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Here you will find a listing of support groups around the region and the contact information for them. If you know of any support groups that need to be added to the list please feel free to contact us. Listings are in alphabetical order.

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Parent Support Group of Kitchener Waterloo

Parents, relatives, and teachers of children with Attention Deficit hyperactivity Disorder ~ Adults with ADHD. Sheppard Public School, 278 Weber St E. Kitchener. Meets 3rd Wednesday of month 7-9pm.
Email: info@adhdparentsupportgroupkw.com
Website: www.adhdparentsupportgroupkw.com

Brain Injury Association Waterloo Wellington

Support group for individuals with brain injuries and their families and friends.
Phone: 519-579-5300
Email: biaww@bellnet.ca
Website: www.biaww.com

Brain Tumor Foundation Kitchener – Waterloo Support Group

Second Tuesday of each month, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Christ Lutheran Church, 445 Anndale Rd., Waterloo- to Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Phone: 519-642-7755, ext. 232

Cerebral Palsy Parent Support Group

Support group for individuals with cerebral palsy and their families and friends.
Phone: 519-576-7955  
Email: bozalee@yahoo.ca

Community Family Support Group for mental health

Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month, 6:30 -8pm at Hazelglen (Execulink Building) 236 Victoria St. North Kitchener. FREE with free parking.
Phone: 519-749-4300 x.3606

D.A.D.S Dads Appreciating Down Syndrome-Waterloo Region Chapter

A support group for Dads of children with Down Syndrome.
Phone: 519-743-1195
Email: dadsofwaterlooregion@rogers.com

Epilepsy Waterloo-Wellington Parent & Child Support Group

Please join us if you are under 18 years of age and living with epilepsy, and/or a parent of a person under 18 years of age living with epilepsy. Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the month, and run from 7-8:30 pm at 301 Fredrick Street, 3rd floor, Kitchener.
Phone: 519-745-2112

Golden Triangle Dystonia Support Group

Support group geared toward individuals and families of those with dystonia. meets 1st Sunday of the month 2-4pm (Sept – May)
Phone: 519-767-9721
Email: jjmarie@rogers.com
Website: www.dystoniacanada.org/goldentriangle

Kitchener-Waterloo Fibromyalgia Support Group

Third Tuesday of month, except December which is second Tuesday, and no meetings in January, July and August; speakers; 7 to 9 p.m. Highland Road Baptist Church, 135 Highland St. W., Kitchener.
Phone: 519-741-0744

Kidney Connect Peer Support Group – Kitchener

For those living with kidney disease, life has its special challenges…Freeport Health Centre, Board Room VC2 from 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM.
Phone: 1-800-667-3597

K-W Fragile X Support Group

Support group for families and individuals with Fragile X.
Phone: 519-894-3689
Email: kwfragilex@live.ca
Website: www.fragilexcanada.ca

Mood Disorder Parent Support Group of Waterloo Region

Support group for families of children with mood disorders and their caregivers. Meets 3rd Monday of the month 7-9pm (Sept-June).
Phone: 519-743-1422
Email: kidmood@rogers.com

National Organization for Albinism and Hypopigmentation, Southern Ontario Chapter

Support group for individuals with albinism and their families. Meets 2 times/year.
Website: www.albinism.org

Parents for Children’s mental Health, Waterloo Chapter

Support group for parents and caregivers of children with mental health concerns. Meets monthly.
Phone: 519-746-5437
Email: parent.advocacy@hotmail.com

Website: www.PCMHwaterloo.com

Parents of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Association, KW and District

Support group for children with hearing loss and their families.
Phone: 519-743-1946

Parkinson’s Self Help Group of K-W

Self help support group for individuals with Parkinsons Disease and their caregivers. Meets 4th Wednesday of the month 11am-1pm (Sept-June).
Phone: 519-748-1380

Sharing Smiles support group Waterloo Region

A support group for parents of children who are born with a cleft lip or cleft palate. Primarily parents of young children but teens or adults are also welcome.
Email: sharingsmiles.waterloo@gmail.com

Special hearts

Self help support group for families of children with severe heart problems. Meets 2nd Tuesday of the month 7:30pm (Sept-June)
Email: darlong@gmail.com

Views for the Visually Impaired, Kitchener – Waterloo Chapter

Families and friends of children with visual impairments. meets 3rd Wednesday of the month.
Phone: 519-578-5389

Waterloo Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Support Group

Support group for parents and caregivers of children who may be affected by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, professionals and others interested are welcome. Meets last Tuesday evening of the month (Jan-Jun, Sept-Nov)
Phone: 519-883-2223 Email: mbonnie@region.waterloo.on.ca

Waterloo Region Anaphylaxis Support and Education

Support and education for those with anaphylaxis and their families.
Phone: 519-741-8507

Waterloo Region Self help

Support group for individuals 16 years and over with mental health concerns.
Phone: 519-570-4595
Email: general@wrsh.ca
Website: www.self-help-alliance.ca