Peer Support
What is the goal of our PEER SUPPORT pillar?
We heard that people with long COVID felt that they did not know where they could access peer support groups (online and in-person) in their areas. Thus, the goal of the peer support pillar is to collect and share information on existing peer support programs available to people with Long COVID, caregivers and their families, as well as providing guidelines for the creation of safe peer support spaces.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCAN
In January 2024, our research team conducted an environmental scan in Canada to help identify and connect people with LC-specific peer support groups and resources.
If you know of a peer support group that is not listed here, please connect with us
National LC Support Groups
COVID Long-Haulers Support Group Canada
Covid Long Haulers Support Group Canada is Canada’s largest online support group, a Canadian movement to connect covid long haulers to support and information. The group was founded by long haul survivors, unable to find viable information or answers to their medical needs, so they came together to pool resources. The group has become a hub of information and support network to survivors with the latest relevant information of the pandemic
Type: Community-based, Peer support
Group size: 19.6k
Modality: Online
Long COVID Canada
Canada-wide Long Hauler Group dedicated to those stricken by Long Covid, and we pride ourselves to provide reliable SCIENCE BASED information to keep as up to date as possible with the research.
Type: Community
Inclusive
Group size: 3.2k
Long COVID Kids Canada
The group offers a welcoming space for parents & guardians to connect while facing the same challenges & provides an opportunity for your experience to make a difference.
Type: Community
Inclusive
Group size: 685
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WHAT MORE CAN BE DONE
Patient partners and long COVID stakeholders a part of this work were passionate about peer support practices that brought together the community of people living with, or caring for someone with, long COVID at an National and International level.