Support Groups provide a warm, caring environment for you to share your concerns. You'll get help in dealing with the day-to-day stress of being at risk for anaphylaxis, or having a child who is at risk. Plus, you will keep up to date on any new developments. It can be helpful to talk with others who understand what you are going through.

If there is not already a group in your area, we can help you set one up. Our information package has all the materials you need to get started. We will also put you in touch with leaders who can share their experiences with you. For more information see our Support Group Listing.

In setting up a support group, you will benefit by:

• Increasing your knowledge about anaphylaxis
• Connecting with other people who live with life-threatening allergies
• Enhancing your coping skills
• Helping others who are at risk for anaphylaxis and providing guidance to newly diagnosed families

For more information about support groups or becoming a support group leader, please contact:

Tammy White, Office Manager
1-866-785-5660 or 416-785-5666
Contact by email

Support for Youth

If you are between the ages of 13-24 and are at risk for anaphylaxis, join our Youth Advisory Panel (YAP).

YAP is a group of Canadian youth who are dedicated to helping others by sharing their knowledge and experiences of living with allergies. Our YAP members get together for social events and conferences and work to spread awareness about anaphylaxis across Canada.

YAP members are the creative minds behind:

• Why Risk It Website: www.whyriskit.ca
• Why Risk It? Teen Allergy Blog: www.whyriskit.wordpress.com
• The Allergy Free Press E-Magazine: www.whyriskit.ca/pages/en/resources/e-magazine.php
• The Why Risk it Teen Allergy Podcast: http://www.whyriskit.ca/pages/en/resources/podcast.php
• The Teen Video series featured on Anaphylaxis Canada's YouTube Channel

YAP is a group of Canadian youth dedicated to helping others by sharing their knowledge and experiences of living with allergies. YAP members help develop youth resources, host events, participate in media opportunities, and attend an annual leadership YAP retreat - all while creating strong friendships and a network of support.

Join us now and download an application form.

For more information about joining our Youth Advisory Panel, please contact:

Heather Cruickshank, Program Coordinator
416-785-5666 or 1-866-785-5660
Contact by email