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You are not alone. Connect in person or online with others affected by lupus.

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Benefits of Support Groups

The common experience among members of a support group often means they have similar feelings, worries, everyday problems, treatment decisions or treatment side effects. Participating in a group provides you with an opportunity to be with people who are likely to have a common purpose and likely to understand one another.

Benefits of participating in a support group may include:

  • Feeling less lonely, isolated or judged
  • Reducing distress, depression, anxiety or fatigue
  • Talking openly and honestly about your feelings
  • Improving skills to cope with challenges
  • Staying motivated to manage chronic conditions or stick to treatment plans
  • Gaining a sense of empowerment, control or hope
  • Improving understanding of a disease and your own experience with it
  • Getting practical feedback about treatment options
  • Learning about health, economic or social resources

Heartland Online Support Groups

Our in-person support groups have moved online until further notice. You can call in or join us via computer or smartphone! 

Second Thursday of each month
from 6:30 -8:00 p.m. 

Join us on Zoom

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0sd-6uqTorEtSkml4Q9fhpfjB3J_sIGrk8 

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

If you have questions or need assistance, contact info@lfaheartland.org