Professional🇵🇹
Clear Path Counselling, Faro
Practical help for people dealing with long covid and caring for someone with cancer, plus a weekly drop-in.
Mon to Fri, 9 to 5
Chronic illness support in Portugal
For long-term conditions that change how you work, love and plan. Talk with people in Portugal who know what it is like, find help near you, and join the worldwide circle too. Free, always.
Next gathering in the Portugal circle: Weekly check-in ·
If you need someone right now
Help for chronic illness in Portugal
Charity🇵🇹
Setúbal Community Food Hub
Practical help for people dealing with caring for someone with dementia and heart conditions, plus a weekly drop-in.
Weekdays and Saturday mornings
From people who came through it
“For anyone new to this: I've been there. For me it was in 2023. POTS and fainting in the queue at the shop. That was my life. I went on holiday in the summer and actually relaxed. It changes. It really does. Keep going, even slowly.”
chess_train43 · been through chronic illness“Hey. I know it feels like no one believes you. I’ve been there. Keep pushing for answers. It took me years to get diagnosed with POTS. Write down your symptoms, take someone with you to appointments. And it’s okay if all you do today is feed yourself and your dog. That counts. You’re not lazy. You’re sick. I still struggle, but I’ve found a few things that help. Don’t give up.”
Coastal Puffin · been through chronic illness“Hi, you. I was where you are nearly four years ago. For me it was infusions every eight weeks. I've started painting again. Hang on.”
Rajesh Tj · been through chronic illness“To whoever needs this: I was where you are eighteen months ago. A blood test every month, every single day. My kids say I'm back.”
DeShawn Ba · been through chronic illness