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 | Oct 25 Nov 29 |
Ottawa Support Group – English Online During Pandemic Please contact: lupusottawaenglish@gmail.com | Beth Beaven, Julie St. Georges and Brynn Clark | 7 p.m. EST | Oct 11 Nov 6 Dec 13 |
| Provincial Online using Zoom Please contact: support@lupusontario.org Please click dates to register | Sandra Williams-Reid | 7 p.m. EST | Oct 12 Nov 9 Dec 14 |
| Young Adult Monthly Social using Zoom Please contact: joyphillips@live.ca Please click date to register | Joy Phillips | 7:00 p.m. EST | Nov 2 Dec 7 |
| Mississauga Support Group Please contact: info@lupusontario.org or call Toll Free 1-877-240-1099 | Seeking a facilitator | TBD | TBD |