Support Groups

Knowledge is Power is a monthly session that takes place on the last Tuesday of each month. We invite guest speakers to share their experience and expertise in a variety of different topics applicable to the epilepsy community. 

For more information contact info@epilepsymaritimes.org

Upcoming Sessions:

October 29th, 2026 – Join us to talk about the Managing Epilepsy Wellness Network and the three programs offered by EAM staff and volunteers. – Register Here!

November 26th, 2026 – Join us to meet Dr. Tonya Omisade, member of the Epilepsy Program Care Team at NSH. Dr. Omisade will be talking about memory issues with epilepsy and some easy work arounds to help you in your everyday life. – Register Here!

December 19th, 2026 – To close out the year, we will be hosting a peer to peer Support Group, offering you a safe place to share your stories, successes and concerns, to learn from others and let them learn from you. – Register Here!

Mind Matters is a support group for individuals navigating life with epilepsy. Our monthly check-in is a safe haven designed for open discussions, mutual support, and shared experiences. Our support group meets on the second Tuesday of each month. 

Register Here!

For more information contact info@epilepsymaritimes.org

Our Accelerated Long Term Forgetting (ALF) support group is for people living with ALF to support each other by sharing storeies and helpful strategies for increasing their wellbeing and quality of life. 

The group is working on developing tools and resources for people who need support with ALF but who do not live in a city or town with extra supports.

*Must be a person who has been identified with ALF from a qualified medical practitioner.

Email Susan at susan.rahey@epilepsymaritimes.org to sign up!