Lupus Ontario is here to support you. We have online support groups and in-person support groups. Join us and share strategies, suggestions, tips on self-management and learn about new research. In addition, together we can make coping with the challenge of living with lupus, better.
In addition, you are invited to join any of the following groups. Join now and see what a positive experience peer support can bring to the world
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 or call the Lupus Ontario office at 1-877-240-1099
Support Group Meetings
In person meetings are cancelled during COVID. Please join the online Support Group Meetings until we can meet again in person. Times and dates of meetings vary depending on location. The meetings are free of charge, but we ask that you register in advance.
| Location | Facilitor(s) | Time | Meeting Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durham Support Group Online During Pandemic Please contact Laura at walkforlupusdurham@yahoo.ca or call toll free 1-877-240-1099 After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting | Laura Piccione Sandra Williams-Reid | 7:00 p.m. EST | Jan 25 Feb 22 Register Here For All Meetings |
Ottawa Support Group – English Online During Pandemic Please contact: lupusottawaenglish@gmail.com | Beth Beaven, Julie St. Georges and Brynn Clark | 7 p.m. EST | Feb 8 March 8 |
| Provincial Online using Zoom Please contact: support@lupusontario.org Please click dates to register | Sandra Williams-Reid | 7 p.m. EST | February 9 March 9 |
| Young Adult Support Group using Zoom Please contact: lupustorontoyouth@gmail.com Please click date to register | Joy Phillips | 6:00 p.m. EST | Feb 11 March 11 |
| Mississauga Support Group Please contact: info@lupusontario.org or call Toll Free 1-877-240-1099 | Seeking a facilitator | TBD | TBD |