We are pleased to announce that with the generous partnership between RBC and the Prince George Hospice Palliative Care Society, 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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Register for patient group on Wednesday, June 8, 2022 from 1 – 2 pm
Register for caregiver group on Saturday, June 11, 2022 from 4 - 5 pm
Register for patient group on Wednesday, June 22, 2022 from 1 - 2 pm
The Registration is open to members and non-members. There is no fee to attend. These social support group sessions are professionally facilitated, and intended to provide a safe space for sharing, support and community.
Three June sessions are listed below
ME|FM Long COVID-ME Patient Social Support Group session
Wednesday, June 8, 2022 from 1 – 2 pm
Host online via Zoom
Advanced registration is required. Please click here to register.
ME|FM Long COVID-ME Caregivers, Allies and Loved Ones Social Support Group session
Saturday, June 11, 2022 from 4 - 5 pm
Host online via Zoom
Advanced registration is required. Please click here to register.
Please no patient registrations in this group.
ME|FM Long COVID-ME Patient Social Support Group session
Wednesday, June 22, 2022 from 1 - 2 pm
Host online via Zoom
Advanced registration is required. Please click here to register.
A few more group details:
After entering in your registration request, you will receive a confirmation email with instructions on how to join the online event.
Group size may be limited to facilitate participation. We will keep a waitlist. We will also consider opening additional sessions depending on registration numbers.
This is a pilot program in development; dates, structure and format may change over time to suit the community's needs.
The information shared in ME|FM Society of BC Social Support Groups is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult with your physician or other healthcare provider in matters pertaining to your medical care.
You are advised to consult your primary healthcare practitioners before engaging in any health-related practice. The ME|FM Society of BC takes no responsibility for activities undertaken by support group participants in response to the content provided.
By agreeing to take part in the events, participants commit to keeping the conversations confidential.
For any questions about this program, please email support@mefm.bc.ca.
Please review our Shared Understandings document prior to the session.
For more information on our support groups, please visit: Support groups | MEFM SOCIETY OF BC.
We gratefully acknowledge the support of RBC and the Prince George Hospice Society in providing funds for these support groups.
*Research suggests that 80,000 BC Long COVID patients are likely to be diagnosed with ME in the coming year.
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