The Epilepsy Association of Utah is committed to outstanding service in the Utah community. It is our desire to facilitate the support between individuals in the community. Support groups provide education and information as well as emotional support. Come and learn about epilepsy, share your feelings, or just listen. Family members and friends are also welcome to attend.
Recently, Epilepsy Association of Utah augmented its services by increasing the number of support groups in Utah. Our long standing support group in Sandy is doing an amazing job! We have added a second support group in Utah County, and the third in Vernal, with our fourth beginning in St. George. We are also in the process of training and developing a support group for youth and newly diagnosed patients in the Salt Lake area. All support groups are free of charge and welcome to anyone interested.
For questions or more information about any of these groups please contact the
Epilepsy Association of Utah
1995 West 9000 South Level B
West Jordan, Utah 84088
(801) 566-5949
info@epilepsyut.org
Salt Lake Group
Epilepsy/Seizure Disorder Support Group Meeting
Meetings are held: 6:30 to 7:30pm on the third Wednesday of the month
New Members Welcome
Salt Lake City Main Library: 210 East 400 South
2nd Floor - Room # 2
Salt Lake City, Utah
Time: 3rd Wednesday of the month 6:30 -7:30 p.m.
Margo: (801) 486-4546 or margo@epilepsyut.org
Sandy Support Group
Epilepsy/Seizure Disorder Support Group Meeting
Meetings are held: 7:00pm-8:00pm on the second Wednesday or Thursday of the month
New Members Welcome
Location: Sandy Library- Sandy Small Meeting Room
10100 So Petunia Way (1450 East)
Sandy, Utah
For more information contact
Pat @ 485-0490 or
Wanda: 943-5241
or email wanda@epilepsyut.org
Youth Support Group
In the fall of 2007, Mr. Michael Cox began his Salt Lake Community College internship with the Epilepsy Association of Utah. The program he has designed will be open to all students in Utah dealing with epilepsy. The initial focus will be to identify participants in Salt Lake County. An adult support will be available during each session. Our current location is at the Sandy City Library. In the future, we are looking to access local schools as host sites.
Support group discussion topics will include Understanding Epilepsy, Relationships, Driving, Medication and Surgery, Study Habits and Education, Combating Non-Support Groups, Goal Setting and Relaxation Techniques. It is also our desire to encourage participants to identify topics for discussion based on personal experiences in dealing with this disorder.
If you know of an individual or individuals, business or organizations that may be interested in sponsoring a session, or are interested in presenting to the group, please contact Richard Montano at (801) 566-5949. Sponsorship includes providing snacks and drinks for the participants.
Utah County Support Group
Ms. Julie Christensen, Epilepsy Association of Utah Board Member, has developed an epilepsy support group for Utah County. The sessions will be conducted the second Saturday of each month at the Provo City Library at Academy Square, from 3:00 to 4:00 in room 308. If you are interested in attending and would like an e-mail or phone call reminder of the session, you can call the EAU office at (801) 566-5949, or Ms. Julie Christensen at 801-375-2305
Provo City Library: 550 N. University Ave. Room 308
Time: 2nd Saturday of the month 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Provo, Utah
Julie at missfanuly@hotmail.com
Vernal Support Group
On June 10, 2008, the Epilepsy Association of Utah opened its newest support group for people dealing with this disorder, as well as their families and friends. The support group will be held every 2nd Tuesday of each month at the Uintah Public Library in Vernal, located at 155 East Main, (435) 789-0091.
The Epilepsy Association of Utah wishes to express our deepest appreciation to the Ashley Regional Medical Center and the Wal-Mart store for their interest in providing in-kind assistance for the support group and people dealing with epilepsy in the Uintah County and Vernal. Their generosity is much appreciated.
If you are interested in this support group or seeking more information about it, please contact Ms. Kari Hatch at (435) 790-8589.
Uinta Public Library: 155 E. Main
Vernal, Utah
Time: 2nd Tuesday of the month 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Kerri: (435) 789-0091 or Wanda: (801) 943-5241
k.lizz7@yahoo.com or wanda@epilepsyut.org
Saint George Support Group
A Support Group in Saint George has also been started and meeting will be at the Saint George Library approximately every 5 to 6 weeks. For information related to time and date, please contact Wanda Akers at (801) 943-5241.
Saint George Library 88 W. 100 South
St. George, Utah
Time: 2nd Saturday of the month 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Wanda: (801) 943-5241, or (801) 566-5949 or wanda@epilepsyut.org
Newly Diagnosed Support Group
EAU is currently in working on a newly diagnosed patient group. This will be held at the University of Utah. If you are interested in developing a support group or helping with newly diagnosed patients. We are in the process of scheduling a Support Group Training Session that will lend important assistance in addressing the needs of people with epilepsy dealing with a new diagnosis. Once the training is complete, we will provide additional information with respect to meeting schedules.
IF YOU WOUL LIKE TO START A SUPPORT GROUP IN YOUR AREA PLEASE CONTACT THE ASSOCIATION FOR INFORMATION.
