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. Call Janna Moore, Program Director, at (714) 557-0202 for more information. Please send faxes to (714) 445-4148.
Programs For Parents in English:
Epilepsy 101 – Learn the basics about epilepsy
in an easy to understand one-hour presentation. Fourth Friday
of every month, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm, at Irvine United Congregational Church, 4915 Alton Parkway, Irvine. Please
call Janna Moore for more information at (714) 557-0202 . Childcare available upon request.
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. Fourth
Friday of every month, 6:00 pm-7:00 pm, at Irvine United Congregational Church, 4915 Alton Parkway, Irvine.
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. Fourth Friday of
every month, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm, at Irvine United Congregational Church, 4915 Alton Parkway, Irvine.
Free childcare and activities for children, including music
therapy and social skills.
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. Second Friday of every month, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm, at Rehabilitation Institute of Southern California (RIO – Fullerton), 130 Laguna Rd., Fullerton 92835. Free childcare and activities for children.
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 and Adolescents in English:
Epilepsy 101 – Learn the basics about epilepsy
in an easy to understand one-hour presentation. Fourth Friday
of every month, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm, at Irvine United Congregational Church, 4915 Alton Parkway, Irvine. Please
call Janna Moore for more information at (714) 557-0202 . Childcare available upon request.
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. Third Friday
of every month, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm, at UCI Medical Center,
Neuropsychiatric Center, Room 101, 101 The City Drive-South,
Orange.
Adult and Adolescent Therapy Group at the Epilepsy
Center at Hoag Hospital – This is an interactive
support group facilitated by a licensed therapist who leads
small group discussions addressing epilepsy issues suggested
by the group members. First Wednesday of every month, 7:00
pm – 8:00 pm, at the Hoag Cancer Center Conference Room A, Hoag Hospital, 1 Hoag Drive, Newport Beach. (In collaboration with Hoag Hospital)
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. First Wednesday
of every month, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm, at the Hoag Cancer
Center lobby, Hoag Hospital, 1 Hoag
Drive, Newport Beach
Hey Teens! Call us about our Teen Club
“EC in the OC” (Epilepsy Club in Orange County)
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.