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Canadian Alopecia Foundation (CANAAF)

The Canadian Alopecia Areata Foundation (CANAAF) supports those affected by Alopecia Areata, promotes awareness and education of this auto-immune disease, and raises funds for research. CANAAF offers a supportive community where people living with Alopecia can connect, learn, and celebrate together to journey through their Alopecia with confidence. CANAAF has established support groups for young children, teenagers, adults, and parents of those affected by alopecia across Canada. Visit www.canaaf.org to learn more about CANAAF and support groups near you.

Scarring Alopecia Foundation (SAF)

The Scarring Alopecia Foundation (SAF), formerly known as CARF, provides education and patient support, raising public awareness and advancing and promoting research. Our leadership believes that in return to accomplishing our mission, we will improve the care of patients with inflammatory, scarring hair disorders. Since 2005 more than 7,000 patients have received information through their patient support program, support groups, webinars, in-person meetings and informative online resources. Visit www.scarringalopecia.org to learn more about SAF and their programs.

Canadian BFRB Support Network (CBSN)

A volunteer-run, non-profit organization spreading awareness and proving support for those affected by Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviours (BFRB), including Trichotillomania. Living with a BFRB can be lonely, confusing and frustrating. CBSN support groups offer an outlet for anyone who has questions, needs support, wants to learn different ways on how to cope, and just meet other people who have BFRBs. Visit www.canadianbfrb.org to learn more about the CBSN and their support groups across Canada.