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Ontario 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) Ontario Persons Living with HD Wellness Support Group

  • Around the third Thursday of the month (dates to be provided upon registration), 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. ET
  • October 2026 to May 2027
  • Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

Facilitated by: Rozi Andrejas (MSW, RSW) and Brooke Hurley (BA, MSW, RSW) 

Delivery: Virtual

Who Is This For: Persons with HD interested in participating virtually in a “Short Vids Club” aimed at topics to inspire and improve mental health and wellness. A new vid will be viewed each month followed by group discussion. Pre-screen interview required for all interested. Ontario residents only.

2) East Central Ontario Persons Living with HD Social Support Group

  • Second Wednesday of every month, 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET
  • September 2026 to June 2027

Facilitated by: Stephen Martyn (MSW, RSW) 

Delivery: Virtual

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

3) East Central Ontario Carers Social Support Group

  • First Wednesday of every month, 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET
  • September 2026 to June 2027

Facilitated by: Stephen Martyn (MSW, RSW) 

Delivery: Virtual

Who Is This For: Anyone who cares for or supports a person living with Huntington disease who would like to connect socially

4) Ottawa and Area Carers Support Group

  • Third Wednesday of the month, 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. ET
  • September 2026 to June 2027

Facilitated by: Kim McMullin, (BA, BSW, RSW) 

Delivery: Virtual

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

5) Ontario Carers Support Group 

  • Third Thursday of every month, 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. ET
  • October 2026 to June 2027

Facilitated by: Rozi Andrejas (MSW, RSW) 

Delivery: Virtual

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

6) Southwestern Ontario Carers Support Group  

  • Third Monday of every month, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. ET
  • September 2026 to June 2027

Facilitated by:  Brooke Hurley (BA, MSW, RSW)

Delivery: Virtual

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

7) Northern Ontario HD Community Support Group 

  • Second Tuesday of every month, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. ET
  • October 2026 to June 2027

Facilitated by: Sarah Lachance (MA, RP)

Delivery: Virtual

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 

8) Niagara Carers Support Group 

  • Last Thursday of the month (excluding December), 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. ET. The dates are as follows:
  • September 24
  • October 29
  • November 26
  • January 28
  • February 25
  • March 25
  • April 29
  • May 27
  • June 24 
  • September 2026 to June 2027

Facilitated by: Muna Young (BSW, RSW) 

Delivery:  In-Person – location to be provided upon registration

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

9) Hamilton/Halton HD Community Support Group 

  • The first Wednesday of each month, 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. ET. The dates are as follows:
  • October 7
  • November 4
  • December 2
  • January 6
  • February 3
  • March 3
  • April 7
  • May 5
  • June 2 
  • October 2026 to June 2027

Delivery:  In-Person – location to be provided upon registration

Facilitated by: Muna Young (BSW, RSW) 

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

10) Hamilton/Halton Youth Support Group - ON HOLD

  • Monthly - time and day to be determined
  • October 2026 to June 2027

Facilitated by: Winnie Diverlus, CYC-P, MACTE (0–6) 

Delivery: In-Person – location to be announced 

Who Is This For: This closed, 8-session group is for youth and young adults in the HD community between the ages of 19 and 29 who would like to work on building confidence, strengthening their resilience, and discovering practical tools and resources to support their well-being. The group also provides an opportunity to connect with others who share similar experiences.

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