Find support near you
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 150 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 here.
The Lupus Foundation of America Mid-South Chapter supports individuals living with lupus and lupus advocates in Alabama, Kentucky and Tennessee.
Support for individuals living with lupus and lupus advocates in Arizona can be found here: lupus.org/az/find-help.
Support for individuals living with lupus and lupus advocates in California can be found here:
The Lupus Foundation of America Philadelphia Tri-State Chapter supports individuals living with lupus and lupus advocates in Delaware, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
Support for individuals living with lupus and lupus advocates in the DMV area can be found here: lupus.org/dmv/find-help.
The Lupus Foundation of America Florida Chapter supports individuals living with lupus and lupus advocates in Florida.
The Lupus Foundation of America Georgia Chapter supports individuals living with lupus and lupus advocates in Georgia.
Support for individuals living with lupus and lupus advocates in Illinois can be found here:
- Northern and Central Illinois - Illinois Chapter
- Southern Illinois - Heartland Chapter
The Lupus Foundation of America Indiana Chapter supports individuals living with lupus and lupus advocates in Indiana.
The Lupus Foundation of America Iowa Chapter supports individuals living with lupus and lupus advocates in Iowa.
The Lupus Foundation of America Mid-South Chapter supports individuals living with lupus and lupus advocates in Alabama, Kentucky and Tennessee.
Support for individuals living with lupus and lupus advocates in the DMV area can be found here: lupus.org/dmv/find-help.
The Lupus Foundation of America Heartland Chapter supports individuals living with lupus and lupus advocates in Illinois, Kansas and Missouri.
Support for individuals living with lupus and lupus advocates in New Jersey can be found here:
- Northern counties in New Jersey - New Jersey Chapter
- Southern counties in New Jersey - Philadelphia Tri-State Chapter
The Lupus Foundation of America Northeast Region supports individuals living with lupus and lupus advocates in New York and Connecticut.
The Lupus Foundation of America North Carolina Chapter supports individuals living with lupus and lupus advocates in North Carolina.
The Lupus Foundation of America Greater Ohio Chapter supports individuals living with lupus and lupus advocates in Ohio.
The Lupus Foundation of America Philadelphia Tri-State Chapter supports individuals living with lupus and lupus advocates in Delaware, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
Charleston
Dates: 2nd Monday every other month (Jan., Mar., May., Jul., Sept., Nov.)
EXCEPTIONS: There are occasional exceptions to the above meeting schedule; please contact group facilitator below to confirm time and location.
Time: 6-7:30pm
Location: Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Church, 302 Hibben Street, The Parlor, Mount Pleasant, SC
Contact: [email protected]m
The Lupus Foundation of America Mid-South Chapter supports individuals living with lupus and lupus advocates in Alabama, Kentucky and Tennessee.
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
Member Led Support Groups
(Please confirm meeting details prior to attending)
Salt Lake City
Dates: First Wednesday of each month
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Red Robin, 1313 S. Foothill Drive
Contact: Elia Pérez [email protected] or Melinda
Holmes [email protected]
Salt Lake City
Dates: Third Saturday of each month
Time: 11:00am
Location: Watchtower Cafe, 1588 State Street
Contact: Madisen Streich [email protected] or Elia Pérez
[email protected]
Layton
Dates: First Thursday of each month
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Roosters Brewing, 748 Heritage Park Blvd, Suite 101
Contact: Heather Kapp [email protected], Amber Rogers
[email protected], or Kristie Gardner
[email protected]
Provo
Dates: Second Thursday of each month
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Denny's, 1680 North 200 West
Contact: Patricia Paystrup [email protected], Andrea
Reading [email protected], or Amy Poole
[email protected]
Support for individuals living with lupus and lupus advocates in the DMV area can be found here: lupus.org/dmv/find-help.
The Lupus Foundation of America Pacific Northwest Region supports individuals living with lupus and lupus advocates in Washington and Oregon.
The Lupus Foundation of America Wisconsin Chapter supports individuals living with lupus and lupus advocates in Wisconsin.
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