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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 support groups that meet virtually or in person, 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. They want to help!
"The Lupus Foundation of America has given me a platform as a support group facilitator to deliver the kind of education and support that I always wanted for myself." - Karen Ng
Don't see a group for you listed below? Check the bottom of the page to find more support options.
This is a national, virtual group for those in the Asian Community who are living with lupus and their loved ones.
- Facilitators: Karen Ng, Emily Chew and Catherine Chong
- Meets 3rd Wednesday of the month at 9-10:30 p.m. ET / 8-9:30 p.m. CT / 7-8:30 p.m. MT / 6-7:30 p.m. PT
- Monthly via Zoom: February - December (no meetings in April, July and August)
Contact: LFAasiangroup@gmail.com
Additional support groups are offered by the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) in Cantonese. More information can be found on this flyer.
This is a national, virtual, bilingual group for those in the Hispanic Community who are living with lupus and their loved ones.
- Facilitators: Yvette Salinas, Natalis Rubero and Pablo Álvarez Calvo
- Meets 4th Saturday of the month at 3-4 p.m. ET / 2-3 p.m. CT / 1-2 p.m. MT / 12-1 p.m. PT
- Monthly via Zoom: February - October (no meeting in July)
Contact: LFAnationalhispanicgroup@gmail.com
This is a national, virtual group for those who have been diagnosed with lupus for 2 years or less or those who think they may have lupus.
- Facilitator: Phara Policar
- Meets 4th Saturday of the month at 1–2:30 p.m. ET / 12-1:30 p.m. CT / 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. MT / 10-11:30am PT
- Monthly via Zoom: January - November (no meeting in July)
Contact: LFALupus101@gmail.com
"Thank you so much for having this support group! It was my first time and I wasn’t sure what to expect. It was such a great experience! Not only did I learn a lot from everyone, but I also felt like I was able to contribute and that was huge for me. You foster such a comfortable and supportive environment and it was a really special time. I am looking forward to the next one already." - Bekah Chastain
This is a national, virtual group for those who are caring for someone who is living with lupus.
- Facilitator: Kim Harris
- Meets 1st Saturday of the month at 12-1 p.m. ET / 11 a.m.-12 p.m. CT / 10-11 a.m. MT / 9-10 a.m. PT
- Monthly via Zoom: February - November (no meeting in July)
Contact: LFAcaregivers@gmail.com
This is a national, virtual group for men who are living with lupus.
- Facilitators: Kevin Vaughn, Andy Palomo and Brian Ung
- Meets 4th Tuesday of the month at 8-9:30 p.m. ET / 7-8:30 p.m. CT / 6-7:30 p.m. MT / 5-6:30 p.m. PT
- Monthly via Zoom: January - October (no meeting in July)
Contact: LFAmancave@gmail.com
This is a national, virtual group for Black women who are living with lupus.
- Facilitators: Hetlena Johnson-McCormick, Stephanie Scoggins, Monique Davis, Willie Mae Porch, Shade' Mallory, Shalonda Isom, Yolonda Childs, Shannon Blair-Albright and Erica Doe
- Meets 3rd Thursday of the month at 7-8:30 p.m. ET / 6-7:30 p.m. CT / 5-6:30 p.m. MT / 4-5:30 p.m. PT
- Monthly via Zoom: January - November (no meeting in July)
Contact:LFAsistercircle@gmail.com
This is a national, virtual group for lupus warriors to be encouraged mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.
- Facilitators: Chris Burton and Tonia Shirley
- Meets 3rd Wednesday of the month at 8:30-9:30 p.m. ET / 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. CT / 6:30-7:30 p.m. MT / 5:30-6:30 p.m. PT
- Monthly via Zoom: January - October (no meeting in July)
Contact: LFAlupuswarriorwell@gmail.com
This is a national, virtual support group for lupus warriors who are serving or have served and military spouses.
- Facilitator: Sharlinda Warner
- Meets 3rd Thursday of the month at 7-8 p.m. ET / 6-7 p.m. CT / 5-6 p.m. MT / 4-5 p.m. PT
- Monthly via Zoom: February - November (no meeting in July)
Contact: LFAmsg1@gmail.com
This is a national, virtual support group for lupus warriors who have experienced symptoms and challenges due to Central Nervous System (CNS) Lupus.
- Facilitator: Nichelle Lewis
- Meets 4th Tuesday of the month at 8:30-10 p.m. ET / 7:30-9 p.m. CT / 6:30-8 p.m. MT / 5:30-7 p.m. PT
- Monthly via Zoom: February - November (no meetings in July and August)
Contact: LFAstrokesofhope@gmail.com
This is a national, virtual group for lupus warriors to have an open discussion about living with lupus and how to overcome daily challenges.
- Facilitators: Jessica Azrin and Rhonda Harris
- Meets every Tuesday of the month at 7-8 p.m. ET / 6-7 p.m. CT / 5-6 p.m. MT / 4-5 p.m. PT
- Weekly via Zoom: January - December (except holidays)
Contact: LFAlupusclub@gmail.com
This is a national, virtual group for those ages 10-21 living with lupus to connect with others their age. Breakout rooms for ages 10-16 and 16-21.
- Facilitators: Deborah Kofoed, Gayatri Raut and Chelsea Arancio
- Meets 1st Saturday of the month at 1-2:30 p.m. ET / 12-1:30 p.m. CT / 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. MT / 10-11:30 a.m. PT
- Monthly via Zoom: February - November (no meeting in July)
Contact: LFAyouthgroup@gmail.com
Central/South Valley Lupus Support
- Facilitator: Toni Grimes
- This is a virtual support group for lupus warriors and their loved ones.
- Meets 3rd Saturday at 10:30am-12:00pm Mountain
- Monthly via Zoom: January - May and August - November
- Exceptions: January meeting will be on the 4th Saturday and the May meeting will be on the 2nd Saturday
Contact:LFAarizona1@gmail.com
West Valley Lupus Support
- Facilitator: Dr. LaTanya Jones
- This is a virtual support group for lupus warriors and their loved ones.
- Meets 1st Thursday at 6 - 7:30pm Mountain
- Monthly: January - May and August - November
Contact: HerStoryOurJourneyLupus@gmail.com
Bay Area Lupus Support
- Facilitators: Tracy Wilson, Darcy Nunez, and Alyssa Yeoh
- This is a virtual support group for lupus warriors and their loved ones.
- Meets 3rd Tuesday at 6 - 7:30pm Pacific
- Monthly via Zoom: February - October, no meeting in January and July
Contact: LFAbayareagroup@gmail.com
Carson Lupus Support
- Facilitators: Stephanie Scoggins and Mo’Nay ChoChun
- This is a virtual support group with three (3) in-person meetups for lupus warriors and their loved ones.
- Meets 1st Thursday at 7 – 8:30pm Pacific
- Monthly via Zoom: February - December, no meeting in January, July, and November
- In-person meetups will be held in May, August, and December
- Location: TBD
Contact:lfacarsongroup@gmail.com
New! Lupus Warriors of Sunny San Diego
- Facilitators: Dre Nemeth and Judy Peterson
- This is a virtual support group for lupus warriors and their loved ones.
- Meets 3rd Monday at 6 - 7pm Pacific
- Monthly via Zoom: February - October, no May meeting
Contact: LFASanDiegoCounty@gmail.com
Orange County Lupus Support
- Facilitators: Andy Palomo and Yomna Mostafa
- This is a virtual support group for lupus warriors and their loved ones.
- Meets 2nd Monday at 6 – 7:30pm Pacific
- Monthly via Zoom: February – October, no meeting in July
Contact: LFAocgroup@gmail.com
New! San Bernardino County Lupus Support
- Facilitator: Heather Martinelli
- This is a virtual support group for lupus warriors and their loved ones.
- Meets 1st Monday at 5 -6pm Pacific
- Monthly via Zoom: January - November, no meeting in July
Contact: LFAsbgroup@gmail.com
Ventura County Lupus Support
- Facilitators: Kristtina Swilling and Lourdes Lopez
- This is a virtual support group for lupus warriors and their loved ones.
- Meets 3rd Wednesday at 6:30 - 8pm Pacific
- Monthly via Zoom: February - October, no July meeting
Contact:LFAsvgroup@gmail.com
Colorado Lupus Support
- Facilitators: Kesha Dan, Joanna Shaw Rose, and Corrine Weaver
- This is a virtual support group for lupus warriors and their loved ones.
- Meets 2nd Wednesday at 7 – 8pm Mountain
- Monthly via Zoom: February - October, no meeting in August
Contact: LFAcolorado@gmail.com
DMV Lupus Support
- Facilitators: Devyn Taylor, Dora Tetteyfio, and Pia P. Lipscomb King
- This is a virtual support group for lupus warriors and their loved ones.
- Meets 3rd Saturday at 10 - 11:30am Eastern
- Monthly via Zoom: January - December, no meeting in August
Contact: LFAdmvgroup@gmail.com
DC Lupus Meetup
- Facilitators: Latasha Green
- This is an in-person quarterly meeting for lupus warriors and their loved ones.
- Meets Quarterly on the 2nd Saturday at 1 – 2:30pm Eastern
- Monthly via Zoom: January - December, no meeting in August
- Group sessions will be held on April 12, July 12, and October 11
- Location: Lupus Foundation of America, Conference Room, 2121 K St NW #200, Washington, DC 20037
- Phone: (252) 341-8273
Contact: LFAdcgroup@gmail.com
Support for individuals living with lupus and lupus advocates in the DMV area can be found on the DMV Find Help page.
Central Florida Lupus Support
- Facilitators: Beverly Tinsley-Minniefield and Theresa Costello
- This is a virtual support group for lupus warriors and their loved ones.
- Meets 3rd Thursday at 6:30 - 8:00pm Eastern
- Monthly via Zoom: February - November, no July meeting
Contact:LFAcentralflgroup@gmail.com
Polk County Lupus Support
- Facilitator: Beverly Tinsley-Minniefield and Jasmine Lewis
- This is an in-person support group for lupus warriors and their loved ones.
- Meets Quarterly on the 2nd Saturday at 11am - 12:30pm Eastern
- Group sessions will be held on March 8, May 10, August 9, and November 8
- Location: Holiday Inn Express Lake Wales North Winter Haven at 2953 Ridge Way, Lake Wales, FL 33859
Contact:LFApolkcountygroup@gmail.com
New! Space Coast Lupus Support
- Facilitators: Tawane "Tee" Jackson
- This is a virtual support group for lupus warriors and their loved ones.
- Meets 3rd Thursday at 6 :30 - 8pm Eastern
- Monthly via Zoom: January - December, no meeting in June and July
Contact:LFAspacecoast@gmail.com
West Florida Lupus Support
- Facilitators: Karen Barkevich and Harvey Mackler
- This is a virtual support group for lupus warriors and their loved ones.
- Meets 2nd Saturday at 12:30 - 2pm Eastern
- Monthly via Zoom: January - October
Contact: LFAwestfl@gmail.com
The Lupus Foundation of America Pacific Northwest Region supports individuals living with lupus and lupus advocates in Alaska, Idaho and Washington.
Carmel Lupus Support
- Facilitators: Debbie Jirgal and Laurie Palmetier
- This is a hybrid meeting for lupus warriors and their loved ones.
- Meets 3rd Tuesday at 7 - 8:30pm Eastern
- Monthly meetings in-person and via Zoom: January – December, no meeting in May
- In-person meetings with Zoom are offered in April - September
- Location: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church at 10655 Haverstick Rd., Carmel, IN 46033.
Contact: LFAcarmel.in@gmail.com
Kansas City Lupus Support
- Facilitators: Curtisha Anderson, Karen Holliday, and Cheryl Hicks
- This is an in-person support group for lupus warriors and their loved ones.
- Meets 3rd Friday at 7 - 8:30pm Central
- Monthly In-person: January - December, no meeting in July and November
- Location: Abundant Life Church - 2715 N 83rd St. Kansas City, KS 66109
- Note: Use the front entrance, the meeting takes place in the first classroom on the right
Contact: KClupusgroup@gmail.com
Louisiana Support
- Facilitators: Jonee’ Williams and Brigid Johnson
- This is a virtual support group for lupus warriors and their loved ones.
- Meets 1st Saturday at 1 - 2pm Central
- Monthly via Zoom: January - November; no meeting in July and December
Email: LFAlouisiana@gmail.com
New! Baltimore County Lupus Support
- Facilitators: Jewell Singletary and Gaby Bolanos-Shelton
- This is a hybrid meeting with virtual meetings and two (2) in-person meetups for lupus warriors and their loved ones.
- Meets 4th Saturday at 12 – 2pm Eastern
- Monthly via Zoom: February – November, no meeting in April, July, August, and October
- In-Person Meetups will be held in May and September
- In-Person Locations:
- May Meetup: Creative Alliance Address: 3134 Eastern Ave, Baltimore, MD 21224 - Phone: (410) 276-1651
- September Meetup: The Observatory at Patterson Park Address: E Lombard St, Baltimore, MD 21224 - Phone: (410) 276-3676
Contact: LFAbaltimorecounty@gmail.com
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New! Montgomery County Lupus Support
- Facilitators: Kevin Tucker, Schonette Walker, and Christine Zammett
- This is a virtual support group for lupus warriors and their loved ones.
- Meets 3rd Saturday at 10am-12pm Eastern
- Monthly via Zoom: January - December
Contact:LFAmontgomerycountymd@gmail.com
New! Prince George’s County Lupus Support
- Facilitator: Kimberly Boddie
- This is a virtual support group for lupus warriors and their loved ones.
- Meets 4th Wednesday at 7 - 8pm Eastern
- Monthly via Zoom: January - November, no meeting in August
Contact: LFApgcounty@gmail.com
Support for individuals living with lupus and lupus advocates in the DMV area can be found on the DMV Find Help page.
Lupus Lights New England Lupus Support
- Facilitators: Dawn Peters, Kristi Ericson, and Nadine Warren-Nicholson
- This is a virtual support group for lupus warriors and their loved ones.
- Meets 4th Wednesday at 7 - 8pm Eastern
- Monthly via Zoom: January - November
Contact:lupuslightsne@gmail.com
Minnesota Lupus Support
- Facilitators: Simone Greenleaf and Renee Kostner
- This is a virtual support group for lupus warriors and their loved ones.
- Meets 2nd Tuesday at 7 - 8pm Central
- Monthly via Zoom: January - November, no July meeting
Contact:LFAmngroup@gmail.com
North Mississippi Lupus Support
- Facilitators: Angela Lackey and Karmille Trice
- This is a virtual support group with one (1) in-person meetup for lupus warriors and their loved ones.
- Meets 3rd Thursday at 6 - 7pm Central
- Monthly via Zoom: January - November, no meeting in July. The November meeting will be in-person.
- In-Person Location: TBD
Contact: LFAmississippi@gmail.com
Mississippi South Lupus Warriors
- Facilitator: Aquandria "Quan" Harris
- This is an in-person support group for lupus warriors and their loved ones.
- Meets 2nd Saturday at 2 - 3:30pm Central
- Bi-Monthly In-Person: January - November.
- Location: New Covenant Baptist Church, 3202 7th Street Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Contact: LFAmssouthwarriors@gmail.com
St. Louis Lupus Support
- Facilitators: Kendra Brooks, Marshala Bernaugh, and Shawnette Thebeau
- This is an in-person support group for lupus warriors and their loved ones.
- Monthly 2nd Wednesday at 6:30 – 8:00pm Central
- Location: Brentwood Community Center, Room B-1. 2505 S. Brentwood Blvd., Brentwood, MO 63144
Contact: stllupusgroup@gmail.com
New Jersey Lupus Support
- Facilitators: Charlotte Diakite, Melissa Sohayda, and Larrie Graham
- This is a virtual support group for lupus warriors and their loved ones.
- Meets 2nd Saturday at 11am – 12pm Eastern
- Monthly via Zoom: January - December, no meeting in June, July, and August
Contact:LFAnjgroup@gmail.com
New York Lupus Warriors Support
- Facilitator: Phara Policar
- This is a virtual support group for lupus warriors and their loved ones.
- Meets 1st Monday at 6 - 7:30pm Eastern
- Monthly via Zoom: January - November, no meeting in July
Contact: nyclupuswarriors@gmail.com
Oregon Lupus Support
- Facilitator: Edie Boroque
- This is a virtual support group for lupus warriors and their loved ones.
- Meets 1st Wednesday at 12 - 1pm Pacific
- Monthly via Zoom: February - November, no meeting in June and July
Contact:LFAoregongroup@gmail.com
Circle of Hope Lupus Support
- Facilitators: Jeanne Washington-Jackson and Lynnai Jay
- This is a virtual support group for lupus warriors and their loved ones.
- Meets 2nd Saturday at 12 - 2pm Eastern
- Monthly via Zoom - January - December, no meeting in August
Contact: tristatelupuswarrior@gmail.com
Pittsburgh Lupus Support
- Facilitators: Jaime Miller and Katlyn Lenz-Zanis
- This is a virtual support group with three (3) in-person meetups for lupus warriors and their loved ones.
- Meets 4th Mondays at 6 - 7:45pm Eastern
- Monthly via Zoom: January - November, no meeting in July.
- In-person meetups will be held in March, August, and October
- Location: Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh - East Liberty, 130 S Whitfield St, Pittsburgh, PA 15206, (412) 363-8232
Contact: LFAPittsburgh24@gmail.com
The Lupus Line
- Facilitators: Lynnai Jay and Julie Ann Evans
- This is a support group via a conference call for lupus warriors and their loved ones.
- Meets 2nd Thursday at 7:00 - 8:00pm Eastern
- Monthly via conference line: January - December
- Calling from Land Line: (844) 844-0414 - Access code: 331310
- Calling from Cell Phone: (605) 472-5491 - Access code: 331310
Contact: Lupustristatetelechat@gmail.com
Thriving Lupus Warriors Support
- Facilitators: Carlene Kirkpatrick, Tonya Hinton-Greene, Nikki Santiago
- This is a virtual support group for lupus warriors and their loved ones.
- Meets 3rd Tuesday at 6 – 7:30pm Eastern
- Monthly via Zoom: January – November, no meeting in August and December
Contact: LFAtempleturnup@gmail.com
South Carolina Lupus Support
- Facilitators: Hetlena Johnson, Madlyn Griffin, Jade Harkness, Leslie Foster, Shama Winston-Ford, Demetria Staggers, Tiffanie Williams, Tarsha Bowman
- This group is a hybrid support group with virtual meetings and with two (2) in-person meetups for lupus warriors and their loved ones.
- Meets 4th Saturday at 11am - 12:30pm Eastern
- Monthly virtual meetings via Zoom: February - November; no meeting in October and December
- In-person meetups will be held in April and May
- Locations: TBD
Contact:LFAsclupusgroup@gmail.com
Tennessee HEAL Lupus Support
- Facilitator: Katina Williams
- This is a virtual support group for lupus warriors and their loved ones.
- Meets 2nd Wednesdays at 6 - 7:30pm Central
- Monthly via Zoom: January - December, no meeting in July
Email: lfaheallupusgroup@gmail.com
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
Thrive with Lupus In Color Support
- Facilitator: Racquel H. Dozier
- This is a virtual support group for lupus warriors and their loved ones.
- Meets 3rd Thursday at 7 – 8:15pm Eastern
- Monthly via Zoom: February – December, no meeting in June and August
Email: lfa.lupusincolorrva@gmail.com
Support for individuals living with lupus and lupus advocates in the DMV area can be found on the DMV Find Help page.
Seattle Lupus Support
- Facilitator: Katie O'Brien
- This is a virtual support group for lupus warriors and their loved ones.
- Meets 3rd Saturday at 10:30am - 12pm Pacific
- Monthly via Zoom: January - December, no meeting in July, August, and September
Contact:lupusnorthwest@gmail.com
The Lupus Foundation of America Pacific Northwest Region supports individuals living with lupus and lupus advocates in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Washington and Wyoming.
New! West Virginia Lupus Support
- Facilitator: Dana Taylor
- This is a virtual support group for lupus warriors and their loved ones.
- Meets 3rd Wednesday at 6 - 7:30pm Eastern
- Bi-Monthly via Zoom: January - December, no meeting in June and July
Contact:LFAwvgroup@gmail.com
The Lupus Foundation of America Wisconsin Chapter supports individuals living with lupus and lupus advocates in Wisconsin.
The Lupus Foundation of America Pacific Northwest Region supports individuals living with lupus and lupus advocates in Alaska, Idaho and Washington.
Can't find a group for you on this page?
Don't worry! This page is a list of the groups managed by the Lupus Foundation of America. There are plenty of options for you. Here's what we can suggest:
- Join LupusConnect, an online community where people with lupus and their loved ones can talk with others and find support.
- Check one of the states above for virtual support groups. All are welcome!
- Your local hospitals and non-profit organizations may also offer support you can access. Search the internet by typing words like "chronic disease management," "autoimmune disease management" or "lupus support groups."
- If you're looking to start a support group through LFA, send an email to Wendy Rodgers to find out more about the requirements and training.