Epilepsy Support Groups
The Epilepsy Support Groups are monthly gatherings of adults with epilepsy, as well as parents, families and caregivers of those affected with epilepsy. The purpose of the groups is to come together to share tips, mutual concerns, common issues, challenges and successes with other members of the group. Information is shared and support is offered to help to meet the struggles faced by those dealing with epilepsy. It can be a real comfort to see that other people have concerns that are similar to yours, and that you are not alone. The support groups are facilitated by an epilepsy counselor.
Currently, there are 5 support groups that meet:
- Clermont County Epilepsy Support Group meets in Batavia, Ohio, from 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held at the Miami Township Civic Center conference room (6101 Meijer Drive, Miami Township, OH 45150).
- Warren County Epilepsy Support Group meets in Mason, Ohio, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month. Meetings are held in the "safe" at Kidd Coffee (322 Reading Road, Mason, OH 45040).
- Hamilton County Epilepsy Support Group meets in downtown Cincinnati, Ohio, from 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month. Meetings are held at the main office of the Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Cincinnati (895 Central Avenue, Suite 550, Cincinnati, OH 45202).
- Butler County Epilepsy Support Group meets in Hamilton, Ohio, from 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of each month. Meetings are held at the Janet Clemmons Center (282 N. Fair Avenue, Hamilton, OH 45011).
- Northern Kentucky Epilepsy Support Group meets in Florence, Kentucky, from 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month. Meetings are held at the Lower Level Conference Room at St. Luke Hospital West (7380 Turfway Road, Florence, KY 41042).
It is important to remember that support groups work best when everyone tries to have a positive and helpful attitude! We are interested in dealing better with life and sharing our triumphs.
We always welcome new members and the important new ideas and perspectives that they may bring to the group!