Support Groups

Having epilepsy or caring for someone who does can be very challenging. Sometimes the practical problems of daily living - from insurance, to jobs, to medical care - can seem overwhelming. At other times, it helps just to talk to people who understand what it's like to live with epilepsy and can understand what you're going through. These groups are open to everyone -- hope to see you at the next meeting!!

Epilepsy Support Groups can be:

• A place to talk about the issues that concern you, with people who know where your coming from
• A forum in which to give and receive information about epilepsy and treatments
• Share support and encouragement and be informed about legislation, research and resources

Epilepsy support groups are designed to provide peer support, information sharing, and discussion of common interests. They may also include presentations by professionals on topics of interest. The groups listed here are open to anyone affected by epilepsy. The support groups are not intended to furnish medical advice or professional psychotherapy. The views or opinions expressed at these support groups are not necessarily reflective of the Epilepsy Foundation Central & South Texas (EFCST).

EFCST hosts several support groups throughout our service area. There are currently (2) adult support groups, (1) teen/young adult support group, (1) parent support group, and (1) adult support group in SPANISH. Meetings are offered in: Austin, McAllen, and San Antonio.

To download a PDF copy of our support group schedules, please click on the name of the desired group.

Austin-"Specially For Children" - Family Support Group
Dell Children’s Medical Center
4900 Mueller Blvd.
Austin, TX 78723
Conference Room #3
Dinner & Childcare Provided
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Austin-Adult Support Group
St. John Branch Library
Conference Room A
7500 Blessing Ave.
Austin, TX 78752
6:30 PM-7:30 PM

McAllen-Adult Support Group
Lark Library (956) 688-3320
2601 Lark Ave
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Questions - 210-653-5353

San Antonio-Adult Support Group
Epilepsy Foundation Office (210) 653-5353
10615 Perrin Beitel Road, Suite 602
Questions - 210-653-5353
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

San Antonio - Young Adult/Teen Support Group
Epilepsy Foundation Office (210) 653-5353
10615 Perrin Beitel Road, Suite 602
Questions - 210-653-5353
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

 

Telephone Parent Network

If there is no support group in your area, EFCST has developed the Parent Telephone Network. This program allows you to have support from your peers over the phone. Participate in the Telephone Network

The Epilepsy Foundation of Central and South Texas welcomes Volunteers who would like to begin a support group in their area for people with epilepsy.

For more information contact us.

San Antonio Winning Kids Club

This program is currently inactive. Volunteer Group Leader is needed to facilitate this program. If you would like to Volunteer please contact us.

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