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Alberta Support Groups

Registration information for clients of HSC:

  • To register for a specific group, please select it from the drop-down box titled “reason”
  • Groups are listed in alphabetical order by name
  • Links for virtual meetings or specific address details will be sent following registration
  • If there is no registration deadline listed, you can register anytime
  • If you’ve attended a group before and the facilitator knows you’re returning, there is no need to register again. We are expecting you!
  • If you have any technical difficulties with the contact form, please email slachance@huntingtonsociety.ca
For all groups, register here
Group Descriptions

1) Alberta Carers Support Group 

  • Second Tuesday of every month, 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. MT
  • September 2026 to June 2027

Facilitated by: Maryam Chamani Fard (MSC, RSW) and Dee Zilke (RSW, BCYC)

Delivery: Virtual

Who Is This For: Anyone who cares for or supports a person living with Huntington disease

2) Alberta Persons Living with HD Social Support Group

  • Last Thursday of every month, 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. MT
  • September 2026 to June 2027

Facilitated by: Dee Zilke (RSW, BCYC)

Delivery: Virtual

Who Is This For: Persons living with symptoms of Huntington disease who would like to connect socially

3) Calgary and Area Social Support Group

  • Quarterly, in-person (dates and activities to be determined)

Facilitated by: Maryam Chamani Fard (MSC, RSW)

Delivery: In-Person 

Who Is This For: Anyone impacted by Huntington disease, including persons at-risk, gene-positive, living with symptomatic HD, as well as their caregivers, family, friends, and supporters, who would like to connect socially  

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