Support Groups and Organizations
International Online Groups
Stutter SocialA free and fun way to chat with people who stutter all over the world through regularly scheduled group video chats. See the Stutter Social website for details and schedules. Stutter Social was co-founded by CSA adjunct board member, Daniele Rossi.
Canadian Stuttering Association Facebook Forum (closed group)
Facebook group for Toronto People who Stutter
Zoom Meetings
Support Groups
Currently Edmonton, Calgary, Toronto and Ottawa are hosting support group meetings online... anyone can join! See their pages (links below) for more info.
Parents Support Group (online)
Join through the Parents Stutter Support in Canada Facebook group. Extremely confidential, non-judgmental supportive environment. For information contact Kim Block This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
In Person Groups Across Canada
All CSA support group IN PERSON meetings are temporarily cancelled until further notice due to the coronavirus but will return once it is safe to do so.
Ontario
Toronto CSA Support Group
Go to CSA Toronto Regional Group Page for more details
Ottawa CSA Support Group (Online)
Go to CSA Ottawa Regional Group Page for more details
Barrie CSA Support Group
Go to CSA Barrie Regional Group Page for more details
Belleville CSA Support Group
Go to CSA Belleville Regional Group Page for more details
Demosthenes Society (Toronto) (Online)
Website and email: Demosthenes Society Website, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Description: a self-help/support group for people who stutter, meets approximately once a month in downtown Toronto.
Burlington "Stuttering Connections"
Leaders: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and Mary
Description: Meets regularly in Burlington.
Quebec
Association bégaiement communication
Date and Time: Held in Montreal and Quebec City, see calendar
For more information: See website here or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Eastern Canada
Halifax Support Group for People Who Stutter
Leader: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Newfoundland and Labrador Stuttering Association
Date and Time: Support group meets 3rd Thursday of every month
Location: Reid Community Centre, Mount Pearl
Leaders: Allison O'Brien This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Facebook: Facebook group for Newfoundland/Labrador Stuttering Association
Go to Newfoundland/Labrador Stuttering Association Website for more details
Central
Regina CSA Support Group
Go to CSA Regina Regional Group Page for more details
Western Canada
Calgary CSA Support Group (Online)
Go to CSA Calgary Regional Group Page for more details
Edmonton CSA Support Group (Online)
Go to CSA Edmonton Regional Group Page for more details
Don't see a group in your area?
Why not try starting one? Contact our Volunteer Coodinator, Anna Huynh This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Stuttering Organizations
The following sites are official organizations in North America and Europe that provide information and assistance for people who stutter.
International Stuttering Association : An international umbrella association made up primarily of national self-help associations for people who stutter.
The Stuttering Homepage : Very extensive links and information about stuttering.
The Stuttering Foundation : Free materials, eBooks, and online streaming videos for consumers as well as workshops and ASHA-approved CEU opportunities for SLPs. Newsletters and information on research are also available online.
National Stuttering Association : The American Organization for education and advocacy for people who stutter.
The American Institute for Stuttering : A new blog.
British Stammering Association (Stamma): The official help guide for people who stammer in the U.K.