IgG4ward! Community Support Meetings
IgG4ward! Community Support Meetings
We are excited to announce the launch of IgG4ward Community Support Meetings, beginning January 15 at 5:00 PM ET.
Living with a chronic and often complex condition like IgG4-related disease (IgG4-RD) can be physically and emotionally challenging—and often isolating. The IgG4ward Community Support Meetings were created to provide a welcoming, compassionate space where individuals impacted by IgG4-RD (patients and caregivers) can connect with others who understand their experiences.
These 60-minute virtual support group meetings offer a positive, supportive forum where participants can:
Share challenges and personal experiences
Celebrate achievements and milestones
Learn coping strategies from others living with IgG4-RD
Receive emotional support in a professional, facilitated setting
Each meeting is led by Linda Toussaint, LICSW, MSW, a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience supporting individuals and groups around mental health, trauma and chronic stress.
Linda brings a compassionate, person-centered approach to her work, creating safe spaces where participants feel heard and supported. In private practice, she helps individuals process and accept changes related to their bodies, health and sense of self, while building resilience, managing stress, and navigating the emotional impact of chronic illness and life transitions.
Meeting Details
Start Date: January 15, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM ET
Format: Virtual (Zoom)
Duration: 60 minutes
Registration is required. Please register in advance to receive a private link to join the virtual session.
Click here to register for the IgG4ward! Community Support Meeting
Frequently Asked Questions
These meetings are open to individuals living with IgG4-related disease (IgG4-RD) as well as caregivers and loved ones who support them.
Yes. Each meeting is facilitated by Linda Toussaint, LICSW, MSW, a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience supporting individuals and groups around mental health, trauma, and chronic stress.
The IgG4ward! Community Support Meetings are held virtually via Zoom, allowing participants to join from anywhere.
Each session is 60 minutes in length.
Yes. Registration is required so that participants can receive a private link to join the virtual session.
A Safe and Supportive Space
The IgG4ward! Community Support Meetings are designed to be a safe, respectful, and supportive environment. Participants are encouraged to share at their own comfort level, and confidentiality is respected within the group.
These meetings are intended to provide peer support and emotional connection. They are not a replacement for medical care or individual therapy, but rather a space for shared understanding, encouragement, and support.
