Where Can I Find a Local Support Group?

We're glad you're part of the LupusCorner community! Looking for additional resources or an in-person support group?

For many people, having lupus can be an isolating and scary proposition. Your friends and loved ones may not understand what you are going through. Life with an invisible illness can be tough. Connecting with other people that understand can make it easier.

In the United States

The Lupus Foundation of America - Local Chapters

• With over 20 local chapters across the country, the LFA is a great option for in-person support in your area with unique programs

  • The Lupus Foundation of Southern California offers 2 free support meetings every month for lupus patients, family, and friends

• In addition to in-person support groups, the LFA offers location-specific news and events

• LFA local chapters are familiar with rheumatologists and other clinicians near you. They can help you assemble the right lupus treatment team

• LFA also has online forums

 Lupus Foundation of New England

• Includes in-person and over-the-phone lupus support groups

• Local events, like educational symposiums, to get connected with other Lupus Warriors and learn ore about lupus

 Kaleidiscope Fighting Lupus

• Operating local chapters in:

  • Portland, OR

  • Star Valley, WY

  • Nashville, TN

  • Springfield, MA

 The Hospital for Special Surgery - in New York; programs include:

• LANtern - Lupus Asian Network

• LupusLine

• Charla de Lupus - Spanish-speaking support for teens, young adults, and parents

Ask at your own hospital! Lupus LAProvides a range of patient services near Los Angeles, CA including conferences, support groups, emergency grants, and summer camp for kids.

• In-person support groups in:

  • Sherman Oaks

  • Alhambra

  • Irvine

  • Crenshaw

  • LA - for Spanish speakers

  • on the UCLA campus

  • Rancho Cucamonga

  • Baldwin Park

  • Long Beach

In the United Kingdom

Lupus UK - Regional Groups

• 19 Regional groups spread throughout the UK

Online

LupusCorner for iPhone and for Android is designed for life with lupus. It includes:

• easy symptom tracking

• medication management tools

• community forum

• access to the newest LupusCorner content

 Lupus Research Alliance

• Great information on current research into lupus

• Includes support group channels and community features

 Lupus ChickPatientsLikeMe