oct. 5, Nov. 2, Dec. 7
For further information call 509-325-1128 or email mail@epilepsynw.org

Spokane Parent Support and Networking Group

For parents of children living with epilepsy.
Meetings scheduled based on group needs and for special activities.
For further information call 509-325-1128 or email to mail@epilepsynw.org