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Support Group Information

Support groups give people a chance to learn more about epilepsy and the many challenges of living with epilepsy. Support groups also provide a time for people to talk with others who have this disorder. The groups are generally free and open to anyone with epilepsy. Some groups are also open to friends and family members. You do not have to be client of the Epilepsy Services Program to participate in a support group.

Support groups are located in communities throughout the state. To locate a support group near you, locate the county you live in or the county closest to you:

Alachua, Bay, Brevard, Broward, Charlotte, Clay, Dade, DeSoto, Duval, Escambia, Hillsborough, Lee, Leon, Marion, Okaloosa, Orange, Palm Beach, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota, St. Johns, Volusia, Walton.

Alachua County

Gainesville

A support group for people with epilepsy and their families meets the third Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. at the offices of the Epilepsy Services of North Central Florida. For more information contact:

Epilepsy Services of North Central Florida
1010 N.W. 8th Avenue, Suite B
Gainesville, Florida 32601
(352) 392-6449

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Bay County

Panama City

A support group for people with epilepsy meets the third Wednesday of each month. For more information contact:

Epilepsy Association of the Big Bend
Panama City Office
(850) 872-2998

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Brevard County

Melbourne

For residents of Brevard County who either have epilepsy or are affected by someone with epilepsy. No childcare is available at meetings. The group meets at the Cocoa Library and Resource Center in the second floor meeting room on the second Tuesday of the month from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. For more information, contact Brenda at:

Epilepsy Association of Central Florida
1600 Sarno Road, Suite 119
Melbourne, FL 32935
(321) 253-4112

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Broward County

Fort Lauderdale

Support group meets the first Tuesday of each month from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. at the Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce building, second floor. For more information contact:

Epilepsy Foundation of South Florida
512 N.E. 3rd Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
(954) 779-1509
www.epilepsysofla.org

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Charlotte County

Port Charlotte

Support group for adults meets during the evening, once each quarter. For more information contact:

Epilepsy Services of Southwest Florida
(941) 629-3309
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Clay County

Support group for adults with epilepsy and their families meets the first Wednesday of the month from September through April, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Announcements are made by mail. For more information contact:

Epilepsy Services of Northeast Florida
5209 San Jose Boulevard, Suite 101
Jacksonville, Florida 32207
(904) 731-3752

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Dade County

Miami

The South Dade group meets the first Thursday of each month from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Snacks and refreshments are served. For more information contact:

Epilepsy Foundation of South Florida
7300 North Kendall Drive, Suite 700
Miami, Florida 33156
(303) 670-4949, Ext. 214

Miami

The support group for Teen Girls meets every Friday from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. for support and other activities, such as sailing, movies, dinner, etc. For more information contact:

Epilepsy Foundation of South Florida
7300 North Kendall Drive, Suite 700
Miami, Florida 33156
(303) 670-4949, Ext. 208

Miami

The support group for Teen Boys meets every Friday from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. for support and other activities, such as sailing, movies, dinner, etc. For more information contact:

Epilepsy Foundation of South Florida
7300 North Kendall Drive, Suite 700
Miami, Florida 33156
(303) 670-4949, Ext. 208

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DeSoto County

Arcadia

An adult telephone network is available. For more information, or to be added to the network, contact:

Epilepsy Services of Southwest Florida
(941) 953-5988

Arcadia

The Job Club, for adults with epilepsy seeking employment, is available. If interested, contact:

Epilepsy Services of Southwest Florida
(941) 953-5988

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Duval County

Jacksonville

Adults with epilepsy meet the fourth Tuesday of each month except for November and December. Announcements are made by mail. For more information contact:

Epilepsy Services of Northeast Florida
5209 San Jose Boulevard, Suite 101
Jacksonville, Florida 32207
(904) 731-3752

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Escambia County

Pensacola

Group for adults meets the third Tuesday of each month from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. at Baptist Health Care’s Christian Counseling Center, located at 14 W. Jordan Street, Suite 1K. For more information contact:

Epilepsy Services of Northwest Florida
(850) 433-1395

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Hillsborough County

Tampa

Support group for adults and parents of children with epilepsy meets the second Tuesday of each month at 10:00 a.m. at the Epilepsy Services of West Central Florida. For more information contact:

Epilepsy Services of West Central Florida
4618 North Armenia Avenue
Tampa, Florida 33603-2706
(813) 870-3414

Plant City

Support group for adults and parents of children with epilepsy meets the second Tuesday of each month at 10:00 a.m. at the Florida Baptist Hospital, Conference Room 2-E. For more information contact:

Epilepsy Services of West Central Florida
4618 North Armenia Avenue
Tampa, Florida 33603-2706
(813) 870-3414

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Lee County

Fort Myers

The support group meets quarterly and welcomes people of all ages. For more information contact:

Epilepsy Services of Southwest Florida
1436 Royal Palm Square Boulevard, Suite 1
Fort Myers, Florida 33919
(239) 275-4838

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Leon County

Tallahassee

A group of adults with epilepsy meets the second and fourth Thursday of each month. For more information contact:

Epilepsy Association of the Big Bend
1108-B East Park Avenue
Tallahassee, Florida 32301
(850) 222-1777

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Marion County

Ocala

A support group for people of all ages with epilepsy meets the third Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. at Munroe Regional Medical Center. For more information contact:

Epilepsy Services of North Central Florida
1010 N.W. 8th Avenue, Suite B
Gainesville, Florida 32601
(352) 392-6449

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Okaloosa County

Ft. Walton Beach

Group for adults meets the second Thursday of each month from 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. at St. Simon’s on the Sound Episcopal Church, 28 Miracle Strip Parkway, in the Fellowship Room (next to Travis Boating Center). For more information contact:

Epilepsy Services of Northwest Florida
(850) 433-1395

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Orange County

Orlando

Support group for adults who have epilepsy, their family members and friends. No childcare is available during the meetings. The group meets on the last Wednesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. at the Epilepsy Association of Central Florida’s Orlando office. For more information contact Pachi at:

Epilepsy Association of Central Florida
1221 W. Colonial Drive, Suite 103
Orlando, Florida 32804
(407) 422-1416, Ext. 103

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Orlando

Support group for Spanish speaking adults who have epilepsy, their family members and friends. No childcare is available during the meetings. The group meets on the third Wednesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. at the Epilepsy Association of Central Florida’s Orlando office. For more information contact Pachi at:

Epilepsy Association of Central Florida
1221 W. Colonial Drive, Suite 103
Orlando, Florida 32804
(407) 422-1416, Ext. 103

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Palm Beach County

West Palm Beach

Adult group meets the first Thursday of every month, from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. at the Epilepsy Foundation of South Florida’s office in West Palm Beach. For more information contact:

Epilepsy Foundation of South Florida
3233 Commerce Place, Suite C
West Palm Beach, Florida 33407 (561) 478-6515

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Pasco County

New Port Richey

Group for adults meets the second Tuesday each month from 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. The meeting is announced in the St. Pete Times, Community Calendar, Wellness Section. For more information contact:

Suncoast Epilepsy Association
Roe Insurance Building
9851 State Road 54
New Port Richey, Florida 33655
(727) 375-7774 or (727) 546-2856

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Pinellas County

St. Petersburg

Adult group meets the first Friday of each month from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. The meeting is announced in the St. Pete Times, Community Calendar, Wellness Section. For more information contact:

Suncoast Epilepsy Association
5700 54th Avenue North
St. Petersburg, Florida 33709 (727) 546-2856

St. Petersburg

Adult group meets the third Friday of each month from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. The meeting is announced in the St. Pete Times, Community Calendar, Wellness Section. For more information contact:

Suncoast Epilepsy Association
5700 54th Avenue North
St. Petersburg, Florida 33709
(727) 546-2856

St. Petersburg

Adult group meets the third Thursday from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the James Sanderlin Center. The meeting is announced in the St. Pete Times, Community Calendar, Wellness Section. For more information contact:

Suncoast Epilepsy Association
5700 54th Avenue North
St. Petersburg, Florida 33709
(727) 546-2856

Dunedin

Adult group meets the last Monday of each month from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. at the Mease Dunedin Hospital. The meeting is announced in the St. Pete Times, Community Calendar, Wellness Section. For more information contact:

Suncoast Epilepsy Association
5700 54th Avenue North
St. Petersburg, Florida 33709
(727) 546-2856

SEA-FASS

A support group for children, teens, parents and other caregivers. Call (727) 546-2856 for specific time and place. For more information contact:

Suncoast Epilepsy Association
5700 54th Avenue North
St. Petersburg, Florida 33709
(727) 546-2856

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Polk County

Lakeland

Support group for adults and parents of children with epilepsy meets the second Tuesday of every month at 1:00 p.m. at the Epilepsy Services of West Central Florida’s Lakeland office. For more information contact:

Epilepsy Services of West Central Florida
305 South Florida Avenue
Lakeland, Florida 33801-4623
(863) 686-5880

Winter Haven

Support group for adults and parents of children with epilepsy meets the first Tuesday of every month at 2:00 p.m. at the Winter Haven Hospital. For more information contact:

Epilepsy Services of West Central Florida
305 South Florida Avenue
Lakeland, Florida 33801-4623
(863) 686-5880

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Sarasota County

Sarasota and Venice

A support group for adults with epilepsy meets the first Monday of each month from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the Epilepsy Services of Southwest Florida’s office. For more information contact:

Epilepsy Services of Southwest Florida
1900 Main Street, Suite 212
Sarasota, Florida 34238
(941) 953-5988

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St. Johns County

St. Augustine

Support group for adults with epilepsy and their families meets the fourth Wednesday of the month September through August from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Announcements are made by mail. For more information contact:

Epilepsy Services of Northeast Florida
5209 San Jose Boulevard, Suite 101
Jacksonville, Florida 32207
(904) 731-3752

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Volusia County

Daytona

Support group for adults with epilepsy and their families meets the second Saturday of every month from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Announcements are made by mail. For more information contact:

Epilepsy Services of Northeast Florida
Volusia County Office
(904) 947-3547

West Volusia and Deland

Support group for adults with epilepsy and their families meets the second Saturday of every month from 10:00 a.m. – Noon. Announcements are made by mail. For more information contact:

Epilepsy Services of Northeast Florida
Volusia County Office
(904) 947-3547

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Walton County

Group for adults with epilepsy meets the second Thursday of each month from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. For more information contact:

Epilepsy Services of Northwest Florida
(850) 862-1458

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This page was last modified on: 03/2/2010 11:47:31