Support Groups | DC/Maryland/Virginia
We are so thrilled to have amazing local support groups to support our DC, Maryland, and Virginia region!
Facilitator: Latasha Green
This face-to-face group offers a warm and welcoming space for people in the Washington, D.C. area who are living with lupus, caring for someone with lupus, or seeking to learn more. Gathering quarterly, the group provides an opportunity to connect face-to-face and share experiences.
Email: LFAdcgroup@gmail.com
Where: Lupus Foundation of America Conference Room - 2121 K Street, NW Washington, DC 20037
When: 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
2026 Meeting Dates: January 10, April 11, August 8, and November 14
DMV Lupus Support
Facilitators: Devyn Taylor, Dora Tetteyfio, and Pia P. Lipscomb King
This is a virtual support group for lupus warriors and their loved ones.
Email: LFAdmvgroup@gmail.com
This meeting is virtual via Zoom
When: 10:30-11:30 a.m. ET
2026 Meeting Dates: February 21, March 21, April 18, May 16, June 20, July 18, September 19, October 17, November 21, December 19
Facilitators: Jaelyn Heyliger, Ashley Lewis, Tangi Singleton-Jones
Email: LFAbaltco@gmail.com
This is virtual via Zoom
When: 6- 7:30 p.m. ET
2026 Meeting Dates: March 12, April 9, May 14, June 11, July 9, August 13, September 10, October 8
Facilitators: Kevin Tucker, and Christine Zammett
Email: LFAmontgomerycountymd@gmail.com
This is virtual via Zoom
When:10 a.m. - 12 p.m. ET
2026 Meeting Dates: January 17, February 21, March 21, April 18, May 16, June 20, July 18, September 19, October 17
Facilitator: Kimberly Boddie and Marshawn Hall
Email: lfapgcgroup@gmail.com
This is virtual via Zoom
When: 7 – 8:30 p.m. ET
2026 Meeting Dates: January 26, February 23, March 23, April 27. May 25. July 27, August 24, September 28, October 26, November 23, December 28
Thrive with Lupus In Color Support
Facilitator: Racquel H. Dozier
Email: lfa.lupusincolorrva@gmail.com
This is virtual via Zoom
When: 7- 8:30 p.m. ET
2026 Meeting Dates: January 15, February 19, March 19, April 16, May 21, June 18, September 17, October 15, November 19, December 17