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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 Taurean Jackson at taurean@lupusil.org or call her at 312-542-0004.
  • Support Groups by City
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Support Groups By City

Chicago Loop Support Group Meeting 
12pm – 2pm (Generally meets 1st Tuesday of the month)
Leader: Lena Lopez
*Postponed until Further Notice*

Chicago – Lupus Awareness Support Group
6320 Dorchester Ave; Chicago, IL 60637
Saturday, May 7, 2016; 12:00pm – 2:00pm 
(Generally meets the 1st Saturday of the month)
Leader: Nancy McDaniels

Chicago Trinity United Church of Christ 
400 W. 95th St., Room 102; Chicago, IL 60628
Saturday, June 18, 2015; 2:00pm – 4:00pm 
(Generally meets quarterly the 3rd Saturday of the month) 
Leader: Robertha McNeil

Glenview Support Group Meeting 
Glenview Public Library
1930 Glenview Rd.; Glenview, IL 60025
Saturday, May 21, 2016; 10:00am – 11:30am 
(Generally meets the 3rd Saturday of the month)
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
Advocate South Suburban Hospital
17800 Kedzie Ave; Hazel Crest, IL 60429
Saturday, May 21, 2016; 10:00am – 12:00pm 
(Generally meets the 3rd Saturday of the month) 
***Please note that Hazel Crest Support Group will be on break for July and August.  Meeting will not take place until September.  
Leader: Kanefus Walker

Joliet Support Group Meeting
Presence Physical Rehab & Sports Injury Center (in Marycrest Plaza)
2132 W. Jefferson St.; Joliet, IL 60435
Wednesday, May 25, 2016; 6:15pm – 8:00pm 
(Generally meets the 4th Wednesday of the odd months, except November)
Leaders: Tari Ambler, Co-leader: Charlene Thigpen

Marion 
Heartland Regional Medical Center: Conference Room 2; 3333 
West DeYoung St. (Route 13); Marion, IL 62959
May 2016; 6:00pm (Check back with more information)
Leader: Karen Brown

Palatine Support Group Meeting 
Thursday, May 12, 2016; 7:00pm 
(Generally meets the 2nd Thursday of the month)
Leader: Lori Miles
Group Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/179736108790115/

Rockford Support Group Meeting 
Rockford Public Library
6685 E. State St.; Rockford, IL 61108
Thursday, May 12, 2016; 6:30pm - 8:00pm
(Generally meets the 2nd Thursday of the month)
Leader: Shaunda Anderson 

Waukegan Support Group Meeting
Gideon Missionary Baptist Church
1500 Ridgeland Avenue; Waukegan, IL 60085
Thursday, May 10, 2016; 6:30pm – 8:30pm
(Generally meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month)
Leader: Stephanie Russell-Davis

Wheaton Support Group Meeting 
Central DuPage Medical Building
7 Blanchard Circle; Wheaton, IL 60189
Thursday, May 12, 2016; 10:00am – 12:00pm
(Generally meets the 2nd Thursday of the month, except January, June and August)
Leaders: Mary Gold and Christine Mooney
 
Spanish Language Groups

Casa Michoacan
1638 S Blue Island Ave; Chicago, IL 60608
Lunes, 2 de mayo de 2016; Hora: 5:00pm
(Generalmente reúne el primer miércoles del mes)
Para más información por favor comunicase con Karen (312) 503-0251
Líder: Karen Mancera-Cuevas MS, CHES

Grupo Hispano de Apoyo- Sur de Chicago
Evangelical Lutheran Church of Dr. Martin Luther
5344 S. Francisco Ave.; Chicago, IL 60632
Mayo de 2016; Hora: 11:00am-12:30pm
La próxima reunión se llevará a cabo en Abril2016. 
Líder: Maria Gallardo

Grupo Hispano de Apoyo-Oeste de Chicago
Casa Michoacan
1638 S Blue Island Ave; Chicago, IL 60608
Martes, 03 de mayo de 2016; 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 taurean@lupusil.org  

Phone: 312-542-0002

Email: taurean@lupusil.org 
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