Support Groups

The Epilepsy Foundation Massachusetts,Rhode Island, New Hampshire and Maine provides adults, ages 18 and over, and teens, ages 15 - 19, living with epilepsy an opportunity to share common experiences through a supportive group environment. Current, active support groups for adults are listed in the first grouping below. Groups have unique dynamics, call Susan Welby for a referral into the group that may be appropriate for you.

We also provide families the opportunity to share common experiences, network and support one another through Parent and Family Support Network (PFSN) by phone, email or in groups. Each parent led group is unique in some way. Some cater to parents of young children and others are open to all across the lifespan. The PFSN groups are in the second grouping. Please call Susan Welby for a referral to the appropriate group.

We continue to strive to establish support and information groups throughout our region. If you have questions regarding support groups or are interested in attending or starting a support group or Parent & Family support Network group
please contact Susan Welby at support@efmarinhme.org or call 617-506-6041 x102

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Current Adult Support Groups

Call 617-506-6041 x102 to confirm meeting before attending a group in case of cancellation

Cape Cod Adult Support Group

Meets the 2nd Monday of each month 6:00 - 8:00
Meeting Date: February 13th & March 12th
No meetings in July and August

Cape Cod Hospital 27 Park St. Hyannis, MA
Mugar Building entrance off of Bayview Street
Cummaquid Conference Room

Facilitator: Mark Simonitsch

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Rhode Island Adult Support Group

Next Meeting Date: TBA 6:30 p.m.
Rhode Island Hospital Eddy St. Providence, RI
Call (401) 633-2687 or email for further meeting details
or efmrichristina@yahoo.com PARKING: There is plenty of parking in the Eddy Street Parking lot directly across from the main entrance of the hospital. You may use any RI Hospital lot. Parking vouchers are given to all support group attendees.
Facilitator: Christina Vilardi

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Portland, Maine Adult Support Group

No Meeting in January, February & March
6:30-8:00 p.m.

Dana Health Education Center 22 Bramhall St. Portland, ME Classroom # 2

Facilitator: TBA

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Post-Surgery Adult Support Group

Meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Next meeting: Wednesday, February 8th & March 14th 2012
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC),
Brookline Avenue, Boston, MA
Shapiro East Building Room 247
Referral Required.

Facilitator: Lorrie Levine, LICSW

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Boston Adult Support Group

Meets the 4th Tuesday of the month 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Next meeting: February 28th & March 27th 2012
No meetings for June, July and August
St. Paul's Cathedral 138 Tremont St. Boston, MA
Lawrence Room

Facilitator: Marie Hennessy

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Concord, NH PFSN Group
The Children's Place & Parent Education Ctr.
27 Burns Avenue, Concord, NH
(www.thechildrensplacenh.org)
Childcare Available
2011 Meeting Dates in Concord:
Saturday mornings 9-11 a.m. 
February18th & March 24th 2012 

Co-Facilitators: Jay & Allison Goodwin
for more information contact Susan Welby
617-506-6041 x102

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Manchester, NH PFSN Group
Manchester Community College
1066 Front St.
Manchester, NH
Room 107 in the library 

Mondays     6:30 -8:00 p.m.

Next meeting: March 19, 2012 
Facilitator: Jessica Price

These NH meetings are open to all who are interested in discussing life with epilepsy: Parents of children, teens and adults living with epilepsy. If enough interest is generated groups targeting specific needs (i.e. adults, women, teens) will be considered for future groups.

For more information contact Susan Welby 617-506-6041 x102

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Western MA PFSN Group
Lilly Library
Meadow Street  
Florence (Northampton), MA  
Meetings held 
10 a.m.-noon on the first Saturday
Next meeting: February 4th 2012

TAKE NOTE! MARCH & APRIL MEETINGS
TIME CHANGE FOR THESE 2 MONTHS ONLY!
NOON - 2:00 p.m. MARCH & APRIL ONLY

Download the Flyer

For more information contact Susan Welby 617-506-6041 x102

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Southwest of Boston PFSN Group
Meets the 1st Thursday of each month 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.
(no meetings in July and August)

Next meeting: Thursdsay, February 2nd & March 1st 2012
Medfield Town Library 468 Main Street (Rte 109) Medfield, MA

Co-Facilitators: Michelle Gaudet and Christi Barney