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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.
ME/FM Support Group session for Patients (People living with ME and/or FM)
Every 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month from 1:00 – 2:00 pm
Thursday, January 5, 2023 1 - 2 pm PST
Topic: De-briefing the Holidays
Host: Shannon G. (Registered Counselor)
Register: here
Thursday, January 19, 2023 1 - 2 pm PST
Topic: Open discussion, no pre-set topic
Host: Shannon G. (Registered Counselor)
Register here
Social Support for people living ME, FM and Long Covid
Wednesday, January 11, 2023 2 - 3 pm PST
Topic: Open discussion, no pre-set topic
Host: Alana N. (Registered Counselor)
Register: here
Social Support for people living with ME, FM and Long Covid+ME
Wednesday, January 25, 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.
Monday, January 9, 2023 2:30 - 3:45 pm PST
Host: Jessie (Peer/Community member)
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, January 20, 2023 5:30 - 6:30 pm PST
Host: Jessie (Peer/Community Member)
Register here
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 for individuals impacted by what is commonly known as Long COVID, and meeting the diagnostic criteria for Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME).
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