North Central Illinois
HISPANIC SERVICES
En algunos sitios, ofrecemos: Grupos de apoyo en español. Servicios de traducción para los IEP y para citas medicales. Partidas de campo, fiestas de los días feriados, y excursiones sociales. En todos los sitios, podemos ofrecer materias educacionales en español. La Epilepsia en Español
Services
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Epilepsy Independent Support Program
The EISP (Epilepsy Independent Support Program) helps adults with epilepsy and other developmental disabilities to become more self-sufficient, develop independence in daily living, and become more fully integrated into the community. Our program is an intermittent EISP rather than a group home. Members of our program live in their own apartments and receive intensive case management. We offer EISP only in Rockford, IL. Whether you are looking for an intermittent EISP or a 24-hour EISP, it is important to research options in your area and contact the agencies that offer them. Most EISPs have waiting lists, so getting into one can be a lengthly process. For more information specifically about our program, contact Debra Collins.
SUPPORT GROUPS
Discovering that they aren't alone is one of the most important experiences that some people affected by epilepsy have. Support groups introduce you to others who understand and share your experience and give you a forum for learning about resources, exploring options, and making new friends. Illinois Support Groups are offered in Rockford, LaSalle/Peru, Quad Cities and Peoria.
Rockford Adults with Epilepsy: Meets the 2nd Friday of every month 9:30-noon
Location: Epilepsy Foundation Office 321 W. state st. room 208, Rockford, IL
4th Thursday of of every month EXCEPT in November and December. In the month of November and December group will meet the3rd Thursday
Location: Broadway Methodist Church 1503 Broadway, Rockford, IL
Contact: Susan Beeler 815-964-2689, x18
Teen Support Group Peoria Meets the 1st Tuesday of every month at 6:00 p.m.
Location: St. Paul's Episcopal Cathedral, 3601 N. St. Peoria, IL
Contact: Angel Langley 309-692-8592
Quad CitiesMeets the 1st Thursday of every month at 6:30 p.m.
Location: Trinity Hospital, 500 John Deere Rd. Moline, IL
Contact: Monta 309-373-0377
La Salle/Peru Support meeting will meet December 12, 2013 at Illinois Valley Community Hospital, 925 West St. Peru, IL. Conference room C on the 3rd floor while the hospital is under construction. Call Barb at 815-964-2689 ex 22 for more information.
arodriguez@efncil.org for more information.
EDUCATION
Customized epilepsy education programs are available for a variety of audiences, including:
- schools and childcare centers
- social service providers
- businesses
- civic and community groups
- people with epilepsy and their families
The availability of onsite programs varies by location. Where we are not able to provide onsite programs, videos can be loaned.
ADVOCACY
Members of the Illinois epilepsy community participate in statewide and national efforts to increase awareness of epilepsy and funding for epilepsy research and services. 
The Illinois Epilepsy ActionThe Illinois Epilepsy Action Network is a grassroots advocacy network addressing issues affecting people affected by epilepsy on the state and federal levels. 
Speak Up, Speak Out Speak Up, Speak Out is a grassroots advocacy network that connects citizens with their federal elected officials on issues of national importance to the epilepsy community. 
Kids Speak Up! is a national conference for youth leaders with epilepsy. It provides 7-16 year olds with a unique opportunity to educate elected officials and staff about seizure disorders.
