Support Groups & Services
Lupus support groups are designed to provide a confidential, caring, non-threatening environment where people can share their concerns, fears, strengths, and hopes. They are not designed to provide professional therapy. The purpose of the Group is to provide information, education and awareness, and support.
The following is a list of LFA Support Groups. We advise that you call or email the facilitator ahead of time to be certain that there has been no change in date or time.
Northern California Support Groups
Alameda Lupus Support Group
Location: 2431 Mariner Square Drive
Date: First Wednesday of each month
Time: 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Please email Nanette to confirm meetings beforehand: nanettestewart@gmail.com
Fort Bragg Support Group
Location: Mendocino Coast District Hospital, Patient Services Building in the Redwood Room
Date: 4th Wednesday of each month
Time: 5:30 - 7:00 PM
For information, pelase contact Kim Evans at 707-961-0600 kim4lupus@yahoo.com.
Roseville Support Group
Location: Sierra Pointe, 5161 Foothills, 1st Floor
Date: 2nd Tuesday of each month
Time: 1:00 - 3:00 PM
For information, please call Myra Stephenson at 916-722-6980 or email myraforavon@surewest.net
Sacramento Support Group
Location: Sutter General Hospital, Cancer Center, Buhler Bulding, 7th Floor, Buhler Boardroom 717, 2800 L Street
Date: Second Tuesday of each month
Time: 6:30 - 8:00 PM
For information, please call Shauntay Davis at 916-893-9554 or at shauntayd@hotmail.com
Southern California Support Groups
Loma Linda Support Group
Location: Loma Linda University, Faculty Medical Offices Room 3925
Date: 3rd Thursday of each month
Time: 5:00 -6:00 PM
Please contact Misti Lair to confirm beforehand at 909-874-9257 or mlair8@yahoo.com.
Redondo Beach Support Group
Date: 3rd Thursday of each month
Time: 6:00 - 7:30 PM
For location information and to confirm the next meeting, please call Mary at 310-375-3275.
Rialto Support Group (Bilingual English/Espanol)
Location: The Julia Palms Clubhouse. 245 East First Street
Date: 1st Monday of each month
Time: 6:00 -7:30 PM
Please call to confirm attendance beforehand. Erlinda at 909-754-8392 or Sybil at 909-746-5375.
San Bernardino Support Group
Location: San Bernardino Community Hospital, 1800 Western Ave, meeting is in the solarium
Date: 2nd Tuesday of each month
Time: 7:00 -8:00 PM
Please contact Misti Lair to confirm beforehand at 909-874-9257 or mlair8@yahoo.com.
Upland Support Group
Location: 974 W. Foothill Blvd, Upland
Date: Every 2nd Monday of the month
Time: 6:30 -8:30 PM
Please contact Carol Mannion at cmannion@gmail.com for more info.
Victorville Support Group
Meetings are held monthly. For the next meeting, time and location, please contact Misti Lair at 909-874-9257 or mlair8@yahoo.com.
San Diego
Please contact Sara Worth for more information at forsara_17@yahoo.com.
Additional lupus support groups sponsored by medical centers, organizations and concerned individuals are offered throughout the state of California. Although we cannot endorse them, we provide a listing as we realize how important it is to find help and support close to home. Please contact the LFA, California Office for a complete listing at 562-467-8994.