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The BC Epilepsy Society offers opportunities for individuals living with epilepsy, their families and friends to get better connected and strengthen their support networks. This includes offering support groups, peer support contacts and links to online support services.
Whether you have epilepsy or know someone close to you who is living with it, you may need help in dealing with the condition. You may also be able to help others coping with epilepsy by sharing your experiences and providing moral support. Epilepsy support groups in BC include:
Lower Mainland Support Group
Meetings held at: BC Epilepsy Society Office, #510 – 999 West Broadway, Vancouver
First Thursday of the month at 7:00 pm
Contact the BC Epilepsy Society at 604-875-6704 confirm meeting dates and times
Chilliwack Support Group
Meetings held at: Communitas Supportive Care Society, #18 - 45966 Yale Road, Chilliwack
Third Thursday of the month
Contact Richard at 604-795-3089 to confirm meeting dates and and times
Kelowna Support Group
Meetings held monthly at: Rotary Centre for the Arts, room 201, Kelowna
Contact the BC Epilepsy Society at 604-875-6704 or at info@bcepilepsy.com for meeting times and dates
Comox Valley Support Group
Meetings held at: Comox Valley Nursing Centre, 961 England Avenue, Courtenay
Contact Jackie at 250-338-1711 to confirm meeting dates and times
Prince George Support Group
Meetings held at: Prince George Brain Injury Centre, 1237 Fourth Avenue, Prince George
Contact Gord or Karen at 250-596-6296 for meeting dates and times
Message boards, blogs, chat rooms and social networking websites, are alternate methods of communication that can also put you in touch with other people with epilepsy. Many people feel more comfortable discussing their feelings and learning about others conditions in an online setting where there is a level of anonymity – particularly teens and young adults.
Links to online epilepsy support groups are available in the Chat Room and Forums section of our website.
Watch a TV story about our support groups from the perspective of one of our support group facilitators and one of our staff.
Please contact the BC Epilepsy Society at 604-875-6704 or at info@bcepilepsy.com if you are interested in helping to volunteer with or develop a support group in your community.
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