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Support Groups

Support Groups are a great way to connect with others in your lupus community.

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For information and to confirm your participation in a support group, please contact Sonya Loynachan at sonya@lupusil.org or call her at 312-542-0004.
  • Support Groups by City
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  • Support Opportunities
 
Support Groups by City
Bartlett
Hanover Township, Town Hall; 250 S. Route 59, Bartlett, IL
February 24, 2015 (Last Tuesday of the month) - 6:30pm
Co -Leader: Maureen Faille
Co-Leader: Bre Detert 
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=100003131893591
Twitter: renaibeth

Chicago Loop
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Galter Pavilion; 14th Floor
Tuesday, February 3, 2015 (1st Tuesday of the month)-12:00pm-1:30pm
Support Group Leader: Lena Lopez

Chicago - "Living Life" with Lupus Support Group
6320 Dorchester Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
Saturday, February 7, 2015 (1st Saturday of the month) - 12:00pm-2:00pm

Glenview
Glenview Public Library; 1930 Glenview Rd.; Glenview, IL 60025
Saturday, February 21, 2015 (Generally meets 3rd Saturday of the month) - 10:00am-11:30am
Leader: Chris Fragassi 
***Please note that the Glenview and North Shore Support Groups are merging. Meetings will be held at the Glenview Public Library. 
 
Hazel Crest
South Suburban Hospital, Dining Room; 17800 S. Kedzie Avenue, Hazel Crest, IL (708) 799 -8000
Saturday, February 21, 2015 (3rd Saturday of the month) 10:00am- 12:00pm noon
Leader: Kanefus Walker

Hillside
4427 Harrison Street, Hillside IL 60162
Saturday, February 28, 2015 (4th Saturday of the month)-4:00pm-6:00pm
Leader: Nancy Beal

Joliet Support Group
Presence Physical Rehab & Sports Injury Center (in Marycrest Plaza)
2132 Jefferson St., Joliet, IL
No February Support Group Meeting.  Check back soon for March meeting date. (4th Wednesday of odd months, expect November) -6:15pm-8:00pm
Leader: Tari Ambler, Co-leader: Charlene Thigpen

Marion
Heartland Regional Medical Center: Conference Room 2, 3333 West DeYoung (Route 13), Marion
Check back soon for more information on the next meeting. 
Leader: Karen Brown

Naperville
Naperville Municipal Center
400 South Eagle St., Naperville
Please contact the LSI for more information on the Naperville Support Group’s February meeting. 
Leader: Julie Folger

North Shore Support Group 
Panera Bread in Wilmette -1199 Wilmette Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091
Thursday, February 12, 2015 (meets monthly on Thursdays)
7:00pm-8:30pm Leader: Kyra Miller
***Please note that the Glenview and North Shore Support Groups are merging. Meetings will be held at the Glenview Public Library. The North Shore Support Group will continue to meet informally at Panera Bread, on the date posted above. 

Palatine
Thursday, February 12, 2015 (Generally meets the second Thursday of the month) 7:00pm
Leader: Lori Miles
Contact Sonya at sonya@lupusil.org or call 312-542-0004 for location.
Group Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/179736108790115/

Rockford
Swedish American Hospital; 1401 East State Street; 4th Floor; Rockford, IL 61104
Saturday, February 14, 2014 (2nd Saturday of the month) - 11:30 AM
Contact: Shaunda Anderson or Myla Meeks            

Waukegan
Gideon Missionary Baptist Church; 1500 Ridgeland Avenue; Waukegan, IL  60085
Contact LSI Office for more information on the February meeting. (Typically meets 2nd Tuesday of the month) - 6:30pm- 8:30pm

Wheaton
Central DuPage Medical Building; 7 Blanchard Circle, Wheaton
Thursday, February 12, 2015.Typically meets the 2nd Thursday of the month, except January and June thru August. 10:00am-12:00pm
Leaders: Mary Gold and Christine Mooney

 
Spanish Language Groups


Mercy Family Health Center
1713 South Ashland Ave., Chicago
Viernes el 27 de febrero 2015.  (el cuarto viernes del mes)-3:00pm.
Líder: Karen Mancera-Cuevas MS, CHES
Para más información por favor comunicase con Karen (312) 503-0251
k-mancera-cuevas@northwestern.edu
 
Grupo Hispano de Apoyo- Sur de Chicago
Evangelical Lutheran Church of Dr. Martin Luther
5344 S. Francisco Ave., Chicago, IL 60632
Hora: 11:00am-12:30pm
La próxima reunión se llevará a cabo en marzo de 2015. 
Líder: Maria Gallardo

Grupo Hispano de Apoyo-Oeste de Chicago
Chicago City Agency on Aging 
3160 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
Al entrar en el edificio, por favor informe a la recepción y pedir un pase de estacionamiento.
La próxima reunión se llevará a cabo en marzo de 2015. 
Hora: 10:00am-11:30am 
Líder: Maria Robles

Support Opportunities

The LSI offers support services especially for men with lupus!

If you are a man living with lupus and would like to benefit from the support of other men with lupus, please call the LSI at 312-542-0002 or email info@lupusil.org. 

Phone: 312-542-0002

Email: info@lupusil.org 
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