Epilepsy Foundation Northwest

 

Epilepsy Education and Networking 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 its like to live with epilepsy. Education and Discussion Group 

Epilepsy Education and Networking Groups can be:

  • A forum in which to give and receive information about epilepsy and treatments.
  • A place to talk about the issues that concern you, with people who know where you're coming from.

Epilepsy education and discussion 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.

Active Groups

 Boy The groups listed here are open to anyone affected by epilepsy unless otherwise noted. "Caregiver" groups address the specific concerns of parents, grandparents, guardians, personal attendants, and others who care for a person with epilepsy.

The epilepsy education and discussion groups are not intended to furnish medical advice or professional psychotherapy.  The Epilepsy Foundation Northwest is not liable for the information presented at meetings not facilitated by EFNW staff.

If there is no group in your area:

The Epilepsy Foundation Northwest welcomes volunteers who would like to begin an epilepsy discussion group in their area for people with epilepsy. For more information please e-mail mail@epilepsynw.org

Active groups

 

Seattle Education & Networking Group
Seattle, WA
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, February 4 - Wednesday, December 2, 2009

2009 Meeting Dates:  All meetings are held bi-monthly on the first Wednesday of the month on the following dates:

February 4, April 1, June 3, August 5, October 7, December 2

Location: Patient and Family Resource Center
GEH-76 Harborview Medical Center, 325 9th Ave. Seattle, WA 98104, (Near the Gift Shop and Outpatient Pharmacy)

For further information call 206-547-4551 or email to mail@epilepsynw.org

Seattle Parent Support Group
Seattle, WA
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Saturday, January 10 - Saturday, November 14, 2009

2009 Meeting Dates: All meetings are held bi-monthly on the second Saturday of the month on the following dates:

JULY 11 - Guest Speakers: Marcia Herivel and Sheryl Kalbach, Social Workers-Seattle Children's.  Marcia and Sheyrl will talk about programs and services at Seattle Children's and in the community.  The meeting will take place in the Small Dining Room #3 at the side of the Cafeteria from 10 am to 12 noon.

January 10, March 14, May 9, July 11, September 12, November 14

Location: Seattle Children's Hospital - 4800 Sand Point Way NE - Seattle, WA 98105

Parking: Whale level

For further information call 206-547-4551 or email mail@epilepsynw.org

Vancouver/Portland Education & Networking Group
Portland. OR and Vancouver,WA, Unknown
Wednesday, January 14 - Wednesday, December 2, 2009

2009 Meeting Dates: All meetings are held monthly either in Vancouver or in Portland depending on the  month:

In Vancouver -  2nd Weds.  6:30 - 8:30 p.m. January 14, March 11, May 13, July 8, September 9, November 11

In Portland - 1st Weds.:  7:00 - 9:00 p.m.  February 4, April 1, June 3, August 5, October 7, December 2

Vancouver Meeting location:   Southwest Washington Medical Center, Health Education Center, Room 1, 600 NE 92nd Avenue,Vancouver, WA

Portland Meeting location: Good Samaritan Medical Building 2,  1040 NW 22nd Ave, Portland, OR - 2nd floor Conference Room

For further information call 503-228-7651 or 888-828-7651 or e-mail ahancock@epilepsynw.org

Spokane Parent Support Group
Spokane, WA
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Third Wednesday of the month

2009 Meeting Dates:  All meetings are held monthly on the third Wednesday of each month on the following dates (except in June):

January 21, February 18, March 18, April 15, May 13, July 15, August 19, September 16, October 21, November 18, December 16

Location: TBD, Notices will be sent out to registered group members.

For further information call 509-325-1128 or email to roelrich@epilepsynw.org

Online Support Group
Unknown
Thursday, January 1 - Thursday, December 31, 2009

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/

The group is open to people with epilepsy, caregivers, partners, and anyone whose life is affected by epilepsy.

Contact: Sara Earthdove-Tinker 509-698-5320  or 509-961-8223 

E-mail: tomsara1@compwrx.com 

Spokane Youth Group
Spokane, WA
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Second Saturday of the month

2009 Meeting Dates:  All meetings are held monthly on the second Saturday of each month on the following dates:

January 10, February 14, March 14, April 11, May 9, June 13, July 11, August 8, September 12, October 10, November 14, December 12

Youth effected by epilepsy are encouraged to participate in monthly support meetings sponsored by Youth 'N Action. Youth 'N Action provides a safe venue for youth with a variety of disabilities to support one another, learn important advocacy skills, and learn their rights and how to navigate the systems that serve them.

Location: Spokane Downtown Library, 906 W. Main

For further information call 509-325-1128 or email roelrich@epilepsynw.org