Parent Groups

Are you looking to connect with parents who understand what it’s like to have a child with seizures? Then join us for one of our parent support groups. The groups generally meet once a month, and are organized by a local parent who has volunteered their time and serves as the liaison between the group and the EFWCP. These groups are a great opportunity for parents to discuss all of the issues they face when they have a child with epilepsy/seizure disorder, as well as make valuable contacts with other parents in their area. There is no commitment involved, just a casual meeting for when you need someone to talk to who will understand.

Below is a list of groups that are currently meeting in western/central Pennsylvania, as well as the email address for the lead parent.

Parent Support Group North Hills
Meets at Border Books in the Northway Mall
Contact parent leader Sue at epilepsyparentsnorthhills@gmail.com

Parent Support Group Greensburg
Meets at the ARC of Westmoreland County
Contact parent leader Helen at epilepsyparentsgreensburg@gmail.com

Parent Support Group Hershey
Meets at the Hershey Medical Center
Contact staff person Gretchen at gknaub@efwp.org

Parent Support Group Chambersburg
Meets in Chambersburg, PA
Contact staff person Gretchen at gknaub@efwp.org

If you are interested in starting a parent support group in your area, please contact the EFWCP at 1-800-361-5885 or staff@efwp.org.

If you want to talk with parents, but cannot make it to a meeting, there is now a Yahoo! discussion group that was created by parents. To access the group, click on this link http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/wpaeps/