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. These groups are open to everyone -- 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 (3) adult support groups, and (1) parent support group. Meetings are offered in: Austin, McAllen, and San Antonio.

Austin-Family Support Group
Dell Children’s Medical Center
1301 Barbara Jordan Blvd
Pediatric Education Conference Room (3S.054B)
Dinner & Childcare Provided
Questions - Contact Vanessa @ 512-628-1980
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Austin-Adult Support Group
St. David's North Austin Medical Center
12221 Mopac Expressway
Austin, TX 78758
Meetings are held on the Ground Floor in Private Dining Room #2
Questions - Contact Isela @ 512-902-2991 or 888-606-5353
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

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

San Antonio-Adult Support Group
Epilepsy Foundation Office (210) 653-5353
10615 Perrin Beitel Road, Suite 602
Questions - Contact Wendy @ 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 at staff@efcst.org

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 at staff@efcst.org