IMPORTANT: Because of COVID-19, CPFF is cancelling all in-person support groups meeting until further notice. For those who would like the option of conducting a virtual support group meeting, please contact Sharon Lee at sharon@cpff.ca
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
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.
- Nov 19, 2019, 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM SPH 1550 *
- Dec 10, 2019, 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM SPH 1550 *
- Feb 11, 2020, 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM SPH 1550 *
- Apr 14, 2020, CANCELLED
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Jun 23, 2020, 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM SPH 1550 *
Vancouver Island Pulmonary Fibrosis Support Group
First Monday of every month
Time: 10 am to 12 noon
- Dec 2, 2019
- Jan 6, 2020
- Feb 3, 2020
- Mar 3, 2020
- Apr 6, 2020*
- May 4, 2020
- Jun 1, 2020
- July 6, 2020
- Aug 3, 2020
- Sep 3, 2020
- Oct 3, 2020
- Nov 2, 2020
- Dec 7, 2020
* Room 2020 on April 6 only
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.
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- Jan 7, 2020
- Feb 4, 2020
- Mar 10, 2020
- Apr 7, 2020
- May 5, 2020
- Jun 2, 2020
- Jul (no meeting)
- Aug (no meeting)
- Sep 1, 2020
- Oct 6, 2020
- Nov 3, 2020
- Dec 1, 2020
- 1061 Nellie Little Cres
Newmarket, ON L3X 3E3*Contact: Gary Ford
Please RSVP to drgaryford@gmail.comGroup meets 2nd Thursday of every month.
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.*New location coming soon - [/two-thirds]
- Jan 9, 2020
- Feb 13, 2020
- Mar 12, 2020
- Apr 9, 2020
- May 14, 2020
- Jun 11, 2020
- Jul 9, 2020
- Aug 13, 2020
- Sep 10, 2020
- Oct 8, 2020
- Nov 12, 2020
- Dec 10, 2020
ONTARIO
Toronto Pulmonary Fibrosis Support Group
585 University Ave
1st Floor Eaton South Building
(Elizabeth Street Entrance)
Conference Room 450a
Toronto, ON M5G 2N2
Take Eaton Building elevator to Floor 1 and follow signs.
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. If a speaker is to present, this will be announced at least 2 weeks prior to the date.
- Jan 28, 2020
- Feb 25, 2020
- Mar 31, 2020 note: not the 4th Tues due to scheduling
- Apr 28, 2020
- May 26, 2020
- June 23, 2020
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
- Nov 28, 2019
For future meeting dates, please contact Elizabeth Wiseman to join the mailing list.
NEW BRUNSWICK
Moncton Pulmonary Fibrosis Education and Support Group
Salle Acadie, 2nd floor
330 Université Ave,
Moncton, NB E1C 2Z3
This is a bilingual support group meeting of patients and caregivers.
Contact: Amanda Babineau
506-869-2839
amanda.babineau@vitalitenb.ca
- May 21, 2020 – 1pm
- June 15, 2020 – 1pm
- July 16, 2020 – 10am
- Aug 13 – 1pm
- Sep 14 – 1pm
- Oct 15 – 1pm
- Nov 16 – 10am
- Dec 15 – 10am
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 (once per month)
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Jan 12, 2020
- Feb 9, 2020
- Mar 8, 2020
- Apr 12, 2020
- May 10, 2020
- June 14, 2020
- July 12, 2020
- Aug 9, 2020
- Sep 13, 2020
- Oct 11, 2020
- Nov 8, 2020
- Dec 13, 2020
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)