Support Groups
Our Circle of Friends support groups provide educational and emotional support in a positive environment for people living with epilepsy and their families. They are led by trained volunteers who are dedicated to epilepsy support. To explore a leadership role, please email Wendy at caremanager@epilepsycolorado.org or call us at 303-377-9774 or 888-378-9779.
During COVID-19 restrictions, many of our groups have moved to virtual meetings. Please contact the leaders to find out more information about meeting times and locations.
These groups are currently meeting over Zoom:
Originally based in Fort Collins, Kent Watson leads a monthly group for adults impacted by epilepsy. They meet the first Thursday of the month on Zoom at 7pm. Contact Kent at kent@thefamilywatson.com for further information.
Gaetha Mills, RN leads a monthly group for adults impacted by epilepsy. Contact her at gaetha.mills@healthonecares.com or 303-788-6939.
The Foundation hosts a Facebook group for Parents and Caregivers.
Our Spanish speaking support group meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 6:00 pm. Email leigh@epilepsycolorado.org for more information.
New for 2020: Virtual Teenage Support Group! Ages 13-17. Meets the 3rd Thursday of each month, 6:00 – 7:00pm. This group will meet on Zoom until further notice. Contact Kylee at kyleelovato@gmail.com for more information.
We recommend contacting group leaders directly for information on the group you want to attend to confirm details
Support Groups
Our Circle of Friends support groups provide educational and emotional support in a positive environment for people living with epilepsy and their families. They are led by trained volunteers who are dedicated to epilepsy support. To explore a leadership role, please email Wendy at caremanager@epilepsycolorado.org or call us at 303-377-9774 or 888-378-9779.
New for 2020: Virtual Teenage Support Group! Ages 13-17. Meets the 3rd Thursday of each month, 6:00 – 7:00pm. This group will meet on Zoom until further notice. Contact Kylee at kyleelovato@gmail.com for more information.
We recommend contacting group leaders directly for information on the group you want to attend to confirm details.
Regional Support Groups
Boulder | Adults Living with Epilepsy
Meets the 3rd Wednesday of the month. 7:00 – 8:30pm. Various locations in Boulder. Contact: John Stovall – 303-444-6062
Brain Injury Alliance of Colorado
Comprehensive list of support groups across Colorado: Adults with brain injury: http://biacolorado.org/support-groups/ Children & Parents: http://biacolorado.org/support-groups/support-groups-for-youth-parents
Colorado Springs
Meets the 2nd Thursday of each month, 6:00 – 7:30pm. Colorado Springs Fire Station #14, 1875 Dublin Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO 80918. Contact: csepilepsycof@gmail.com
Denver | Adult Surgery Group
Open to adults who are considering or have gone through surgery for epilepsy.
Meets the 3rd Wednesday of the month, 5:00 – 7:00pm. University of Colorado Health Sciences Center 12605 East 16th Ave., Aurora, CO 80045. Take Elevator D to the 7th floor to Conference Room 7.032 AIP1 Conference Center, check in at main desk. Contact: Rhonda Debello, RN – 720-848-7696
Durango
Two groups offered: Adults and Youth Living with Challenging Health Conditions, Parents of Youth Living with Epilepsy.
Meets monthly at various locations. Contact: Liza Tergillus – 970-749-9607
Englewood
Adults Living with Epilepsy or Seizures.
Meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month, 5:30 – 7:00pm. Ponderosa Room, Swedish Medical Center 501 E. Hampden Ave., Englewood, CO 80113. Contact Gaetha Mills, RN – 303-788-6939
Fort Collins
Individuals with epilepsy and their loved ones.
Meets the first Thursday of the month, 7:00 – 8:30pm. Poudre Valley Hospital, Cafe A 1024 S. Lemay Ave., Fort Collins, CO 80524. Contact: kent@thefamilywatson.com
Grand Valley
Open to all survivors, their caretakers, families and friends.
Meets the 1st Wednesday of the month, 6:00 – 8:00pm. Ratekin Towers 875 Main St., Grand Junction, CO 81504. A member will meet you at the front door. Contact: Drene Stevens – 970-361-5495 or kadyb6@charter.net
Greenwood Village | Parent Group
Open to parents of children living with epilepsy.
Meets the 1st Monday of the month, 7:00 – 8:30pm. Epilepsy Foundation of Colorado board room, 5889 Greenwood Plaza Blvd., Suite 404. Greenwood Village, CO 80111. Contact: Nicole Villas – nicole.villas.4@gmail.com
Greenwood Village | Dravet Syndrome Foundation
Meets the 1st Thursday of the month, 7:30 – 9:00pm. Epilepsy Foundation of Colorado board room, 5889 Greenwood Plaza Blvd., Suite 404. Greenwood Village, CO 80111. Contact: Meghan- 201-388-9835
Mountain Support Group | Eagle
Meets the second Wednesday of each month, 6:30 to 8:00pm. Colorado Workspace 1099 Capitol Street Eagle, CO 81637. Contact Hannah Lovato: hannahlovato4@gmail.com
Wheat Ridge | Adults Living with Epilepsy
Meets 2nd Tuesday of each month, 6:00 – 7:00pm. Lutheran Medical Center 8300 West 38th Ave., Wheat Ridge, CO 80033. 2nd floor – Learning Center. Contact: Sara Minott – 303-425-2058 or visit http://epilepsysupport.eventbrite.com