Support Groups

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Our Support Network is there for you IAAC Support Groups across the country are our local grassroots community service providers to the Canadian population. The National Chapter Establishment Program is one of the main features of our organization. IAAC support groups across Canada are led by Chapter Leaders who have personally experienced the heartache of infertility. To find the Support Group nearest to you, simply browse the list below. If you can’t find a support group near you, please contact us. We’ll be more than happy to help you start a Support Group in your community.

Select a province:

ALBERTA - BRITISH COLUMBIA - MANITOBA - NEW BRUNSWICK - NEW FOUNDLAND - NOVA SOTIA - ONTARIO - QUEBEC - SASKATCHEWAN

ALBERTA

CALGARY
Julia Ross-Roustan  (403) 286-0565  julia_ross@hotmail.com
Meetings to start in January 2012.

FORT MCMURRAY
Cathy, cathyschwenning@gmail.com

RED DEER
Michelle, 403-506-6959 or pinkishbeetle@hotmail.com

BRITISH COLUMBIA

CENTRAL & NORTH VANCOUVER ISLAND
Louise, 250-741-4421 or email louise@conceivableoptions.com for meeting times & location.

COWICHAN VALLEY
Cowichan Valley Support Group
Lorrayne - 250-701-9076
Stacey - 250 -746 - 1756
cvrd.fertility@ymail.com Please call or email for meeting times and location.

FRASER VALLEY

Misty 604-719-1779
Kathy John   778-565-3007
Glenna   Email:   fvi.support@telus.net

Infertility and Pregnancy Loss Group
Ocean Park Library
3rd Thursday of each month, 7-8pm

Secondary Infertility and Pregnancy after Infertility Group
Crescent Moon Childbirth Society, Crescent Beach
1st Thursday of each month, 7-8pm

VANCOUVER
Sue, 604-266-6470 info@familypassages.ca
Family Passages Mind Body Studio
Please call to reserve your spot

VICTORIA
Jen, 250-216-7345 or jvining@shaw.ca
Group meets 3rd Monday of every month.
Contact Jen for more info

Hide No More
Lisa, 250-294-4682, ldsdupuis@gmail.com

MANITOBA

WINNIPEG
Paula, Information/support line: 204-488-2673 or mbiaac@hotmail.com
Support group meetings every three weeks - please email for details.

NEW BRUNSWICK

FREDERICTON
Pam, 506-451-6846 pburton@unb.ca

NEWFOUNDLAND

To the best of our knowledge, there are no active support groups in this province at this time.

NOVA SCOTIA

HALIFAX
Monique mlguilderson@yahoo.ca

Coffee night to discuss the formation of an infertility support group for Halifax
Tuesday, Sept. 21st, 7PM Please email for details

ONTARIO 

DURHAM REGION
For further information, please contact Jodi at: jodiaslin@gmail.com / info@difss.com
or call 289-387-1246

HAMILTON/BURLINGTON/HALTON/OAKVILLE/GTA and beyond
Primary Infertility
Secondary Infertility
Miscarriage, Perinatal and Neonatal Loss
Ending Treatment and moving on
http://www.hipss.ca
http://www.meetup.com/Halton-Infertility-Support-Groups/
Email Rebecca at info@hipss.caor rhodson@bell.net

GUELPH
INFERTILITY GUELPH
Contact Patty or Tonya at infertilityguelph@hotmail.com for further information.
Visit blog at www.infertilityguelph.wordpress.com
2011-2012 meeting dates: 3rd Wednesday of every month. 7-9PM

KITCHENER/WATERLOO
Mindy 519-208-2125 kwiaac@rogers.com
Group blog address: http://kwinfertilitysupport.wordpress.com/

MOUNT ALBERT
Christine 905-473-6382

OTTAWA
Meetings held at 7:15pm in the John McDougall Lounge (off the main lobby) at the Pinecrest Recreation Complex.
2011 Schedule:  Mondays Nov 7, 21 and Dec 5 and 12.
For more information or questions please contact Kathleen at ottawa.infertility@gmail.com

ST. CATHERINES/NIAGARA/THOROLD/WELLAND
Jen, 905-734-8510, infertilityniagara@hotmail.com

TORONTO
Jan, jansilverman@sw.ca
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm, 3rd Thursday of every month (without exception)
The Regional Women's Health Centre 790 Bay Street, 8th Floor (SW corner of College & Bay) Lead by In/Fertility Counsellor, Jan Silverman. No need to register or call ahead - we will be there to welcome you in a safe and caring environment to discuss what's on your mind. Some people come to talk and others come to listen. You may come with or without a partner, there is no cost to attend and you don't need to bring anything.

QUEBEC

MASCOUCHE
L'ACIQ - Association des Couples Infertiles du Québec / Infertile Couples Association of Quebec
The association's mandate is to support and inform infertile couples and individuals and act as a representative at various government levels.  
Contact:  President - Geneviève at (438) 863-4305 or at info@couples-infertiles-quebec.org
www.aciq.ca

MONTREAL (Laval)
Angela, 514-825-8955 or angtanz@hotmail.com

OUTAOUAIS
SOUHAIT-ENFANT - Francophone Support Group
Céline, 819-771-2277, Toll-free: 1-800-363-0718, souhait.enfant@gmail.com
7:30 pm, 4th Monday of each month
Beginning Monday, August 25th, 2008
CAP Santé Outaouais
92, boul. St-Raymond, Suite 304
http://www.capsante-outaouais.org/groupes/pages-groupes/souhait-enfant.html

LEVIS
Groupe de Soutien de l'ACSI
Stephanie - Courriel:   lixy702@hotmail.com

SASKATCHEWAN

REGINA
Anna Baker   (306) 522-9445
Website:  www.regina-infertility-support.blogspot.com
Facebook:  Regina Infertility Support Group
Email:  regina.infertility.support@gmail.com
Meetings are held at 7:30 pm, 2nd Tuesday of every month
The Cathedral Neighbourhood Centre
2900, 13th avenue

SASKATOON
Pamela, 306-281-8653 or infertilitysupport@hotmail.com
We meet the 3rd Sunday of every month. Contact for further details.