Support over video call
When you need someone to talk to, we're here. The CLM Society’s trained volunteers are available for a one-to-one conversation via video call. We offer support to anyone affected by a congenital lung malformation, from prenatal diagnosis through to adulthood.
CLM Society video call support
Our video call support service is here to help anyone affected by a congenital lung malformation — whether you have just received a prenatal diagnosis, are the parent of an older child, or you have found out you have a CLM yourself.
Our trained peer support volunteers are here to listen to your questions and concerns and they can help you find the information you need. We understand that receiving a congenital lung malformation diagnosis can be incredibly overwhelming and stressful. Whether you're a parent, grandparent, caregiver, relative, friend, or adult patient, please don't hesitate to reach out.
What happens on the video call?
During the 30-60 minute call you will have a one-to-one conversation with a CLM Society volunteer. All our volunteers have a lot of experience navigating congenital lung malformations and are here to listen to you and offer support.
The call is an opportunity for you to ask questions, share your experience or just to talk to someone who understands some of what you might be going through.
How can it help?
Calls with our experienced volunteers can help you to feel understood, less isolated, more confident, and help you to understand and be involved in you or your baby’s care.
When you’re ready to talk, we are here for you.
Who will I speak with?
Before your video call we might send you a quick message so we can best match you with the right volunteer for your situation, for example someone who lives in the same country, someone who has experience at the same hospital, or with a similar diagnosis. Our volunteers can also point you towards other resources.
What are some things I can talk about?
You can contact us with any question or concern about anything related to a congenital lung malformation. No question is too small or too big. Some people just have one quick thing they want answered or clarified, some want a longer consult or conversation, while others have struck up longer term connections with a volunteer who has checked in and offered support through pregnancy, birth, surgery and recovery.
Do you offer medical advice?
No. We are parent volunteers who have a lot of experience navigating CLMs but we are not doctors or clinicians. We can help you make sense of your diagnosis, we can offer practical and emotional support, walk you through what to expect, and help you engage with your baby’s care team, but we do not offer medical advice.