Support groups

Support groups provide a warm, caring environment for you to share your concerns.

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You’ll get help in dealing with the day-to-day stress of being at risk for anaphylaxis, or having a child who is at risk. Plus, you will keep up to date on any new developments. It can be helpful to talk with others who understand what you’re going through.

If there is not already a group in your area, we can help you start one. Our information package has all of the material you need to get started. We will also put you in touch with other support group leaders who can share their experiences with you.

In setting up a support group, you will benefit by:

  • Increasing your knowledge about anaphylaxis
  • Connecting with other people who live with life-threatening allergies
  • Enhancing your coping skills
  • Helping others who are at risk for anaphylaxis and providing guidance to newly diagnosed families

For more information about support groups, or to receive a position description please contact Tammy White, Office Manager at 1 866 785-5660 or use our contact us form.


British Columbia

Metro Vancouver Anaphylaxis Group

Vancouver, British Columbia

To learn more about the Vancouver group and its leaders, check out our support group profile.

Alberta

Children with Food Allergies Alberta – Education and Support Group

Sherwood Park, Alberta

To learn more about the Sherwood Park group and its leaders, check out our support group profile

Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan Anaphylaxis Support Group (SASG)

Saskatoon and Regina, Saskatchewan

To learn more about the Saskatchewan group and its leaders, check out our support group profile.

Ontario

Food Allergy Support Durham

Durham Region, Ontario

To learn more about Adele, FAS Durham’s leader, check out our support group profile.


Ottawa Anaphylaxis Support Group (OASG)

Ottawa, Ontario

To learn more about Stephanie, OASG’s leader, check out our support group profile.


Niagara Food Allergy Parents Support Group

Niagara, Ontario

To learn more about Pam, Niagara Food Allergy Parents Support Group’s leader, check out our support group profile.

Quebec

Montreal Allergy Support Group (MASG)

Montreal, Quebec

To learn more about Carla and Annie, MASG’s leaders, take a look at our support group profile. Plus, meet the newest co-leader, Jessy Ranger.

New Brunswick

Greater Moncton Allergy Education Group (GMAEG)

Moncton, Dieppe, Riverview NB

To learn more about Sally, GMAEG’s leader, check out our support group profile.

Nova Scotia

Food Allergy Support Halifax

Halifax, Nova Scotia

To learn more about Andrea, Halifax’s support group leader, take a look at our support group profile.