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Alabama .............................................................................................................................................................................. 3

Alaska .................................................................................................................................................................................. 5
Arizona ................................................................................................................................................................................ 7

Arkansas ............................................................................................................................................................................ 10

California ........................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Connecticut ....................................................................................................................................................................... 26

Delaware ........................................................................................................................................................................... 28
Florida ............................................................................................................................................................................... 30

Hawaii ............................................................................................................................................................................... 36
Idaho ................................................................................................................................................................................. 37

Illinois ................................................................................................................................................................................ 39
Indiana .............................................................................................................................................................................. 42

Iowa ................................................................................................................................................................................... 46
Kansas ............................................................................................................................................................................... 48

Kentucky ............................................................................................................................................................................ 50

Louisiana ........................................................................................................................................................................... 51
Maine ................................................................................................................................................................................ 52

Maryland ........................................................................................................................................................................... 53
Massachusetts .................................................................................................................................................................. 55

Michigan ............................................................................................................................................................................ 57
Minnesota ......................................................................................................................................................................... 60

Mississippi ......................................................................................................................................................................... 62

Missouri............................................................................................................................................................................. 63
Montana ............................................................................................................................................................................ 66

Nebraska ........................................................................................................................................................................... 67
Nevada .............................................................................................................................................................................. 68

New Hampshire ................................................................................................................................................................. 69
New Jersey ........................................................................................................................................................................ 70

New Mexico ...................................................................................................................................................................... 73
New York ........................................................................................................................................................................... 74

North Carolina ................................................................................................................................................................... 76
North Dakota ..................................................................................................................................................................... 81

Ohio ................................................................................................................................................................................... 82

Oklahoma .......................................................................................................................................................................... 83

Oregon .............................................................................................................................................................................. 84
Rhode Island ...................................................................................................................................................................... 92

South Carolina ................................................................................................................................................................... 94
South Dakota ..................................................................................................................................................................... 97

Tennessee ......................................................................................................................................................................... 98

Texas ............................................................................................................................................................................... 100
Utah ................................................................................................................................................................................. 104

Vermont .......................................................................................................................................................................... 105
Virginia ............................................................................................................................................................................ 106

Washington ..................................................................................................................................................................... 109
West Virginia ................................................................................................................................................................... 112

Wisconsin ........................................................................................................................................................................ 113

Alabama


Auburn Pain Group
First Presbyterian Church
143 East Thach Avenue, Auburn, AL 36830
Contact: Doug Booth
Contact Number: 334-740-7999 or 334-887-5571 (church number)
Description: A free, 10 session group therapy, focusing on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to manage
chronic pain. Meets Wednesday evenings from 6:00-8:00 p.m.,contact Doug Booth for start dates.

Birmingham Fibromyalgia Focus Group
Lakeshore Foundation Fitness Facility
4000 Ridgeway Dr., Birmingham, AL 35209
Contact: Margaret Smith
Contact Number: 205-967-7171
Email: [email protected]
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Description: Meets 3 Wednesday of the month from 12-1:30PM; focuses on providing education to members
and their family, support, advocacy, and participation in FM Awareness Day.

Fibro Coaches “Life Empowerment Telecalls”
www.fmaware.org
Contact: Dawn Hogan
Contact Number: (574)216-8450
Email: [email protected]
Contact: Nicole La Clare
Contact Number: (320)396-2022;
Email: [email protected]
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Description: Open to anyone in the U.S. living with fibromyalgia, telecall is on the 1 Tuesday of every month
7:00 p.m. CST, please see above website to register.

Fibromyalgia Support Group of Daphne
Thomas Medical Center, Daphne, AL 36526
Contact: Jason Pierce, DC
Contact Number: 251-621-9500
Email: [email protected]
Contact: Stephanie Hull
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 2nd Tues of the month, from 10:30-11:30am, to educate Fibromyalgia sufferers about
their condition and help them increase their quality of life.

Fibromyalgia Support Group of Walker County
Community Health System Bldg., 204 19th St; Jasper, AL 35501
Contact: Anita Mauldin
Contact Number: 205-221-3486
Email: [email protected]
Contact: Eleanor Herald
Contact Number: 205-275-4984
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets on the 3rd Thurs of the month from1:00-2:30pm, to reach the community with support and
knowledge of Fibromyalgia.

Huntsville Fibromyalgia Support Group
Huntsville Hospital Medical Mall-Wellness Center
1963 Memorial Pkwy SW; Huntsville, AL 35801
Contact: Dawn Pulliam
Contact Number: 256-325-3172
Email: [email protected]
Hospital Website: www.hsvfm.com
Description: Meets on the 4th Mon of the month at 5:30pm.

Lupus Support Group-Birmingham
St. Vincent’s “119” Wellness Center
791 Cahaba Valley Road, Birmingham, AL 35206
Contact: Rebecca May-Glass
Contact Number: 334-257-1131
Email: [email protected]
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Description: Meets 1 Saturday of the month at noon, to educate and support people with lupus, arthritis,
rheumatoid arthritis, Sjorgren’s syndrome, and other related disorders; call above number for more information.

Men’s Chronic Health Condition Support Group
402 Office Park Drive; Suite 250; Mountain Brook, AL 35223
Contact: Dr. Heather Meggers-Wright
Contact Number: 205-289-3718
Description: $50+ per session, meets twice per month when the group has met the minimum threshold of four
members, focuses on problem-solving and stress reduction techniques.

The Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS), Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS) and Related Conditions Support
Group of Calhoun County
The Tyler Center (Regional Medical Center),1st Fl Classrooms; Anniston, AL
Mailing Address: 4576 McIntosh Rd, Oxford, Al 36203
Contact: Debi Parsley
Contact Number: 256-835-2554
Group Website: [email protected]
Description: Meets on the 3rd Thurs of the month from 6:00-8:00pm, to offer information, assistance and
support to individuals with Fibromyalgia , Myofascial Pain Syndrome, CFS, Chronic Pain etc.

Women’s Chronic Health Condition Support Group
402 Office Park Drive; Suite 250; Mountain Brook, AL 35223
Contact: Dr. Heather Meggers-Wright
Contact Number: 205-289-3718
Description: $50+ per session, meets twice per month when the group has met the minimum threshold of four
members, focuses on problem-solving and stress reduction techniques

Alaska


American Chronic Pain Association-Alaska Chapter
Alaska Regional Hospital (Ivy Room 2)
2801 DeBarr Rd., Anchorage, AK 99508
Email: [email protected]
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Description: Meets 2 Tuesday of the month from 2-3pm, to provide a free program and welcome all who
suffer from chronic pain, providing coping skills and support.

Arthritis Support Group
Alaska Regional Hospital (First Floor, Ivy Room)
2801 DeBarr Rd., Anchorage, AK 99508
Contact: Dawn Scott
Contact Number: 907-223-4001
Email: [email protected]
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Description: Meets 3 Wednesday of the month from 6-8pm. The group’s purpose of this self-directed arthritis
support and education group is to offer opportunities to explore the many treatments, procedures and programs
that can contribute to lessening the discomfort and progress of arthritis and related rheumatic conditions
including joint pain and stiffness and limited range of motion. We will also network to find recommendations
from within our group for alternative and traditional therapies, treatment and professionals, exercise groups,
walking programs and more.

Life Empowerment Fibromyalgia Telecalls-Fibro Coaches
www.livingwithfibro.com
Follow on twitter: CoachDawnonTwitter
Dawn on the radio: Aspire to Inspire Radio Show
Contact: Dawn Hogan
Contact Number: 574-216-8450
Email: [email protected]
Contact: Nicole LaClare
Contact Number: 320-3962022
Email: [email protected]
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Description: Telecall on the 1 Tuesday of the month from 7-8pm CST. Provides an objective perspective and
ongoing support, while focusing on the present, developing clarity, self-confidence, self-esteem and courage for
getting the future you want to live. Fibro coaches “Live Empowerment Telecalls” are open to anyone living in
the US who is coping with Fibromyalgia.

Lifted Wings
Contact: Tiffany Grimm
Contact Number: 907-395-3929
Email: [email protected]
Description: A support group of people sharing, uplifting, informing, educating, and encouraging. Contact for
schedule and location information.

National Multiple Sclerosis Society Self Help Group-National MS Society, Greater Northwest Chapter
Access Alaska
121 W. Firewood Ln., Anchorage, AK 99503
Contact Number(s): 907-248-4777 or 1800-344-4867
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Description: Meets 2 Thursday of the month from 11:30am-1:30pm.

Neuropathy Support Group
Anchorage Senior Center
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1300 E. 19 Ave, Anchorage, AK 99503
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Description: Meets 2 Wednesday of the month from 7-8:30pm.

Petersburg Circle of Hope
Contact: Deborah Cooper
Contact Number: 907-772-4335
Email: [email protected]
Contact: Mara Cisney
Contact Number: 907-518-9140
Description: A support group of people seeking information and educating others; supporting one another and
sharing trials and triumphs. Contact for schedule and location information.

Arizona



Arthritis Foundation Fibromyalgia Self-help Support Program
450 Acoma Blvd S., Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403
Contact: Robbin Vaughan
Contact Number: 928-505-8279
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 1st Tues of the month from 12:30-2:30pm, to offer support to those with fibromyalgia.

AZ Pain Specialist Chronic Pain Meeting
arizonapaincom/pain-support-group/
Description: Meets Wednesdays at 5pm in the Scottsdale Office

East Valley Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Support Group
Hospice Family Care Offices
1550 S Alma School Rd., Suite 102; Mesa, AZ 85210
Contact: Diane Kennelly
Contact Number(s): 480-556-1069 or 602-561-3168
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.meetup.com/East-Valley-Fibromyalgia-Support-Group/calandar/11467233
Description: Meets the 2nd Thurs of the month from 6:00-8:00pm, to support those with Fibromyalgia and
those caring for a loved one who has FM.

*Coffee Club Meeting
The Coffee Shop
3000 E Ray Rd., Gilbert, AZ
Location Phone: 480-279-3144
Contact: Diane Kelley
Contact Number(s): 480-556-1069 or 602-561-3168
Description: Meets the 4th Fri of the month from 10:30am-1:00pm, to socialize. Please contact if you plan to
attend.

Fibromyalgia/Arthritis and Other Related Diseases Support Group
Verde Valley Medical Center
269 South Candy Lane, Sedona, AZ 86326
Contact: Dixie Cruse
Contact Number: 928-284-0828
Email: [email protected]
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Description: Meets 2 Saturday of the month from 10am-12pm. Does not meet in June, July or August.

Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Support Group
The Shambles Village
2126 McCulloch Blvd., Unit 7; Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403
Location Phone: 928-453-8190
Website: www.havasucommunityhealth.org
Description: Group meets every Wed (except national holidays), from 12:00-2:00pm. Offers education, support
and a sense of community and is associated with Havasu Community Health Foundation.

Neuropathy Support Group
Senior Center
1035 N. Idaho Rd., Apache Junction, AZ 85119
Contact: Marilyn Falk
Contact Number: 480-354-2231
Email: [email protected]
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Description: Meets 2 Wednesday of the month from 9-10am.

Glendale Fibromyalgia Support Group
St Raphael’s Church (Rm 7/8)
5525 W Acoma Rd., Glendale, AZ 85306
Contact: Kathy Benecke
Contact Number: 623-202-7819
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 1st Thurs of the month from 10:00am-12:00pm, for support, education, speakers and
informal discussion for people with FMS. Also offers a bi-monthly Social Meeting, meets the 3rd Thurs of the
month at 11:00am, for lunch and socializing.

Neuropathy Support Group
Civic Center PN Support Group
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7375 E. 2 St., Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Contact: Donna Brower
Contact Number: 480-312-7984
Email: [email protected]
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Description: Meets 2 Friday of the month from 1:30-2:30pm.

Phoenix RSD Care and Share Support Group
St Joseph Medical Center
3rd Ave and Thomas; Phoenix, AZ
Contact: Margie St Pierre
Contact Number: 602-843-2412
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 3rd Sat of the month, at 1:00pm

RSD Care and Share Support Group of Phoenix
St. Joseph’s Medical Center
350 West Thomas Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85013
Contact: Margie St. Pierre
Contact Number: 602-843-2412
Email: [email protected]
Description: Contact for scheduling and location information.

Tucson Fibromyalgia Support Group
Contact: Diana Tolton
Contact Number: 520-440-4663
Email: [email protected]
Website: fibromyalgia.meetup.com/317
Description: Meets on the 3rd Thurs of the month, from 6:00-8:00pm, to create a supportive environment that
inspires members to take care of themselves, and experience greater health, energy, and joy in daily life; guest
speakers are invited. Contact for location information, $5 membership fee.

Tucson Neuropathy Support Group
Health South, 2650 North Wyatt Dr., Tucson, AZ
Contact: Carol Rohlinger
Email: [email protected]
Contact: Alex McDonald
Contact Number: 520-749-3583
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 2nd Sat of the month at 1:00pm.

Yuma Fibromyalgia Support Group
101 W 26th Pl., Yuma, AZ 85364
Contact: Jan Melanson
Contact Number: 928-446-2258
Email: [email protected]
Contact: Nita Sick
Contact Number: 928-317-8789
Description: Meets on Saturdays from 11:00am-12:00pm.

West Valley Fibromyalgia Recovery Group
5904 W Cholla St., Glendale, AZ 85304
Contact: Betsy Timmerman
Contact Number: 623-251-7547
Email: [email protected]
Website: fibromyalgia.meetup.com/351
Description: Meets on the 1st Thurs of the month, from 7:00-9:00pm, to share the tools and techniques that will
help members recover from the disabling symptoms of Fibromyalgia.

Arkansas


Arthritis Foundation, Southeast Region’s Arkansas Office
Mailing Address: 10 Corporate Hill Dr., Suite 340
Little Rock, AR 72205
Contact Number(s): 501-664-7242 1-800-482-8858 (Toll Free)
Description: Serves all counties across the state. Contact for local events and services.

*Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program
Fitness Unlimited, 1212 Hwy 35N; Benton, AR 72015

*Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program
Cabot Veteran Park, 508 North Lincoln; Cabot, AR 72023

*Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program
Conway Regional Health and Fitness Center
700 Salem Rd; Conway, AR 72032

Fibromyalgia Education and Support-Hot Springs
National Park Medical Center, Doctor’s Bldg., Fordyce Rm
Contact: Cindy Sharp
Contact Number: 501-262-0258
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 2nd Mon of the month at 6:30pm.

Arkansas Valley Fibromyalgia Support Group
Eastside Baptist Church, 2710 S. Massard Rd., Fort Smith, AR
Contact: Linda Clanton
Contact Number: 479-226-2995
Email: [email protected]
Contact: Renna Kay Rodden
Contact Number(s): 479-782-7169 or 479-806-2326 (Cell)
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the last Thurs of the month from 6:30-8:00pm, to offer encouragement, resources, research
and support.

Hot Springs Village Fibromyalgia Support
Christ of the Hills UM Church
700 Balearic Rd., Hot Springs Village, AR 71909
Contact: Kit Edscom
Contact Number: 501-922-9245
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 1st Thurs of the month from 10:00-11:30am.

Pine Bluff Fibromyalgia Support Group
Jefferson Comprehensive Care
1101 S Tennessee St., Pine Bluff, AR 71603
Contact: Jerri Jenise James
Contact Number: 870-536-4913
Email: [email protected]

Description: Meets the 2nd Thurs of the month from 6:00-7:00pm, to educate and connect with people who’s
lives are affected by Fibromyalgia, lupus and other auto immune diseases.
River Valley Fibromyalgia Support Group
Russellville and Clarksville
1723 S Boston, Russellville, AR 72801
Contact: Christine Spainhour
Email: [email protected]
Contact: April Thomas
Contact Number: 479-498-0957
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 1st Tues of the month from 1:00-3:00pm.

White County Fibromyalgia Support Group
White County Medical Center-South Campus
1200 S Main St., Searcy, AR 72143
Contact: Melissa Cantrell
Contact Number: 501-283-0326
Email: [email protected]
Contact: Karen Carson
Contact Number: 501-724-5690
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 2nd Sat of the month from 10:00-11:30am.

Power Over Pain
Arkansas Surgical Hospital
5201 Northshore Dr., North Little Rock, AR
Contact: Debbie
Contact Number: 501-240-2209
Email: [email protected]
Contact: Barbara
Contact Phone: 501-681-8970
Description: Meets the 2nd Tues of the month, contact for meeting times. Group also offers phone, email and
facebook support.

California


Agape Fibromyalgia Support Group
841 E Rt. 66, Glendora, CA 91740
Contact: Mary Shahid
Contact Number: 626-857-4711
Email: [email protected]
Contact: Minerva Spell
Contact Number: 626-857-4710
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 2nd Tues of the month from 6:00-7:20pm, to equip participants and family with tools to
manage their Fibromyalgia symptoms.

Antioch-Brentwood Neuropathy Support Group
Kaiser Permanente Antioch Medical Center, Rm D
4501 Sand Creek, Antioch, CA 94531
Contact: Nancy Lucky
Contact Number: 925-754-0702
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 3rd Wed of the month at 2:00pm.

Auburn Neuropathy Support Group
Woodside Village MH Park
12155 Luther Rd; Auburn, CA
Contact: Sharlene McCord
Contact Number: 530-878-9865
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 1st Mon of the month at 1:30pm.

Berkeley Fibromyalgia Support Group
2001 Dwight Way (Between Shattuck and Milvia)
Berkeley, CA 94704
Contact: Deborah Rich
Contact Number: 510-644-3273
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 3rd Tues of the month (except Dec), for support, education, information and referrals.
Speakers every other month, discussion alternate months. Times vary, 12:00/12:30-2:00/2:30pm

Berkeley Neuropathy Support Group
N Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Heart Ave., (Corner of MLK); Berkeley, CA
Contact: Johnetta Smallwood
Contact Number: 916-972-1632
Description: Meets the 3rd Mon of the month at 3:00pm.

Carmichael Neuropathy Support Group
Eskaton
3839 Walnut Ave., Carmichael, CA
*Location is gated, contact prior to attending.
Contact: Karen Robinson
Contact Number: 916-972-1632
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 2nd Tues of the month at 1:30pm.

Castro Valley Neuropathy Support Group
First Presbyterian Church
2490 Grove Way (at Redwood Rd); Castro Valley, CA
Contact: Judson Leong
Contact Number: 510-581-6697
Description: Meets the 2nd Wed of the month at 1:30pm.

Central Sacramento Neuropathy Support
The Chateau on Capitol Avenue
2701 Capitol Ave., Sacramento, CA
Contact: Bev Anderson
Contact Number: 877-622-6298
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 2nd Thurs of the month at 2:00pm.

Central Coast Fibromyalgia Support Group
Arroyo Grande Community Hospital Annex
Arroyo Grande, CA
Contact: Mary Stackhouse
Contact Number: 805-602-2153
Email: [email protected]
Contact: Karen Marshall
Contact Number: 805-925-8075
Description: Meets the 3rd Sat of the month from 10:00-11:30am. Group speakers on even months; open
discussion on odd months.

Chico Neuropathy Support Group
Enloe Hospital Conference Center (Rm 110 A&B)
1528 Esplanade, Chico, CA
Contact: Jeanne Buckingham
Contact Number: 530-228-4701
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 3rd Fri of the month from 10:00am-12:00pm.

Chronic Illness Support Group
Emmanuel Faith Community Church (Education Center 20)
639 E Felicita Ave., Escondido, CA 92025
Contact: Lynne Bechard
Contact Number: 858-487-5483
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 2nd Tues of the month from 7:00-8:30pm; provides leadership, compassion, education.

Concord Peripheral Neuropathy Support Group
First Christian Church (Discovery Rm)
3039 Willow Rd., Concord, CA
Contact: Bev Anderson
Contact Number: 877-622-6268
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 3rd Tues of month at 1:30pm.

CRPS/RSD Support Group
Rabobank Community Rm 1025
Las Tablas, Templeton, CA 93465
Contact: Suzanne Miller
Contact Number: 805-704-5970 (Cell)
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 3rd Tues of the month from 6:00-7:00pm.

Davis Neuropathy Support Group
Davis Senior Center
646 A St., Davis, CA
Contact: Mary Sprifke
Contact Number: 530-756-5102
Email: [email protected]
Contact: Retta Gilbert
Contact Number: 530-747-0186
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 2nd Tues of the month at 2:00pm.

Design for Living-Neuropathy Support Group
Lake Avenue Church (Rm 202, FLC)
393 N Lake Ave., Pasadena, CA
Contact: Dana Gambill
Contact Number: 625-755-0105
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 4th Sat of the month from 4:00-5:30pm.

El Cajon Fibromyalgia Meet up
Inches-a-Weigh East San Diego
838 Jackman St., El Cajon, CA 92020
Contact: Maria Hoover
Contact Number: 619-793-4819
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets every other Sat from 2:00-2:30pm to help each other relate better to FM and for emotional
support.

Elk Neuropathy Support Group
Elk Grove Senior Center
8830 Sharkey Ave., Elk Grove, CA 95758
Contact: Michael Colozzi
Contact Number: 916-421-8103
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 2nd Tues of the month St 2:00pm.

Escondido Fibromyalgia Group
1651 Juniper St., Unit 89, Escondido, CA 92025
Contact: Kathy Ancheta
Contact Number: 760-480-8028
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.meetup.com/efm
Description: Offers two groups for discussion, socializing, and sharing. One group meets the 2nd Wed of the
month from 11:00am-12:00pm. A second group meets the 4th Wed of the month from 1:00-2:00pm.

Fibromyalgia and CFS Group of the San Jacinto Valley
701 N Sanderson Ave., Hemet, CA 92545
Contact: Nancy Balentine
Contact Number: 951-925-3776
Email: [email protected]
Contact: Mary
Contact Number: 951-929-6125
Description: Meets the 3rd Tues of the month, from 1:00-2:30pm, to provide support and education for FMS
and CFS/ME by caring, sharing and awareness.

Fibromyalgia/CF Support Group
Beaver Medical Center
340 Cajon St., Redlands, CA 92373
Contact: Mary McKennell
Contact Number: 909-557-5419
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 3rd Tues of the month from 6:30-8:00pm, to educate people about their illness in order
to advocate for themselves with health care providers; Education about the grief process involved with chronic
illness; providing emotional support.

Fibromyalgia Community Support Group-Casa Colina Hospital
255 E Bonita Ave., Bldg. 5; Pomona, CA 91767
Contact: Dianne Whiting, MA, PT
Contact Number: 909-596-7733×3502
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.casacolina.org
Description: Meets the 3rd Thurs of the month from 4:00-5:15pm, to provide support and education.

Fibromyalgia-FibroHaven Support Foundation
Contact: Dannette Rusnak
Email: [email protected]
Support Group Website: www.meetup.com/FibroHaven
Support Group Blog: www.fibrohaven.com
Description: Offers two groups, one is a Roundtable Social and meets from 1:00-3:00pm., with events that
range from luncheon, coffee socials, and book reviews. Contact for further schedule and location information.
There is also an Educational Meeting with guest speakers scheduled to present on topics focused on managing
and living well with Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain illness. The group meets from 6:00-8:00pm. Contact for
further schedule and location information.

Fibromyalgia Survivors Support Group of Ventura County
1300 W Gonzalez Rd., Suite 101; Oxnard, CA 93036
Contact: Linda Lipscomb
Contact Number: 905-421-4511
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 3rd Sat of the month from 12:00-1:30pm, to provide support, including education,
resources, empathy for those surviving Fibromyalgia and its associated conditions.

Fibromyalgia ” Plus” Support Group
Valley Care Health Library in Pleasanton
5725 W LasPositas Blvd., Ste 270; Pleasanton, CA 94588
Contact: Teresa Ortho
Contact Number: 925-443-5707
Contact: JoAnna Hansen-Morton
Contact Number: 510-276-0530
Library Contact: Mary
Library Number: 925-734-3315
Description: Meets the 1st Thurs of the month, from 6:30-8:00pm, to support those with Fibromyalgia and
similar conditions and loved ones desiring knowledge, understanding, and support. This is a fragrance free
meeting.

Fibromyalgia Support Group-Vacaville
VacaValley Hospital
1000 Nut Tree Rd., Vacaville, CA 95687
Contact: Cynthia Mittel
Contact Number: 707-624-6585
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 3rd Sat of the month from 1:00-3:00pm, to help people live with Fibromyalgia and
Chronic Fatigue, includes speakers, discussions, a health fair etc.

Fibromyalgia Support Group-West Covina
1249 Sunset Ave., West Covina, CA 91790
Contact: Terry Ann Taylor, LCSW
Contact Number: 909-394-5333
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 3rd Thurs of the month from 10:00-11:00am, to provide education and hope for a better
quality of life. Presentations and peer discussions, focus is on up-to-date education and peer discussion.

Fibromyalgia Wednesday Support Group
Arthritis Office
73710 Fred Warning Dr., Palm Desert, CA 92270
Contact: Linda Billings
Contact Number: 760-837-1926
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 2nd Wed of the month from 11:00am-12:00pm, to share current information on
Fibromyalgia, creating a community of healing, compassion, understanding and encouragement.

Fresno Neuropathy Support Group
Carrows
4280 North Blackstone, Fresno, CA
Contact: Marvin Arnold
Contact Number: 559-226-9466
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 3rd Tues of the month at 11:00am.

Grass Valley Neuropathy Support Group
Grass Valley United Methodist Church
263 S Church St., Grass Valley, CA
Contact: Salley Hearn
Contact Number: 530-268-1017
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 2nd Mon of the month at 1:30pm.

High Desert Chronic Pain Support Group
11750 Dunia Rd., Victorville, CA 92392
Contact: Shirel
Contact Number: 909-874-9257
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the last Thurs of the month, from 6:00-7:30pm, to give those with chronic pain a place to
share with others, obtain information and assist in improving their quality of life. Anyone suffering from a
disease with chronic pain ex. Lupus, CFS, FM and Arthritis.

Integrated Wellness Support Group of Tahoe
2608 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Contact: Daniel Brady
Contact Number: 530-544-1600
Location Email: [email protected]
Contact: Kristi Joles
Contact Number: 530-307-9823
Email: [email protected]
Website: integratedwellnesscenters.com
Description: Meets Wednesday’s from 6:00-8:00pm, offers a facility that promotes healing and optimal health
through many forms of alternative therapies.

Kaiser Fibromyalgia Support Group
1255 W Arrow Hwy, Bldg. A; San Dimas, CA 91773
Contact: Terry Ann Taylor, LCSW
Contact Number: 909-394-5333
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 2nd Tues of the month from 6:00-7:00pm, to educate, develop coping skills, and mutual
support.

Lakeport Neuropathy Support Group
Lakeport Senior Center
507 Konocti Ave., Lakeport, CA
Contact: Grave Gault
Contact Number: 702-274-9999
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 2nd Mon of the month at 10:30am.

Livermore Neuropathy Support Group
Heritage Estates
900 E Stanley Blvd., Livermore, CA
Contact: Sandra Grafrath
Contact Number: 925-443-6655
Email: [email protected]
Contact: Lee Parlett
Contact Number: 925-292-9280
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 4th Tues of the month at 10:00am.

Loma Linda Lupus and Autoimmune Pediatrics Support Group
FMO Loma Linda Medical Center, #B200
11370 Anderson St., Loma Linda, CA 92354
Contact: Misti Lair
Contact Number: 909-874-9257
Email: [email protected]
Description: Pediatric Group meets the 3rd Thurs of the month from 4:00-5:00pm. Adult Group meets the 3rd
Thurs of the month from 5:00-6:00pm. Self-Help Course meets the 3rd Thurs of the month from 6:00-7:30pm.
San Bernardino Community Hospital Group meets the 2nd Tues of the month from 7:00-8:30pm, contact for
further information.

Los Angeles Neuropathy Group
UCLA Medical Plaza, Building 300, 3rd Fl, Rm 3200
Los Angeles, CA 90091
Contact: Velda DeCosentine
Contact Number: 310-485-0357
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.numbtoes.org
Description: Meets the 2nd Wed of the month from 1:00-3:00pm.

Napa PN Support Group
Napa Senior Center
1500 Jefferson St., Napa, CA 94558
Contact: Ronald Patrick
Contact Number: 707-257-2343
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 1st Thurs of the month (no meeting July & Dec) at 2:00pm.

Neuropathy Support Group of San Diego
Clairemont Lutheran Church
4271 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., San Diego, CA 92117
Contact: Betty Smallfelt
Email: [email protected]
Contact: Juanita Wilson
Contact Number: 858-279-7728
Description: Meets the 2nd Mon of the month (except Dec) at 1:00-3:00pm.

North Orange County Fibromyalgia Support Group
Kaiser Permanente Hospital (Auditorium)
441 N Lakeview Ave., Anaheim, CA 92805
Contact: Phyllis Talarico
Contact Number: 714-701-0505
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.fibrosupport.com
Description: Meets the last Thurs of the month (except Nov & Dec), from 6:30-8:30pm, to empower members
by providing education, support and encouragement for those living with FM and other FM related chronic
conditions. Offering support and assisting in meeting the challenges of FM.

Oakland Neuropathy Support Group
Grand Avenue 7th Day Adventist Church
278 Grand Ave., Oakland, CA
Contact: Kathleen Nagel
Contact Number: 510-653-8625
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 1st Thurs of the month at 1:00pm.

Orange County PN Support Group
Dr. Mark Spitz’s Office
1920 St Andrew’s Dr., Seal Beach, CA 90740
Contact: Mark Spitz, DPM
Contact Number: 562-799-0656
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets Thursday’s, bi-monthly, at 6:00pm.

Pasadena Fibromyalgia/CF Support Group
Contact: Michael Mossey
Contact Number: 626-587-1130
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.meetup.com/The-Pasadena-Fibromyalgia-Support-Group
Description: Meets the 1st Wed of the month at 7:00pm. Contact for location information.

Placerville Neuropathy Support Group
Placerville Senior Center
937 Spring St., Placerville, CA 95667
Contact: Frank Roscoe
Contact Number: 530-647-0777
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 4th Wed of the month at 1:00pm.

Poway ME/CFIDS Fibromyalgia Information Support Group
Women’s Health Connection-Pomerade Hospital
15611 Pomerade Rd., Ponway, CA 92064
Contact: Katherine Barto
Contact Number: 858-679-7383
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 2nd Wed of the month from 1:00-3:00pm, to provide a place where people with
Fibromyalgia/ME can come together and share our feelings and experiences.

Promotoras De Salud
1426 W Sonya La., Santa Maria, CA 93458
Contact: Eugenia Cortez
Contact Number: 805-928-2781
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 2nd and 4th Thurs of the month from 7:00-8:30pm, to help and empower the Hispanic
community in the Central Coast through education, advocacy and enrichment.

Redding Neuropathy Support Group
Neighborhood Church of Redding
777 Loma Vista, Redding, CA
Contact: Bill Morehouse
Contact Number: 530-221-3082
Contact: Carol Reeves
Contact Number: 530-337-6570
Description: Meets the 2nd Wed of the month at 1:30pm.

Women in Pain Support Group & Caregiver Support Group
Leeza’s Care Connection
501 South Buena Vista St., Burbank, CA 91505
Contact: Stefanie Elkins
Contact Number: 818.847.8686
Description: Meets from 6:30-8PM. Please call for dates.

Redwood City Neuropathy Support Group
Sequoia Hospital Health and Wellness Center
749 Brewster Ave., Redwood City, CA
Contact: Stan Pashote
Contact Number: 510-490-4456
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 4th Tues of the month (Jan-Oct) at 1:00pm.

Roseville Neuropathy Support Group
Sierra Points Senior Residence
5161 Foothills Blvd., Roseville, CA 95678
Contact: Bev Anderson
Contact Number: 877-622-6298
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 2nd Tues of the month at 1:00pm.

Sacramento Peripheral Neuropathy Support Group
Northminster Presbyterian Church
3235 Pope Ave., Sacramento, CA 95821
Contact: Charles Moore
Contact Number: 916-485-7723
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 3rd Tues of the month at 1:30pm.

SAC Valley CFS/FM Support Group
Sylvan Oaks Library
6700 Auburn Blvd; Heights, CA 95621
Contact: Mike Riley
Contact Number: 916-783-3892
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 2nd Sun of the month from 2:00-4:00pm.

San Francisco Fibromyalgia Support Group
336 Country Club Dr., San Francisco, CA 94132
Contact: Shirley Selby
Contact Number: 415-661-3807
Email: [email protected]
Contact: Arlene Wagner
Contact Number: 415-552-2296
Description: Meets the 3rd Thurs of the month from 11:00am-1:00pm, to offer health and medical research plus
support for each member.

San Joaquin CFIDS/ME/FMS Support Group
Contact: Vivien Haynes
Contact: Vinny Cookson
Group Email: [email protected]
Description: Offering two meetings One at Dee Dee’s Restaurant, 1170 Cherokee La; Lodi, CA, on the 3rd Wed
of the month, at 12:30pm. The second group is a social and self-help group and meets at Perkos Restaurant,
Hwy 99 & 120; Montera, CA on the 1st Wed of the month at 12:30pm.

Santa Barbara Fibromyalgia Support 24/7
Sansum Clinic
215 Pesetas La., Santa Barbara, CA 93110
Contact: Kat Foote
Contact Number: 805-964-0867
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 1st Mon of the month from 12:15-2:00pm to provide emotional and functional support
for individuals, families and friends; information about treatment options; socializing.

Serenity Seekers Chronic Pain Support
31300 Rancho Community Way, Temecula, CA 92592
Contact: Cara Olson
Contact Number: 951-303-6789 x407
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets Thursday’s from 6:30-8:30pm, to help those that struggle with chronic pain find emotional
and spiritual support through informative topics and sharing within a group that understands one another.

San Diego RSD/CRPS Hope4Cure Support Group
Panera Bread
5620 Balboa Ave., San Diego, CA
Contact: Irina Lockwood-Devries
Contact Number: 858-366-3991
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 3rd Wed of the month at 11:00am.

San Francisco Fibromyalgia Support Group
336 Country Club Dr., San Francisco, CA 94132
Contact: Shirley Selby
Contact Number: 415-661-3807
Email: [email protected]
Contact: Arlene Wagner
Contact Number: 415-552-2296
Description: Meets the 3rd Thurs of the month from 11:00am-1:00pm, to offer health and medical research plus
support for each member.

San Rafael Neuropathy Support Group
Lutheran Church of the Resurrection
1100 Las Galinas Ave., San Rafael, CA
Contact: Scott Stokes
Contact Number: 415-246-9156
Description: Meets the 3rd Wed of the month at 1:00pm.

Santa Cruz Neuropathy Support Group
Trinity Presbyterian Church
420 Melrose Ave., Santa Cruz, CA
Contact: Mary Ann Leer
Contact Number: 831-477-1329
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 3rd Wed (odd numbered months) at 1:00pm.

Santa Rosa Neuropathy Support Group
Santa Rosa Senior Center
704 Bennett Valley Rd., Santa Rosa, CA
Contact: William Quarante
Contact Number: 707-544-3236
Description: Meets the 1st Thurs of the month at 10:30am.

Sonoma Hope
Holy Roast
7th St., San Rosa, CA
Contact: Kaitlyn Stevens Pintor
Contact Number: 707-494-6404
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets on Monday’s, weekly, at 10:30am, to connect RSD families in the San Francisco North Bay
area.

Sonoma Neuropathy Support Group
Vantage House
264 1st St East, Sonoma, CA 95476
Contact: Joann Bertolucci
Contact Number: 707-996-8336
Description: Meets the 1st Fri of the month at 10:30am.

South Bay Neuropathy Support Group
O’Conner Hospital (DePaul Conference Rm)
2105 Forest Ave., San Jose, CA 95128
Contact: Stan Pashote
Contact Number: 510-490-4456
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 3rd Sat of the month (Jan thorough Oct) at 10:30am.

Stockton Neuropathy Support Group
St Andrew’s Lutheran Church
4210 Claremont Ave. (at March Lane); Stockton, CA
Contact: Jerry Elliot
Contact Number: 209-477-1981
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 3rd Tues of the month at 1:00pm.

SVC FMS Support Group
SCV Senior Center
22900 Market Ave., Newhall, CA 91321
Contact: Laurie Millard
Contact Number: 661-270-1961
Email: [email protected]
Contact: Mary Duggan
Contact Number: 661-255-0769
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.scvfms.com
Description: Meets the 2nd Sat of the month, from 10:30am-12:00pm, to offer support, information, education
and to those afflicted with FM and their families.

The Auburn Fibromyalgia/CFID Support Group
Brookside Senior Apartments (Recreation Meeting Room)
738 Mikkelson Dr., Auburn, CA 95603
Contact: Carni-Chaidez
Email: [email protected]
Contact: Susan Parker
Contact Number: 530-885-2816
Email: [email protected]: Meets the 3rd Thurs of the month (except Dec), from 10:00-
11:30am, to provide positive supportive environment for people with Fibromyalgia/CFIDS, their family and
friends. Offering educational materials, resources and emotional support.

The Santa Ynez Valley Fibromyalgia Support Group
Total Life Fitness
157 W Hwy 246, Buelton, CA 93427
Contact: Kimberley Grant
Contact Number: 805-688-0789
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 3rd Mon of the month from 7:00-8:00pm. Offers speakers, group discussion, exercise
classes, discussion of therapies.

The UCSF Neuropathy Support Group
UC-San Francisco Medical Center (8th Fl Conference Rm)
400 Parnassus Ave., San Francisco, CA 94143
Contact: Dennis Robins
Contact Number: 415-353-3667
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 4th Thurs of the month (Jan-Oct) at 10:00am.

Tracy Fibromyalgia Support Group
Sutter Tracy Community Hospital
1420 N Tracy Blvd., Tracy, CA 95376
Contact: Juanita McHugh
Contact Number: 209-321-9396
Email: [email protected]
Description: Informal support group, meets the 1st & 3rd Tues of the month from 6:30-8:00pm.

Tri-Cities CFIDS Support Group
Little Clubhouse On Mars
28606 Huntwood Ave., Hayward, CA 94544
Contact: Rosalee Berielli
Contact Number: 570-781-0411
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 1st and 3rd Thurs of the month, from 12:00-2:00pm

Turlock Neuropathy Support Group
Covenant Village (Admin Bldg. Classroom)
2125 N Olive St., Turlock, CA
Contact: Dee Mulenbruch
Contact Number: 209-667-0042
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 3rd Mon of the month at 1:00pm.

Valley Fibromyalgia Support Meet up Group
Contact: Leslie Terwilliger
Contact Number: 310-722-5206
Email: [email protected]
Website: fibromyalgia.meetup.com/328
Description: Meets Wednesday’s at 7:00pm, to discuss share, laugh and conquer the misconception regarding
this condition. Contact for further schedule and location information.

Walnut Creek Neuropathy Support Group
Rossmoor, Hillside Clubhouse, Las Trampas Rm
Contact: Carolyn Cash
Contact Number: 925-254-8195
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 4th Fri of the month at 10:00am.

West Sacramento Neuropathy Support Group
Arthur F Community Library (Community Rm)
1212 Merkley Ave., W Sacramento, CA
Contact: Sandra Vinson
Contact Number: 916-372-6093
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 2nd Thurs of the month at 12:30pm.

Woodland Neuropathy Support Group
Woodland Community and Senior Center
2001 East St., Woodland, CA
Contact: Delia Genera
Contact Number: 530-661-3238
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 3rd Mon of the month at 1:30pm.

Yuba Stutter Support Group
St Andrew Presbyterian Church
1390 Franklin Ave., Yuba City, CA
Contact: Ken Lux
Contact Number: 530-673-3749
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 2nd Tues of the month at 10:30am.

CRPS/RSD Pain Group at UCLA
Self-help group for people who have pain or any chronic illness
Meetings held every Monday from 9-10:30am
UCLA Medical Campus, located in the “Semel Institute”
740 Westwood Plaza
Room #C8-639
Questions? Contact Evelyn Poplawski
818 554-3635
Email: [email protected]

HopeKeepers Chronic Pain & Illness Support Group
Meets the third Thursday of each month at 7pm (except during the summer)
Lake Avenue Church
393 North Lake Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91101
Room 204
For more information, email Suzanne at: [email protected]

Santa Clarita Neuropathy and Autoimmune Support Group
Meetings take place at:
Real Life Church
23841 Newhall Ranch Rd.
Valencia, CA
Questions? Email [email protected]

Connecticut


AIDS Project-Greater Danbury (APGD)
30 West Street, Danbury, CT 06810
Contact Number: 203-778-2437
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets every Tuesday at 7PM. We are a support group for adults living with or affected by HIV.

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Support
Hospital for Special Care
150 Corbin Avenue, New Britain, CT 06053
Contact: Candace
Contact Number: 860-612-6303
Contact: Brigitte
Contact Number: 860-612-6316
Website: www.hfsc.org
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Description: Meets on the 3 Wednesday of each month at 2PM.

Arthritis Support Group
Pomfret Senior Center
207 Mashamoquet Road, Pomfret, CT 06258
Contact Number: 860-928-6541×2015
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Description: Meets on the 2 Thursday of the month at 10:30AM.

Brain Tumor Support Group
Hartford Hospital, 80 Seymour Street, Hartford, CT 06102
Contact Number: 860-545-2318
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Description: Meets on the 1 Thursday of each month at 5:30PM. We are an education and support group for
brain tumor patients and their families. A light dinner will be provided. Registration is required and must be
received at least 48 hours in advance.

Caregiver/Care Receive Support Group
Orchard House Medical Adult Day Center
412 Shore Drive, Branford, CT 06405
Contact Number: 203-481-7110
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets twice per month at 10:30AM.

Chronic Pain Anonymous-“Climbing the Hill”
Silver Hill Hospital-Jorgensen Building, Room 3
208 Valley Road, New Canaan, CT 06840
Contact: Jorge R
Contact Number: 203-501-8188
Description: Meets on Thursdays from 7-8PM. Wheelchair access, parking available.

Chronic Pain Support Group
Guilford’s Family and Life Center, 96 Fair Street, Guilford, CT
Contact: Barbara
Contact Number: 203-481-7398
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets on alternating Sunday’s from 4:00-5:00pm

Fibromyalgia Support Group
Griffin Hospital-Parish Nurse Program
130 Division Street, Derby, CT 06418
Contact Number: 203-732-7584
Description: Meets on the last Tuesday of each month at 2pm. Participants share information, offer
encouragement and learn coping techniques. www.griffinhealth.org

SE CT Neuropathy and Fibromyalgia Support Group
Waterford Public Library
Rope Ferry Rd., Waterford, CT 06385
Contact: Linda McIntosh
Contact Number(s): 860-460-6445 (Cell) or 860-445-0054 (Home)
Contact Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 1st Mon of the month at 6:00pm, to provide support, help, assistance and information to
all with pain conditions such as Fibromyalgia, neuropathy, MS, lupus and similar autoimmune diseases.

SE Connecticut Neuropathy Support Group
Groton Public Library
52 Newton Rd, Rte. 117, Groton, CT 06340
Contact: Linda McIntosh
Contact Email: [email protected]
Description: Neuropathy support group meets at 6:00pm.

The Connecticut CFIDS and FM Association, Inc.
Mailing Address: PO Box 3010, Milford, CT 06460
Contact Number: 800-952-2037
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.ct-cfids-fm.org
Description: A volunteer, non-profit organization, providing support to individuals with CFIDS, FM and their
families; serving as an information clearinghouse; acting as a patient advocate and funding medical research.
Offers a Quarterly newsletter-The Network, Help and information hotline, information and referrals, funding,
education and training, communication with government representatives and medical professionals.

Delaware


American Arthritis Foundation-Delaware Chapter
9505 Registers Town Rd., Suite 1 North, Owingsmill, DE 21117
Contact Number(s): 410-654-6570 or 1-800-365-3811
Email: [email protected]
Description: Contact for local events and programs

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Support Group
201 Thomas La. South, Newark, DE 19711
Contact: Rick Baldwin
Contact Number: 302-266-7578
Description: A support group for those with chronic fatigue syndrome. Contact for location, dates and times.

Coffee and Conversation
Temple Beth Emeth
300 W Lea Blvd., Wilmington, DE
Contact: Sonia
Contact Number: 302-475-3085
Description: Meets the 1st & 3rd Thurs of the month from 10:30am-12:00pm.

Coping with Life and MS
St Paul’s United Methodist Church
1314 Folk Rd., Wilmington, DE
Contact: Carol
Contact Number: 302-655-5610
Description: Meets the 1st Tues of the month from 4:00-5:30pm.

Delaware Fibromyalgia, CFS, and Chronic Pain Support Group
72 Oak Leaf La., Felton, DE
Contact: Jennifer Jarman
Contact Number: 302-531-7666
Group Website: www.delawarefibromyalgiasupport.webs.com
Description: A relaxed setting, focusing on group communication. For those coping with chronic pain,
fibromyalgia, CFS, lupus, RSD etc. Meets the 3rd Wed of the month from 6:30-9:00pm.

Delaware RSD Group
30A Circle Dr., Orchard Manor; Millsboro, DE 19666
Contact: Iva Macfadden
Contact Number: 302-945-0381
Description: A support group for those with RSD. Contact for location, dates and times

Dover Friday Night Group
First Baptist Church
301 Walker Rd., Dover, DE 19904
Contact: Leslie
Contact Number: 302-264-9763
Description: Meets the 3rd Fri of the month from 5:30-7:30pm.

Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Support Group
124 Trafalgar Dr., Dover, DE 19904
Contact: Deborah Davis
Contact Number: 302-736-6186
Description: Support group for those with Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Contact for location
and dates.

Lupus Support Group
Christiana Hospital
4755 Ogletown-Stanton Rd., Rte. 4, Newark, DE
Contact Number: 866-517-5070
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the last Wed of the month from 7:00-8:00pm.

Lupus Support Group
Kent General Hospital
640 S. State Street
Description: Meets the 1st Tues of the month from 1:00-3:00pm.
Newark Circle of Friends
Newark Senior Center
200 White Chapel Rd., Newark, DE
Contact: Sara
Contact Number: 302-737-4694
Description: Meets the 2nd Wed of the month from 1:00-3:00pm.

Sussex County Shore Group
St George’s Chapel (Parish Hall)
20322 Beaver Dam Rd.
Contact: Jamie
Contact Number: 302-684-4513
Description: Meets the 1st Wed of the month from 6:00-8:00pm.

Florida


Chronic Fatigue & Immune Dysfunction
First Methodist Church
536 Coral Way, Coral Gables, Florida 33176
Contact Number: (305)-261-5650
Description: Contact for scheduling information.

Bay County Fibromyalgia Support Group
10620 Hutchinson Blvd., Panama City Beach, FL 32407
Contact: Brenda Lewis-Williams
Contact Number: 850-248-9319
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 2nd Thurs of the month from 6:30-8:00pm, to provide resources and an outlet for
individuals with Fibromyalgia or CF to share, with a Christian component.

Central Florida Peripheral Neuropathy Support Group
500 Waterman Ave., Mt Dora, FL 32757
Contact: Jack Koehler
Contact Number: 352-735-2077
Description: Meets the 1st Sat of the month at 10:00am.

Chronic Fatigue & Immune Dysfunction
Michael-Ann Russell Center
18900 NE 25th Avenue, North Miami, Florida, 33180
Contact Number: (305)-685-9198
Description: Contact for scheduling information.

Chronic Pain Sufferers Support Group
St. Paul Lutheran Church
10700 SW 56th Street, Kendall, Florida, 33156
Contact Number: (305)-595-5332.
Description: North Florida Chronic Pain Support Group, requires registration, for details log-on
to: www.lifesjourneywellness.com/2012/02/northeast-florida-chronic-pain-support-group. Contact for
scheduling information.

Clermont Fibromyalgia Support Group
1109 Citrus Tower Blvd., Clermont, FL 34711
Contact: Terrah Denham
Contact Number: 352-449-9625
Email: [email protected]
Contact: Dr. Paez
South Lake Pain Institute: 352-394-0833
Email: [email protected] or [email protected]
Description: Meets the 2nd Wed of the month from 6:00-7:00pm to provide sufferers and their families
education on different treatment options available.

Fibromyalgia/CFS Support Group
179 County Hwy 393 South, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
Contact: Diane Roll
Email: [email protected]
Contact Number: 850-502-7897 (Office)
Email: [email protected]
Contact: Ashley Livingston
Contact Number: 850-502-7626 (Office)
Description: Meets the 3rd Tues of the month from 6:30-7:30pm and offers a safe forum for members to share
healing experiences, discuss current research, overcome obstacles and seek advice. Family and friends are
welcome.

FibroCares
Contact: Shelley Slobion-Foote
Contact Number: 305-271-1744
Email: [email protected]
Description: A friendly, caring, educational, support group, meets the last Tues of the month from 12:30-
2:20pm, offers select topics, discussion and sharing. Contact for location information.

Fibromyalgia Group Fort Walton Beach
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
363 Miracle Strip Pkwy., Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Contact: Janie Klipstein
Contact Number: 850-939-8616
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 3rd Thurs of the month from 6:30-8:30pm, to keep FMS survivors informed of the latest
FMS news. Helping survivors find ways to control Fibromyalgia pain and keep flairs in control with
conventional medication and alternative treatments.

Fibromyalgia Outreach Foundation of Central Florida
Florida Hospital (Building in front of hospital)
651 E State Rd. 436 (Atamonte Dr); Alamonte Springs, FL 32708
Contact: Edie Hardesty
Contact Number: 407-252-4857
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 1st Tues and 3rd Thurs of the month from 7:00-9:00pm, to help people affected with
Fibromyalgia in Central Florida and their families know they aren’t alone; help finding doctors, attorney’s,
financial assistance and shoulders to lean on.

Fibromyalgia Support Group of Boynton Beach
The Pointe at Newport Place
NW 7 Court, Boynton Beach, FL 33426
Contact: Donna Boyer
Contact Number (s): 561-637-8346 (Home) or 561-702-2837 (Cell)
Email: [email protected]
Contact: Lisa Ray
Contact Number: 561-738-0729
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 1st and 3rd Thurs of the month from 7:00-9:00pm, to support one another in the effort of
healing through the process of eliminating the leading factors causing the syndrome.

Fibromyalgia Support Group of Daytona Beach
201 N Clyde Morris Blvd., 3rd FL Conference Rm
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
Contact: Elizabeth Morris
Contact Number: 386-295-2636
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 4th Tues of the month at 12:00pm, to bring awareness of options they have and giving
them ideas how to make their lives a little easier.

Fibromyalgia Support of Southwest Florida
Contact: Susan Percival
Contact Number: 239-682-4465
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 2nd Tues of the month from 12:00-1:00pm, to assist Fibromyalgia sufferers through
support, education and empowerment. Meets the 2nd Tues of the month from 12:00-1:00pm. Contact for
location information.

Jacksonville PN Support Group
580 W 8th St., Tower #1, 9th FL; Jackson, FL 32209
Contact: Karen Perrin, RN
Contact Number: 904-244-9719
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 2nd Sat of the month from 10:00-11:30am.

Living Well With Lupus Support Group
Dr. Phillips Hospital
9400 Turkey Lake Rd., Orlando, FL 32819
Description: This is a community support group offered by Dr. Phillips Hospital’s Patient and Family
Counseling Department. It is where individuals, family and loved ones affected by lupus can come together and
provide support and encouragement for one another. There will be education and literature on lupus and
effective ways to cope with stress and improve your overall quality of life. Let’s come together in learning how
to live well with lupus! Meets every second Saturday of the month in the Garden Room at Dr. P. Phillips
Hospital from 11am-12 noon.

Mandarin Fibromites
14578 Camberwell Lane S.,Jacksonville, FL 32258
Contact: Carla Bourg
Contact Number: 904-886-7214
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 2nd Tues of the month from 10:00am-12:00pm, to bring awareness to the community
about FMS and find ways to make our lives better.

Manasota Fibromyalgia Support Group
Braden River Branch Library
4915 53rd Ave E., Bradenton, FL
Contact: Susan Nachand
Contact Number: 941-355-8664
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 1st Sat of the month from 1:00-2:00pm, to assist those with FM to better cope with their
illness by providing information, encouragement and an opportunity to share with others and increase
community awareness of FM.

Miami CFIDS (Chronic Fatigue Immune Dysfunction) Support Group
Miami School of Medicine (Clinical Research Bldg.) Miami, FL
Contact: Barbara Soliday
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets Friday’s from 12:00-1:30pm, to provide information and support to people who have CFS
and related disorders; advocating for improved research and treatment.

Neuropathy Resource Group
Sun City Center Atrium Bldg. (Caper Rm)
945-A North Course La., Sun City, FL 33573
Contact: Laura Garcia-Rehab Director for Gentiva Home Health
Contact Number: 813-612-5989
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 2nd Thurs of the month from 1:00-2:00pm.

Peripheral Neuropathy Support Group
13330 USF Laurel Dr., Tampa, FL
Contact: Cindy Tofthagen, PhD, ARNP
Contact Number: 813-396-9441
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 1st Wed of the month from 1:00-2:00pm.

PN Support Group
North Lake Presbyterian Church
975 Rolling Acres, Lady Lake, FL 32159
Contact: Jean Ganske
Contact Number: 352-753-8382
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 1st Sat of the month from 1:30-3:30pm.

Port Charlotte Fibromyalgia Group
4056 Gingold St., Port Charles, FL 33948
Contact: John and Dominique Surkan
Contact Number: 941-240-0114
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 1st Sat of the month from 7:00-9:00pm.

Relax Your Way to Better Health
5030 78th Ave., #10; Pinellas Park, FL 33781
Contact: Connie Bowden, RN, LMT, CCH, BSNH
Contact Number: 727-547-0245
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.conbowden.com
Description: Meets the 1st Wed of the month from 6:00-7:00pm, to provide a place for the exchange of ideas,
information, relaxation techniques and support in a comfortable and nurturing environment.

RSDExtremity
3100 Coral Hills Dr., Coral Springs, FL
1st Fl, Conf Rm A&B (Adjacent to Coral Springs Medical Center)
Contact(s): Susan or Michelle
Contact Number: 954-344-3344 (for directions)
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the last Thurs of the month from 6:30-7:30pm.

Sarasota Peripheral Neuropathy Support
Heartland Health Care and Rehab Center
5401 Sawyer Rd., Sarasota, FL 34233
Contact: Susannah Chase
Contact Number: 941-412-7844
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 3rd Fri of the month from 1:00-2:00pm.

Treasure Coast Neuropathy Support Group
Tierra Verde Clubhouse
1900 S Kanner Hwy., Stuart, FL
Contact: Beverly Christensen, RN, MS
Contact Number: 772-288-3754
Description: Meets the 2nd Thurs of the month from 2:00-4:00pm.

Volusia County Neuropathy Support Groups
*New Smyrna Beach
Trinity Lutheran Church
485 Turnbull Bay Rd., New Smyrna Beach, FL
Contact: Victoria Stevens
Contact Number: 386-366-6135
Contact: Beth Barnett
Contact Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets Monday’s at 2:00pm.

*Ormond Beach
Grand Villa of Ormond Beach
535 W. Nova Rd., Ormond Beach, FL
Contact: Victoria Stevens
Contact Number: 386-366-6136
Contact: Liz Knowlton
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets at 2:00pm, contact for further meeting information.

West Bradenton Peripheral Neuropathy Support Group
305 75th St., West Bradenton, FL 34209
Contact: Lisa Endick, RN
Email: [email protected]
Contact: Sanjay Yathiraj, MD
Contact Number: 941-750-0602
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 2nd Sat of the month at 10:00am.

West Pasco Fibromyalgia Support Group-Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point
Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point (Conference Center)
Hudson, FL 34667
Contact: Pam Ludwig
Contact Number: 727-863-3439
Contact: Pat Bengatka
Contact Number: 727-845-7375
Description: Meets the 1st Fri of the month from 2:00-4:00pm to educate fellow Fibromyalgia sufferers as well
as their families. Monthly speakers, time for questions and discussion.

Hawaii


FibroCare of Kau
92-1471 Aloha Blvd., Ocean View, HI 96737
Contact: Eileen Forster
Contact Number: 808-315-5589
Email: [email protected]
Contact: Vickie Crosby
Contact Number: 808-315-5589
Description: Meets every 3rd Sat of the month from 10:00-11:30am, to educate, supporter and encourage
healthy lifestyle choices to reduce the pain and suffering of Fibromyalgia and associated conditions.

Fibromyalgia / Chronic Fatigue Support Group
St. Clement’s Parish Hall
1515 Wilder Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96812
Contact: Annette Kam
Contact Number: 808-677-8770
Email: [email protected]
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Description: Meets 2 Saturday of each month except December from 9:15 – 10 am (newcomer meeting) 10 –
11:30am (general meeting). This group focuses on the Guaifenesin Protocol.

Ovarian Cancer Support Group
Kapi’olani Women’s Center
1319 Punahou Street, Honolulu, HI96826
Contact: Martha Smith
Contact Number: 808-983-6000
Email: [email protected]
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Description: Meets 4 Thursday of every month from 6-8PM. Offering shared support and information, this
group is for women who have been recently diagnosed with ovarian cancer, women who are in treatment, and
women who are long-term survivors of ovarian cancer.

S.C.A.R.S. (Strength, Courage, Appreciation, Respect, Support)
Kapi’olani Women’s Center
1319 Punahou Street, Honolulu, HI96826
Contact: Dee Ann or Ashley Sutherland
Contact Number(s): 808-983-6530 or 808-983-6340
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets on the last Friday of the month from 6-8PM. This is a teen/adolescent support group for
children with a chronic illness. The group begins with a light dinner with socialization then moving to a topic of
discussion, with possibly a guest speaker, that was decided on as a group. After a short presentation from a
guest speaker the floor is opened for any topics of interest for that month

Vets with FMS
1298 Kukila St., Honolulu, HI 96818
Contact: Alicia Pribadi
Contact Number: 571-247-7241
Email: [email protected]
Description: Support group designed for all veterans, VA patients, military, DOD, their spouses and families
who suffer from Fibromyalgia. Meets Thursday’s, bi-weekly from 1:00-2:00pm.

Idaho


Arthritis Foundation-Idaho Chapter
Contact(s): 801-536-0990 or 801-391-9389
Website: www.arthritis.org/idaho
Description: Contact for local Arthritis sponsored programs and events.

*Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program
5959 W Discovery Pl., Boise, ID 83713
Contact Number: 208-377-9622
Description: Contact for program dates/times.

*Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program
Apple Athletic Club
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1710 E 16 ., Idaho Falls, ID 83404
Contact Number: 208-529-8600
Description: Contact for program dates/times.

*Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program
Southeastern District Health Dept.
1901 Alvin Ricken Dr., Pocatello, ID 83201
Contact Number: 208-239-5250
Description: Contact for program dates/times.

*Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program
Center for Physical Rehab
714 N College Rd., Twin Falls, ID 83301
Contact Number: 208-734-5313
Description: Contact for program dates/times.

Boise Fibromyalgia Support Group
Elk’s Rehabilitation Hospital (Sawtooth Rm)
600 N Robbins Rd., Boise, ID 83702
Contact: Mary Seroski
Contact Number: 208-968-4038
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 1st Mon of the month from 7:00-9:00pm to share stories, treatments, what’s worked and
what hasn’t.

Fibromyalgia Support Group
St Joseph’s Hospital (Conference Rm C)
415 6th St., Lewiston, ID 83501
Description: Meets the 1st Wed of the month (except June and Oct) at 2:00pm.

Lupus Support Group, New Horizons
Tri-State Community Hospital(Community Room); Clarkston, ID
Contact Number: 208-743-9613
Description: A support group for those with lupus, chronic fatigue, Epstein-Barr bar and fibromyalgia. Meets
the 3rd Tues of the month at 7:00pm.

Neuropathy Support Group
Contact: Patricia Migatulski
Contact Number: 208-869-4414
Email: [email protected]
Description: A support group for those with neuropathy. Contact for further information.

MS Support Group
Grandma Zula’s Kitchen
306 N Spokane St., Post Falls, ID
Contact Number: 208-818-2150
Website: www.mswobbles.com
Description: A peer support for patients with MS and families. Education, discussion of services available, peer
support, MS updates, open discussions and drug representatives. Meets the 2nd Mon of the month (Sept-May)
from 11:00am-1:00pm.

Boise Peripheral Neuropathy Support Group
1994 Wood Duck La., Boise, ID 83706
Contact Number: 208-395-1547
Description: A support group for those with neuropathy. Contact for meeting dates and times.

Illinois


Fibromyalgia Education and Support Group
Care Clinic
1701 W Curtis Rd., Champaign, IL 61822
Contact: Phyllis Sommer
Contact Number: 217-367-0136
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 3rd Wed of the month from 6:30-8:00pm, to bring the latest news and information about
Fibromyalgia to members and guests, while helping to support one another.

Living Well With Fibromyalgia
Hampton Building, South Mulkey St., Christopher, IL 62822
Contact: Donna Todd
Contact Number: 618-724-7150
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 3rd Wed of the month from 7:00-9:00pm.

Metro Guai Group
Heart Institute (Behind St Elizabeth’s Hospital), Millennium Rm
Contact: Sandy Phillips
Contact Number: 618-344-7659
Email: [email protected]
Description: Fibromyalgia support group for people following the Guiafenesin protocol. Meets the 3rd Sun of
the month from 3:00-5:00pm. If it is a holiday group meets the following Sun.

FMS-Geneva
Delnor Community Hospital (Room AB)
300 Randall Rd., Geneva, IL 60134
Contact: Jayne Holley
Contact Number: 630-443-8208 x205
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets twice per month, with alternating guest speakers, and topic discussions. Contact for further
schedule information. There is a $10 membership fee for this group.

NW Suburban Fibromyalgia Support Group
Schaumburg Township Building, Hoffman Estates, IL 60194
Contact: Diane Spizzirri
Contact Number: 847-895-9596
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 4th Thurs of the month from 7:00-9:00pm, to help people take control of their
Fibromyalgia symptoms. Monthly speakers and support sessions. An additional Dinner Out Group offered.

Advocates for FMS
884 Main Street., Antioch, IL 60002
Contact: Ann Borchardt
Contact Number: 847-362-7807
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 1st Sat of the month from 10:00am-12:00pm, to provide a supportive and educational
environment for those with FMS, CFS and Lupus.

McHenry County Fibromyalgia Support Group
4201 W Medical Center Dr., McHenry, IL 60050
Contact: Christina Babincsak
Contact Number: 815-526-2375
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 3rd Wed of the month from 7:00-9:00pm, to provide support and information to patients
with Fibromyalgia, their families and caregivers.

Fibro Friends Care
1514 W Virginia Ave; Peoria, IL 61604
Contact: Deb Miller
Contact Number: 309-682-5135
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets Wednesday’s at 6:30pm. Offers a relaxing environment to talk with other Fibromyalgia
sufferers. Patients are welcome to bring their support person(s).

Fibromyalgia Chronic Pain Support and Education Group
1700 W Washington, Springfield, IL 62704
Contact: Terri Crowder
Contact Number: 217-483-2224
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 2nd Tues of the month from 5:30-7:00pm, to help those with Fibromyalgia and their
families gain information about how to find help to live a better more satisfying life.

FACES-Fibromyalgia, Arthritis, Coping and Support619 Plainfield Rd; Willowbrook, IL 60527
Contact: Marilyn Benyon
Contact Number: 708-598-5260
Contact Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 1st Tues of the month from 6:30-8:30pm, to give support, share information and make
friendships with others with the same illness. Open discussions and guest speakers.

Illinois RSDS Association
Alexian Brothers Hospital, Conference Rm 1800; Biesterfield Rd
Contact: Edwina Schaeffer
Contact Number: 630-665-0717
Contact Email: [email protected]
Contact: Tim Groark
Contact Number: 773-582-8051
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 2nd Sun of the month from 2:00-4:00pm.

Peoria Illinois Support Group
Methodist Medical Center
221 NE Glen Oak Ave., Peoria, IL 61636
Contact: Dallas Stidham
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets Monday’s from 6:00-8:00pm.

Quad Cities PN Support Group
855 Illini Dr., Silvis, IL
Contact: Mary Kay Keemle
Contact Number: 309-755-1063
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 4th Wed of the month from 7:00-8:30pm.

RSDS/CRPS and Chronic Pain Association
Adventist Hinsdale Hospital (Lincoln Rm)
120 Oak St., Hinsdale, IL 60521
Contact: Edwina Schaeffer
Contact Number: 630-665-0717
Email: [email protected]
Contact: Tim Groark
Contact Number: 773-582-8051
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 3rd Sun of the month from 2:00-4:00pm.

The NE Illinois Support Group
Gustafson’s Apartments
2811 Sunset Ave., Waukegan, IL 60085
Contact: Scott Patrick
Contact Number: 847-689-8045
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 3rd Wed of the month from 1:00-2:30pm.

Indiana


Central Indiana Support Group
St Luke’s Methodist Church
100 W 86th St., Indianapolis, IN 46260
Contact: Meg Frazer, MD
Contact Number: 317-844-2903
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 3rd Mon of the month from 6:00-7:00pm.

Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Support Group
14701 Cumberland Rd., Noblesville, IN 46060
Contact: Eileen Peters
Email: [email protected]
Contact: Dr. Shawn Pala
Contact Number: 317-770-1970
Website: www.palachiropractic.com
Description: Meets the 3rd Thurs of the month from 6:00-7:30pm, to offer hope and encouragement to those
who suffer from Fibromyalgia, CFS, multiple chemical sensitivity syndrome, Gulf War Syndrome and their
families.

Fibromyalgia Support Group-Bloomington
First United Methodist Church (Rm 316)
4th and Washington, Bloomington, IN
Contact: Rachael Norton, Occupational Therapist
Contact Number: 812-353-5534
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.bloomingtonhospital.org
Description: Meets the 1st Thurs of the month from 6:00-7:30pm, offers guest speakers and group discussions
of topics related to self-management of Fibromyalgia.

Fibromyalgia Support Group-Corydon
105 North Capital, Corydon, IN 47112
Contact: Rebecca Dehn
Contact Number: 812-737-1860
Email: [email protected]
Contact: Diane Clark
Contact Number: 812-738-9067
Description: Meets the 2nd Wed of the month from 6:00-7:00pm.

Fibromyalgia Support Group-Lafayette
Kathryn Weil Center (Rm #406)
415 N 26th Street, Lafayette, IN 47905
Contact: Debbie Clevenger
Contact Number: 765-447-2923
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 2nd Thurs of the month; bi-monthly, from 1:00-3:00pm, to educate, inform and improve
the quality of life for those with Fibromyalgia and their families.

Fibromyalgia Support Group of Community Hospital Anderson
1923 N Madison Ave., Anderson, IN 46011
Contact: Sandy Zentz
Contact Number: 765-298-1652
Email: [email protected]
Contact: Nancy Powell
Contact Number: 765-298-1660
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets Wednesday’s from 6:00-7:00pm for sharing and offering information to those afflicted by
Fibromyalgia.

Fibromites Unite
St Margaret Mercy Hospital
24 Joliet St., Dyer, IN 46311
Contact: Jodi Phelan
Contact Number: 708-539-9896
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.fibromitesunite.org
Description: Meets the 4th Sat of the month from 10:00am-12:00pm, offers support for fibromites and their
families as well as social activities.

Fields of Fibro
901 Birch St., Demotte, IN
Contact: Tamara Fischer
Contact Number: 219-869-9179
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.fieldsoffibro.org
Description: Meets the 3rd Wed of the month from 6:45-8:00pm.

Hendricks Regionals Fibromyalgia Chronic Pain Support Group
Hendricks Regional Health Hospital (Conference Rm #1)
110 Hospital La., Danville, IN 46122
Contact: Ben Keckler
Contact Number: 317-745-3417
Description: Meets Friday’s, bi-weekly from 1:00-2:30pm, to provide support and encouragement to those
suffering from Fibromyalgia or undiagnosed chronic pain and fatigue. Family and friends are encouraged to
attend.

Louisville-New Albany Fibromyalgia Meet-up Group
2301 Fawcett Hill Road, new Albany, IN 47150
Contact: Shelly Kirby
Contact Number: 317-908-8172
Email: [email protected]
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Description: Meets the 3 Sunday of each month at 2:30PM. www.meetup.com/Louisville-New-Albany-

Fibromyalgia-Meetup-Group
Northeast Indiana Amputee Support Group
Parkview Randallia Campus (outpatient therapy department)
2200 Randallia Drive, Fort Wayne, IN 46805
Contact: Donna Webster
Contact Number: 260-373-3202
Email: [email protected]
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Description: Meets on the 3 Tuesday of the month from 7-8:30PM.

Spinal Cord Injury Association Support Group
Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana (main conference room)
4141 Shore Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46254
Contact: Douglas Woodwell
Contact Number: 317-966-2423
Email: [email protected]
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Description: Meets on the 3 Tuesday of the month from 6:30-8PM.

The Neuropathy Association’s Central Indiana Support Group
St. Luke’s Methodist Church
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100 West 86 Street, Indianapolis, IN 46260
Contact: Meg L. Frazer, MD
Contact Number: 317-844-2903
Email: [email protected]
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Description: Meets on the 3 Monday of the month from 6-7PM.

Wichita Neuropathy Support Group
Contact: Myrtle Richardson
Contact Number: 316-788-0199
Email: [email protected]
Description: A support group for those with neuropathy. Contact for schedule and location information.
Tri-State Fibromyalgia Support Group
Deaconess Gateway Hospital-Conference room E
4011 Gateway Boulevard, Newburgh, IN 47630
Contact: Mary Winstead
Contact Number: 812-450-6000
Email: [email protected]
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Description: Meets the 4 Thursday of the month except on holidays from 6-7PM.

Owen County Fibromyalgia Support Group
Owen County Public Library
10 S Montgomery Street, Spencer, IN 47460
Contact: Brenda Kadic Nardi
Contact Number: 812-829-4205
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 2nd and 4th Thurs of the month from 1:00-2:00pm, offers positive support and helpful
information.

Reframe Your Pain-Fibro Coaching Group-Women’s Group
The Vitamin Store and Natures Gift Shop
1303 W 81st Ave., Merrillville, IN 46410
Contact: Dawn Hogan-Certified Life Coach
Contact Number: 574-216-8450
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.livinglifewithfibro.com
Follow on Twitter: CoachDawnhogan Twitter
Dawn on the Radio: Aspire to Inspire Radio Show
Description: Meets the 2nd Sat of the month from 10:00-11:00am, provides an objective perspective and
ongoing support while focusing on the present, developing confidence, clarity and courage. Please RSVP to
each meeting.

Tri-State Fibromyalgia Support Group
Deconess Hospital (Resource Center)
600 Mary St., Evansville, IN 47710
Contact: Mary Winstead
Contact Number: 812-228-9956
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 4th Thurs of the month from 6:00-7:30pm, provides support, encouragement, education
and information on FMS for members, family and friends.

Iowa


Arthritis Foundation-Iowa Chapter
Mailing Address: 1025 Ashworth Rd., Suite 505
W. Des Moines, IA 50265
Contact Number(s): 515-278-0636 or 866-378-0636 (Toll Free)
Website: www.arthritis.org/iowa
Description: Offers Arthritis related events and programs, contact for further information on local programs and
events.

Chronic Pain Support Group
Contact: Amy Stockman
Contact Number: 319-353-7125
Email: [email protected]
Description: Support group for those with chronic pain disorders. Contact for further information. Sponsored by
University of Iowa Hospital.

Fibro-Arthritis Education/Support Group
Mercy Medical Plaza
540 E Jefferson St., Iowa City, IA 52240
Contact: Elnora Smith
Contact Number: 319-354-2952
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 3rd Mon of the month (except Dec, Jan and August), from 6:30-8:00pm. Offers
educational speakers on a variety of topics relating to fibromyalgia and other arthritises, Q&A answer time,
followed by general sharing time.

Fibro Friends
Mt. Ayr, IA
Contact: Linda Jo Waugh
Contact Number: 641-785-2219
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 1st Fri of the month from 7:00-9:00pm provides support and information to
Fibromyalgia sufferers in SW Iowa/NW MO area.

Fibromyalgia Family Support Group
Lowe Park Arts and Environmental Center
4500 N 10th St., Marion, IA 52302
Contact: Patricia Pollock
Contact Number: 319-389-1464
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 4th Thurs of the month from 6:30-8:00pm, to educate patients, family and friends about
Fibromyalgia, and CFS conditions and support them in their goal to find what works for each individual.

Fibromyalgia Support Group-Charles City
116 Cedar Circle, Charles City, IA 50616
Contact: Deb Frankie, RN
Contact Number: 641-228-7141
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 1st Tues of the month from 4:00-5:00pm, to share information and feelings, as well as
work together identifying practical solutions regarding the daily challenges caused by fibromyalgia.

Genesis Medical Center Fibro Friends
2535 Maplecrest Rd., Suite 14; Bettendorf, IA 52722
Contact: Alicia Owens
Contact Number: 563-421-3491
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 1st and 3rd Mon of the month from 1:00-2:30pm, provides support and education.

Huntington’s Disease Support Group
Valley View Village (conference room)
2571 Guthrie Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50317
Contact: Mark Hillenbrand
Contact Number: 515-259-1261
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Description: Meets 3 Sunday from 1:30-3PM. The group is for people diagnosed with Huntington’s disease,
their caretakers and family. A safe place to discuss the challenges, successes and experiences of living with
Huntington’s disease.

Life After Fibro- LAF (Laugh)
Office Library Lake Forest
3700 28th St., Sioux City, IA 51105
Contact: Trish Parvu
Contact Number: 712-203-9814
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets Tuesday’s from 5:00-6:00pm, to share and be with others that are dealing with fibromyalgia,
including family members trying to gain understanding.

Peripheral Neuropathy Support Group
Contact: Thom Jack
Contact Number: 563-663-0202
Contact: Randy Hinderman
Contact Number: 563-557-8974
Description: A support group for those with neuropathy. Contact for further information.

RSD Support Group
St Benedict’s Parish Offices
Contact: Eva
Contact Number: 563-380-6672
Contact: Carol
Contact Number: 563-380-7888
Description: A support group for those with RSD. Please call to register and for further information.

Kansas


Alzheimer’s Association-Heart of America Chapter
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3846 W. 75 Street, Prairie Village, KS 66208
Contact: Debra Brook, Executive Director
Contact Number(s): 913-831-3888 or 800-272-3900 (Toll Free)
Description: Please call for information. Donations accepted and membership available. The group is for
families and friends of those affected by Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders.
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Society
6950 Squibb Road, Suite 210, Mission, KS 66202
Contact: Beckie Cooper, Executive Director
Contact Number: 913-648-2062

Brain Injury Association of Kansas & Greater KC
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670 W. 64 Street, Suite 120, Shawnee Mission, KS 66202
Contact: Robin Abramowitz, Executive Director
Contact Number: 913-754-8883
Email: [email protected]
Description: Please call for information.

Celebrate Recovery
Church of the Resurrection
13720 roe Avenue, Leawood, KS 66224
Contact: Steven Blair
Contact Number: 913-897-0120
Description: Walk in on Thursday evening. Documentation is not required.

Fibromyalgia/Chronic Pain Support Group
Center for Independent Living SWKS
1802 E Spruce St., Garden City, KS 67846
Contact: Faith Lee
Contact Number: 620-276-1900
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.cilswks.org
Description: Meets Tuesday’s from 5:00-6:00pm, to help promote support and encouragement for those
suffering from Fibromyalgia and chronic pain.

Fibromyalgia Coalition International
5201 Johnson Drive, Suite 210, Mission, KS 66205
Contact Number: 913-384-4673
Email: [email protected]

Getting Well
Countryside Christian Church
6101 Nall St., Mission, KS 66202
Contact: Cheryl Heywood
Contact Number: 913-384-4673
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.csidechristian.org
Description: Meets the 1st and 3rd Sat of the month from 10:15-11:45am.

Greater Kansas City PN Support Group
North Kansas City Hospital (The Burlington Rm of The Pavilion)
2800 Clay Edward Dr., North Kansas City, MO 64116
Contact: Shirley Lynn
Contact Number: 913-299-9873
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 3rd Thurs of the month from 12:00-3:00pm.

Lyme Association of Greater Kansas City-Support Meetings
Mailing Address: PO Box 25853, Overland Park, KS 66225
Contact Number: 913-438-5963
Email: [email protected]
Description: Anyone with Lyme’s disease is welcome. Please call for day and time.

Muscular Dystrophy Association
8700 Indian Creek Parkway, Overland Park, KS 66210
Contact: Nancy Inwood, Regional Director
Contact Number: 913-451-3230
Email: [email protected]
Description: call for further information