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 caremanager@epilepsycolorado.org or call us at 303-377-9774 or 888-378-9779.
Many of our groups have moved to virtual meetings. Please contact the leaders to find out more information about meeting times and locations. We encourage any in-person meetings to follow all local and CDC guidelines to ensure participant safety.
These groups are currently meeting over Zoom:
Adult Online Support Group
Every first Thursday of the month at 7pm. Contact Kent at kent@thefamilywatson.com
Teen Support Group
We offer a virtual teen support group run by one of our amazing volunteers every third Thursday of the month from 6 -7. For more information contact Kylee at kyleelovato@gmail.com.
Spanish Speaking Support Group
Our Spanish speaking support group meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 6 pm. Email leigh@epilepsycolorado.
Facebook support groups:
Epilepsy Foundation of Colorado – Raising Kids with Epilepsy
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 - please contact group leaders to confirm details
Boulder | Adults Living with Epilepsy
Meets the 3rd Wednesday of the month. 7 – 8:30 pm. 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/
Colorado Springs
Meets the 2nd Thursday of each month, 6 – 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 – 7pm. 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 pm. 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 – 8:30 pm. 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 – 8 pm. 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 – 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 pm. 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 – 8 pm. 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 – 7 pm. Lutheran Medical Center 8300 West 38th Ave., Wheat Ridge, CO 80033. 2nd floor – Learning Center. Contact: Sara Minott – 303-425-2058.