Connect with people who understand your experiences, can share resources, and provide valuable support in a safe and welcoming virtual environment.
*All our online programs require registration. Registration is easy and only takes minutes to complete. Please register for your program of choice using the contact information provided below. Once we receive your registration request, someone will be in touch with you and send you the login instructions and link to access the online program.
Polio Support Groups
Come join one of our Online Polio Support Groups, where you can connect with other polio survivors and caregivers. This is a safe space to exchange valuable information and resources, gain mutual support in learning new skills, and build a supportive social network with peers who understand your experiences.
National Group
This group is open to anyone in Canada.
Date: Wednesdays (weekly)
Local Times:
Registration is required. To register, please fill out an online form:
Regional Groups
Stroke Community Conversation
Our Stroke Community Conversations groups provide support, understanding, and encouragement for any individual impacted by stroke at any age. Through regular meetings, we offer a safe space to share experiences, discuss challenges, and celebrate milestones with others on a similar path. Discussions cover a wide range of topics based on the experiences and needs of participants present in each meeting. Together, participants of this group face the challenges of recovery, and create a supportive community of strength and inspiration.
Dates & Times
Tuesday: First and third Tuesday of each month
Local Times:
10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. PT
11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. MT
12 noon - 1:30 p.m. CT
1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. ET
2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. AT
2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. NT
Registration is required. To register, please fill out an online form:
Wednesday: Last Wednesday of each month
Local Times:
3
p.m. - 4
p.m. PT
4
p.m. - 5 p.m. MT
5
p.m. - 6 p.m. CT
6 p.m. - 7 p.m. ET
7 p.m. - 8 p.m. AT
7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. NT
Registration is required. To register, please fill out an online form:
Co-facilitator Volunteers Needed
We are looking for volunteers to help us co-facilitate meetings. Our volunteers are critical in helping us to effectively support larger groups and welcome new participants. Click here to learn more about this role. If you have lived experience of stroke and are interested in becoming a volunteer co-facilitator, please email us at afterstroke@marchofdimes.ca.
Thursday: Second and fourth Thursday of each month
Local Times:
5
p.m. - 6 a.m. PT
6
p.m. - 7 p.m. MT
7
p.m. - 8 p.m. CT
8 p.m. - 9 p.m. ET
9 p.m. - 10 p.m. AT
9:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. NT
Registration is required. To register, please fill out an online form:
Young Stroke Survivors: Wisdom Circle
This unique peer support group brings together individuals of all ages, who share the common experience of having had a stroke at a young age. Participants may benefit from emotional support, practical guidance, and valuable resources related to the unique challenges faced by young stroke survivors. This group provides participants with the opportunity to mutually benefit from intergenerational relationships, sharing of life experiences, and learning about resources that have proven to be helpful.
Dates: First Thursday of every month
Local Times:
Dates: Third Thursday of every month
Local Times:
Registration is required. To register, please fill out an online form:
Young Adults Living with Stroke
As a young adult (18-40 years of age) who has experienced a stroke, you may have questions about navigating recovery while completing education, finding employment, managing relationships, or raising a young family – or perhaps to talk about feelings of missing out on these life events. The Young Adults Living with Stroke group can offer you the opportunity to meet others who are recovering from stroke early in their adult lives and to share stories, discuss challenges, and celebrate successes. This group can offer you a sense of community and belonging as you move forward on your stroke recovery journey.
Date: Second Wednesday of every month
Local Times:
Registration is required. To register, please fill out an online form:
Caregivers of Stroke Survivors
Are you a caregiver of stroke survivor looking to connect with other caregivers of stroke survivors? This group offers a safe and welcoming environment where you can connect with others to share experiences, offer advice, and receive emotional support. The group discusses coping strategies, shares resources, and fosters a sense of connection and resilience. The group comes together to connect and navigate the challenges and celebrate the triumphs of caregiving together.
Dates: Second and fourth Tuesday of each month
Local Times:
5 p.m. - 6 p.m. PT
6 p.m. - 7 p.m. MT
7 p.m. - 8 p.m. CT
8 p.m. - 9 p.m. ET
9 p.m. - 10 p.m. AT
9:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. NT
Registration is required. To register, please fill out an online form:
Life Partners of Stroke Survivors
This group offers a safe and supportive space for life partners of stroke survivors to candidly discuss the day-to-day challenges and triumphs of sharing life with a loved one recovering from the effects of stroke. Participants can benefit from understanding, encouragement, resources, and practical strategies for navigating this unique experience. Together, we can build resilience, foster hope, and enhance our relationships as we support our partners on their recovery journey.
Dates: First and third Wednesday of the month
Local Times:
5 p.m. - 6 p.m. PT
6 p.m. - 7 p.m. MT
7 p.m. - 8 p.m. CT
8 p.m. - 9 p.m. ET
9 p.m. - 10 p.m. AT
9:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. NT
Registration is required. To register, please fill out an online form:
Aphasia Peer Connect
Aphasia Peer Connect is a peer social group for people with aphasia and other communication disabilities. It is a safe and comfortable environment where you can meet new people, have conversations and have fun! The program is:
Most of our online virtual programs are hosted on Zoom, an online video chat network. For those of you who are new to connecting to Zoom or for those who need a refresher, please review the following login instructions for computer and telephone:
To interact during the sessions:
- At the time of the event, click on the website link provided for your program.
- Enter the Meeting ID number for the program if required.
- For computers with built in speakers and microphones, interact directly from your computer.
- For computers that do NOT have speakers or microphones, you can interact with what you see on the computer screen by phoning in to the session to listen and speak to other participants. Dialing in using one of the following location numbers:
1-647-558-0588 (Toronto, ON)
1-778-907-2071 (Vancouver, BC)
1-438-809-7799 (Montreal, QC)
1-587-328-1099 (Calgary, AB)
1-647-374-4685 (Toronto, ON)
