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
Time varies by group.
| Location | Facilitor(s) | Time | Meeting Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zoom Online The Support and Education Committee is inviting you to a Zoom Webinar Topic: Dealing With Summer, UV, Heat and Humidity | Cathy Ferren | 7:00 PM EST | Jul 21, 2020 Register in advance for this meeting. Register Here After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. |
| Toronto Adult Support Group Online | Tanya Mahadeo Connacher | 6 pm EST | July 9, 2020 Join Here Meeting ID: 844 7799 1864 One tap mobile +15873281099,,84477991864# Canada +16473744685,,84477991864# Canada Dial by your location +1 587 328 1099 Canada +1 647 374 4685 Canada +1 647 558 0588 Canada +1 778 907 2071 Canada +1 204 272 7920 Canada +1 438 809 7799 Canada Meeting ID: 844 7799 1864 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kdPtaxHG07 |
| Toronto Downtown Support Group Loblaw’s 60 Carlton St., Toronto (Upstairs) Cooking Classroom Please contact: downtown.toronto.lupus@gmail.com | Tanya Mahadeo | 6:30pm – 8:30pm | January-Tuesday 28,2020 February-Wednesday 26,2020 March- Tuesday 24,2020 April- Wednesday 29,2020 May – Wednesday 27,2020 June- Monday 29,2020 |
| Toronto Youth Lupus Support Group Toronto Public Library- College/ Shaw Branch (766 College St, Toronto, ON, M6G 1C4) (Meeting Room) Please contact: lupustorontoyouth@gmail.com | Joy Phillips | 6:30pm – 8:00pm | January 6th, 2020 February 3rd, 2020 March 2nd, 2020 April 6th, 2020 May 4th, 2020 |
| Toronto Youth Support Group using Zoom Please contact: lupustorontoyouth@gmail.com Please click date to register | Joy Phillips | 3:00 pm-4:00 pm | Below are the meeting dates Apr 19, 2020 |
| Mississauga Support Group Loblaw’s 3045 Mavis Rd., Mississauga (Upstairs) Cooking Classroom Please contact: info@lupusontario.org or call Toll Free 1-877-240-1099 | Seeking a facilitator | TBD | TBD |
| Windsor Support Group Please contact: lupuswindsor@gmail.com | Michelle Bruxer | TBD | TBD |
| 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 PM EST | Below Are The Meeting Dates Jul 27, 2020 Aug 31, 2020 Register Here Sep 28, 2020 Oct 26, 2020 Nov 30, 2020 Dec 28, 2020 Jan 25, 2021 Feb 22, 2021 Mar 29, 2021 Apr 26, 2021 May 31, 2021 Jun 28, 2021 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 | TBD | TBD |
| Lupus Gatineau – French | Julie St. Georges | TBD | TBD |
| Online using Zoom Please contact: info@lupusontario.org Please click dates to register | Cathy Ferren | 7:00pm to 8:30pm | Below are the meeting dates July 14, 2020 August 11, 2020 September 15,2020 October 13, 2020 November 10, 2020 December 15,2020 |