Social Support for people living with ME, FM and/or Long-COVID.
Advanced registration for each session is required. Registration is capped at 20.
Our professionally facilitated social support groups are normally scheduled on the 1st and 3rd Monday of every month (@1pm), 2nd and 4th Wednesday (@2pm), and 4th Thursday (@5 or 5:30 pm), except where noted. We also have peer-led social hangouts and art therapy each month. We aim to create at least one opportunity a week for you to connect with others in the community. All times are in Pacific Time.
See below for dates, details and registration, or view our Calendar of Events.
Social Support Groups
Monday, October 7, 2024
1 - 2 pm Pacific Time
Host: Shannon G. (Registered Counselor)
Register here.
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
2 - 3 pm Pacific Time
Host: Alana N. (Registered Counselor)
Register here.
Monday, October 21, 2024 1 - 2 pm Pacific Time
Host: Shannon G. (Registered Counselor)
Register here.
Wednesday, October 23, 2024 2 - 3 pm Pacific Time
Host: Alana N. (Registered Counselor)
Register here.
Thursday, October 24, 2024 5:30 - 6:30 pm Pacific Time
Under 35 years only
Host: Shannon G. (Registered Counselor)
Register here.
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, October 11, 2024 5:30 - 6:30 pm Pacific Time
Host: Jessie (Peer/Community Member)
Register here.
Social Hangout
A session where people living with ME, FM and Long-COVID can drop in from home while doing a hobby/craft, or sipping tea.
Saturday, October 26, 2024 2:30 - 3:45 pm Pacific Time
Host: Jessie (Peer/Community Member)
Register here.
Tuesday, October 1, 2024 2 - 3 pm Pacific Time
Host: Lisa Cinar
Register here.
Tuesday, October 15, 2024 2 - 3 pm Pacific Time
Host: Lisa Cinar
Register here.
Tuesday, October 29, 2024 2 - 3 pm Pacific Time
Host: Lisa Cinar
Register here.
Please review our Shared Understandings document prior to your session.
We are collecting feedback on our social support offerings here.
We are collecting Art Therapy feedback 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.
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