Support Services and Groups

 

Support Groups

Epilepsy Foundation Indiana currently has 1 in-person support group (following current state guidelines) and a few different online Faceboko Support Groups via our Facebook Page (these groups are not hosting meetings but a place to have support and connect with others). Please see details for these groups below. If you have questions about support groups or interest in starting a support group, please contact us at: indiana@efa.org. 

Elkhart Support Group (In-Person):

 

-Meeting Frequency: 1st Thursday of each month @ 7pm EST

 

-For Adults/Families impacted by epilepsy 

 

-Location: St. Thomas The Apostle Catholic School, 1331 North Main Street, Elkhart, IN 46514

 

-Contact: indiana@efa.org 

Facebook Support Groups: Adult Group, Parent/Families Group, Young Adult Group (Ages 18-30)

These groups are ongoing and do not have set meeting times, and are welcome for anyone to join. These groups are guided by specific user guidelines for the overall safety and wellness of each participant in each group. If there are any questions about these groups, please contact indiana@efa.org. You can view these groups here. 

Don't see a Support Group in Your Area? 

We are able to offer support groups across the state thanks to the interest and dedication of our support group leaders. We are always looking to grow our groups to help spread awareness and our reach statewide. If you would like to discuss the possibility of starting a group in your area, please email indiana@efa.org. 

 

Resources

Epilepsy Centers

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Epilepsy Medication

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Epilepsy and Seizures 24/7 Helpline

Call our Epilepsy and Seizures 24/7 Helpline and talk with an epilepsy information specialist or submit a question online.

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Tools & Resources

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