Having epilepsy or caring for someone who does can be challenging. When epilepsy is diagnosed, it affects the whole family. Sometimes the practical problems of daily living – from insurance, to jobs, to medical care – may seem overwhelming. At other times, it helps just to talk to people who understand what it’s like to live with epilepsy.
Some people and their families living with epilepsy report a need for support and education within the epilepsy community. The Epilepsy Foundation Washington Education and Networking Groups are designed to provide this to those who are interested in connecting with others living with epilepsy, and to learn from guest speakers on topics associated with epilepsy.
The groups listed here are open to anyone living or connected to epilepsy. These epilepsy groups are not intended to furnish medical advice or professional psychotherapy. The Epilepsy Foundation Washington is not liable for the information presented at meetings.
For further information on any of the groups listed below, or if there is no group in your area and you wish to start one, please contact EFWA at 206-487-5251 or e-mail washington@efa.org.
All our meetings are for people living with epilepsy or family members impacted by epilepsy.
Wednesdays
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
2021: 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/17, 2/24, 3/3
Due to the current health concerns, all EFWA Support Group meetings will be held virtually via Zoom until further notice. Please email washington@efa.org for information on how to join.
Seattle, WA (Monthly, 1st Wednesday)
Via Zoom Meeting
Harborview Medical Center
Maleng Building (MB)
*Room changes monthly so please check location below.*
410 9th Ave.
Seattle, WA 98104 (Across from Harborview Hospital)
6:00 – 8:00 PM
2021 Dates & Location:
Please email washington@efa.org for information on how to join upcoming Virtual Meetings.
January 6, 2021
February 3, 2021
March 3, 2021
April 7, 2021
May 5, 2021
June 2, 2021
July 7, 2021
August 4, 2021
September 1, 2021
October 6, 2021
November 3, 2021
December 1, 2021
Spokane Epilepsy Support:
2021 Dates TBD.
Questions? E-mail roelrich@efa.org.
Via Zoom Meeting
Multi-Care Adult Epilepsy Clinic
Baker Medical Building
4th Floor
316 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, #408
Tacoma, WA 98045
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
2021: 1/5, 3/2, 5/4, 7/6, 9/7, 11/9
8-week phone support group focused on self-management skills for adults living with Epilepsy.
Read more about the PACES Program and see if it’s right for you.
Via Zoom Meeting
SW Washington Medical Center
Health Education Center, Room #2
600 NE 92nd Ave.
Vancouver, WA 98864
10:00 AM – NOON
2021: 1/10, 3/13, 5/8, 7/10, 9/11, 11/13
Via Zoom Meeting
Mercer Island Library
4400 88th Ave SE
Mercer Island, WA 98040
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
2021: 1/8, 3/11, 5/13, 7/8, 9/9, 11/11
