IMPORTANT – PRESS RELEASE
SUSPENSION OF SUPPORT GROUPS
Dear members,
The Coronavirus (COVID-19) forces all organizations to modify their activities. The Sjögren’s Syndrome Association is no exception, unfortunately.
In a spirit of shared responsibility aimed primarily at the health of our members, the board of directors of the SSA has decided to suspend, until further notice, the activities of self-help groups. We will contact you as soon as we resume support meetings.
The priority of the Government of Quebec is to take all of the actions necessary to limit the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) among the Quebec population. Everyone also has a role to play in reducing the risk of viruses spreading.
In order to inform the public, the Ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux (MSSS) has created the following web page: https://www.quebec.ca/sante/problemes-de-sante/az/coronavirus-2019/# c46341 which deals with all the details about this virus. The events or recommendations relating to this disease are updated daily.
If you are concerned about COVID ‑ 19, you can call toll-free 1 877 644-4545.
Thank you for your understanding and we look forward to seeing you again,
Lise St-André and Danielle-Flore Soucy, heads of self-help groups
Phone: 1-877-934-3666 – Email: sjogrenquebec@gmail.com
E-mail address and newsletter
If you wish to be informed of the Association activities,
subscribe to the Newsletter by email at the following address:
sjogrenquebec@gmail.com
Support Group
If you want to participate in a self-help and support group,
leave us your details by calling the following number: 514-934-3666
or by email at the following address: sjogrenquebec@gmail.com.
We will contact you.
Danielle-Flore et Lise
Welcome to the Sjögren’s Syndrome Association Website
The Sjögren’s Association is a Canadian registered, non-profit organization. We publish a Bilingual newsletter, the “Sjögren Bulletin” which is sent to our members and some medical professionals four times a year. In our newsletter you will find articles about Sjogren’s Syndrome, information about our association,helpful tips about caring for yourself and news about research.
You will find on this site a wide variety of links providing you with all relevant information to better understand Sjogren’s syndrome
We also organize support group meetings and information sessions for our members and their families and friends. These meetings are presently available in Montreal.
Good navigation!
About Our Logo
This logo was chosen in 1994 by the Sjögren’s Syndrome group soon after it was formed in Montreal Quebec Canada. It was designed by one of our members.
Our logo is in the shape of an eye, one of the first problems associated with Sjögren’s Syndrome. Dry eyes are the most common symptom. The dove signifies peace, which everyone with a chronic illness actively seeks.
The heart represents passion and love. Many of us have difficulty coping with the health problems associated with Sjögren’s Syndrome. We reach out through the association to comfort and help others. The tear drop indicates moisture needed for the dry eyes and other parts of the body.
