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 see below for more information on our groups:
In-Person Peer Group
- This group welcomes all loved ones affected by epilepsy
- Held on the first Thursday of every month at 6:00 PM
- Meetings held in-person in the Lower Mainland
- Attendees must contact BC Epilepsy Society staff at least three business days prior to the meeting to receive location details. Please email esther@bcepilepsy.com or queena@bcepilepsy.com to register.
Online Peer Group
- This group is for people living with epilepsy aged 18+
- Held on the first Monday of every month at 7:00 PM
- Meetings held online via videoconference
- Attendees must contact BC Epilepsy Society staff at least three business days prior to the meeting to register. Please email esther@bcepilepsy.com or queena@bcepilepsy.com to register.
Family Peer Group
- This group welcomes families, friends, and loved ones of people living with epilepsy
- Held on the second Wednesday of every month at 6:30 PM
- Meetings held online via videoconference
- For more information, please email esther@bcepilepsy.com or queena@bcepilepsy.com.
Young Adult Peer Group
- This group is for young adults living with epilepsy
- Held on the last Wednesday of every month at 6:30 PM
- Meetings held online via videoconference
- For more information, please email esther@bcepilepsy.com or queena@bcepilepsy.com.
Youth Network
- This group is for children and youth aged 6–17 living with epilepsy, giving them the opportunity to come together, have fun, build relationships, and make positive memories with their peers. The groups are inclusive, supportive, fun, and creative, and also foster health and wellness, life skills, and strategies for managing epilepsy.
- Meetings are held in-person in the Lower Mainland, with online videoconference options available for children and youth who reside outside of the Lower Mainland
- Attendees must contact BC Epilepsy Society staff at least three business days prior to the meeting to register. Please email esther@bcepilepsy.com or queena@bcepilepsy.com to register.
Parents Network Group
- This group is for parents and guardians of people living with epilepsy
- Held on the last Thursday of every month at 6:30 PM
- Meetings held online via videoconference
- Attendees must contact BC Epilepsy Society staff at least three business days prior to the meeting to receive the link. Please email esther@bcepilepsy.com or queena@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.”