Past activities

This support group is for all caregivers, as well as friends and families of those living with ALS. The support group for caregivers offers a place to rest and discuss the challenges specific to caregiving: new roles, managing emotions, adapting to change, exhaustion, sharing responsibilities, and accepting one’s limitations. In a caring environment, participants can […]

This support group is for people living with ALS, as well as their friends, families, and caregivers. The support group for people with ALS and their families is a caring space where they can discuss their experiences. Covering a variety of topics for both the person with ALS and their loved ones, it provides an […]

This support group is held in person and is for all people living with ALS and their caregivers. Created in 2014 by Chantal Lanthier, who is living with ALS, and her husband Jocelyn Théorêt, his caregiver, the support groups in Lorraine aim to break down isolation and allow people living with ALS and their caregivers to […]

This support group is for people with ALS.  The support group for people living with ALS provides a space to discuss challenges related to the disease: advance care planning, supportive resources, research protocols, mental health, and more. It is a place to share, find support, and inspire hope. When and where How to participate on […]

Join us for our Regional Conference in Trois-Rivières on April 30th with neurologist Dr. Marie-Ève Arsenault. This session will focus on discussing ALS and answering your questions about the disease. Two professionals from ALS Quebec: Ms. Kate Busch, Programs and Services Coordinator, and Ms. Claudia Diaz, Support Counsellor, will also be present to welcome you […]

This support group is for bereaved people who have lost a loved one who was affected by ALS. The support group for bereaved provides a safe space to talk about the loss of a loved one. It addresses topics related to grief, such as the stages of grief, beliefs, the legacy of values, and finding a […]

YCare Day is back for its 2nd edition YCare Day is an initiative is designed for young people from 6 to 18 years old who have a family member with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and aims to support them and equip them to face the challenges of the disease. The event offers hands-on training on ALS […]

This support group facilitated in English is for all caregivers, friends, and families of people living with ALS. The support group for caregivers provides a space to discuss challenges related to the disease: advance care planning, supportive resources, research protocols, mental health, and more. It is a place to share, find support, and inspire hope. […]