Counselling, Helpline and Support Groups

• Respite care
• Helping client access supports in the community
• General support to families

Provides a virtual meeting to connect with peers in Epekwitk / PEI.

Provides one-on-one peer support for Individuals with or affected by kidney disease. Participants will be paired with volunteers who have first-hand experience coping with kidney disease.

Note: Peer support volunteers do not offer medical advice

Provides mentorship for individuals living with Cerebral Palsy and their family by connecting with others in the Cerebral Palsy community across Epekwitk / PEI.

Offers a national one-on-one peer mentoring program that connects individuals with Parkinson's and their care partners to trained volunteer mentors. Includes:

• Shared lived experience
• Helping reduce isolation
• Building resilience
• Offering guidance

Meetings can take place virtually, in person, or in hybrid formats.

Provides a virtual support group for parents of a child living with vision loss, in a more rural community. Common questions and concerns are covered during the meeting. Topics include:

• Inclusive activities
• Advocacy
• Transportation
• Financial assistance
• School inclusion
• Friendships and more

A mentorship program where a mentee is paired with a mentor to receive confidential one-on-one online support to help navigate a life with hearing loss. Benefits of being a mentee include:

• Expanding support network
• Building community and connection with members of the hearing loss community
• Reducing isolation and receiving support during times of transition
• Getting answers to questions and non-judgmental feedback on hearing loss issues
• Receiving support to set up and achieve personal and professional goals
• Building confidence and self-esteem
• Learning coping skills