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The safety and well-being of people living with lupus and those within the lupus community are our highest priorities at all times.
Due to concerns related to the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), many of our in-person support groups and educational events are meeting virtually, including Lupus & You educational events which are available nationally. Below you will find contact information for local support; please contact each individually for options that may currently be in place.
The Lupus Foundation of America National Network consists of chapters, offices, and support groups in communities throughout the United States. With the help of informed volunteers and committed supporters, we:
- Conduct activities to increase awareness of lupus,
- Provide educational programs, support groups and services,
- Rally support for those who are affected by lupus & advocate on their behalf, and
- Raise money to support research and education programs so everyone affected by lupus can have an improved quality of life.
Within our network, you have access to over 125 support groups, community-based resources, and referrals to help you find a doctor for diagnosis and treatment.
Lupus Foundation of America support groups provide a safe and understanding environment where people with lupus can come together to ask questions, listen to others, or lend a helping hand. Please contact the chapter or support group leader prior to attending the first meeting to verify all information.
Don't see your state listed below? We invite you to join LupusConnect™, an online community where people with lupus and their loved ones can talk with others and find support. Individuals can connect with others nearby by locating other LupusConnect members who are close to them geographically. Or, explore more of our programs and services.
Asian Community Support Group
- Facilitators: Karen Ng, Emily Chew, and Catherine Chong
- Meets 3rd Thursday @ 6 - 7:30pm Pacific / 9 – 10:30pm Eastern
- Virtual, Monthly, February – October
- National Holiday Support Meetings held virtually in December for anyone to attend
Contact: lfaasiangroup@gmail.com
Additional support groups are offered by the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) in both Cantonese and English. More information can be found on this flyer.
Hispanic/Latino Community Support Group
- Facilitator: Erica Villanueva & Bianca Castillo
- Meets 1st Saturday @ 12:30 – 1:30pm Pacific / 3:30 – 4:30 Eastern
- Virtual, Monthly, February – October
- National Holiday Support Meetings held virtually in December for anyone to attend
Contact: LFAespanolgroup@gmail.com
Call: (833) 587-8710 ext. 804
Man Cave Lupus Support
- Facilitator: Kevin Vaughn
- Meets 4th Tuesday @ 5 - 6pm Pacific / 8 – 9pm Eastern
- Virtual, Monthly, February – October
- National Holiday Support Meetings held virtually in December for anyone to attend
Contact: LFAmancave@gmail.com
Youth Support Group
For individuals ages 7-25 years. Separate breakout sessions for parents.
- Facilitators: Deborah Kofoed, Gabby Vasquez, Brittney Bailey, and Tori Hurd
- Meetings 1st Saturday 10 - 11:30am Pacific
- Virtual, Monthly, February - October
Contact: Call (833) 587-8710 ext. 805 to speak to a facilitator.
Lupus Caregiver Support
A support group for anyone who is a caregiver or care partner for a lupus warrior: parents, spouse, friends, relatives, adult children help to care for their parent
- Facilitators: Kim Harris and Wanda Green
- Meets 1st Saturday @ 9 – 10am Pacific / 12 - 1pm Eastern
- Virtual, Every Other Month, January - November
- National Holiday Support Meetings held virtually in December for anyone to attend
Facilitator email: LFAcaregivers@gmail.com
Lupus Sister Circle (NEW!) - Black Women Support Group
For Black women living with lupus - open to all impacted by lupus.
- Facilitator: Chanel Barrett
- Meets 3rd Thursday at 4 - 5:15pm Pacific / 7 – 8:15 Eastern
- Virtual, Monthly, February – October
Email: LFAsistercircle@gmail.com
Alabama
The Lupus Foundation of America Southeast Region supports individuals living with lupus and lupus advocates in Florida, Tennessee, Alabama and Kentucky. See the support groups.
Alaska
The Lupus Foundation of America Pacific Northwest Region supports individuals living with lupus and lupus advocates in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington and Wyoming.
Alaska
- Seattle/Pacific Northwest (Washington, Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming)
- Facilitator: Katie O'Brien
Meets 3rd Saturdays at 10:30-12pm Pacific
Virtual, Monthly, February - October
National Holiday Support Meetings held virtually in December for anyone to attend
Contact: lupusnorthwest@gmail.com
Join Alaska meeting
- Facilitator: Katie O'Brien
Arizona
Support for individuals living with lupus and lupus advocates in Arizona can be found at the Arizona Find Help page.
- Central/South Valley Support Group
- Facilitator: Toni Grimes
Meets 3rd Saturday at 10:30am-12:00pm MT/Arizona
Monthly, January - May, August - November
This will be a hybrid meeting in-person with Zoom
Contact: azlupuswarrior@gmail.com
Location: Ability360 Center (Cafe), 5025 E Washington St., Phoenix, AZ 85034
Join the meeting
- Facilitator: Toni Grimes
- North Valley Support Group
- Facilitator: Kristina Miller
Meets 4th Wednesday at 6pm-7:30pm MT/Arizona
EXCEPTION: 3rd Wednesday of the month for November
Monthly via Zoom January - May and August - November
Contact: km@asu.edu
Join the meeting
- Facilitator: Kristina Miller
- West Valley Support Group
- Facilitator: Dr. LaTanya Jones
Meets 1st Thursday at 6pm-7:30pm MT/Arizona
Monthly via Zoom January - May and August - November
Contact: HerStoryOurJourneyLupus@gmail.com
Join the meeting
- Facilitator: Dr. LaTanya Jones
California
Support for individuals living with lupus and lupus advocates in California can be found here
Northern California
- Oakland support group
- Facilitators: Tracy Wilson, Darcy Nunez
Meets 3rd Tuesday at 6-7:30pm Pacific
Virtual, Monthly, Meetings are held February - October
Contact: lfaoaklandgroup@gmail.com
Join Oakland meeting
- Facilitators: Tracy Wilson, Darcy Nunez
- Santa Clara County support group (New!)
- Facilitator: Maggi Knapp
Meets 1st Thursday at 6-7:30pm Pacific
Virutal, Monthly, February - October; one virutal regional SoCal Support Group will be available in July and November
Contact: lfasantaclara@gmail.com
Join Santa Clara meeting
- Facilitator: Maggi Knapp
Southern California
- Carson support group (New in-person meetings!)
- Facilitators: Stephanie Scoggins, Marvelle Harris, Danielle Harris
Meets 1st Thursday at 6:30-8:00pm Pacific
Hybrid, Monthly February - October
In-person meetings (without Zoom) in May, October, December
Location: Veteran's Park - 22400 Moneta Ave., Carson, CA 90745
Contact: lfacarsongroup@gmail.com
Join Carson meeting
- Facilitators: Stephanie Scoggins, Marvelle Harris, Danielle Harris
- Chula Vista support group (New in-person meetings!)
- Facilitator: Rosadela Durruthy
Meets 1st Wednesday at 6:30-7:30 Pacific
Hybrid, Monthly, February - October
In-person meetings available in March, May, October
Location: Chula Vista Library - Otay Ranch Town Center - 2015 Birch Rd #409, Chula Vista, CA 91915
Contact: lfachulavista@gmail.com
Join Chula Vista meeting
- Facilitator: Rosadela Durruthy
- Hollywood support group (New in-person meetings!)
- Facilitators: Wanda Green, Cara Nissen, Yvette Salinas
Meets 2nd Thursday at 6-7:30pm Pacific
Hybrid, Monthly, February - October
In-person meetings available in August and October
Contact: lfahollywoodgroup@gmail.com
Join Hollywood meeting
- Facilitators: Wanda Green, Cara Nissen, Yvette Salinas
- Lupus Active support group (New!)
- Facilitator: Elina Jimenez
Meets 3rd Sundays at 10am-12pm Pacific
In-person locations throughout the San Diego area, March - September
Contact: lfalupusactivesd@gmail.com
One-time Meet & Greet event via Zoom on March 19th at 11am
Join Lupus Active Meet & Greet
- Facilitator: Elina Jimenez
- Optum Health support group (New!)
- Facilitator: Marisel Feliciano
Meets 4th Monday at 10:30-11:30am Pacific
In-person meetings, January - October
Location: Optum Health Community Center - 1850 West Florida Ave., Hemet, CA 92545
Phone: (951) 438-2222
Contact: mfeliciano@optum.com
- Facilitator: Marisel Feliciano
- Orange County support group
- Facilitator: Andy Palomo
Meets 1st Tuesday at 6-7:30pm Pacific
Virtual, Monthly, February - October
Contact: lfaocgroup@gmail.com
Join Orange County meeting
- Facilitator: Andy Palomo
- Riverside support group
- Facilitators: Kimberly Burnett and Gayatri Raut
Meets 3rd Tuesday at 6-7:30pm Pacific
Virtual, Monthly, February - October
Contact: lfarvscgroup@gmail.com
Join Riverside meeting
- Facilitators: Kimberly Burnett and Gayatri Raut
- San Diego County support group
- Facilitator: Serita Polinaire
Meets 2nd Tuesday at 6-7pm Pacific
Virtual, Monthly, February - October
Contact: lfasdcgroup@gmail.com
Join San Diego County meeting
- Facilitator: Serita Polinaire
- Ventura County support group
- Facilitator: Kristtina Swilling
Meets 3rd Wednesday at 6:30-8pm Pacific
Virtual, Monthly, February - October
Contact: lfasvgroup@gmail.com
Join Ventura County meeting
- Facilitator: Kristtina Swilling
- Weekend support group
- Facilitator: Imasha Adisa
Meets 4th Sarturday at 12-1pm Pacific
Virutal, Every Other Month, February - October
Contact: lfaweekend@gmail.com
Join Weekend meeting
- Facilitator: Imasha Adisa
Colorado
Colorado Lupus Support
- Facilitators: Kesha Dan & Carmelita Carrillo
Meets 2nd Tuesday of the month at 6 - 7pm Mountain
Virtual, Monthly, February – October
National Holiday Support Meetings held virtually in December for anyone to attend
Email: LFAcolorado@gmail.com
Zoom Link
Connecticut
- Connecticut support group
- Facilitator: April Stanley
Meets 1st Friday at 7-8:30pm ET
Virtual, Monthly, February - October
National Holiday Support Meetings held virtually in December for anyone to attend
Contact: LFAconnecticut@gmail.com
Join Connecticut meeting
- Facilitator: April Stanley
Delaware
The Lupus Foundation of America Philadelphia Tri-State Chapter supports individuals living with lupus and lupus advocates in Delaware, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
District of Columbia
Support for individuals living with lupus and lupus advocates in the DMV area can be found on the DMV Find Help page.
Florida
The Lupus Foundation of America Southeast Region supports individuals living with lupus and lupus advocates in Florida, Tennessee, Alabama and Kentucky. See the support groups.
Georgia
The Lupus Foundation of America Georgia Chapter supports individuals living with lupus and lupus advocates in Georgia.
Idaho
The Lupus Foundation of America Pacific Northwest Region supports individuals living with lupus and lupus advocates in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington and Wyoming.
Idaho
- Seattle/Pacific Northwest (Washington, Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming)
- Facilitator: Katie O'Brien
Meets 3rd Saturdays at 10:30-12pm Pacific
Virtual, Monthly, February - October
National Holiday Support Meetings held virtually in December for anyone to attend
Contact: lupusnorthwest@gmail.com
Join Idaho meeting
- Facilitator: Katie O'Brien
Illinois
Support for individuals living with lupus and lupus advocates in Illinois can be found here:
- Southern Illinois up to and including Springfield - Heartland Chapter
- Northern and central Illinois - Illinois Find Help page
- DuPage County support group
- Meets 2nd Thursday
7:00pm-8:30pm CT
Contact: LFAdupagegroup@gmail.com
Join Dupage County meeting
- Meets 2nd Thursday
Kentucky
The Lupus Foundation of America Southeast Region supports individuals living with lupus and lupus advocates in Florida, Tennessee, Alabama and Kentucky. See the support groups.
Maryland
Support for individuals living with lupus and lupus advocates in the DMV area can be found on the DMV Find Help page.
- Maryland support group
- Facilitators: Kevin Tucker, Lois Gantz and Schonette Walker
Meets 3rd Saturday at 10am-12pm ET
Virtual, Monthly, January - December
National Holiday Support Meetings held virtually in December for anyone to attend
Contact: lfamaryland@gmail.com
Join Maryland meeting
- Facilitators: Kevin Tucker, Lois Gantz and Schonette Walker
Massachusetts
The Lupus Foundation of America Northeast Region supports individuals living with lupus and lupus advocates in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island and Vermont
- Boston support group
- Facilitators: Kelle Keefe, Dawn Peters and Kristi Ericson
Meets 4th Wednesday at 7-8pm Eastern
Virtual, Monthly, February - October; possibly in November and December
National Holiday Support Meetings held virtually in December for anyone to attend
Contact: lupuslightsne@gmail.com
Join Boston meeting
- Facilitators: Kelle Keefe, Dawn Peters and Kristi Ericson
Minnesota
- Minnesota support group
- Meets 2nd Tuesday
7:00pm-8:00pm CT
Contact: LFAmngroup@gmail.com
Join Minnesota meeting
- Meets 2nd Tuesday
Missouri
The Lupus Foundation of America Heartland Chapter supports individuals living with lupus and lupus advocates in Illinois, Kansas and Missouri.
Montana
The Lupus Foundation of America Pacific Northwest Region supports individuals living with lupus and lupus advocates in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington and Wyoming.
Montana
- Seattle/Pacific Northwest (Washington, Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming)
- Facilitator: Katie O'Brien
Meets 3rd Saturdays at 10:30-12pm Pacific
Virtual, Monthly, February - October
National Holiday Support Meetings held virtually in December for anyone to attend
Contact: lupusnorthwest@gmail.com
Join Montana meeting
- Facilitator: Katie O'Brien
New Jersey
Support for individuals living with lupus and lupus advocates in New Jersey can be found here:
- Northern and central New Jersey - Northeast Region
- Southern New Jersey - Philadelphia Tri-State Chapter
New York
The Lupus Foundation of America Northeast Region supports individuals living with lupus and lupus advocates in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island and Vermont.
Brooklyn
- Facilitator: Loretta Hand-Fisher
Meets 2nd Thursday at 7 – 8:25pm Eastern
Virtual, Monthly, January - December
Phone: (718) 690-4910
Zoom Link: Call to register
Duchess County
- Facilitator: Denise Walters
Meets 2nd Tuesday at 6:30-8pm Eastern
Virtual, Monthly, February - October
Contact: LFAdutchesscounty@gmail.com
Join Duchess County meeting
Manhattan
- Facilitator: Phara Policar
Meets 1st Wednesday @ 6 - 8pm Eastern
Virtual, Monthly, February - December
Contact: nyclupuswarriors@gmail.com
Zoom Link: Email to obtain the Zoom link
North Carolina
The Lupus Foundation of America North Carolina Chapter supports individuals living with lupus and lupus advocates in North Carolina.
Ohio
The Lupus Foundation of America Greater Ohio Chapter supports individuals living with lupus and lupus advocates in Ohio.
Oregon
The Lupus Foundation of America Pacific Northwest Region supports individuals living with lupus and lupus advocates in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington and Wyoming.
Oregon support group
- Facilitator: Becky Bard
Meets 3rd Wednesday at 12-1pm Pacific
Virtual, Monthly, January - October, no meeting July and November
National Holiday Support Meetings held virtually in December for anyone to attend
Contact: LFAoregongroup@gmail.com
Join Oregon meeting
Pennsylvania
The Lupus Foundation of America Philadelphia Tri-State Chapter supports individuals living with lupus and lupus advocates in Delaware, southern counties in New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.
South Carolina
- Charleston support group
- Contact: Mia Barron at charlestonlupusgroup@gmail.com
- Columbia support group
- Meets 3rd Sunday (every other month, Feb. - Oct.)
3:00pm-4:00pm ET
Contact: LFAcolumbiagroup@gmail.com
Join Columbia meeting
- Meets 3rd Sunday (every other month, Feb. - Oct.)
Tennnessee
The Lupus Foundation of America Southeast Region supports individuals living with lupus and lupus advocates in Florida, Tennessee, Alabama and Kentucky. See the support groups.
Texas
Support for individuals living with lupus and lupus advocates in Texas can be found here:
- North, central and west Texas - Lone Star Chapter
- Houston, Beaumont, Corpus Christi, Harlingen and surrounding areas in Texas - Texas Gulf Coast Chapter
Utah
Utah County support group
- Facilitators: Andrea Reading and Amy Poole
Meets 3rd Thursday each month at 6:30-8pm MT
In-person, Location: Leatherby's Family Creamery - 304 E University Parkway, Orem, UT 84058
Monthly, January - December
Contact: los_leyendos@uwire.net OR amypoole@gmail.com
Virginia
Support for individuals living with lupus and lupus advocates in the DMV area can be found on the DMV Find Help page.
Alexandria support group
- Facilitator: Devyn Mitchell
Meets 3rd Tuesdays @ 7 - 8:30pm Eastern
Virtual, Monthly, February - October
National Holiday Support Meetings held virtually in December for anyone to attend
Contact: devyn_2004@yahoo.com
Join Alexandria meeting
Lynchburg support
- Facilitator: Tracy Davis
Phone Support Only
Please call - (540) 816-8197
Richmond support group
- Facilitator: Chris Burton
Meets 1st Tuesday @ 7-8pm Eastern Every Other Month
Virtual, Every Other Month, March – October
National Holiday Support Meetings held virtually in December for anyone to attend
Contact: LFArichmondgroup@gmail.com
Join Richmond meeting
Washington
The Lupus Foundation of America Pacific Northwest Region supports individuals living with lupus and lupus advocates in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington and Wyoming.
Washington
- Seattle/Pacific Northwest (Washington, Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming)
- Facilitator: Katie O'Brien
Meets 3rd Saturdays at 10:30-12pm Pacific
Virtual, Monthly, February - October
National Holiday Support Meetings held virtually in December for anyone to attend
Contact: lupusnorthwest@gmail.com
Join Washington meeting
- Facilitator: Katie O'Brien
Wisconsin
The Lupus Foundation of America Wisconsin Chapter supports individuals living with lupus and lupus advocates in Wisconsin.
Wyoming
The Lupus Foundation of America Pacific Northwest Region supports individuals living with lupus and lupus advocates in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington and Wyoming.
Wyoming
- Seattle/Pacific Northwest (Washington, Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming)
- Facilitator: Katie O'Brien
Meets 3rd Saturdays at 10:30-12pm Pacific
Virtual, Monthly, February - October
National Holiday Support Meetings held virtually in December for anyone to attend
Contact: lupusnorthwest@gmail.com
Join Wyoming meeting
- Facilitator: Katie O'Brien
Don't see your state listed? We invite you to join LupusConnect™, an online community where people with lupus and their loved ones can talk with others and find support. Individuals can connect with others nearby by locating other LupusConnect members who are close to them geographically. Or, explore more of our programs and services.