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: Taking Care of Our Mental Health During Social Distancing | Sandra Williams-Reid | 7:00 PM EST | Tuesday, September 22, 2020 Free. Preregistration required. |
| Toronto Adult Support Group Online | Tanya Mahadeo Connacher | 6 pm EST | |
| Toronto Downtown Support Group Loblaw’s 60 Carlton St., Toronto (Upstairs) Cooking Classroom Please contact: downtown.toronto.lupus@gmail.com | Tanya Mahadeo | TBD | |
| 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 | TBD | |
| 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 Sunday Sept 13 3 pm EST Sunday, October 18 3pm EST Sunday Nov 8 3 pm EST Sunday Dec 13 3pm EST |
| 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 September 15,2020 October 13, 2020 November 10, 2020 December 15,2020 January 12, 2021 February 9, 2021 March 9, 2021 April 13, 2021 May 11, 2021 June 8, 2021 |