Wake Up Narcolepsy

Pregnancy & Parenting with Narcolepsy Support Group
2024-02-27 20:00 - 21:00, 2024-03-05 20:00 - 21:00, 2024-03-12 20:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
In this group, women with Narcolepsy are offered support through pregnancy and parenting young children. Our expert facilitators all have Narcolepsy and have experienced pregnancy, childbirth, breast feeding and raising young children. The meetings allow participants to ask questions and share experiences related to all aspects of this particularly challenging time of life.
Wake Up Narcolepsy offers 9 weekly online free support groups through Heypeers. More information and the full schedule can be found here.

Living with Narcolepsy Support Group
2024-02-28 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-03-06 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-03-13 19:00 - 20:00 | HeyPeers Website
The living with Narcolepsy group is an open drop-in for adults affected by Narcolepsy. The group offers weekly support based on participant needs as they arise while navigating life with Narcolepsy. Led by people directly affected by the condition, this is an ideal group to bring your current concerns and challenges to. While the focus is towards PWN, care-givers, parents and spouses are also warmly invited to participate within the peer to peer platform.
Wake Up Narcolepsy offers 9 weekly online free support groups through Heypeers. More information and the full schedule can be found here.

Living with Narcolepsy - Later Option - Support Group
2024-02-28 22:00 - 23:00, 2024-03-06 22:00 - 23:00, 2024-03-13 22:00 - 23:00 | HeyPeers Website
The living with Narcolepsy group is an open drop-in for adults affected by narcolepsy. The group offers weekly support based on participant needs as they arise while navigating life with Narcolepsy. Led by people directly affected by the condition, this is an ideal group to bring your current concerns and challenges to. While the focus is towards PWN, care-givers, parents and spouses are also warmly invited to participate within the peer to peer platform. This group is scheduled at a later hour for those on the West Coast, but is open to everyone!
Wake Up Narcolepsy offers 9 weekly online free support groups through Heypeers. More information and the full schedule can be found here.

Rare Disease Day 2024
2024-02-29
Learn more about what equity for people living with a rare disease looks like with the Rare Disease Day Equity Toolkit!
Find out more about Rare Disease Day here.

Thank you to our 2024 awareness sponsors:

Living with Narcolepsy: Canada Support Group
2024-02-29 18:30 - 19:30, 2024-03-07 18:30 - 19:30, 2024-03-14 18:30 - 19:30 | HeyPeers Website
The living with Narcolepsy-Canada group is an open drop-in for Canadian adults affected by Narcolepsy. The group offers weekly support based on participant needs as they arise while navigating life with Narcolepsy. Led by people directly affected by the condition, this is an ideal group to bring your current concerns and challenges to. While the focus is towards PWNs, care-givers, parents and spouses are also warmly invited to participate within the peer to peer platform.
Wake Up Narcolepsy offers 9 weekly online free support groups through Heypeers. More information and the full schedule can be found here.

Living with Narcolepsy: LGBTQIA+ Support Group
2024-03-01 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-03-08 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-03-15 16:00 - 17:00 | HeyPeers Website
The LGBTQIA+ groups for people with Narcolepsy meets on Fridays and offers a shared space for attendees to bring their most pressing concerns as people living with Narcolepsy who are also part of the LGBTQIA+ community. The group offers a peer-to-peer platform for those struggling with isolation, symptom management, support, health and for those seeking ways to become advocates.
Wake Up Narcolepsy offers 9 weekly online free support groups through Heypeers. More information and the full schedule can be found here.

Living with Narcolepsy: Saturday Support Group
2024-03-02 13:30 - 14:30, 2024-03-09 13:30 - 14:30, 2024-03-16 13:30 - 14:30 | HeyPeers Website

Living with Narcolepsy: Comorbidities Support Group
2024-03-04 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-03-11 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-03-18 19:00 - 20:00 | HeyPeers Website
Navigating multiple medical diagnoses can be challenging! Living with Narcolepsy- Comorbidities is a unique group for individuals that experience the daily management of multiple health diagnoses along with Narcolepsy. The group is an open drop-in for adults living with Narcolepsy and at least one other chronic condition that affects daily life or function. The group offers weekly support based on participant needs as they arise. Led by people directly affected by multiple chronic conditions, this is an ideal group to bring your current concerns and challenges to. While the focus is towards PWNs, care-givers, parents and spouses are also warmly invited to participate within the peer to peer platform.
Wake Up Narcolepsy offers 9 weekly online free support groups through Heypeers. More information and the full schedule can be found here.

Parents & Loved Ones of Persons with Narcolepsy Support Group
2024-03-04 20:15 - 21:15, 2024-03-11 20:15 - 21:15, 2024-03-18 20:15 - 21:15 | HeyPeers Website
Parents face many challenges when caring for a child with narcolepsy. No one understands better than another parent. Join us to discuss your challenges and celebrate your successes. Meetings will cover topics from selfcare, medication, school, relationships, work, driving, insurance, or anything that is on your mind.
Wake Up Narcolepsy offers 9 weekly online free support groups through Heypeers. More information and the full schedule can be found here.

College & Careers with Narcolepsy Support Group
2024-03-05 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-03-12 19:00 - 20:00 | HeyPeers Website
This support group is for individuals currently navigating college and careers with a diagnosis of Narcolepsy. Our focus is on relevant issues, such as symptom management, school, work, relationships, exercise, health and diet. Attendees are welcome to bring their most pressing concerns to the group for peer-to-peer support. Discussions are guided by a peer facilitator, with Narcolepsy, navigating the same issues. Meetings are held each Tuesday online and require registration, which is free of charge.
Wake Up Narcolepsy offers 9 weekly online free support groups through Heypeers. More information and the full schedule can be found here.

Sleep Awareness Week® 2024
2024-03-10 - 2024-03-16
More information on our upcoming campaign can be found here.
Check out previous Wake Up Narcolepsy awareness campaigns here.

Thank you to our 2024 awareness sponsors:

March Brown Bag Webinar: Narcolepsy & Maternal Health
2024-03-14 14:00
Navigating Narcolepsy & maternal health can be overwhelming. Join this important WUN discussion to learn from experienced experts, Emily Clegg Barker, PhD, person with Narcolepsy & Ashley Starr Frechette, MPH, person with Narcolepsy. They are joined by Katie Sharkey, MD, PhD, FAASM, FACP, who helps women manage all things Narcolepsy & maternal health and moderator Kelsey Biddle, MD Candidate & person with Narcolepsy.
Watch Webinar Recording
Learn more about Brown Bag Webinars here.

A Conversation with Vincent Arthur - Wake Up Narcolepsy's Instagram Live Q&A Series
2024-03-15 12:00 - 12:30
Recording of the event can be found here.

Join us on Instagram Live!
