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Pulmonary hypertension (PH) can be an isolating illness, but you don’t have to face it alone. As a PH patient or caregiver, connecting with others is a great way to gain support from people who understand what it means to live with pulmonary hypertension and can relate to what you’re going through.
 
There are a number of peer-led PH support groups in Canada, taking place in-person, by phone, and online.

Holiday Meet-Up

Gather around Zoom for a Holiday Meet-Up!

We will be baking some yummy holiday treats, spinning the balls for BINGO and awarding a prize to the ugliest holiday sweater. This event is open to all friends and family of PHA Canada.

The festivities begin Wednesday, December 14th at 4 PM PST / 7 PM EST on Zoom!

Register for this special Holiday Meet-Up at https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwsc-ioqzwqH9E822QLmpUd8cWVATS4TXdI

Open to all PH patients and caregivers in Canada, including those post-transplant. PH Health Care Providers are also welcome!

Monthly PH Community Meet-Ups

PHA Canada invites you to join the PH Community the last week of every month for a casual meet-up with PHriends, old and new. No agendas, no speakers. Just a chance to connect with your peers over Zoom of course!

Please note the December Meet-Up has been cancelled. Check back in the new year for January's Meet-Up information. 

There will be two meet-ups each month.

Note: You must register for each meet-up separately - we promise it will only take a moment!

Open to all PH patients and caregivers in Canada, including those post-transplant. PH Health Care Providers are also welcome!

Specialty Meet-Ups

Specialty Meet-Ups are a unique opportunity to discuss a specific PH-related topic with an expert! These informal, virtual meetings are led by a PH community member and offer an opportunity to share ideas and ask questions.

Check back in the new year for information about the next Specialty Meet-Up. 

Open to all PH patients and caregivers in Canada, including those post-transplant. PH Health Care Providers are also welcome!

PH Buddy Program

Life during a pandemic can be stressful, especially for people already concerned about their health or the health of a loved one. Staying connected to others in your community — even while practicing social/physical distancing — is an important part of staying well.   

Could you use someone to talk to while “self-isolating” at home?

Do you want to help someone in the PH community feel less alone?

Sign up to become a “PH Buddy”. Buddies will help one another stay safe and socially connected during this uncertain time.

For more information or to sign up, please fill out this short form >


In-person Support Groups

If there is no in-person support group in your area but you would like to speak with someone directly, please contact us at info@phacanada.ca or 1-877-774-2226. We’d be happy to put you in direct contact with a community member or point you in the direction of additional support resources.
  • British Columbia
    Vancouver Island PH Support Group
    This group meets for lunch on the fourth Wednesday of every month at 12:00 p.m. Please make sure to contact one of the support group leaders if you're planning on attending a meeting as the time and place is prone to changes.

    Group Leaders:

    Southern Interior PH Support Group
    This group meets on a casual basis for lunch. New members are welcome to join. Please make sure to contact the support group leader to RSVP as the time and place are prone to changes.

    Group Leader:
  • Manitoba
    Winnipeg PH Support Group
    The group meets on the second Tuesday of every second month. Anyone affected by pulmonary hypertension (including patients, family members, friends, and caregivers) are welcome to join.

    The group offers support to its members, answers questions, and provides advice to newcomers. Please make sure to contact the support group leader to RSVP as the time and place is prone to changes.

    Group Leaders:
  • Ontario
    London PH Support Group
    The group provides support for people affected by PH, including patients, their families, significant others and those in the medical field. The group meets on the second Saturday of the month. Please make sure to contact the support group leader to RSVP as the time and place is prone to changes.

    Group Leader:

    Ottawa PH Support Group
    The group meets on the third Sunday of every month. Please make sure to contact the support group leaders to RSVP as the time and place is prone to changes.

    Group Leader:
  • Québec
    Fondation hypertension artérielle pulmonaire Québec (Fondation HTAPQ)

    Fondation HTAPQ is a non-profit organization that was registered in November 2006. Since its inception, Fondation HTAPQ has led many fundraising and awareness projects with the goal of supporting patients in Quebec. For more information visit www.htapquebec.ca or email info@htapquebec.ca. 

    Montréal PH Support Group
    This group meets every couple of months. Please make sure to contact the support group leader to RSVP as the time and place is prone to changes.

    Group Leader:
  • Nova Scotia
    Halifax/Dartmouth Support Group
    All are invited to join an informal PH support group that we have recently started in the Halifax/Dartmouth region! We will be meeting approximately once every 4-6 weeks  to enjoy each other's company over breakfast, coffee, or lunch. If you are from away, but coming to the area, you are more than welcome, and with advance notice we could schedule a gathering while you are here. Please contact the group leader, Beth, for details on our next meeting. Everyone welcome!

    Support Group Leader:
    Beth Slaunwhite (bethslaunwhite@hotmail.com)

Online Support Groups

In Canada, where people are spread out and sometimes live in very remote areas, connecting with others affected by PH online can be helpful in acquiring knowledge about the illness and finding peer support. Here is a list of Canadian PH Facebook Groups: