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Survivors, caregivers and peer supporters together outdoors at the 2025 National Forum in Vancouver More than fifty survivors, families and firefighters together in a Calgary park at the 2023 National Forum Survivors with firefighters beside a fire engine at the National Forum Two burn survivors at the 2025 Burn Fund gala
Peer support groups meeting now, you're welcome here

You don't have to heal alone.

The Canadian Burn Survivors Community connects survivors, families, and burn professionals for support, education, and belonging, every step of the journey.

Every 2 yrs
The National Forum, across Canada
2
peer groups, survivors & caregivers
Free
peer support groups, always
proud member alliances
Our Mission

Support and education for anyone affected by burns.

We're a community of burn survivors, firefighters, burn-unit staff, and advisors who came together to make sure no one navigates recovery alone. Whether you were burned yesterday or decades ago, whether it's you or someone you love, there's a place for you here.

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Board members and supporters at the BC Professional Fire Fighters' Burn Fund gala, 2025
"What seems impossible today will soon become part of your journey."
How we serve our community

Three ways we
show up for you.

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01

Peer Support

Biweekly virtual groups for survivors and for loved ones & caregivers, facilitated by burn professionals in a safe, welcoming space.

Session times below ↓
02

The National Forum

Every two years, CBSC brings the community together in person across Canada for connection, learning, and celebration. Next in Winnipeg, October 2026.

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03

Connections

We help you find the resources you need, funds, camps, financial support, and the right people at the right moment.

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Peer support groups

Share, learn, and build your support network.

Facilitated by burn professionals, our biweekly sessions are designed to connect, share, and support, in a safe and welcoming environment.

Burn Survivor Group
Wednesdays 6:00 PM MST · Saturdays 9:00 AM MST, biweekly
Loved Ones & Caregivers Group
Last Thursday of every month · 5:00 PM MST
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Survivors and loved ones on a CBSC peer support call
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The National Forum

This is what it looks like

Every two years we gather in person from across the country. In between, we meet online. These are from Calgary and Vancouver.

Survivors and firefighters sitting together on the front of a fire engine Chair massage offered to members at the 2025 Forum Two members at the 2025 Forum The group walking together along a tree-lined path
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Volunteer with us

We're looking for help with social media, outreach, fundraising, and general support. Bring what you've got, we'll find your place.

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Fuel the community

Your donation keeps peer support, The National Forum, and connections within reach for burn survivors across Canada.

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