Find support near you
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 here.
Asian Community Support Group
- Facilitators: Karen Ng, Emily Chew, and Catherine Chong
- Meets 3rd Thursday, Monthly, 6 – 7:30pm Pacific
- February – October, No Meeting in July
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
- Meets 1st Saturday, Monthly, 12:30 – 1:30pm Pacific
- January – October, No meeting in July
Contact: LFAespanolgroup@gmail.com or call (747) 777-0395 to speak to a facilitator.
Men's Support Group
LFA Man Cave
- Facilitator: Kevin Vaughn
- Meets 4th Tuesday, Monthly, 5 – 6pm Pacific
- January – October, No meeting in July
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
- Meets 1st Saturday, 10 – 11:30am Pacific / 1 – 2:30pm Eastern
- 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, Every other Month, 12 – 1pm Eastern
- January – November
Facilitator email: LFAcaregivers@gmail.com
Lupus Sister Circle (NEW!)
- Facilitator: Chanel Barrett
- Meets 3rd Thursday, Monthly, 6 – 7:15pm Central
- January – October, No meeting in July
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.
Arizona
Support for individuals living with lupus and lupus advocates in Arizona can be found at the Arizona Find Help page.
- Lupus Connect - Central/South Valley Support Group
- Meets 2nd Saturday (January - May & August - November)
10:30am-12:00pm MT
Contact: azlupuswarrior@gmail.com
Join the Lupus Connect - Central/South Valley Meeting
- Meets 2nd Saturday (January - May & August - November)
- Lupus Fellowship - Central/South Valley Support Group
- Meets 3rd Saturday (January - May & August - November)
10:30am-12:00pm MT
Contact: azlupuswarrior2@gmail.com
Join the Lupus Fellowship - Central/South Valley
- Meets 3rd Saturday (January - May & August - November)
- Lupus Meet, Greet & Support - North Valley Support Group
- Meets 4th Wednesday (January - May & August - November)
EXCEPTION: 3rd Wednesday of the month for November
6:00pm-7:30pm MT
Contact: km@asu.edu
Join the Lupus Meet, Greet & Support - North Valley Meeting
- Meets 4th Wednesday (January - May & August - November)
California
Support for individuals living with lupus and lupus advocates in California can be found here
Northern California
- Oakland support group
- Meets 3rd Tuesday (Apr., Jun., Jul., Aug., Oct. 2022)
6:00pm-7:30pm PT
Contact: lfaoaklandgroup@gmail.com
Join Oakland meeting
- Meets 3rd Tuesday (Apr., Jun., Jul., Aug., Oct. 2022)
Southern California
- Carson support group
- Meets 1st Thursday
6:30pm-8:00pm PT
Contact: lfacarsongroup@gmail.com
Join Carson meeting
- Meets 1st Thursday
- Chula Vista support group
- Meets 1st Wednesday
6:30pm-7:30pmPT
Contact: lfachulavista@gmail.com
Join Chula Vista meeting
- Meets 1st Wednesday
- Hollywood support group
- Meets 2nd Thursday
6:00pm-7:30pm PT
Contact: lfahollywoodgroup@gmail.com
Join Hollywood meeting
- Meets 2nd Thursday
- Kern County support group
- Meets 1st Tuesday
6:30pm-7:30pm PT
Contact: lfakcgroup@gmail.com
Join Kern County meeting
- Meets 1st Tuesday
- Orange County support group
- Meets 4th Wednesday
6:00pm-7:30pm PT
Contact: LFAocgroup@gmail.com
Join Orange County meeting
- Meets 4th Wednesday
- Riverside support group
- Meets 3rd Tuesday
6:00pm-7:30pm PT
Contact: lfarvscgroup@gmail.com
Join Riverside meeting
- Meets 3rd Tuesday
- San Diego County support group
- Meets 2nd Tuesday
6:00pm-7:30pm PT
Contact: lfaelcagroup@gmail.com
Join San Diego County meeting
- Meets 2nd Tuesday
- Saturday support group
- Meets 4th Saturday
12:00pm-1:00pm PT
Contact: lfaweekend@gmail.com
Join Saturday meeting
- Meets 4th Saturday
- Ventura County support group
- Meets 3rd Wednesday
6:30pm-8:00pm PT
Contact: lfasvgroup@gmail.com
Join Ventura County meeting
- Meets 3rd Wednesday
- West LA support group
- Meets 2nd Wednesday
6:00pm-7:30pm PT
Contact: lfawestlagroup@gmail.com
Join West LA meeting
- Meets 2nd Wednesday
Colorado
- Southern Colorado support group
- Meets 1st Monday
6:00pm-7:00pm MT
Contact: LFAsocogroup@gmail.com
Join Southern Colorado meeting
- Meets 1st Monday
Connecticut
- Connecticut support group
- Meets 1st Friday
7:00pm-8:30pm ET
Contact: LFAconnecticut@gmail.com
Join Connecticut meeting
- Meets 1st Friday
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.
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
Indiana
The Lupus Foundation of America Indiana Chapter supports individuals living with lupus and lupus advocates in Indiana.
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.
- Frederick support group
- Meets 4th Thursday
7:00pm-8:30pm ET
Contact: LFAfrederickgroup@gmail.com
Join Frederick meeting
- Meets 4th Thursday
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
- Meets 4th Wednesday (Feb.-Oct.)
6:30pm-8:30pm ET
Contact: lupuslightsne@gmail.com
Join Boston meeting
- Meets 4th Wednesday (Feb.-Oct.)
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.
New Jersey
Support for individuals living with lupus and lupus advocates in New Jersey can be found here:
- Northern counties in New Jersey - Northeast Region
- Southern counties in 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.
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
- Meets 3rd Wednesday (every other month, Feb. - Oct.)
12:00pm-1:00pm PT
Contact: LFAoregongroup@gmail.com
Join Oregon meeting
- Meets 3rd Wednesday (every other month, Feb. - Oct.)
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
- Meets 3rd Thursday (every other month, Feb. - Oct.)
6:30pm-8:00pm MT
Contact: amypoole@gmail.com
Meet in-person at Leatherby’s Orem - 304 E University Parkway, Orem UT
- Meets 3rd Thursday (every other month, Feb. - Oct.)
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
- Meets 3rd Tuesday
7:00pm-8:30pm ET
Contact: devyn_2004@yahoo.com
Join Alexandria meeting
- Meets 3rd Tuesday
- Reston support group
- Meets 2nd Wednesday
6:30pm-8:00pm ET
Contact: LFARestonGroup@gmail.com
Join Reston meeting
- Meets 2nd Wednesday
- Richmond support group
- Meets 1st Tuesdays, every other month at 7 -8 pm Eastern
- Facilitator Chris Burton
- Zoom Registration
- Email: LFArichmondgroup@gmail.com
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.
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.
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