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The Pennsylvania Delaware Valley Region is on the lookout for new support groups, and we're eager to connect with you! If you're interested in launching a support group with LFA, reach out to Wendy Rodgers at rogers@lupus.org for details on the necessary steps and training.

What is a Support Group?

A support group is a self-help group, composed of people with lupus along with their family members and friends who gather periodically to share common concerns. People are willing to talk freely and to trust openly in the good will of the other group members.

A support group is a place to be yourself, a source of information, and a circle of friends. The most difficult "step" is walking in the door. The program is about making yourself and others feel welcomed and accepted.

Here is the place to talk, laugh, and cry about life with lupus with people who will listen, laugh and cry, too. (This can save much "wear and tear" on family and other relationships!) It is a safe place for people to learn, share, and help. Individual differences, privacy, and confidentiality are respected.

For more information please email us at infopdv@lupus.org or call us toll-free in DE, NJ and PA at 1-866-517-5070.


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Living Well with Lupus Monthly Telechat

The telephonic support group is available via a toll-free conference call, held on the second Thursday of every month from 7:30-8:30 pm.

Register to receive call-in information and an email reminder. Be sure to read the confidentiality rules below before registering. Feel free to reach out to lupustristatetelechat@gmail.com with any questions, or call our office at 215-517-5070.

If you have questions, concerns, or would like to speak with a support group leader in the meantime, please contact the office at 215-517-5070.

Confidentiality Rules:

  • A support group is not designed to provide professional psychotherapy or counseling. Support group facilitators have a desire to help others. All facilitators have received special  training by a professional in how to provide support in a nonthreatening environment. Some are trained professionals. Although this is not a therapy group, out of respect for participants, confidentiality is a must. All information and dialogue is confidential and shall not be discussed or revealed outside the group.
  • The opinions and statements expressed by the group members or its facilitator do not necessarily reflect the opinions or positions of the Lupus Foundation of America or its affiliated Chapters.
  • LFA, the support group facilitator, nor support group members shall share support group member information with outside organizations, companies, the media, or individuals. Member contact information will only be used to notify an individual of any changes to future support group meeting times and location unless members choose to join the LFA mailing and e-newsletter distribution list.
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia County

Temple Turn Up Lupus Support

About this Group:

  • Facilitators: Carlene Kirpatrick, Tonya Hinton-Greene and Nikki Santiago
  • Meets every 3rd Tuesday at 6 - 7:30pm Eastern
  • Monthly via Zoom (with two in-person meetings): January - November, no August or December meeting
  • In-person: July 16 and September 17
    • NOTE: In-person meetings will be held at 5:30 - 7pm Eastern
    • Location: The Discovery Center, Conference Room at 3401 Reservoir Drive, Philadelphia, PA 19121

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Delaware County

Delaware County Support Group

About this Group:

  • Facilitators: Janice Gardner and Mary Jane McNamee
  • Meets every 1st Saturday at 10:40am Eastern
  • Monthly via conference call
  • To express your interest and receive all the details needed to join the conference call, please email Janice using the contact provided below.

Get in Touch:

Delaware
Facilitators Needed

We're currently without any active support groups in Delaware. If you're passionate about starting or leading a support group in Delaware, we'd love to hear from you! Reach out to Wendy Rogers at rogers@lupus.org  to get involved.

Southern New Jersey
Facilitators Needed

We're currently without any active support groups in Southern New Jersey. If you're passionate about starting or leading a support group in this area, we'd love to hear from you! Reach out to Wendy Rogers at rogers@lupus.org  to get involved.