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This group offers a warm and welcoming space for people living with lupus—as well as their friends and family—to connect, share, and find support. Join us to share your journey, ask questions, celebrate victories big and small, and discover that you’re not alone.
Meeting Details:
· Facilitators: Suhana Thakrar, Isabella Vari
· Format: Virtual via Zoom
· When: 1st Sunday, Monthly as Listed Below | 1- 2 p.m. CT
· 2026 Meeting Dates: February 1, March 1, May 3, June 7, July 12, August 2, September 6, October 4, November 1, December 6
Contact: LFAchicagogroup@gmail.com
Here, we build community, share hope, and support one another through every step of the journey. Together, we remind one another that no one faces lupus alone.
Meeting Details:
· Facilitator: Debbie Jirgal
· Format: Virtual via Zoom and In-person (with Zoom) located at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church - 10655 Haverstick Rd., Carmel, IN 46033
· When: 3rd Tuesday, Monthly as Listed Below | 7- 8:30 p.m. ET
· 2026 Meeting Dates: January 20 (in-person), February 17 (in-person), March 17 (in-person), April 21, May 19, June 16, July 21, August 18, September 15, October 20 (in-person), November 17 (in-person), December 15 (in-person)
Contact: lfacarmel.in@gmail.com
This group brings together people from across the Hoosier State to connect, share experiences, and find understanding. Together, we learn, lift one another up, and discover hope and strength as we navigate life with lupus.
Meeting Details:
· Facilitators: Allison McBee, Janel Norman
· Format: Virtual via Zoom
· When: 2nd Wednesday, Monthly as Listed Below | 6- 8 p.m. ET
· 2026 Meeting Dates: January 14, April 8, June 10, September 9, October 14, November 11, December 9
Contact: indyslupuswarriors317@gmail.com
This group provides a safe and welcoming space for individuals living with lupus—and their loved ones—to connect, share their journeys, and find understanding, encouragement, and strength together. We support one another, build strength, and remind every member of our Michigan community that they are not alone.
Meeting Details:
· Facilitators: Becky Howrigon, Crystal Ford
· Format: Virtual via Zoom
· When: 2nd Tuesday, Monthly as Listed Below | 6- 7 p.m. ET
· 2026 Meeting Dates: February 10, March 10, April 14, May 12, June 9, September 8, October 13, November 10, December 8
Contact: MichLupusWarriors@gmail.com
This statewide group offers a supportive and respectful space for individuals living with lupus, caregivers, and loved ones across Minnesota. Join us to share your journey, ask questions, celebrate victories—big and small—and connect with others who truly understand.
Meeting Details:
· Facilitators: Karin Wagner, Michelle Koehnen, Camille Delaney
· Format: Virtual via Zoom
· When: 1st Monday, Monthly as Listed Below | 6:30- 7:30 p.m. CT
· 2026 Meeting Dates: February 2, March 2, April 6, May 4, June 1, August 3, September 8 (date change), October 5, November 2
Contact: LFAmngroup@gmail.com
- For a list of all National Support Groups click here.
More Support Resources
LupusConnect™
- Our online community where people with lupus and their loved ones can share experiences and find support.
National Resource Center on Lupus
- An online and multi-media collection of resources and information for all things lupus, for people with lupus, their families and health professionals.
Contact a Health Educator
- Our health educators are available to answer your questions and provide the help you need.
RAY: Research Accelerated by You
- Information provided by those enrolled will help researchers better understand and treat the disease, as well assist others to better understand its complexities.