Would you like to speak to others living with EDS and HSD but can’t get to any support group meetings, events, or conferences? Our virtual support groups for people from all over the world are a chance to come and share your story and chat with others for support. Meetings are facilitated by staff from The Ehlers-Danlos Society. Attendees who wish to participate in the discussion must join the meeting through the Zoom platform. You can use Zoom with webcam or just audio, whichever you prefer. Calls are intended for support and networking; medical advice will not be given on the calls.
Let’s Chat. We know members of our community are feeling overwhelmed with the current situation with COVID-19 [Coronavirus]. It may seem a daunting time, and it is important to look after our emotional and mental health.
Alongside our regular virtual support groups, Helpline, and scheduled webinars that continue as normal, the Ehlers-Danlos Society has set up additional virtual 1-hour events to provide a space where our community can talk with each other and members of the Society’s team. Each event will be a chance to talk through your questions, speak with others for support, and address practical challenges that are arising.
Disclaimer: The Ehlers-Danlos Society is a 501(c)(3) health advocacy organization. The Ehlers-Danlos Society does not provide medical and mental health advice or treatment. Information provided by The Ehlers-Danlos Society is not a replacement for care from a doctor, therapist, or other health care provider. If you believe you may have a medical or mentall health emergency, call your country’s emergency number immediately.
LET’S CHAT GROUPS
Friday, March 27, 1:00 pm EDT (US and Canada) / 5:00 pm GMT Zoom Link
Tuesday, March 31, 12 noon EDT (US and Canada) / 5:00 pm BST Zoom Link
Wednesday, April 1, 7:00pm EDT (US and Canada) / Midnight BST / Thursday, April 2, 10:00 am AEDT (Australia) Zoom Link
Tuesday, April 7, 7:00pm EDT (US and Canada) / Midnight BST / Wednesday, April 8, 10:00 am AEDT (Australia) Zoom Link
Thursday, April 9, 12 noon EDT (US and Canada) / 5:00 pm BST Zoom Link
Tuesday, April 14, 7:00pm EDT (US and Canada) / Midnight BST / Wednesday, April 15, 10:00 am AEDT (Australia) Zoom Link
Thursday, April 16, 12 noon EDT (US and Canada) / 5:00 pm BST Zoom Link
Monday, April 20, 12 noon EDT (US and Canada) / 5:00 pm BST Zoom Link
Tuesday, April 21, 7:00pm EDT (US and Canada) / Midnight BST / Wednesday, April 22, 10:00 am AEDT (Australia) Zoom Link
Thursday, April 23, 12 noon EDT (US and Canada) 5:00 pm BST Zoom Link
Sunday, April 26, 7:00pm EDT (US and Canada) / Midnight BST / Monday, April 27, 10:00 am AEDT (Australia) Zoom Link
Wednesday, April 29, 12 noon EDT (US and Canada) / 5:00 pm BST Zoom Link
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YOUNG ADULTS EDS AND HSD VIRTUAL SUPPORT GROUP
We are delighted to announce that we will be partnering with Our Odyssey to run a virtual support group for young adults living with EDS and HSD, aged between 18 and 30. We wanted to provide a safe space where young adults can share their experiences and tips with other young adults, and connect with people in the community, virtually. The group will be ran via Zoom, and the link will be below.
This group will meet at the scheduled dates and times below:
Tuesday, March 30, 2020, 6:30pm EST Zoom Link
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MONTHLY GROUPS
General Virtual Support Group #1
First (1st) Sunday of each month at 1:00 pm Eastern Time (US/Canada)
Join Zoom meeting https://zoom.us/j/399693619
For audio only, find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/aefbyKvagA and use Meeting ID: 399 693 619
General Virtual Support Group #2
Third (3rd) Friday of each month at 8:00 pm Eastern Time (US/Canada)
Join Zoom meeting https://zoom.us/j/713773094
For audio only, find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/aefbyKvagA and use Meeting ID: 713 773 094
vEDS Virtual Support Group
Third (3rd) Friday of each month at 1:00 pm Eastern Time (US/Canada)
Please register through this link.
vEDS Parents Virtual Support Group
Second (2nd) Friday of each month at 1:00 pm Eastern Time (US/Canada)
Please register through this link.
QUARTERLY GROUPS
Parents Virtual Support Group
Second (2nd) Thursday of the month at 1:00 pm Eastern Time (US/Canada) in
2020: January 9, April 9, July 9, October 8
Join Zoom meeting https://zoom.us/j/970183279
For audio only, find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/aefbyKvagA and use Meeting ID: 970 183 279
Partners and Spouses Virtual Support Group
First (1st) Friday of the month at 1:00 pm Eastern Time (US/Canada) in
2020: February 7, May 8, August 7, November 5
Join Zoom meeting https://zoom.us/j/557532211
For audio only, find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/aefbyKvagA and use Meeting ID: 557 532 211
Men with EDS and HSD Virtual Support Group
Third (3rd) Thursday of the month at 1:00 pm Eastern Time (US/Canada) in
2020: March 19, June 18, September 17, December 17
Join Zoom meeting https://zoom.us/j/403897354
For audio only, find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/aefbyKvagA and use Meeting ID: 403 897 354