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Social Support Group sessions are hosted online via Zoom. Advanced registration for each session is required. Registration is capped at 20.
Social Support for people living with ME, FM and/or Long COVID:
Thursday, March 2, 2023 1 - 2 pm PST
Topic: Open discussion, no pre-set topic
Host: Shannon G. (Registered Counselor)
Register here
Wednesday, March 8, 2023 2 - 3 pm PST Topic: Open discussion, no pre-set topic
Host: Alana N. (Registered Counselor)
Register here
Thursday, March 16, 2023 1 - 2 pm PST
Topic: Open discussion, no pre-set topic
Host: Shannon G. (Registered Counselor)
Register here
Wednesday, March 29, 2023 2 - 3 pm PST
Topic: Open discussion, no pre-set topic
Host: Alana N. (Registered Counselor)
Register here
Social hangout - All welcome!
A drop-in session where people living with ME, FM and Long COVID can drop in from home while doing a hobby/craft, sipping tea.
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Monday, March 13, 2023 2:30 - 345 pm PST
Host: Jessie (Peer/Community member)
Register here
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Social hangout - Dinner time!
Have dinner with us! This dinner-hour social hangout will provide an opportunity for social connection during mealtime from the comfort of your home!
Friday, March 24, 2023 5:30 - 6:30 pm PST
Host: Jessie (Peer/Community Member)
Register here
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Please review our Shared Understandings document prior to your session.
We are collecting feedback on our social support offerings here. For more information on our support groups, please visit: Support groups | MEFM SOCIETY OF BC
We acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia. The ME/FM Society of BC is receiving funding from the Community Gaming Grants program to assist in the delivery of social support groups and other community engagement efforts.
We also acknowledge the generous partnership between RBC and the Prince George Hospice Palliative Care Society. With this support, the ME|FM Society of BC is piloting a series of social support groups including individuals impacted by what is commonly known as Long COVID, and meeting the diagnostic criteria for Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME).
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