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 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 31, 2022 @ 7PM Nov 28, 2022 @ 7PM Jan 30, 2023 @ 7PM Feb 27, 2023 @ 7PM |
| Ottawa Support Group – English Online During Pandemic Please contact: lupusottawaenglish@gmail.com |
Beth Beaven, Julie St. Georges and Brynn Clark | 7 p.m. EST | Jul 11th Aug 8th Sept 12th Oct 10th Nov 14th Dec 12th Jan 9th |
| Provincial Online using Zoom Please contact: support@lupusontario.org Please click dates to register |
Sandra Williams-Reid |
7 p.m. EST |
Jul 12 Aug 9th Sep 13 Oct 11 Nov 8 Dec 13 Jan 10th |
| Young Adult Monthly Social using Zoom Please contact: joyphillips@live.ca Please click date to register |
Joy Phillips | 7 p.m. EST | Oct 12 Nov 9 Dec 14 Jan 11 Feb 8 Mar 8 Apr 12 |
| Mississauga Support Group 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 | 7 p.m. EST | Nov 15 Dec 20, Jan 17 Feb 21 Mar 21 Apr 18 |
|
Dance and Medicine Please contact:
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Emma Neary and Katie Healey |
4 p.m. EST | Oct 29 Nov 12 Nov 26 Dec 10 |
Support Group Mandatory Documents
*requirement for volunteer facilitators
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 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 31, 2022 @ 7PM Nov 28, 2022 @ 7PM Dec 26, 2022 @ 7PM Jan 30, 2023 @ 7PM Feb 27, 2023 @ 7PM |
| Ottawa Support Group – English Online During Pandemic Please contact: lupusottawaenglish@gmail.com |
Beth Beaven, Julie St. Georges and Brynn Clark | 7 p.m. EST | Jul 11th Aug 8th Sept 12th Oct 10th Nov 14th Dec 12th Jan 9th |
| Provincial Online using Zoom Please contact: support@lupusontario.org Please click dates to register |
Sandra Williams-Reid |
7 p.m. EST |
Jul 12 Aug 9th Sep 13 Oct 11 Nov 8 Dec 13 Jan 10th |
| Young Adult Monthly Social using Zoom Please contact: joyphillips@live.ca Please click date to register |
Joy Phillips | 7 p.m. EST | Oct 12 Nov 9 Dec 14 Jan 11 Feb 8 Mar 8 Apr 12 |
| Mississauga Support Group 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 | 7 p.m. EST | Nov 15 Dec 20, Jan 17 Feb 21 Mar 21 Apr 18 |
