The following ILD/PF Support Groups meet on a regular basis.
If you’re interested in starting a support group and would like more information, please check out the Patient Education & Support Group Toolkit
BRITISH COLUMBIA
Vancouver Pulmonary Fibrosis Support Group
4th Floor, Providence Wing
1081 Burrard Street
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1Y6
Contact: Fran Schooley
604-806-8818 press 2
FSchooley@providencehealth.bc.ca
Group meets on Tuesday every other month
per posted schedule
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Aug 20, 2019, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM SPH 1550 *
- Oct 22, 2019, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM SPH 1550 *
- Dec 10, 2019, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM SPH 1550 *
- Feb 11, 2020, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM SPH 1550 *
- Apr 14, 2020, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM SPH 1550 *
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Jun 23, 2020, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM SPH 1550
ALBERTA
Calgary Pulmonary Fibrosis Support Group
4715 8 Avenue SE
Calgary, AB T2A 3N4
Contact: Kirk Mathison, RN
403-956-2813
kirk.mathison@albertahealthservices.ca
Group meets 1st Tuesday of every month
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m
- Jul (no meeting)
- Aug (no meeting)
- Sep 3, 2019
- Oct 1, 2019
- Nov 5, 2019
- Dec 3, 2019
Edmonton Pulmonary Fibrosis Support Group
Edmonton General
11111 Jasper Avenue
Edmonton, AB T5K 0L4
Contact: Darlene Gallant
780-660-7466
Edmontonpfa@gmail.com
Group meets 3rd Tuesday of every month
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
- Jun 18, 2019
- Jul 16, 2019
- Aug 20, 2019
- Sep 17, 2019
- Oct 15, 2019
- Nov 19, 2019
- Dec 17, 2019
SASKATCHEWAN
Saskatoon Pulmonary Fibrosis Support Group
Seniors Health Centre
Market Mall
2325 Preston Ave S,
Saskatoon, SK S7J 2G1
Contact: Peggy McKee
ILD Nurse Clinician
Chronic Disease Management
Royal University Hospital
306-655-6310
Peggy.McKee@saskhealthauthority.ca
Group meets 3rd Tuesday of every month
Time: 6:30 pm
- Jan 16, 2019
- Feb 20, 2019
- Mar 20, 2019
- Apr 16, 2019
- May 14, 2019
- Jun 11, 2019
Manitoba
Winnipeg Pulmonary Fibrosis Support Group
1000 Molson Street
Concordia Place, Multipurpose Room
Paid parking beside the building
Contact: Debbie Homik, RRT
204-661-7431
dhomik@concordiahospital.mb.ca
Group meets on a Wednesday every other month
Time: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Coffee at 6:30 pm, speaker at 7 pm
- June 26, 2019
- Sep 11, 2019
- Nov 13, 2019
ONTARIO
Blenheim Pulmonary Fibrosis Support Group
Blenheim Community Funeral Home
60 Stanley St.
Blenheim, ON
Contact: Mary-Lou Handysides
mhand2009@live.ca
519-676-5213
Refreshments will be served
Group meets 1st Friday of every month
Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
- Jul 5, 2019
- Aug 2, 2019
- Sep 6, 2019
- Oct 4, 2019
- Nov 1, 2019
- Dec 6, 2019
London Pulmonary Fibrosis Support Group
661 Wonderland North
London, ON N6H 0H9
Please RSVP by contacting Tim Brady either by phone or email if you are interested in attending:
519-652-7254
bradyt215@gmail.com
Refreshments will be served
Group meets 4th Monday of every month
Time: 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
- Jun 24, 2019
- July 22, 2019
- Aug 26, 2019
- Sept 23, 2019
- Oct 28, 2019
- Nov 25, 2019
- Dec (no meeting)
Hamilton Pulmonary Fibrosis Support Group
1579 Main St West
Hamilton, ON L8S 1E6
Contact: Stephen Binch
stephen@cpff.ca
289-456-7223
Refreshments will be served
Group meets 2nd Tuesday of every month
Time: 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
- Jul 9, 2019
- Aug 13, 2019
- Sept 10, 2019
- Oct 8, 2019
- Nov 12, 2019
- Dec 10, 2019
Niagara Pulmonary Fibrosis Support Group
A support group for those diagnosed with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF). Adults and their partners/family members of all afflicted with the disease are welcome, there is no charge to participate.
Program Offerings:
Advocacy, education and moral support in a non-medical environment
Location:
Niagara-on-the-Lake Community Centre
14 Anderson Lane
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
Contact:
Jack Rapattoni gianni4244@gmail.com
Doug McEwen doug.mcewen18@gmail.com
Refreshments will be served.
Group meets 3rd Thursday of every month
11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Additional Program Information:
We are a growing and vibrant group. We focus primarily on the quality of life for those afflicted with IPF plus family members. Participation in the group is intended to be both uplifting and positive. We try to avoid negative issues preferring, instead, to encourage an exchange of information, ideas, etc. aimed at meaningful improvements in day-to-life for our members.
Dates:
- Jun 20, 2019
- Jul 18, 2019
- Aug 15, 2019
- Sep 19, 2019
- Oct 17, 2019
- Nov 21, 2019
- Dec 19, 2019
York Region Pulmonary Fibrosis Support Group
Newmarket, ON L3X 3E3
Contact: Gary Ford
Please RSVP to drgaryford@gmail.com
Group meets 2nd Thursday of every month.
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
- Jun 13, 2019
- Jul 11, 2019
- Aug 8, 2019
- Sep 12, 2019
- Oct 10, 2019
- Nov 14, 2019
- Dec 12, 2019
Toronto Pulmonary Fibrosis Support Group
585 University Ave
1st Floor Eaton South Building
(Elizabeth Street Entrance)
Conference Room 450a
Toronto, ON M5G 2N2
Contact: Mandy Ettinger
Please RSVP to mandy.ettinger@uhn.ca
Group meets 4th Tuesday of every month
Time: 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Take Eaton Building elevator to Floor 1 and follow signs.
- Jun 25, 2019
- Jul 23, 2019
- Aug 27, 2019
- Sep 24, 2019
- Oct 22, 2019
- Nov 26, 2019
- Dec (no meeting)
Ottawa Pulmonary Fibrosis Support Group
7th Floor Cancer Assessment Centre
501 Smyth Rd
Ottawa, ON K1H 8L6
Contact: Elizabeth Wiseman RN, CRE, Clinical Administrator – Respirology
613-737-8899 ext. 75970
ewiseman@toh.ca
Group meets last Thursday of every other month
Time: 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Jun 27, 2019
- Jul 25, 2019
- Aug 29, 2019
- Sep 26, 2019
- Oct 31, 2019
- Nov 28, 2019
NEW BRUNSWICK
Moncton Pulmonary Fibrosis Support Group
Salle Acadie
330 Université Ave,
Moncton, NB E1C 2Z3
NEW: The first meeting is on September 24th, 2019.
This is a bilingual support group meeting of patients and caregivers.
Contact: Amanda Babineau
506-869-2839
amanda.babineau@vitalitenb.ca
Group meets 4th Tuesday of every month
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- Sep 24, 2019
- Oct 22, 2019
- Nov 26, 2019
- Dec (no meeting)
PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND
Stratford Pulmonary Fibrosis Support Group
234 Shakespeare Dr,
Stratford, PE C1B 2V8
Battery Point Room
Enter the door under the big clock and the meeting is the room on your left.
This is strictly a support group meeting of patients and caregivers.
Contact: Rosemary Matthews
902-626-7014
arsenault45@hotmail.com
Group meets 2nd Sunday of every month
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Jul 13, 2019
- Aug 110, 2019
- Sep 14, 2019
- Oct 12, 2019
- Nov 9, 2019
- Dec 14, 2019
NOVA SCOTIA
Halifax Pulmonary Fibrosis Support Group
26 Thomas Raddall Drive
Halifax, NS B3S 0E2
Contact: Jerry Craig
902-435-7794
dentalh725@gmail.com
Group meet 3rd Wednesday of every month
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
- Jun 19, 2019
- Jul 17, 2019
- Aug 21, 2019
- Sep 18, 2019
- Oct 16, 2019
- Nov 20, 2019
- Dec 18, 2019
Sydney Pulmonary Fibrosis Support Group
Heart and Lung Wellness Center offices
Membertou, NS B1S 0H5
Group meets last Thursday of every month
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
- Jun 27, 2019
- Jul 25, 2019
- Aug 29, 2019
- Sep 26, 2019
- Oct 24, 2019
- Nov 28, 2019
- Dec 2019 (no meeting)