Providing Answers, Support and Hope in the Southeastern US
Support groups meet virtually across Florida, Alabama, Tennessee , Kentucky and in our LupusConnect Community. We are here for you every step of the way.
Virtual Support Groups
For the safety of our constituents and facilitators during the Covid-19 pandemic, our in-person support groups have been moved online. Please see below for specific groups, dates, and times.
Los invitamos a unirse a un grupo de apoyo virtual. Consulte la lista de grupos en su area para las fechas y horarios especificos a ese grupo.
The East Tennesse Lupus Support Group meets virtually every 3rd Saturday, from 11am-12:30pm EST. No meeting in July and November. Email: LFAtngroup@gmail.com
The Tuesday Night Lupus Club meets virtually every Tuesday from 6-7PM CST. Contact lfalupusclub@gmail.com
The South Alabama group meets every 2nd Thursday of the month from 5:30-6:30pm CST. They meet at the Northeast Medical Center, 211 Peter Bryce Building, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401. In-person, January - November Email: LFAsouthalabama@gmail.com
The Central/North Alabama Lupus Support group meets virtually every 3rd Wednesday at 11am-12pm CST. Email: LFAcnalabama@gmail.com
Meets virtually every 3rd Thursday, 6:30-8:00pm. infose@lupus.org Email: LFAsouthpalmbchbrwrd@gmail.com
Meets virtually every 2nd Monday, from 6:30-8:00pm.infose@lupus.org Email: LFAnorthpalmbchtreasureco@gmail.com
Meets virtually every 4th Wednesday, 6:30-8:00pm. infose@lupus.org. No meetings in November and December. Email: LFAmiamidade@gmail.com
Meets virtually every 3rd Wednesday, 6:30-8:00pm. infose@lupus.org. No meetings in May or June. Email: LFAlupuscrew@gmail.com
Meets virtually every 2nd Saturday, at 12:30pm EST. No meetings in December. Email: LFAwestfl@gmail.com
Meets virtually every 3rd Tuesday, 6:30-8:00pm. No meetings in November and December. Email: LFAcentralflgroup@gmail.com
Our Southwest Florida Lupus Support Group is currently on a temporary hold. We will update you as soon as it is back up and running. Our Virtual Lupus Support groups are open to anyone regardless of location.
Meets 3rd Thursday of the month 9:00pm-10:30pm ET Contact: lfaasiangroup@gmail.com
Meets 4th Saturday of the month, 2:00pm-3:00pm ET Contact: LFAespanolgroup@gmail.com
Meets 4th Tuesday of the month, 8:00pm-9:00pm ET Contact: lfamancave@gmail.com
For individuals ages 7-25 years. Meets 1st Saturday, 1:00pm-2:00pm ET. Meets 3rd Tuesday, 7:00pm-8:00pm ET. Contact: Call (833) 587-8710 ext. 805 to speak to a facilitator.
Support Group Disclaimer
The Lupus Foundation of America support groups are intended to assist group members to adjust to a life with lupus and to provide current and reliable lupus information & resources. The groups are open to those with lupus, their loved ones, and caregivers and are implemented by LFA-trained facilitators. LFA support groups are not designed to provide professional psychotherapy or counseling; however out of respect for participants, confidentiality is required, and no information shall be revealed outside of the group. The opinions and statements expressed by the group members or its volunteer leaders do not necessarily reflect the opinions or positions of the Lupus Foundation of America.
Lupus Connect
We also encourage you to join our online support community, Lupus Connect, where individuals with lupus and their loved ones can engage daily with others like themselves 24/7.
Need additional support? Contact us via email at infose@lupus.org