all of our support groups are run by individuals with epilepsy
Our groups provide knowledge and understanding as well as opportunities to connect and share resources in a confidential setting.
Group support is an important resource for anyone living with a chronic condition. Support groups are led by trained professionals or peers with extensive personal experience coping with epilepsy and its impact on families and caregivers.
Phone Access: +1 669 900 6833
Enter the Code: 679 644 8783#
Having epilepsy or caring for someone with epilepsy can be very challenging. Things that are often taken for granted–driving, access to medical care, working, learning, building relationships—can be compromised. A support group gives individuals a place to talk about these issues with others who share in this experience and understand what support is needed. It is also a place for information exchange and resource sharing. Our EFNC support groups are all virtual, making it easy to join in from anywhere.
Adolescent (Ages 11-18) Support Group
Weekly on Mondays at 5pm
Host: Katie Nunn
Phone Access: +1 669 900 6833
Enter the Code: 679 644 8783#
Grupo de Apoyo en Español/Spanish Support Group
El Segundo Martes de Cada Mes a Las 5 de La Tarde
2nd Tuesday of the Month at 5pm
Facilitadora/Host:
Stephanie Suarez
Acceso por Teléfono/Phone Access: +1 669 900 6833
Entre el Código/Enter the Code: 679 644 8783#
Parents/Caregivers Support Group
Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the Month at 4 pm
Host: Natalia Sucher
Phone Access: +1 669 900 6833
Enter the Code: 679 644 8783#
Adults Support Group
Weekly on Fridays at 5pm
Host: Natalia Sucher
Phone Access: +1 669 900 6833
Enter the Code: 679 644 8783#
Older Adults (55+) Epilepsy Support Group
2nd Sunday of the Month at 1pm
Co-Hosts: Maralou Higgins and Yarrow Rubin
Phone Access: +1 669 900 6833
Enter the Code: 679 644 8783#
INDEPENDENTLY OPERATED SUPPORT GROUPS*
Hobby Sub-Groups for Individuals with Epilepsy and Caregivers
WRITING GROUP: “Navigating Epilepsy Together”
Host: Yarrow Rubin
Summary: In the ongoing group, patient navigator Yarrow Rubin will host online zoom sessions with writing prompts for adults with any level of writing experience. We will use excerpts of the book Your Brain on Ink, A Workbook on Neuroplasticity by Deborah Ross and Kathleen Adams.
Tuesdays at 10am
Note: Group will skip 11/7 and 11/14, and start back up again 11/21
CRAFT CIRCLE
Hosts: Yarrow Rubin and Vianna Avilla
Summary: People gather to present their craft skills!
First and Third Sundays at 1pm
GAME GROUP
In-person Host: Melissa Canick
San Francisco Board Game Cafe
11/11 at 4pm
Note: To join, please email natalia@epilepsynorcal.org
Online Game Host: Gerald Witters
Zoom link TBD
*These independent groups are not operated by Epilepsy Foundation of Northern California.
INDEPENDENTLY OPERATED SUPPORT GROUPS*
In-Person Community Support Groups by Location
FRESNO
Group: Adults & Pediatric Support Group
Location: Betty Rodriguez Library, 3040 N Cedar Ave, Fresno, CA 93703 (NEW Location starting November 2023, FREE Library Parking)
When: First Thursdays from 5:30-7:30pm
Note: Meets online AND in-person at the same time, please click below to request Zoom info
MOUNTAIN VIEW
Group: Mountain View Support Group
Location: El Camino Hospital Group
YMCA Building Basement Room K
2400 Grant Rd, Mountain View, CA 94040
When: First Thursdays from 7-9pm
Please inquire below for additional virtual meeting groups.
SACRAMENTO
Group: Sacramento
Adult Support Group
Location: Ella
McClatchy Library, 2nd Floor 2112 22nd Street, Sacramento, CA 95818
When: 2nd Saturdays at 11:00am
Upcoming meetings are December 9 and December 23.
Note: Meetings are held at the library and via Zoom simultaneously.
ALAMEDA
Group: Eric’s Corner
Location: Pleasanton Valley Care, Suite 270 5725 West Los Positas, Pleasanton, CA 94588
When: Follow link below for more info
*These independent groups are not operated by Epilepsy Foundation of Northern California
ONLINE SUPPORT
MyEpilepsyTeam is a free, password-protected social network where you can connect with others in the epilepsy community on your phone, tablet or computer. You can share tips, support, Q&A, provider referrals
and more with other people who “get it”.
- MyEpilepsyTeam is a completely independent social network.
- MyEpilepsyTeam NEVER shares the personally identifying information of its members with anyone!
- MyEpilepsyTeam is a monitored site that does not allow selling of any services or products.
For questions or more information about support groups email us at efnca@epilepsynorcal.org