Family & Individual Support Groups

One of the goals of the Epilepsy Foundation of Rochester-Syracuse-Binghamton is to help individuals and their families with epilepsy and related disabilities, and those dealing with traumatic brain injuries,  reach their potential. Support groups create the time for sharing feelings, for problem solving, and for networking. Please take a look at the current support groups and schedules to find the group that best meets your needs.

ROCHESTER GROUPS
 
Adult Support Group
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Apr. 3, May 1, June 5, July 3, Aug. 7, Sept. 4, Oct. 2, Nov. 6, Dec. Holiday party to be arranged

Pizza & soda from 6 PM - 6:30 PM and meeting from 6:30-7:30 PM.  This group enables adults to come together to share their experience and knowledge about living with epilepsy. Speakers on topics will be provided at some meetings, and other meetings will be open forums with an opportunity for personal sharing and networking. Support Group meets at the Epilepsy Foundation, 1650 South Avenue, Suite 300, Rochester, NY.  Call Robin Didas-Mott, social worker, for more information (585) 442-4430, ext 2708.

Parent and Family Network
6:00 - 7:30 PM
Apr. 10, May 8 (June, July, Aug. - no meetings), Sept. 11, Oct. 9, Nov. 13, Dec. - Holiday party to be arranged

Pizza & soda from 6 PM - 6:30 PM and meeting from 6:30-7:30 PM. 

Parents of Adults with Brain Injuries
7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Apr. 14, May 12, June 9, July 14, Aug. 11, Sept. 8, (Oct. - no meeting), Nov. 10, Dec. 8

Challenges related to living with a brain injury traumatic or acquired often results in the upset of the rhythm and development of the entire family.  This group will provide a forum for parents of adults who have had brain injuries to meet other parents so they can share their experiences and successes while providing mutual support. This group is free and open to the community.  Support Group meets at the Epilepsy Foundation, 1650 South Avenue, Suite 300, Rochester, NY.  Please contact Wendy Sullivan, LMSW, Community Integration Counselor at the Epilepsy Foundation for more information at (585) 442-4430 ext. 2705.

Integration Skills for Young Adults with Brain Injury
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Mar. 17, Apr. 21, May 19, June 16, July 21, Aug. 18, Sept. 15, Oct. 20, Nov. 17, Dec. 15

Challenges related to living with a brain injury often result in an upset of social skills needed to successful integrate into the community. This group provides a forum for younger adults (generally 18 - 35 years) who have experienced brain injuries to learn the social skills needed to be safe and successful adults in the community. It also provides participants the opportunity to learn more about themselves and their interaction styles. This group will provide encouragement to practice strategies for managing life. Support Group meets at the Epilepsy Foundation, 1650 South Avenue, Suite 300, Rochester, NY. Although held at the Epilepsy Foundation, this group is free and open to anyone in the community with a brain injury.  For more information or to register, please contact Community Integration Counseling and Intensive Behavioral Program services: Tiffiney Taylor or Wendy Sullivan at the Epilepsy Foundation 442-4430 ext 2705 or w_sullivan@epilepsy-uny.org 

BINGHAMTON SUPPORT GROUPS

Adult Support Group
Wilson Memorial Hospital, Johnson City, NY
Piccano Bldg.
6:00-8:00 PM
Mar. 19, Apr. 16, May 21, June 18

For additional information please call (607) 722-6822
 

SYRACUSE SUPPORT GROUPS

Parent Family Network/Adult Support Group
Both groups meet at the Lyncourt Wesleyan Church, 2828 Court Street in Syracuse

Mar. 18, Apr. 15, May 20, June 17, July/August (no meetings), PFN Picnic date to be arranged, Sept. 16, Oct. 21, Nov. - to be arranged, Dec. - to be arranged

Call Anna Basta at (315) 473-6974 for more information and to confirm details.