Support, Programs and Education
Epilepsy is a major health problem, affecting approximately
1 in 50 children and 1 in 100 adults. The Epilepsy Alliance
of Orange County, a project of Community Partners, would
like you to know we are here to help. Our programs are listed
below.
For more information, please email info@epilepsyalliance.org or call (714) 557-0202.
Diastat training for school employees, caregivers, parents...
Your child's caregivers and teachers should know how to administer Diastat in case your child needs this medication during school hours. Nurses are NOT the only ones who can administer this life-saving medication.
The Epilepsy Alliance (EAOC) has been working closely with the
OC Department of Education toward a solution to the "Nurses only" myth. We now offer a comprehensive hands-on Diastat training workshop to any school interested in having their staff trained.
Don't take no for an answer. Bring this flyer to your school so that your child's medical and educational needs can be met ANYTIME - not just when a nurse is available.
Programs For Parents in English:
Epilepsy 101 – Learn the basics about epilepsy
in an easy to understand one-hour presentation.
WHEN: Fourth Friday
of every month, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
WHERE: NEW LOCATION! Kaiser Permanente - Alton/Sand Canyon
Medical Office Building 2,
Fifth Floor, Conference Room C4,
6670 Alton Parkway,
Irvine, CA 92618
Childcare available upon request. Please call (714) 557-0202 or email childcare@epilepsyalliance.org.
Coping Skills for Parents of Children
with Epilepsy This is an interactive psycho-educational/support group, facilitated by a licensed psychologist, which focuses on small group discussions
addressing epilepsy issues suggested by group members.
WHEN: Fourth Friday
of every month, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
WHERE: NEW LOCATION! Kaiser Permanente - Alton/Sand Canyon
Medical Office Building 2,
Fifth Floor, Conference Room C4,
6670 Alton Parkway,
Irvine, CA 92618
Childcare available upon request. Please call (714) 557-0202 or email childcare@epilepsyalliance.org.
Central Orange County Parent Education Night – An educational support
group for parents of children suffering from epilepsy/seizure
disorders. Not only does this group provide great support
from other parents who understand the challenges of raising
a child with epilepsy, it brings in experts in the field
of epilepsy to speak on critical issues affecting your child.
These parents willingly share a wealth of information to
help ensure better care for your child.
WHEN: Fourth Friday
of every month, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
WHERE: NEW LOCATION! Kaiser Permanente - Alton/Sand Canyon
Medical Office Building 2,
Fifth Floor, Conference Room C4,
6670 Alton Parkway,
Irvine, CA 92618
Free childcare and activities for children, including music
therapy and social skills. Please call (714) 557-0202 or email childcare@epilepsyalliance.org.
North Orange County Parent Education Night – An educational support group for parents of children suffering from epilepsy/seizure disorders. Not only does this group provide great support from other parents who understand the challenges of raising a child with epilepsy, it brings in experts in the field of epilepsy to speak on critical issues affecting your child. These parents willingly share a wealth of information to help ensure better care for your child. Epilepsy 101 scheduled by appointment.
WHERE: Rehabilitation Institute of Southern California (RIO – Fullerton), 130 Laguna Rd., Fullerton 92835.
Free childcare and activities for children. Please call (714) 557-0202 or email childcare@epilepsyalliance.org.
On-Line Support Group – Epilepsy Alliance
of Orange County Family Support Network is an on-line support
group for parents of children with epilepsy. Obtain support
and information by sending and receiving posts from other
parents of children with epilepsy. Call the EAOC for information
about joining this group.
Programs For Adults & Adolescents in English:
Adult Education/Support Group – A social/educational
support group for adults with epilepsy. Meet other adults
with similar concerns and issues in a comfortable and supportive
environment. Learn from our guest speakers who are leading
experts in fields related to life with epilepsy.
WHEN: Third Friday
of every month, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
WHERE: UCI Medical Center,
Neuropsychiatric Center, Room 101, 101 The City Drive-South,
Orange.
Adult and Adolescent Therapy Group – This is an interactive
support group facilitated by a licensed therapist who leads
small group discussions addressing epilepsy issues suggested
by the group members. This program is in collaboration with Hoag Hospital Epilepsy Center.
WHEN: First Wednesday of every month, 7:00
pm – 8:00 pM
WHERE: Hoag Cancer Center Conference Room A, Hoag Hospital, 1 Hoag Drive, Newport Beach.
Family Member Support Group - While the adolescent
or adult affected by epilepsy attends the support group
above, family members are invited to meet in a separate
room to discuss how epilepsy impacts the family.
WHEN: First Wednesday
of every month, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
WHERE: Hoag Cancer
Center lobby, Hoag Hospital, 1 Hoag
Drive, Newport Beach
Teen Club
“EC in the OC” (Epilepsy Club in Orange County) - This is a great social club for teens with epilepsy. Make new friends, hang-out, and have fun! Contact us for more information at teenclub@epilepsyalliance.org or call (714) 557-0202.
Programs In Spanish:
Clase de Epilepsia – Les invitamos a una
presentación de una hora sobre lo que es epilepsia,
explicada en conceptos fáciles de entender. La clase
se reune el primer viernes de cada mes, 6 p.m. a 7 p.m.,
en CHOC – Hospital de Niños, Condado de Orange,
2o Piso, Sala de Conferencia A, 455 S. Main St., Orange.
Grupo de Apoyo para Padres – Un grupo de
apoyo para los padres de niños con epilepsia. Somos
padres tendiendo la mano a otros padres. Generalmente tenemos
invitados, expertos en los diferentes campos relacionados
con epilepsia, que se encargan de compartir con nosotros
los ultimos avances en el tratamiento de epilepsia. Este
grupo se reune el primer viernes de cada mes, 7 p.m. a 8:30
p.m., en CHOC – Hospital de Niños, Condado
de Orange, 2o Piso, Sala de Conferencia A & B, 455 S.
Main St., Orange. Cuidado de niños es gratis.
