Free Online Support Groups for Chronic Illness
Chronic Illness support groups bring together people with lived experience to talk openly, feel less alone, and learn from one another in real time.
Live groups available daily.
Upcoming Groups
GordonJD
Hi there, this session will focus on chronic pain and disability to provide a safe space to share what we are going through. I was in a car accident 8 months ago which has led to chronic pain in my knees, ankles, and back. So I know what you are going through. This space will be a caring space to provide support and strategies to manage life with the difficulties we all face : )
ClinicallyComplicatedCrystal
Adults @ the Intersection of Mental Illness &Chronic Pain
GordonJD
Helping people with depression and anxiety
JewellS
People wanting a connection with like-minded individuals
Understanding chronic illness
Living with a chronic illness often means adapting to physical limitations, medical routines, and uncertainty about the future. But the emotional toll — isolation, frustration, and fear — is just as real. Peer support helps bridge that emotional gap. Sessions offer a place to talk candidly with others who live similar day-to-day experiences. From navigating flare-ups to managing relationships and care systems, the shared wisdom and support found in community can make living with chronic illness feel less overwhelming.
How peer support helps with chronic illness
Peer support helps with chronic illness because health challenges can affect identity, routines, relationships, and emotional resilience. Being with peers can reduce isolation and offer grounded encouragement from people who understand the practical impact on everyday life.
What chronic illness groups often cover
- Chronic Illness and its impact on energy, routines, and quality of life
- Coping with uncertainty, fatigue, pain, or health-related stress
- Relationships, identity, and emotional resilience alongside health changes
- What support people are using to feel more grounded and less alone
Who these groups may help
- People living with chronic illness or supporting someone who is
- Anyone processing the emotional impact of health changes or uncertainty
- People looking for connection, encouragement, and practical understanding
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Frequently asked questions
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Want to speak to someone one on one about chronic illness?
Connect with a trained Peer Specialist for a private chronic illness session.
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