Home About Us About Epilepsy Programs & Services • Presentations • Support Groups • Resource Centre • Information & Referral • Conferences & Workshops • The Epigram • Monthly Members’ Updates Resources & Links Events How Can I Help? Contact Us Site Map Programs & Services: Support Groups SUPPORT GROUPS A support group is a place for people to give and receive both emotional and practical support and information to one another. It can be comprised of people with common interests or experiences. Many support groups are diagnosis specific and serve several purposes for each individual. If you are someone who wants to know more about your diagnosis, seeking information on treatment options or even coping strategies then a support group may be what you are looking for. It is beneficial in that it serves to empower its members and provide a sense of control and independence when living with a condition. Support groups can enhance communication skills, reduce isolation, and provide educational and emotional support through information sharing. Epilepsy York Region provides a warm, safe, and mutually-supportive environment to those affected by a seizure disorder. People can meet, socialize, or simply gather to share ideas, personal stories or experiences, issues concerning epilepsy or even coping strategies with one another. We make efforts to provide meetings for: • Parents of children living with epilepsy • Adults with epilepsy • Youth or young adults ADULT SUPPORT GROUP At Epilepsy York Region we like to promote adult support opportunities within a group atmosphere. We encourage and invite you to come to a discussion group to express any concerns or issues you may have regarding seizure disordets. Come and meet other adults and share your experiences. The Adult Support Goup will meet at 11181 Yonge Street on the following dates: Wednesday, June 23rd  at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 7th and 21st at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 4th and 11th at 7:00 p.m. Please call Shawn at (905) 508-5404 and let him know if you are available to attend.       Click HERE to download the notice for the Adult Support Group in PDF format. PARENT SUPPORT GROUP We encourage and invite you to come to a discussion group to express any concerns or issues you may have with your child’s seizure disorder. Come and meet other adults and share your experiences. The Parent Support Group will meet at 11181 Yonge Street on the following dates: Wednesday, June 16th and June 30th at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 14th and 28th at 7:00 p.m Wednesday, August 18th at 7:00 p.m. Please call Shawn at (905) 508-5404 and let him know if you are available to attend.       Click HERE to download the notice for the Parent Support Group in PDF format.