Connecting with Others
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 we are laughing together or sharing tips and tricks we have learned along the way, connecting with others makes the journey much more fun!
Please note that due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, all of our in-person offerings have been cancelled and have been replaced by online versions taking place via Zoom. Please see below for more information:
Peer Group:
- This group is for people living with epilepsy
- Held on the first Thursday of every month at 7:00 pm
- Attendees must contact the BC Epilepsy Society staff at least three business days prior to the meeting to register. Please email peer_support@bcepilepsy.com to register.
Online Peer Group:
- This group is for people living with epilepsy
- Held on the first Monday of every month from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
- Meetings held online via videoconference
- Attendees must contact the BC Epilepsy Society staff at least three business days prior to the meeting to register. Please email sonia@bcepilepsy.com to register
Family Peer Group
- This group is for anyone affected by epilepsy, including people living with epilepsy and their families, friends and loved ones (This is an adult-oriented meeting)
- Held on the second Wednesday of every month at 6:30 PM
- Meetings held online via videoconference
- Attendees must contact the BC Epilepsy Society staff at least three business days prior to the meeting to register. Please email deirdre@bcepilepsy.com to register.
Young Adult Peer Group
- This group is for young adults living with epilepsy aged 18-30
- Held on the last Wednesday of every month at 6:30 PM
- Meetings held online via videoconference
- Attendees must contact the BC Epilepsy Society staff at least three business days prior to the meeting to register. Please email deirdre@bcepilepsy.com to register.
Youth Network Ages 6-12
- This groups is for children and youth living with epilepsy, aged 6-12
- Meetings held online via videoconference
- Attendees must contact the BC Epilepsy Society staff at least three business days prior to the meeting to register. Please email sonia@bcepilepsy.com to register.
Youth Network Ages 13-17
- This groups is for children and youth living with epilepsy, aged 13-17
- Meetings held online via videoconference
- Attendees must contact the BC Epilepsy Society staff at least three business days prior to the meeting to register. Please email sonia@bcepilepsy.com to register.
Parents Network
- This group is for the parents, guardians and caregivers of children with epilepsy
- Last Thursday of every month at 6:00 PM
- Meetings held online via videoconference
- Find out more here
- Attendees must contact the BC Epilepsy Society staff at least three business days prior to the meeting to register. Please email sonia@bcepilepsy.com to register.
Message boards, blogs, and chat rooms are other methods of communication that can also put you in touch with other people with epilepsy. Links to online epilepsy support services are available in the Online Forums section of our website.
“We acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia.”