Vancouver Trauma Survivors and PTSD Community Meetup

This meetup group is for trauma survivors in Vancouver who are living with PTSD or Complex PTSD (CPTSD). Our meetings provide a safe space for individuals to connect, share experiences, and support each other in their healing journey. Whether you are just starting to explore your trauma or have been on the path to healing for years, we welcome you to join our community of compassionate and understanding individuals. Together, we can empower each other and find solace in knowing we are not alone in our struggles. Let's come together to heal, grow, and thrive in a supportive and non-judgmental environment.

Group Rules

1. This is a peer-support group, not therapy.
   Nothing shared in this group should be taken as medical, legal, psychiatric, or crisis advice. Please consult licensed professionals for diagnosis, treatment, or emergencies.
2. Crisis protocol.
   If you are in immediate danger or having thoughts of self-harm, please contact 988 (U.S.) or local emergency services. Organizers cannot provide crisis intervention.
3. Confidentiality is required.
   Personal stories shared in this group are not to be repeated outside the group, except in situations where safety is at risk or legally required.
4. Safety comes first.
   If a member appears to be a danger to themselves or others, notify the organizer immediately. Members participate in this group at their own risk.
5. No unsolicited private messaging.
   Do not contact other members privately without their permission. If you would like to reach out to someone, message the organizer and we will request consent on your behalf.
6. No diagnosing or giving medical/psychological directives.
   Members may share personal experience, but no one may act as a therapist, give clinical instructions, or tell others what they “should” do medically or mentally.
7. Respectful conduct is mandatory.
   Harassment, shaming, hate speech, aggressive debate, or disruptive behavior may result in removal from the group or events.