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.
Meets every 3rd Thursday, 6:30-8:00pm. infose@lupus.org
Meets every 2nd Monday, from 6:30-8:00pm.infose@lupus.org
Meets every 3rd Wednesday, 6:30-8:00pm. infose@lupus.org
Meets every 3rd Tuesday, 6:30-8:00pm. infose@lupus.org
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.
West Florida Lupus Support will not meeting in December. 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.
Miami Dade Support Group will not be meeting in November and December. We will update you as soon as it is back and running. Our Virtual Lupus Support groups are open to anyone regardless of location.
El Grupo de Apoyo no se reunar en el mes de Noviembre y Deciembre.
Our North 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, 9:00pm-10:00pm ET Contact: lfamancave@gmail.com
For individuals ages 7-25 years. Separate breakout sessions for parents. 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