Support
Lupus Ontario is here to support you. We have on-line support groups and in person support groups. Join us and share strategies, suggestions, tips on self-management and learn about new research. Together we can make coping with the challenge of living with lupus, better.
You are invited to join any of the following groups, and see what a positive experience peer support can bring.
Are you interested in starting a support group in your area? Please contact the Lupus Ontario office at 1-877-240-1099.
Are you a newly diagnosed patient and need more information? Download our Living Well with Lupus Facts Booklet here hyperlink or call the Lupus Ontario office at 1-877-240-1099
Support Group Meetings
Time varies by group.
| Location | Facilitor(s) | Time | Meeting Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online using Zoom Please contact: lupus.ontario.online@gmail.com to receive instructions SG Flyer | Cathy Ferren, Tarra Thompson | 7:00pm to 8:30pm | Email the facilitator for dates/refer to social media |
| Barrie Zehr’s Grocery Store, 620 Yonge Street (Upstairs) Cooking Classroom Please contact: barrielupus@gmail.com | Jan, Gayle and Sharon | 1:00pm – 3:00pm 12:00pm- 2:00pm 12:00pm- 2:00pm | October 2,2017 November 6, NO December 2017 meeting, NO January 2018 meeting, February 5, 2018, March 5, 2018, April 2, 2018, May 7, 2018 |
| Brantford Zehr’s Grocery Store, 620 Yonge Street (Upstairs) Cooking Classroom Please contact: barrielupus@gmail.com | Diane Forbes | 1:00pm – 3:00pm | Please contact Diane for dates. |
| Durham Real Canadian Superstore 481 Gibb Street, Oshawa Upstairs in the Cooking Classroom Please contact Laura at walkforlupusdurham@yahoo.ca or call toll free 1-877-240-1099 | 7:00 PM to 9:00pm | Monday January 29, 2018 Monday February 26, 2018 Monday March 26, 2018 Monday April 30, 2018 Monday May 28, 2018 Monday June 25, 2018 July - no meeting, summer holidays Monday August 27, 2018 Monday September 24, 2018 Monday October 29, 2018 Monday November 26, 2018 December 3 - no meeting |
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| Mississauga Loblaws Supercentre, 3045 Mavis Drive (Upstairs) Cooking Classroom Please contact: iadminassistant@lupusontario.org | Stephanie Neves | 6:30-8:30pm TBA 6:30-8:30pm | January 23, Feb. 20 March April 24, May 22 |
| Toronto Downtown Loblaw’s 60 Carlton St., Toronto (Upstairs) Cooking Classroom Please contact: downtown.toronto.lupus@gmail.com | Tanya Mahadeo | 6:30pm – 8:30pm | Tuesday January 23, 2018 Tuesday February 20, 2018 Tuesday March 27, 2018 Monday April 23, 2018 Tuesday June 26, 2018 |
Cancellations will be posted on social media (Facebook and Twitter) You can also call the office at 905-415-1099 or 1-877-240-1099 if you need more information