LUPUS SUPPORT GROUPS
Lupus support groups are designed to provide a confidential, caring, non-threatening environment where people can share their concerns, fears, strengths, and hopes. They are not designed to provide professional therapy. The purpose of the Group is to provide information, education and awareness, and support.
The following is a list of support groups we have identified throughout the state that may be of help to you. Where possible we have listed the scheduled locations and times: (We advise that you call or email the contact shown to be certain that there has been no change in time or date before attending.)
Northern California Support Groups:
SACRAMENTO SUPPORT GROUP
Location: Kaiser Hospital, 4th Floor, Conference Room 4, 2025 Morse Avenue,
Sacramento, CA
Date: 3rd Tuesday of each month
Time: 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
For information, please call the Lupus Office at 877-225-8787, or email info@lupuscalifornia.org
AMADOR SUPPORT GROUP
Location: Amador Sutter Hospital, 100 Mission Blvd, Jackson, CA - Main Conference Room
Date: 3rd Monday of each month
Time: 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
For information, please email alaf@comcast.net
ROSEVILLE SUPPORT GROUP
Location: Sierra Pointe, 5161 Foothills, 1st Floor, Roseville, CA
Date: 2nd Tuesday of each month
Time: 1:00pm
For information, please call Myra Stephenson at
916-722-6980 or email myraforavon@aol.com
SISKIYOU COUNTY LUPUS AND FIBROMYALGIA SUPPORT GROUP
Location: Fairchild Medical Center in the Board Room, 444 Bruce Street, Yreka, Ca.
Date: 2nd Tuesday of each month
Time: 6:00 p.m.
For information, please call Joy Day at 530-436-2767
Alameda Lupus Support Group
website: alamedalupus.org
Location: Alameda Free Library, 1550 Oak Street, Alameda
Family Study Room (downstairs)
Date: First Wednesday of the month
Time: 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Email6contact to confirm meetings: nanettestewart@gmail.com
Eureka Lupus Support Group
Location: St. Joseph's Hospital, Eureka
3rd floor Mtg Room #1
Date: 2nd Friday of each month
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 pm
Contact: Joyce MacCallum joycemac22@suddenlink.net
San Francisco Lupus Support Group
Location: Kaiser Hospital, French Campus, San Francisco
4141 Geary Blvd, 1st Floor Conferency Room
Date: 3rd Saturday of each month
Contact: Barbara Dangerfield, R.N. (415) 282-3032
Redding/Shasta Lupus Support Group
Bobi Stalioraitis 530-241-2373, lupus36@c-zone.net
Youth Group (those with lupus and siblings welcome)
Date: Last Saturday of each month
Time: 12:00 - 2:00 pm
Call to confirm with Bobi
Adult Group
Date: Last Thursday of each month
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Location: Mercy Medical Center - Auditoriums C&D
BALF, aka Lupus Foundation of Northern California, has additional subchapter support groups throughout the state - 800-523-3363
Southern California Support Groups
Los Angeles Support Group
Location: Cedars Sinai Hospital
Date: 2nd Wednesday of the month
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Please contact Barbara Heitz (310-472-0271) to confirm
Hollywood Support Group
Location: Avery Scheiber Theatre, North Hollywood
Contact: Please email Liz Coopersmith for upcoming dates and times (lupusmeetup.com or Liz@silvercharmevents.com.)
Additional lupus support groups sponsored by medical centers, organizations and concerned individuals are offered throughout the state of California. Although we cannot endorse them, we provide this listing as we realize how important it is to find help and support close to home. We would be happy to list any additional groups, including their affiliations if one exists. Should you have concerns about your experience, please let us know. info@lupuscalifornia.org If you are interested in an E-mail Buddy please contact us at info@lupuscalifornia.org
