Our Programs

We are pleased to announce that BC Epilepsy Society’s Mental Wellness Program is now accepting clients! Information on the Program: BC Epilepsy Society’s Mental Wellness Program is a one-on-one counselling program for people living with epilepsy and their immediate family who have an epilepsy related purpose for seeking counselling. Clients will be charged a fee [...]

The BC Epilepsy Society offers people living with epilepsy and their families, friends, and loved ones the opportunity to meet other inspirational people who truly understand life with epilepsy. Whether

Our staff meet with families attending the Neurology Clinics at BC Children’s Hospital (BCCH), Vancouver General Hospital (VGH) and the Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre at Surrey Memorial Hospital to

The BC Epilepsy Society’s HOBSCOTCH (HOme-Based Self-management and COgnitive Training CHanges lives) program is a memory program for people living with epilepsy and is an evidence-based program. HOBSCOTCH is a behavioral program designed to address memory and attention problems in adults with epilepsy. The program is designed to help adults with seizures find ways to […]

Project UPLIFT (Using Practice and Learning to Increase Favourable Thoughts) is an 8-week program

Through our Partners in Teaching program, the BC Epilepsy Society provides free educational workshops on epilepsy awareness and seizure first aid and safety at schools, workplaces and other organizations across BC. To

Each year, our Society hosts Speaking of Epilepsy, a series of lectures on a wide variety of epilepsy related topics. This allows you to get up-to-date and accurate information from

Women and girls with epilepsy have unique health concerns. As a result of these differences, women with epilepsy can face special challenges. This includes issues relating to reproductive health, hormonal

Please note that due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, all in-person groups including Epilepsy Friends Forever (EFF) friendship groups have been replaced with online versions. For information on our online support groups,

Please note that due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, all BC Epilepsy Society In-Person Support Groups, including the BC Epilepsy Parents Network (BCEPN) have been cancelled and have been replaced with

Please note that due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, all BC Epilepsy Society In-Person Support Groups, including the BCES Men’s Circle have been cancelled and have been replaced with online

Please note that due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, all BC Epilepsy Society In-Person Support Groups, including the BCES Women’s Circle have been cancelled and have been replaced with online

Please note that due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, all BC Epilepsy Society In-Person Support Groups, including the BCES YA Circle have been cancelled and have been replaced with online

The BC Epilepsy Society and the I AM A VOICE for Epilepsy Awareness campaign are proud to offer the Epilepsy Expert Webinar Series. Professionals in various fields provide presentations via Zoom

Every year, we receive designated donations specific for bursaries, which are awarded to people living with epilepsy

Camps are a great way for children and youth living with epilepsy to develop social and leadership skills, increase independence

The BC Epilepsy Society’s New Diagnosis Group offers participants an interactive opportunity to learn about their epilepsy