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Epilepsy Education and Networking Groups
Epilepsy Education and Networking Groups can be:
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
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 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 For further information call 206-547-4551 or email to mail@epilepsynw.org
Seattle Parent Support Group 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 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 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 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 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 |
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