Adult Support Groups

A monthly social support group for adults, 19 years and up, to connect, share and resource with one another. This group is an opportunity, for the many individuals living with epilepsy across York Region, to connect virtually by meeting others you may have a lot in common with, share personal interests or experiences and even make lasting connections. This is a chance for those living with epilepsy to self-advocate, share your voice, create awareness, de-stigmatize, educate and be part of an alliance that is directly supporting a part of who you are as an individual.

EYR welcomes all individuals living with epilepsy, whether new to the diagnosis,

experienced throughout your life, controlled or uncontrolled, seizure free for a duration or anywhere along your journey with epilepsy. The group will be a blend of personal sharing and focused events, topics or discussions with a monthly sign-up opportunity. EYR adult groups will be held virtually through zoom for the time being, held on weekday evenings and run for an hour each meeting. Each month there will be a reminder email sent out for the group, a week in advance, where if you plan to attend, you simply reply to that email to confirm your attendance in the upcoming group session.

NEXT MEETING DATE: TBA

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A monthly social support group for women and those who identify as, 18 years and up,

to connect, share and resource within a female-friendly dynamic and an inclusive and supportive setting around epilepsy. This group is an opportunity, for all women living with epilepsy across York Region, to connect virtually by meeting others you may have a lot in common with, share personal interests or experiences and even make lasting connections. This is a chance for women living with epilepsy to talk about life as a woman with epilepsy, women’s issues or challenges and factors with epilepsy that directly affect women and all aspects included in such.

EYR welcomes all women living with epilepsy, whether new to the diagnosis, experienced throughout your life,  controlled or uncontrolled , seizure free for a duration or anywhere along your journey with epilepsy. The group will be a blend of personal sharing and focused events, topics or discussions with a monthly sign-up opportunity. EYR women’s groups will be held virtually through zoom for the time being, held on weekday evenings and run for an hour each meeting. Each month there will be a reminder email sent out for the group, a week in advance, where if you plan to attend, you simply reply to that email to confirm your attendance in the upcoming group session.

 NEXT MEETING DATE: TBA

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A monthly social support group for men and those who identify as, 18 years and up, to

connect, share and resource with other gentlemen in a relatable, supportive and

inclusive environment. This group is an opportunity, for all men living with epilepsy

across York Region to connect virtually by meeting other gentlemen you may have a lot

in common with, share personal interests or experiences and even make lasting

connections. This is a chance for men living with epilepsy to discuss male focused

interests, men’s life experiences living with epilepsy and be part of an understanding

group of gentlemen who all have at least one aspect of what makes you who you are in

common.

EYR welcomes all men living with epilepsy, whether new to the diagnosis, experienced

throughout your life, controlled or uncontrolled, seizure free for a duration or anywhere along your journey with epilepsy. The group will be a blend of personal sharing and focused events, topics or discussions with a monthly sign-up opportunity. EYR men’s groups will be held virtually through zoom for the time being, held on weekday evenings and run for an hour each meeting. Each month there will be a reminder email sent out for the group, a week in advance, where if you plan to attend, you simply reply to that email to confirm your attendance in the upcoming group session.

NEXT MEETING DATE: TBA

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A monthly social support group for parents of a child, of any age, living with epilepsy, to

connect, share and resource with one another. This group is an opportunity, for the

many parents of children living with epilepsy across York Region, to connect virtually by

meeting others you may share common experiences with, have mutual understandings

in your family’s way of life and offer support, care and recommendations to one

another. This is a chance for parents to discuss challenges they may be facing, express

concerns, ask questions, share experiences and comfort one another through their

process.

EYR welcomes all parents, mothers, fathers or guardians, who are supporting a child

living with epilepsy, whether new to the diagnosis, experienced throughout your life,

un/controlled, seizure free for a duration or anywhere along your journey with epilepsy.

By having a blend of long-term experienced parents, newly introduced parents, parents with children of various age categories, and parents supporting children with a

complexity of medical conditions, it offers the ability to see this experience from many

views, provides education and experience across a spectrum and allows parents to be a part of a group that is understanding in any point of you and your families journey.

The group will be a blend of personal sharing and focused events, topics or discussions

with a monthly sign-up opportunity. EYR parents’ groups will be held virtually through

zoom for the time being, held on weekday evenings and run for an hour each meeting.

Each month there will be a reminder email sent out for the group, a week in advance,

where if you plan to attend, you simply reply to that email to confirm your attendance

in the upcoming group session.

NEXT MEETING DATE: TBA

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