Online Support Group Updates

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all in-person support groups have been cancelled. We understand that support networks are important for people living with epilepsy for optimal health and wellness so we are pleased to be putting on online support groups.

Please note that our online support groups have been updated to take place once a month. Please see below for more information:

Epilepsy Friends Forever Ages 6-12:

• Online friendship group for children and youth living with epilepsy aged 6-12
• Held on the last Thursday of every month at 3:30 PM
  • If you are interested in attending, please email Sonia at [email protected] for more information

Epilepsy Friends Forever Ages 13-17:

• Online friendship group for children and youth living with epilepsy aged 13-17
• Held on the last Friday of every month at 3:30 PM
  • If you are interested in attending, please email Sonia at [email protected] for more information

BC Epilepsy Parents Network:

• Online support group for the parents, guardians and caregivers of children living with epilepsy
• Held on the last Thursday of every month at 6:00 PM
  • If you are interested in attending, please email Sonia at [email protected] for more information

Online Peer Support Group:

• Online peer support group for people living with epilepsy
• Held on the first Monday of every month at 7:00 PM
  • The next session will be held on March 1st at 7:00 PM
    • If you are interested in attending, please email Jas at [email protected] at least three business days prior to the support group taking place to receive the link to join

Family Peer Support Group:

• Online peer support group for everyone affected by epilepsy, including people living with epilepsy and their families, friends and loved ones
• Held on the second Wednesday of every month at 5:30 PM
  • The next session will be held on March 10th at 5:30 PM
    • If you are interested in attending, please email [email protected] for more information

Young Adults Peer Support Group:

• Online peer support group for young adults living with epilepsy, aged 18-30
• Held on the last Wednesday of every month at 6:30 PM
  • The next session will be held on February 24th at 6:30 PM
    • If you are interested in attending, please email [email protected] for more information

Please note that for any of the above online support groups, you can choose to turn your webcam on or you can turn it off if you do not feel comfortable being on screen. Just be sure to turn your microphone on so that everyone can hear your voice! Please direct any questions about the online support groups to Sonia at [email protected].