Support Groups
Have you ever wanted to share your experiences, or ask questions about managing a lung condition? You are not alone – our support group offers a welcoming space where you can connect with others.
Support Group Meetings will include:
- An opportunity to share your experiences
- An opportunity to ask questions and hear from others living with a chronic lung condition and of the Lung Health Foundation staff
- Information on diagnoses, disease management strategies and resources
We realize that a diagnosis of a lung condition brings endless questions and concerns. Through The Loop, you can join our lung health support group. This opportunity is ideal for people without a local support group or who may be unable to attend an in-person meeting.
What Are Our Members Saying?
What Can I Learn About?
Our support groups will include a blend of education and story sharing.
Here are some examples of the topics you could learn more about:
Knowledge of your lung condition
Smoking and vaping prevention and cessation
Breathing and energy management
Physical activity
Mental health and wellness
Vaccinations
Medication
Nutrition
Travel
Long-term planning
And other topics that are important to group members.
Why Join?
An accessible, quality program at no cost
A place to learn from others
Join a supportive community
A safe space to share your story
Upcoming Meetings
Interested in Joining Other Regional Support Group?
The Loop is a place where you can also find regional groups offering support and community, led by people with lived experience. Read below to learn more. If you are interested in adding your support program here, please contact patientsupport@lunghealth.ca.
Kingston IPF Support Group
- Virtual
- Kingston, ON
- 2nd or 3rd Friday of each month at 11:00am (ET)
- Lanny Klassen
- ipf.kingston@gmail.com
The Better Breathers
(Belleville and Quinte West Area)
- Virtual and in-person
- Belleville and Quinte West Area, ON
- Varies
- Carlene Scott and Emilie Simard
- TheBetterBreathers@gmail.com
London and Area Support Group
- In-person
- London, ON
- 2nd Monday of each month at 1:00pm (ET)
- Karen Urbshott
- kurby56@gmail.com
Every Breath Counts
- Thunder Bay, ON
- On-hold. Plan to resume in September 2024
- Calving Young
- Group Facebook Page
IPF Support Group, Niagara Region
- In-person
- Niagara Region, ON
- The 3rd Tuesday of each month at 11:00am (ET)
- Jack Rappatoni
- 905-708-2471
Sault Ste. Marie Lung Health Support Group
- In-person
- Sault Ste Marie, ON
- Last Tuesday of each month at 1:30pm (ET)
- Martin Engel
- northernssm@northernrespiratory.ca
Respiratory After Program Support (RAPS)
- In-person
- Toronto, ON
- Varies
- Angela Dowd
- angela.dowd@westpark.org
ALK Positive Canada
- Virtual
- National
- Ongoing
- Katie Hulan
- hulank00@gmail.com
Cancer Care Manitoba’s Lung Cancer Support Group
- Virtual
- Manitoba
- The 4th Tuesday of every month excluding holidays from 10:30 am – 12:00 pm CT
- Christine Perry
- cperry3@cancercare.mb.ca
Canadian Lung Cancer Advocacy – Breathe Hope
- Virtual
- National
- Ongoing
- MaryAnn Bradley
- https://www.facebook.com/groups/520424908293279
Contact Us
Have questions or need assistance with joining? Please contact us at
patientsupport@lunghealth.ca or call 1-888-344-LUNG (5864)