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Support groups meet virtually across Florida, South Carolina, Alabama, Tennessee, Kentucky and in our LupusConnect Community. We are here for you every step of the way.

Support Groups

We are excited to announce the return of some of our in-person lupus support groups, as well as the continuation of our virtual sessions! Whether you prefer connecting face-to-face or from the comfort of your own home, we have a supportive community waiting to welcome you. Whichever format you choose, our lupus support groups are facilitated by LFA trained facilitators who are passionate about providing a nurturing and compassionate environment. Remember, you are not alone in your journey!  Check our website or social media channels for upcoming dates, locations, and instructions on how to participate in both our in-person and virtual sessions. 

Alabama
South Alabama

The South Alabama group meets every 2nd Thursday of the month from 5:30-6:30pm CST. They meet at the Northeast Medical Center, 211 Peter Bryce Building, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401. In-person, January - November Email: LFAsouthalabama@gmail.com

Central/North Alabama Lupus Support

The Central/North Alabama Lupus Support group meets virtually every 3rd Wednesday at 11am-12pm CST. Email: LFAcnalabama@gmail.com No March meeting.

Florida
Southeast Florida Region Virtual Support

(Palm Beach, Broward, Treasure Coast) Meets virtually every 3rd Thursday, 6:30-8:00pm. infose@lupus.org Email: lfaseflvirtual@gmail.com

Miami Dade Support Group

Meets virtually every 4th Wednesday, 6:30-8:00pm. infose@lupus.org. January through October. Email: LFAmiamidade@gmail.com

West Florida Support Group

Meets virtually every 2nd Saturday, at 12:30pm EST. No meetings in December. Email: LFAwestfl@gmail.com

Central Florida Support Group

Meets virtually every 3rd Thursday, 6:30-8:00pm. February - November. No meetings in July. Email: LFAcentralflgroup@gmail.com

Tarpon Springs

Meets in-person every 4th Tuesday of the month from January - June at 6 -7:30pm EST.107 E Martin Luther King Jr Dr Tarpon Springs Florida 34689. Email: bishoprudy4@gmail.com

Polk County

2nd Saturday at 11am - 12:30pm Eastern - Monthly: In-person: February - December, no August meeting. Holiday Inn Express Lake Wales N-Winter Haven at 2953 Ridge Way, Lake Wales, FL 33859 Email: lfapolkcountygroup@gmail.com

National Support Groups
Asian Community Support Group

Meets 3rd Thursday of the month 9:00pm-10:30pm ET Contact: lfaasiangroup@gmail.com

Hispanic/Latino Community Support Group

Meets 4th Saturday of the month, 2:00pm-3:00pm ET Contact: LFAespanolgroup@gmail.com

Men's Support Group

Meets 4th Tuesday of the month, 8:00pm-9:00pm ET Contact: lfamancave@gmail.com

National Youth Support Group

For individuals ages 7-25 years. 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.

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

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.

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 communityLupus 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