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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
No October Meeting(Typically meets the 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
No October meeting (Typically meets the 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, October 4, 2014 (1st Saturday of the month) - 12:00pm-2:00pm

Glenview
Glenview Public Library; 1930 Glenview Rd.; Glenview, IL 60025
Thursday, October 16, 2014 (Generally meets 3rd Saturday of the month) - 10:00am-11:30am
Leader: Chris Fragassi 
 
Hazel Crest
South Suburban Hospital, Dining Room; 17800 S. Kedzie Avenue, Hazel Crest, IL (708) 799 -8000
Saturday, October 18, 2014 (3rd Saturday of the month) 10:00am- 12:00 noon
Leader: Kanefus Walker

Hillside
4427 Harrison Street, Hillside IL 60162
Next Metting: January 2015 (Generally meets 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 October Meeting (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 October meeting date.
Leader: Karen Brown

Naperville
Lunchroom, Naperville Municipal Center; 400 South Eagle Street; Naperville,
Tuesday, October 7, 2014 (1st Tuesday of the month)-7:00pm-9:00pm
Co-Leader: Julie Folger
Co-Leader: Cindy Guerino

North Shore Support Group 
Panera Bread in Wilmette -1199 Wilmette Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091
Thursday, October 9, 2014- 7:00pm-8:30pm
Leader: Kyra Miller

Palatine
Thursday, October 16, 2014 (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, October 11, 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
Tuesday, October 14, 2014 (Typically meets 2nd Tuesday of the month) - 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Wheaton
Central DuPage Medical Building; 7 Blanchard Circle, Wheaton
Thursday, October 9, 2014. 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 24 de octubre (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
El grupo se reúne mensual el sábado.
Vuelva más tarde para la fecha de la reunión de octubre. 
Hora: 11:00am-12:30pm
Lider: 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 una calcomanía de estacionamiento.
Sábado el 18 de octubre. 
Hora: 10:00am-11:30am 
Lider: 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 Sonya at the LSI office who will fill you in on this new opportunity.  Contact Sonya at 312-542-0002 or email Sonya@lupusil.org.   

Phone: 312-542-0004

Email: sonya@lupusil.org
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