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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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Durham Support Group 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 30, 2023 @ 7PM Feb 27, 2023 @ 7PM Mar 27, 2023 |
| 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 13 Mar 13 Apr 10 May 8 Jul 10 |
| Provincial Online using Zoom Please contact: support@lupusontario.org Please click dates to register |
Sandra Williams-Reid |
7 p.m. EST |
Feb 14 Mar 14 Apr 11 May 9 Jun 13 Jul 11 Aug 8 |
| Young Adult Monthly Social using Zoom Please contact: joyphillips@live.ca Please click date to register |
Joy Phillips | 7 p.m. EST | Jan 11 Feb 8 Mar 8 Apr 12 |
| Mississauga Support Group Please contact: support@lupusontario.org or call Toll Free 1-877-240-1099 |
Seeking a facilitator | TBD |
TBD |
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Windsor Support Group Please contact Lupuswindsor@gmail.com |
Michelle Bruxer | 7 p.m. EST | Jan 17 Feb 21 Mar 21 Apr 18 |
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Dance and Medicine Please contact: |
Emma Neary and Katie Healey |
4 p.m. EST | Feb 18 Mar 4 Mar 18 Apr 1 Apr 15 Apr 29 |