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British Columbia Support Groups
Registration Information
- For all groups, please register here: https://contactme.cloud/form/huntingtonsociety
- To register for a specific group, please select it from the drop-down box titled “reason”
- They are listed in alphabetical order by the name of the group
- We will send links for virtual meetings or specific address details following registration
- If there isn’t a registration close date listed, you can register anytime on a rolling basis
Click here for a description of the different types of groups.
1) BC Carers Support Group
Group 1 – FULL. Add your name via the registration link to express future interest
- First Monday of every month 6:15 to 7:45 p.m. PT
- If the first Monday of the month falls on a holiday, the group will be on the second Monday
- September to June
- Facilitated by Jaclynn Phillips (BSW)
- First session is Monday, Sept. 9
OR
Group 2
- Last Wednesday of every month: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. PT
- If the last Wednesday of the month falls on a holiday the group will be on the third Wednesday of the month
- September to June
- Facilitated by Pam Jacobson (BSW, RSW)
- First session is Wednesday, Sept.25
Delivery: Virtual
Who Is This For: People caring for those with HD
Registration closes Aug. 28
2) BC Social Group
- First Tuesday of every month. 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. PT
- September to June
- Facilitated by Jaclynn Phillips (BSW)
- First session is Tuesday, Sept. 3
Delivery: Virtual
Who Is This For: Anyone impacted by Huntington disease who would like to connect socially
Registration closes Aug. 28
3) BC Living with HD Support Group
Group 1
- First Wednesday of every month 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. PT
- September to June
- Facilitated by Pam Jacobson (BSW, RSW)
- First session is Wednesday, Sept. 4
OR
Group 2
- Last Monday of every month 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. PT
- September to June
- Facilitated by Jaclynn Phillips (BSW)
- First session is Monday, Sept. 23
Delivery: Virtual
Who Is This For: Individuals living with Huntington disease in Vancouver and Lower Mainland and BC Interior
4) Vancouver Island Carers Support Group
- Third Tuesday of every month 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. PT
- Year round
- Facilitated by Jenni Aitken (MSW, RSW)
- September session is Tuesday, Sept. 17
Delivery: In person
Who Is This For: Care partners (family and friends supporting someone with HD)