Support groups provide a safe space where those living with epilepsy can come together to share comfort, encouragement, advice and guidance in facing challenges and common experiences.
Support Groups
Loop Group
Meets weekly on Tuesday from 1:00-2:00pm and on Thursday from 11:00 am -12:00 pm. Meets on the first Wednesday of the month from 6:00-7:00 pm-beginning in September.
Wellness for Women/Gender Expansive Support Group
Meets weekly on Tuesdays from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm.
Spanish Loop Group
Meets on the first Monday of each month from 6:00-7:00 pm.
Virtual Teen Support Group
Meets on the last Saturday of each month from 10:00 – 11:00 am.
Coffee Hour for Men/Gender Expanisive Support Group
Meets weekly on Tuesdays from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm.
Young Adults Support Group
For ages 18-24 years old. Meets on the first Saturday of the month from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm (beginning in September).
Spanish Caregiver Support Group
Meets on the first Tuesday of each month from 6:00 – 7:00 pm.
Caregiver Education Support Group
Meets on the third Tuesday of each month from 6:30 – 7:30 pm.
The Golden Girls Support Group
For ages 55 and older. Meets on the first Friday of each month from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm (beginning in September).
Para servicios, actividades y eventos en el idioma español, por favor comunique con Agatha Demarchi al siguiente correo electrónico ademarchi@epilepsychicago.org.
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