Health Support Groups

Provides online support groups to connect with others who are going through similar experiences, sharing resources, and supporting each other.

Provides online community for individuals with Crohn's diseases, ulcerative colitis or other forms of inflammatory bowel disease( IBD).Crohn's and Colitis Connect platform connect members of the Crohn's and Colitis Canada team and others affected by these diseases to get advice, emotional support and information. Includes:

• Connect with experienced individuals
• Get advice about managing symptoms, navigating treatment and caring those affected
• Join virtual peer connect events
• Find information from evidence-based resources

Note: These programs do not replace professional counselling or advice from one's medical specialists.

Provides online and in-person support groups for individuals affected by pulmonary fibrosis.

Connects individuals affected by persistent post-concussion symptoms, post-concussion syndrome, or suspected chronic traumatic encephalopathy, and their caregivers, through virtual sessions offering shared experiences, coping strategies, and mutual support.

Supports Canadians with brain injury by connecting them to care, resources, and support.

Provides variety of virtual peer support groups for individuals with sigh loss, their family and friends to connect with peers for support, mentorship. Includes:

• General virtual meet up to make connection
• Indigenous peer support group
• LGBTQ2S+ support group
• Diabetes and vision loss group
• Virtual presentations from various services
• Compassionate conversations and more