Let’s Connect – Peer Support

Now more support!

Thanks to donor support our Client Support Desk  is now staffed 5 days per week Mondays to Fridays for those who need help.  Call  1-800-363-7296 ext. 224 or email clientsupport@celiac.ca. CCA can also match you with one of our trained Peer Supporters from across Canada.

Please note for crises counselling, please click here for a list of national services available to you.

Join our growing CCA Facebook Group – a closed group that is moderated by CCA trained volunteers and offers an online peer support group where you can have questions answered, share tips and gluten-free finds! Click here to ask to join.

Please note: Peer Supporters do not give medical advice for that please consult with your family doctor or dietitian.

Local Chapter Events 

BC Chapter

Congratulations to our celiac BC Chapter on their Scotiabank Charity Challenge!

From June 2nd to July 5th, the BC Chapter participated in the Vancouver Scotiabank Charity Challenge. This has been an annual event for the organization since 2016 and a major fundraising initiative. Funds raised through the run go towards local projects such as support groups, newsletters, webinars, and educational events and conferences, and allow the Chapter to contribute to critical celiac disease research. 

 While the event is normally hosted in Stanley Park, the COVID-19 pandemic offered a unique opportunity for participants to take part virtually, allowing anyone across British Columbia to join. The team consisted of 23 runners in total, and the CCA BC created a Facebook group for team members to post photos and engage with one another during their month of fundraising. Weekly challenges kept the participants motivated, with prizes offered from generous local sponsors.  

 The CCA BC raised over $12,000 from this year’s run. Top fundraisers included Lizbeth Wall, Valorie Vaartnou, Sandra Omichinski, Arica Sharma, and Marian Collins. The BC Chapter wishes to thank them, and all of the fundraisers for their hard work this year! And a special shout out to Sharon David for completing the Threepeat Challenge (she finished a 5K, 10K, AND a 21K race) – an amazing achievement! 

Edmonton Chapter

Celiac Kids Support Group

Calling all children diagnosed with celiac disease aged between 5 and 16 years old whether newly diagnosed or on the diet for a while – would you like to meet other kids with celiac disease? Would you like to be part of a fun, interactive educational support group? 

Join us on Saturday July 24th, 2020 from 1-2 pm (3-4 pm EDT). 

The focus of this meeting is Summertime fun and outdoor adventures such as planning a picnic or camping when you have Celiac Disease?  This meeting will be virtual until we can meet in person.   

To register for this free event on Eventbrite please click this link:

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/celiac-kids-rock-support-group-tickets-158634390733 

Ride Walk Run for Celiac 2021 

Join the CCA Edmonton Chapter on Saturday, September 18th 2021 for their Ride Walk Run for Celiac event!  The Ride Walk Run for Celiac is a fun race geared to people of all ages!  Beginning at Rundle Park, Site # 5 2909 113 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB participants can choose to ride, walk or run either 2.5, 5 or the 10km route along the scenic river valley and park area.  Post-race activities will include refreshments, gluten-free food sampling, and games! Watch out for details regarding registration on their webpage: www.celiacedmonton.ca , Facebook page and their upcoming Edmonton Celiac Circular.

Local Chapter & Support Group Help

The Canadian Celiac Association also has local resources to offer further assistance and information. To find the resource closest to you, please see the listing below. Several groups offer local events and in-person meetings.  See what is available near you and find out what events are happening in your area.

Provincial and Territorial Organizations

For the territories, please contact info@celiac.ca