Support & Social Groups
Epilepsy Ottawa offers a variety of social and support groups to help people with epilepsy/seizures and their loved ones connect with others who are going through something similar
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Parent Support Group
Parents and caregivers of young or grown children with epilepsy meet once a month to provide support to one another and discuss the various topics and/or challenges of life from a caregiver’s perspective.
Some meetings are in-person and others are online using Microsoft Teams.
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Social Group
Adults with epilepsy and their loved ones can join our social group for a great opportunity to meet other people living with epilepsy in a relaxed, informal setting. When we have a special theme or outing planned, we’ll provide details in the event description.
Some meetings are in-person and others are online using Microsoft Teams.
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Support Group
A monthly, daytime group for adults with epilepsy to connect with each other. All meetings are online using Microsoft Teams.
Occasional Groups
Epilepsy Ottawa offers groups for members of our community facing specific challenges. These groups may meet once or occasionally. Previous meetings include:
Helping Hands (social group for kids and teens with epilepsy)
PNES Support Group
Pregnancy Support Group
Sibling Support Group
Spouse/Partner Support Group.