Epilepsy Support Network of Orange County
Also known as ESNOC and Epilepsy Support Network.
Epilepsy Support Network of Orange County is an organization in Costa Mesa, CA offering childcare, crisis services, education, healthcare, mental health, training, and youth services. Committed to building a community of support to improve the lives of those affected by epilepsy through education, programs and advocacy.
- Location
- Costa Mesa, CA
- Services
- Childcare, Crisis services, Education, Healthcare, Mental health, Training, Youth services
- Website
- https://esnoc.org/
- EIN
- 270681680
Services
Emotional Support Group for Parents
Support group facilitated by a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in epilepsy.
Schedule: Monthly at Program Night (second Friday of each month)
Epilepsy Expert Speaker for Parents
Educational presentations for parents featuring epileptologists and other guest speakers.
Schedule: Monthly at Program Night
Languages: English, Spanish
On-Line Support Group for Parents
Online group to ask questions of experienced parents of children with epilepsy.
Eligibility: Registrants must attend one of the Epilepsy Support Network meetings or events.
Building a Healthy Brain
Presentation for parents of children ages 0-5 on creating an environment for healthy brain development, nutrition and protecting from head injuries.
Application: Call to schedule.
Intake and Referral
Callers receive immediate support and education and are referred to community resources.
Application: Call; intake is taken by phone.
Schedule: Ongoing
Helplines in English and Spanish
Specialists offer callers confidential emotional support.
Languages: English, Spanish
Friday Friends Club
Play and social skills time for children with epilepsy and their siblings while parents attend programs.
Eligibility: Ages 2-13; children with epilepsy and their siblings.
Application: Reservations needed to staff the club.
Schedule: Monthly at Program Night
Sibshop
Peer support and education for brothers and sisters of children with epilepsy.
Eligibility: Ages 5-13; siblings of children diagnosed with epilepsy.
Schedule: Quarterly at Program Night
Teen Club
Social skills group for teens mildly to moderately affected by epilepsy.
Eligibility: Ages 13-19, mildly to moderately affected by epilepsy.
Schedule: Monthly at Program Night
Young Adult Transition Group
Educational and social group easing the transition to adulthood.
Eligibility: Ages 19-35
Schedule: Monthly at Program Night
Adult Social Group
Adults with epilepsy meet to share experiences and make friends.
Schedule: Monthly at Program Night
Epilepsy Expert Speaker for Adults
Educational support group on up-to-date information, treatments and research.
Schedule: Monthly at Program Night
Epilepsy 101
One-hour class on diagnosis, treatment options and emergency medications for the newly diagnosed and those struggling with seizure control.
Schedule: Monthly at Program Night
Languages: English, Spanish
Seizure Recognition and First Aid
Training for staff in schools, child care, after school programs, churches, youth sports and employers on recognizing seizures and first aid; may be in person or via Zoom.
Application: Call to schedule.
Fees: No-cost presentation
Locations
- ESNOC office, 1500 Adams Ave, Ste. 301, Costa Mesa, CA, 92626
Questions
What does Epilepsy Support Network of Orange County offer?
Epilepsy Support Network of Orange County offers Emotional Support Group for Parents, Epilepsy Expert Speaker for Parents, On-Line Support Group for Parents, Building a Healthy Brain, Intake and Referral, Helplines in English and Spanish, Friday Friends Club, Sibshop, Teen Club, Young Adult Transition Group, Adult Social Group, Epilepsy Expert Speaker for Adults, Epilepsy 101, and Seizure Recognition and First Aid.
Where is Epilepsy Support Network of Orange County?
Epilepsy Support Network of Orange County is at 1500 Adams Ave, Ste. 301, Costa Mesa, CA, 92626.
How do I contact Epilepsy Support Network of Orange County?
To reach Epilepsy Support Network of Orange County, visit https://esnoc.org/.
When is Emotional Support Group for Parents available?
Schedule for Emotional Support Group for Parents: Monthly at Program Night (second Friday of each month).
When is Epilepsy Expert Speaker for Parents available?
Schedule for Epilepsy Expert Speaker for Parents: Monthly at Program Night.
Who is eligible for On-Line Support Group for Parents?
Eligibility for On-Line Support Group for Parents: Registrants must attend one of the Epilepsy Support Network meetings or events.
How do I apply for Building a Healthy Brain?
Application for Building a Healthy Brain: Call to schedule.
When is Intake and Referral available?
Schedule for Intake and Referral: Ongoing.
How do I apply for Intake and Referral?
Application for Intake and Referral: Call; intake is taken by phone.
Who is eligible for Friday Friends Club?
Eligibility for Friday Friends Club: Ages 2-13; children with epilepsy and their siblings.
When is Friday Friends Club available?
Schedule for Friday Friends Club: Monthly at Program Night.
How do I apply for Friday Friends Club?
Application for Friday Friends Club: Reservations needed to staff the club.
Who is eligible for Sibshop?
Eligibility for Sibshop: Ages 5-13; siblings of children diagnosed with epilepsy.
When is Sibshop available?
Schedule for Sibshop: Quarterly at Program Night.
Who is eligible for Teen Club?
Eligibility for Teen Club: Ages 13-19, mildly to moderately affected by epilepsy.
When is Teen Club available?
Schedule for Teen Club: Monthly at Program Night.
Who is eligible for Young Adult Transition Group?
Eligibility for Young Adult Transition Group: Ages 19-35.
When is Young Adult Transition Group available?
Schedule for Young Adult Transition Group: Monthly at Program Night.
When is Adult Social Group available?
Schedule for Adult Social Group: Monthly at Program Night.
When is Epilepsy Expert Speaker for Adults available?
Schedule for Epilepsy Expert Speaker for Adults: Monthly at Program Night.
When is Epilepsy 101 available?
Schedule for Epilepsy 101: Monthly at Program Night.
Does Seizure Recognition and First Aid cost anything?
Fees for Seizure Recognition and First Aid: No-cost presentation.
How do I apply for Seizure Recognition and First Aid?
Application for Seizure Recognition and First Aid: Call to schedule.
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