Nation Wide Chronic Pain Support Groups w video

Kentucky


Northern Kentucky RSD Chapter
Mailing Address: PO Box 667, Burlington, KY 41005
Contact: Alyce F. Rowland
Contact Number(s): 859-586-6180
(If no answer, call 859-743-8204) or email: [email protected]

FibroFriends of Northern Kentucky

Panera Bread
7150 Houston Rd., Florence, KY 41042
Contact: Mary Ann Deaton
Contact Number: 859-486-7280
Email: [email protected]/[email protected]
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Description: Meets 2 Wednesday of the month from 1-3pm. Feel free to eat/drink during the meeting. I will
talk about the aspects of fibromyalgia and then there will be time to discuss/ask questions/give suggestions
about fibromyalgia. There are no fees, just voluntary donations for the library fund.

Fibro Hope Support Group
Dinn Chiropractic
284 Main St., Florence, KY 41042
Contact: Leah McCullough
Contact Number: 859-380-9737
Email: [email protected]
Support group website: www.fibrohopesupport.org
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Description: Meets 1 Saturday of the month from 1-3pm. The group includes guest speakers with light
refreshments.

South Central KY RSD Support Group
Twin Lakes Regional Hospital lobby
910 Wallace Ave., Leitchfield, KY 42754
Contact: Carolyn Clemons
Contact Number: 270-879-4023
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 1st Tues of the month at 1:00pm CT.

Louisiana


F.A.C.T.S, Inc. (Fibromyalgia, Activists, Cooperative, Team, Support)
St Paul’s Lutheran Church
2021 Tara Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Contact: Della Pressler
Contact Number: 225-752-3162
Email: [email protected]
Contact: Karen Veillon
Contact Number: 225-698-6348
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 4th Thurs of the month from 7:00-9:00pm, offers support, education and awareness.

Lake Charles Area Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue
Central Library (2nd Fl Meeting Rm)
301 W Claude St., Lake Charles, LA 70605
Contact: Regena (Jeanie) Nichols
Contact Number: 337-855-4246
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 1st Wed of the month from 1:00-3:00pm, providing support and information to the
public.

The Neuropathy Medical Rehabilitation Center
1010 Park Rowe Ave., (6th Fl); Baton Rouge, LA 70810
Contact: Dennis Edmon
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 3rd Sat of the month; odd numbered months (Jan, Mar, May, July, Sept, Nov) from
10:00-11:30am.

Learning to Live with Fibromyalgia
2318 Apache St., New Iberia, LA 70560
Contact: Debra Segura
Contact Number: 337-256-8572
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets Thursday’s from 4:00-5:30pm, offers a place for people to talk, reduce stress and gain a
better understanding of this disease.

The Neuropathy Medical Rehabilitation Center
1010 Park Rowe Ave., (6th Fl)., Baton Rouge, LA 70810
Contact: Dennis Edmon
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 3rd Sat of the month; odd numbered months (Jan, Mar, May, July, Sept, Nov) from
10:00-11:30am.

Maine


Apple Core Fibromyalgia Discussion Group
19 South St., Suite 6, Portland, ME 04102
Contact: Andrea Spencer
Contact Number: 207-252-8060
Email: [email protected]
Contact: Amie Lavway
Contact Number: 207-318-8983
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 3rd Wed of the month at 6:30pm, provides a forum for sharing information about
Fibromyalgia.

Augusta Area Fibromyalgia/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Support Group
Maine General Hospital
E. Chestnut St., Augusta, ME 04330
Contact: Fay Emery
Contact Number: 207-549-5029
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets Saturday’s (monthly) from 10:00am-12:00pm, offers help and information to anyone who
thinks they may have Fibromyalgia or CFIDS.

Chronic Pain Support Group
The Pines-Retirement Community
Pinewood Manor (hospitality room)
10 Manor St., Old Orchard Beach, ME
Contact: Evelyn
Contact Number: 207-937-5020
Contact: Jane
Contact Number: 207-934-4189
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.painsupportgroup.org
Description: Member of the American Chronic Pain Association and sponsored by the Arthritis Foundation
Northern and Southern New England Chapter. Providing a safe place where people with chronic pain can
support one another, share ideas, obtain information about their condition from professionals and each other and
learn coping skills. Two groups are offered one group meets the 1st Thurs of the month from 6:00-7:30pm. A
second group meets the 3rd Thurs of the month from 11:00am-12:00pm.

Maryland


Arthritis Foundation-Maryland Chapter
9891 Broken Land Parkway Suite 101, Columbia, MD 21046
Contact Number: 1800-365-3811
Description: Please call for full list of events and programs.

Arthritis Support Group
Conrat E Anderson, MD Auditorium, Rm B, Washington West
2500 Mowry Ave.
Contact Phone: 510-797-1111×14478
Description: Meets the 4th Wed of the month (except Jan, Feb and Mar) from 3:15-4:15pm, to support people
who suffer from arthritis. Family and friends are welcome.

Central Maryland Fibromyalgia Support Group
Severna Park Community Center (Rm L53)
623 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd., Severna Park, MD
Contact: Teresa Rimel
Contact Number: 410-255-5044
Email: [email protected]
Description: Affiliated with Fibromyalgia Coalition. Support groups provide an informal forum for members
and anyone needing information, education and support. Meets Monday’s, bi-monthly at 7:00pm.

Chronic Pain Anonymous
St. Paul Lutheran Church (Spangler Hall)
1609 Kurtz Street, Lutherville, MD 21224
Contact: Dale
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets on Thursdays from 1:30-2:30PM.

Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Support Group
Christ Lutheran Church
8001 Old Georgetown Rd., Bethesda, MD 20814
Contact: Katherine Coram
Contact Number: 301-650-4167
Description: Meets the 2nd Tues of the month from 7:00-9:00pm.

Fibromyalgia Support Group
Christus Victor Lutheran Church
9833 Hartford Road, Carney, MD 21234
Contact: Pamela Klank
Contact Number: 410-282-0484
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets on the last Wednesday of the month from 6:45-8:30PM.

Peripheral Neuropathy Support Group of Leisure World and its Environs
Leisure World, Baltimore Room, Bldg. 1
3791 Ross Moor Boulevard, Silver Spring, MD 20906
Contact: Albert Fine
Contact Number: 240-699-7908

Email: [email protected]
Description: Please contact for day and time
RSDA Support Group of Southern Maryland Hospital
Contact: Tony Powell
Contact Number: 301-645-0786
Email: [email protected]
Description: Please call for more information.

Pain Connection
Chronic Pain Outreach Center, Inc.
12320 Parklawn Dr., Rockville, MD 20852
Contact: Gwenn Herman, LCSW-C, DCSW (Executive Director)
Contact Number: 301-231-0008
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.painconnection.org
Description: A nonprofit human service agency aiming to improve the quality of life of those suffering from
chronic pain. Focusing on decreasing their sense of alienation and isolation; increasing control of their condition
and treatment and maintaining their independence. Offers monthly support groups, speaker series on treatment,
chronic pain training for mental health professionals, supervision for mental health professionals, information
and referrals, community outreach and education, peer support, group therapy through pain management clinics,
and a newsletter.

DMV Pain Connection Support Group
12320 Parklawn Dr., Rockville, MD 20852
Contact: Gwenn Herman, LCSW-C, DCSW
Contact Number: 301-231-0008
Description: Typically meets the 2nd Mon of the month (please check the website) from 1:00-2:30pm.

Pain Connection-Pain Warriors Hagerstown Group
Emmanuel United Methodist Church
802 Summit Ave., Haggerstown, MD 21740
Contact: Stephanie Snyder, LGPC
Contact Number: 301-992-3070
Email: [email protected]
Description: Group meets Wednesday’s from 6:30-7:30pm. All military, Vets and family welcome. Provides
support, education and resources. Bring your pillows, ice or hot packs, to make yourself comfortable.

*Live Conference Calls
Contact: Gwenn Herman, LCSW-C, DCSW (Executive Director)
Dial-In-Number: 610-214-0000
Access Code: 171649#
Description: Each call will have a topic dealing with different ways of coping with chronic pain and developing
new skills. It is ok just to listen, if you wish to share you may join in. Registration is required for each call.
Calls aren’t taped. Participation is free, standard long distance charges apply. Afternoon Call is the 1st Thurs of
the month from 1:30-2:30pm. Evening Call is the 3rd Thurs of the month from 7:00-8:00pm EST.

The Neuropathy Association-Bethesda Support Group
Contact: Steve Klitzman
Contact Number(s): 301-263-0616 (Home) or 202-418-1763 (Work)
Email: [email protected]
Description: Contact for further information.

Massachusetts


American Chronic Pain Association-Arlington, MA Chapter
700 Mass Ave., Arlington, MA 02476
Contact: Cindy Steinberg
Contact Number: 781-652-0146
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets Second Friday of every month from 11-12:30 p.m.

Cape Cod/South of Boston Fibromyalgia Support Group
Rabilitation Hospital of the Cape and Islands
311 Service Rd., East Sandwich, MA 02537
Contact: Ellen Gillis
Contact Number: 617-875-2963
Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 4th Thurs of the month (unless a holiday) from 5:00-6:30pm, offers support, sharing,
information, sharing new medical knowledge. Please contact prior to attending first meeting.

Debilitating Conditions Group
Community Visiting Nurse Association
10 Emory Street, Attleboro, MA 02703
Contact Number: 774-203-3290
Email: [email protected]
Description: Contact for further information.

Eastern MA Fibro and Chronic Pain Support Group
1111 Elm St., Suite 21
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.westernmasswellness.com or RestoringQualityOfLife.blogspot.com
Description: Contact for further information.

National Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain Association
Contact: Holly Allen
Contact Number: 978-922-2270
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets at 12 p.m. on Apple Road. Contact for further information.

Fibromyalgia Support Group-Morton Hospital
Morton Hospital
88 Washington St., Taunten, MA
Contact: Martha Redford
Contact Number: 508-821-9496
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 1st Wed of the month from 1:00-2:30pm, helps others learn more about Fibromyalgia,
and how to cope with the frustration the illness can create.

LGH FM Support Group
Lowell General Hospital
695 Varnum Ave., Lowell, MA 01854
Contact: Carolyn Mooney
Contact Number: 978-452-5143
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 1st Thurs of the month from 6:30-8:30pm, provides education, support and comfort to
FM sufferers.

Living Well with Fibromyalgia Support Group
64 Middlesex Ave., Reading, MA 01867
Contact: Betsy Timmerman
Contact Number: 781-944-8119
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.fibromyalgia.meetup.com/301
Description: Meets the 2nd Tues of the month from 7:00-8:30pm, shares information, self-help techniques,
traditional and integrative therapies.

Massachusetts CFIDS/ME and FM Association
Mailing Address: PO Box 690305, Quincy, MA 02269
Contact Number: 617-471-5559 (Info Line)
Website: www.masscfids.org
Description: A non-profit meeting the needs of patients with CFIDS, ME and FM, their families and loved ones.
Working to educate health-care providers and the general public

North Shore Medical Center Fibromyalgia Support Group
Salem Hospital
81 Highland Ave., Salem, MA 01970
Contact: Lisa King, Wellness Coordinator
Contact Number: 866-676-2239
Contact: Dot McKeen
Contact Number: 978-741-1215×7698 (Pastoral Care Dept.)
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.nsmc.partners.org
Description: Meets the 3rd Thurs of the month from 6:00-7:00pm, share information on coping skills, self-help
techniques, traditional and integrative therapies, guest speakers.

The Wheaton Monday Speaker Series
Holiday Park Senior Center
3950 Ferrara Dr., Wheaton, MA 20906
Contact Number: 301-231-0008
Contact Number: 240-777-4999 (for directions only)
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.painconnection.org
Description: Sponsored by Pain Connection. Guest speakers discuss a variety of chronic pain related topics.
Meets on selected Monday’s from 1:15-2:45pm. Please check the website or email/call for further schedule
information.

Michigan


American Chronic Pain Association Support Group
Crittenton Hospital
1101 W. University Drive, Rochester, MI 4830
Contact: Drew
Contact Number: 248-321-4164
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Description: Meets 1 and 3 Friday of the month from 7-8:30PM, offers hope and help by educating those
with chronic pain in ways to control their pain
Brighton CFS/Fibromyalgia Support Group
7575 Grand River Road, Brighton, MI 48116
Contact: Peg Bower
Contact Number: 248-346-3164
Email: [email protected]
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Description: Meets 2 Wednesday of the month from 6:30-8:30PM, provides support through education and
positive sharing. Visit our website: www.geocities.com/brightoncfsfms

Fibro Support and Education Group
Macomb-Oakland Hospital
1200 E 12 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48093
Contact: Sharon Waldrop
Contact Number: 248.885.4673
Email: [email protected]
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Description: Meets 2 Monday of the month from 7-9PM. The group, provides support and education to people
affected with fibromyalgia and related illnesses. The group is led by the Director of the Fibromyalgia
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Association of Michigan. Cost: $15 annual fee, 1 meeting is free.

Fibromyalgia Support Group of Tri-Cities
Trinity Lutheran Church
3701 Jefferson St., Midland, MI 48642
Contact: Betty Wallwey
Contact Number: 989-835-5992
Email: [email protected]
Contact: Laura Larson-Murphy
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 2nd Wed of the month from 7:00-8:30pm, offers support, education and advocacy for
individuals and families affected with fibromyalgia.

Fibromyalgia Outreach
Grass Cup Café
4607 60th St., Holland, MI 49423
Contact: Amy Males
Contact Number(s): 616-836-5960 or 616-796-0801
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 3rd Tues of the month from 6:30-8:00pm, helps those with fibromyalgia live a balanced,
well informed, vibrant life.

Greater Lansing Neuropathy Support Group
3370 E Jolly Road, Lansing, MI 48911
Contact: Amanda Kay Butcher
Contact Number: 517-882-3534
Email: [email protected]
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Description: Meets 4 Sunday of the month at 3PM.

Metro Fibromyalgia and CFS Support Group
Contact: Ruthann Bruce
Contact Number: 734-981-2519
Email: [email protected]
Contact: Lucy Rowley
Contact: 734-462-1768
Website: www.MetroFibroGroup.com
Description: Meets the 2nd and 4th Thurs of the month from 1:00-3:00pm, to learn more about Fibromyalgia.
Contact for location information.

Midwest Michigan Peripheral Neuropathy Group
Gilda’s Club
1806 Bridge Street NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Contact: Dorothy Teesdale
Contact Number: 616-897-9794
Email: [email protected]
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Description: Meets 2 Wednesday of the month at 4PM.

My Time 2 Heal Support Group
Kaminski Chiropractic Life Center
10575 Morang Drive, Detroit, MI 48224
Contact: Sylvia Johnson
Contact Number: 313-651-6949
Email: [email protected]
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Description: Meets 3 Saturday of the month from 4-5:30PM, offers a place where our cries are validated,
concern addressed and needs are met.

RSDS Support Group of Grand Rapids
Wege Center (North), Lower Level, Rm 8
300 Lafayette, Grand Rapids, MI
Contact(s): Sherry and Cliff Mulder
Contact Number: 616-364-4014
Contact: Jean Arp
Contact Number: 616-534-9281
Description: Meets the 2nd Mon of the month from 5:00-7:00pm.

SE Michigan Peripheral Neuropathy Support Group
15218 Farmington Road, Livonia, MI 48154
Contact: Len McCulloch
Email: [email protected]
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Description: Meets 3 Tuesday of the month from 7-8PM.

Shoreline CFIDS and Fibro Support Group
Partners-Oak Campus (Classroom 1ABC-Basement)
Muskegon, MI 49442
Contact: Debbie Hobby
Contact Number: 231-799-8228
Email: [email protected]
Contact: Bob Dixon
Contact Number: 231-798-4433
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 3rd Thurs of the month (Feb-Nov) from 3:30-5:00pm, to exchange information and
resources to learn how to manage CFIDS and FMS more effectively.

The Arthritis and Fibromyalgia Support Group
Holland Hospital (Suite 2)
602 Michigan Ave., Holland, MI 49423
Contact: Douglas Schwentor
Email: [email protected] or
Contact: Barbara Schwentor
Email: [email protected]
Description: Sponsored by Holland Hospital. Contact for day and time.

Up North Fibro Connection
Charlevoix Public Library
200 Clinton Street, Charlevoix, MI 49720
Contact: Michelle Travers
Contact Number: 231-237-0580
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets on the last Saturday of the month from 11AM-2PM, to uplift and encourage one another to
be able to achieve and live with the “different normal” that has been given to us.

Minnesota


Minnesota Neuropathy Association
Contact: Lois Martin
Contact Number: 952-941-5372
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets either the last Sat or Thurs of the month (except Nov and Dec). Contact for location and
further schedule information.

Courage Center Fibromyalgia Support Group
3915 Golden Valley Rd., Minneapolis, MN 55422
Contact: Wendy Lonn
Contact Number: 763-520-0327
Email: [email protected]
Contact: Kathleen Dlugosz
Contact Number: 651-645-0809
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 2nd Sat of the month (except Dec) from 10:00am-12:00pm, to join others living with
Fibromyalgia in finding emotional support, information, a place to share concerns and learn coping strategies to
deal with pain, fatigue etc.

Farmington Fibromyalgia Support Group
Farmington Lutheran Church
20600 Akin Rd., Farmington, MN 55024
Contact: June Benson
Contact Number: 651-460-6747
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 1st Fri of the month from 2:00-3:00pm, offers help for people suffering with
Fibromyalgia. Offering information, knowledge and prayer to help have a better understanding of the illness
and to cope/control the pain better.

Fibro and Fit Support
222 S Ashland St., Cambridge, MN 55008
Contact: Nicole La Clare
Contact Number: 763-528-0123
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.fibroandfit.com
Description: Meets the 3rd Sat of the month from 1:30-3:00pm.

Minnesota Neuropathy Association
Peace Church
1503 2nd Ave NE., Rochester, MN 55906
Contact: Mona Engen
Contact Number: 507-273-3354
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 4th Thurs of the month at 7:00pm.

Minnesota RSD Support Group
Savage Public Library
13090 Alabama Ave. S., Savage, MN
Contact: Bonnie Scherer
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.rsdmn.org
Description: Meets the 4th Sat of the month from 10:15am-12:00pm.

Mississippi


Central Mississippi Fibromyalgia Support Group
Crossgates River Oaks Hospital
Crossgates Blvd., Brandon, MS 39042
Contact: Susan Sumral
Contact Number: 610-373-6119
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 3rd Thurs of the month from 7:00-8:30pm.

East Jackson County Group
Caswell Springs UMC, 18601 Hwy 63
Contact: Gay Rudolph
Contact Number: 228-588-6842
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 2nd Sat of the month (except Dec) from 10:00am-12:00pm, offers support and a chance
to learn what has helped others.

Northeast Jackson County Group
1480 Hwy 63, Moss Point, MS 39562
Contact: Gay Rudolph
Contact Number: 228-588-6842
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets Thursday’s from 10:00-11:30am.

Positive Fibromites
Biloxi Regional Medical Center (The Nancy Harville Rm)
Biloxi, MS 39530
Contact: Renee Paquin
Contact Number: 228-327-4944
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.positivefibromites.com
Description: Meets Monday’s from 6:30-7:30pm, provides support for people who have or live with people who
have FMS/CFS. Spreading awareness in the community and sharing information about dealing with this
condition.

Missouri


Aurora Fibromyalgia/Chronic Fatigue Support Group
Aurora St John’s Hospital, Aurora, MO
Contact: Coralu Exter
Contact Number: 417-678-3580
Email: [email protected]
Contact: Marilyn Carey
Contact Number: 417-678-2666
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 3rd Tues of the month from 1:00-2:30pm, for support and information to those with
FM/CFS and their support persons.

Caring Hands for Fibromyalgia
118 E School St., 2nd Fl, Bonne Terre, MO 63628
Contact: Leona Fulton
Contact Number: 573-225-2479
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 1st Tues of the month at 6:00pm, to give information on daily living with Fibromyalgia.

Columbia Support Group
Services for Independent Living
1401 Hathman Pl., Columbia, MO
Contact: Nancy
Contact Number: 573-875-8803
Email: [email protected]
Contact: Gretchen Volkert
Contact Number: 573-876-6076
Website: health-groups.yahoo.com/group/MidMOCFIDSFMS
Description: Meets the 2nd Wed of the month from 2:00-4:00pm, to support people with invisible illnesses
(FM, CFS, MCS, etc).

Fibro and Friends
North Kansas City Hospital Pavilion (Burlington Rm)
2700 Clay Edwards Dr., North Kansas City, MO 64116
Contact: Cheryl Herrington
Contact Number: 816-734-0636
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 2nd Tues of the month from 7:00-9:00pm, to develop friendships with others touched by
Fibromyalgia, to learn, share, to provide emotional support and to “normalize” feelings.

Fibromyalgia Support Group-St Louis
St Luke’s Outpatient Center (Conference Rm #1)
121 St Luke’s Center Drive City, St Louis
Chesterfield, MO 63017
Contact: Linda Alexander
Contact Number: 314-843-1929
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the last Thurs of the month from 10:00-11:30am, offers emotional support, encouragement
and understanding; sharing experiences, frustrations, disappointments and fears; sharing successes, insights and
benefit from others experiences.

Fibromyalgia Evening Support Group-St Louis
Progress West Medical Building
Off Hwy 40/61 and Hwy K, Ofallon, MO
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the last Thurs of the month from 6:00-7:30pm.

Greater Kansas City PNS Support Group
North Kansas City Hospital (The Burlington Rm of The Pavilion)
2800 Clay Edwards Dr., W. 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.

Kansas City Scleroderma Support Group
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1421 West 47 Street, Kansas City, MO 64112
Contact: Rachel O’Brien
Contact Number: 816-419-8771
Email: [email protected]
Description: Please call for meeting dates and times.

KC RSD/CRPS Support Group
St. Joseph Medical Center (Community Center-Bldg. D)
I-435 and State Line Rd., Kansas City, MO
Contact: Lisa Coan
Contact Number: 816-326-7111
Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 1st and 3rd Tues of the month from 7:00-9:00pm.

Lake Area Fibromyalgia Support Group
American Legion
Lake Rd. 5-33 (next to Hurricane Deck School); Sunrise Beach, MO 65079
Contact: Cheryl Haberberger
Contact Number: 573-374-9654
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets from 10:00am-12:00pm, to educate and to support one another. Contact for further
scheduling information.

Marshall Fibromyalgia Support Group
Covenant Presbyterian
710 E. Yerby, Marshall, MO 65340
Contact: Katye Elsea
Contact Number: 660-886-7503
Contact Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 2nd Mon of the month from 7:00-9:00pm.

Overcomers
Western Missouri Medical Center
403 Burkarth Rd., Warrensburg, MO 64093
Contact: Gail Haye
Contact Number: 816-695-2288
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 3rd Thurs of the month from 6:30-8:30pm, to encourage each other to not just be a
“survivor” living with pain, but an overcomer “prevailing” over pain.

Southwest Missouri Fibromyalgia Support Group
St John’s Hospital (Conference Rm #2)
2727 McClelland Blvd., Joplin, MO 64804
Contact: Sherri Wilson
Contact Number: 417-682-5487
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 1st Tues of the month (except Jan & August) from 7:00-8:00pm, to discuss problems
and tips, as well as occasional speakers. Contact by phone or email prior to attending; reminder cards and
emails are sent monthly.

The St. Louis Capital of The Neuropathy Association
Missouri Baptist Hospital (Auditorium 1)
New Ballas Rd., St Louis, MO
Contact: Penny James, President
Contact: Susan Bonnell, Vice-President
Contact: Kathy Hodgson, Secretary
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets at 7:00pm, contact for further schedule information; for driving directions contact Missouri
Baptist Hospital directly.

Montana


A Lone Person
118 Cedar Park Homes, Anaconda, MT 59711
Contact: Cynthia Keenan
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets Monday’s at 7:00pm, to let others know they aren’t alone in the world of pain.

Fibromyalgia-What?
Loaves and Fishes of Livingston
301 E Clark St., Livingston, MT 59047
Contact: Kristen Hardesty
Contact Number: 406-223-8907
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets Friday’s from 10:00am-12:00pm, for advocacy, awareness, support and monthly guest
speakers.

Flathead Valley Fibromyalgia Support Group
The Summit
250 Sunnyville La., Kalispell, MT 59912
Contact: Jerry Edmondson
Contact Number: 406-253-7228
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets from 7:00-8:30pm, to help others with chronic pain and illness. Fibromyalgia is the main
objective and focus of the group. Contact regarding further scheduling information.

From Hope to Healing
(Private Residence)
2327 Wilder Ave., Helena, MT 59604
Contact: Wanda Hendon
Contact Number: 406-465-2773
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets Friday’s at 3:00-5:00pm and at 6:00-8:00pm, offers a safe place to learn, share and help one
another. Open to everyone with Fibromyalgia, family, friends and those who need help finding understanding.

Lupus, Fibromyalgia and Auto-Immune Diseases
The Summit Conference (Rm #3)
205 Sunnyview La., Kalispell, MT 59901
Contact: Angela
Contact Number: 406-837-1055
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 2nd Fri of the month from 7:00-9:00pm, offers a safe place to learn, share and help.
Open to people with Lupus, Fibromyalgia, Auto-immune diseases as well as, family and friends.

Nebraska


Arthritis/Fibromyalgia Support Group Omaha NE
Nebraska Methodist College
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720 North 87 Street, Omaha, NE, 68105
Contact: Catherine Corboy
Contact Number: 402-551-0838
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the last Tuesday of every month from 6-7:30PM. The group’s purpose is to provide
information, education and support for people with any type of arthritis or fibromyalgia. The intent is to learn
self-management and successful living with these conditions. Family and friends are welcome.

Brain Injury Association of Nebraska Support Group
Immanuel Rehab Conference Center, Centennial Room
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6901 North 72 Street, Omaha, NE 68145
Contact: Anne Hupka
Contact Number: 402-572-2139
Email: [email protected]
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Description: Meets 2 Tuesday of the month at 6PM. Dinner is provided. For a complete listing of locations
within Nebraska, please visit: www.braininjury.ne.gov/docs/SupportGroups3-2012.pdf

Dawes County MS Support Group
Prairie Pines Lodge Assisted Living Center
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900 West 7 Street, Chadron, NE 69337
Contact: Cecilia
Contact Number: 308-207-5384
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Description: Meets 3 Thursday of the month at 7PM, provides information and emotional support for all MS
group members, their families and caregivers.

Fibromyalgia, Lupus and Rheumatoid Arthritis Support Group
Norfolk, NE
Contact: Wanda Bond
Contact Number: 402-270-1826
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 4th Thurs of the month from 7:00-8:30pm. Contact for further location information.

S.O. Fibromyalgia Support Group
4105 Harrison St., Bellevue, NE 68147
Contact: Gail Connolley
Contact Number: 402-637-5279
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets Monday’s from 6:00-8:00pm for support and information. There is a $5 fee.

Stroke Support Group
Crete Manor Tigers Den
830 East First Street, Crete, NE 68333
Contact: Cheryl Slama, Dietary Director
Contact Number: 402-826-4325
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Description: Meets 3 Thursday of the month at 2PM. Learn how to recover and cope following a stroke, along
diet and exercise tips.

Nevada


Chronic Pain Anonymous 12-Step Meeting
BHS Carson Tahoe Regional Health Care Building B

W Williams St at N Minnesota Road, Carson City, NV 89702
Contact: Chuck
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets on Saturdays at noon. The group is a 12-Step fellowship of men and women who share their
experience, strength and hope with each other so that they may solve their common problem and to help
others recover from chronic pain and chronic illness. The only requirement for membership in CPA is a desire
to recover from the emotional, physical, and spiritual debilitation of chronic pain and chronic illness and a
willingness to help others to do the same.

Fibromyalgia/Chronic Pain Group
Family Institute of Nevada
3663 E Sunset Rd. #102, Las Vegas, NV 89120
Contact: Theresa Scott
Contact Number: 702-800-7364
Description: Please call for meeting times. Cost is $20 and deals with chronic pain and illnesses. All are
welcome.

Fibromyalgia Friends Support Group of Southern Nevada
100 North Green Valley Parkway (Room 330)
Henderson, NV 89074
Contact: Kathy Castanon
Contact Number: 702.553.1666
Email: [email protected]
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Description: Meets 3 Thursday of each month from 6:30-8:30 PM. Membership cost/donation is is optional
($20).

Northern Nevada FM/CFS Network
Group mailing address: PO Box 12295, Reno, NV
89510
Contact: Leslie Harmon
Contact Number: 775.287.6784
Email: [email protected]
Description: Visit our website for further information concerning meeting location and time: www.nnfcn.org.
The purpose of the group is to provide free information and networking opportunities to people with FM, CFS,
ME, and related diagnoses, to help them cope with the challenges of living with these very real physical
illnesses.

New Hampshire


Arthritis Support Group
Salem Senior Center
1 Sally Sweet Way, Salem, NH 03079
Contact Number: 603-890-2190 (senior center)
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Description: Meets 1 Thursday of the month

Elliot Hospital Chronic Pain Support Group
Elliot Hospital Wound Center (conference room)
185 Queen City Avenue, Manchester, NH 03101
Contact: Bess Mosley
Contact Number: 603-663-2767 (call to register)
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Description: Meets 2 and 4 Tuesday of the month from 5-6PM.

RSDA Group-Manchester
Our Lady of the Cedars Church (Church Hall)
140 Mitchell Street, Manchester, NH 03103
Contact: Cora Ouellette
Contact Number: 603-703-7152
Contact Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets on Sundays at 4:30PM.

Seacoast FMS/CFIDS/Chronic Pain Support Group
*Rochester Group
Frisbie Memorial Hospital
Whitehall Rd; Rochester, NH 03866
Contact: Lisa Ball
Contact Number: 603-332-0412
Email: [email protected]
Contact: Nancy Fowler
Contact Number: 207-339-9652
Email: [email protected]

*Manchester Group
Manchester VA Hospital
452 Old Street Rd., Peterborough, NH 03458
Contact: Harriet Cutler
Contact Number: 603-669-4353
Description: Offers groups in two location; the Rochester Group meets the 2nd Sun of the month from 6:00-
8:00pm. The Manchester Group meets the 3rd Thurs of the month from 7:00-8:00pm. The groups help and give
hope to those with chronic pain and give them information so they can advocate for their own treatment. Also
gives knowledge and support to spouses and caregivers.

New Jersey


American Chronic Pain Association (ACAP) Support Group
Somerset Medical Center, The Hamilton Conference Rm
110 Rehill Ave., Somerville, NJ 08876
Contact Number: 908-6885-2814
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Description: Meets the 4 Wed of the month from 5:30-7pm in. The goal of Somerset County Chapter of the
American Chronic Pain Association is to help improve the quality of life and reduce the sense of suffering by
teaching coping skills that will help members manage their pain better. The group is open to anyone affected by
chronic pain or knows someone suffering from chronic pain.

Arthritis Support Group
Care One at Wayne
492 Oak Ridge Rd., Wayne, NJ 07470
Contact Number: 973-831-5167 or 973-831-5175
Email: [email protected]
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Description: Meets the 4 Tuesday of the month from 10:30-11:30am

Chronic Pain Anonymous-A lot to Live for Group
Wesley United Methodist Church
35 Miller St.., Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
Contact: Tom
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets Wednesday’s from 12:00-1:00pm.

Chronic Pain Support Group-
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Voorhees Senior Living Center, 3 FL. Library
501 Laurel Oak Rd., Voorhees, NJ 08043
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Description: Sponsored by Kennedy Healthcare System. Meets 2 Friday of the month and every last Tuesday
of the month from 10:30-11:30am. This free, open to the public group teaches relaxation techniques and coping
methods.

Fibromyalgia/Chronic Fatigue/Chronic Pain Support Group
Central State Health and Awareness Building
901 W. Main St., Freehold, NJ 07728
Contact: Tania Munk
Contact Number: 732-462-6656
Email: [email protected]
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Description: Meets 1 Thursday of each month from 11am-12pm., to support those who suffer with
fibromyalgia/chronic fatigue/chronic pain. It is free and we welcome all to come and bring friends and family.

Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Support Group of South Jersey
Berlin, NJ
Contact: Heather Cross
Contact Number: 609-977-6997
Email: [email protected]
Website: groups.yahoo.com/groups/fms-cfs-south-jersey
Description: Creating a safe haven for members of South Jersey to meet virtually and in person. Contact for
meeting location and schedule.

Fibromyalgia Support Group-Hamilton
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Auditorium behind library
Contact Number: 609-584-6450
Description: Meets the 2nd Sun of the month from 2:00-4:00pm.

Fibromyalgia Support Group-New Brunswick
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, Board Rm
Little Albany St., New Brunswick, NJ
Contact Number(s): 732-937-8820 or 732-463-5972
Description: Meets the 2nd Sun of the month from 12:30-2:30pm.

Fibromyalgia Support Group -Sponsored by The Valley Hospital
Dorthy Kraft Center, 1st Fl Conference Rm
15 Essex Rd., Paramus, NJ
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 2nd Wed of the month (except July and August) from 7:00-8:30pm.

Fibromyalgia Support Group
Morris County Library (Conference Rm)
30 E Hanover Ave., Whippany, NJ
Contact: Patty Strunck
Contact Number: 973-335-7357
Email: [email protected]
Contact: Peg Walk
Contact Number: 973-765-0577
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 2nd Sat of the month from 2:00-3:30pm.

Jersey Shore Neuropathy Support Group
Seabrook Village of Tinton Falls, Main Entrance, 2nd Fl
3000 Essex Rd., Tinton Falls, NJ
Contact: Mary Luby
Contact Number: 732-500-4909
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 2nd Sat of the month from 1:00-3:00pm

MAGNUM: Migraine Awareness Group A National Understanding for Migraineurs
Mailing Address: American Council for Headache Education
19 Manta Rd; Mount Royal, NJ 08061
Contact Number(s): 856-423-0258
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.achenet.org
Website: www.migraines.org
Description: Offers list of ACHE: American Council for Headache Education Support Groups throughout the
country.

Northern New Jersey Peripheral Neuropathy Support Group
Englewood Hospital (Conference Rm A)
350 Engle St; Englewood, NJ 07631
Contact: Thomas McCullum
Contact Number: 201-692-9313
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 3rd Thurs of the month from 7:30-9:00pm. No meeting in Dec, Jan, Feb, June, Jul &
Aug.

RSD and You of Northern NJ
St Joseph’s Hospital; Paterson, NJ
Contact: Jaclyn Drake
Contact Number: 201-704-0963
Meeting Number: 973-694-7084
Description: Meets the 4th Tues of the month. Contact for times

Spinal Research Foundation
Website: www.spinerf.org
Description: Offering virtual support and connect to forums. You are not alone regardless of how spinal disease
has touched your life. Reaching out connecting to others can help you and others in ways that may surprise you.
Let the Spinal Research Foundation help you make those meaningful connections.

Union County Fibromyalgia Support Connection
Doctor’s Care Pain Management
901 N. Wood Ave., Linden, NJ 07036
Contact: Lillian Aragones
Contact Number: 732-499-9028
Email: [email protected]
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Description: Meets 3 Saturday of each month (no meetings in November or December) from 10:30-11:30am,
to share information about FMS and related illnesses and to provide support for FMS sufferers, their families
and their caregivers. It is geared towards providing a better understanding of MS, its symptoms and daily pain
management. Annual membership is $15.

Union County Neuropathy Support Group
Overlook Hospital, Dr. John Halperin’s Conference Rm
99 Beauvoir Ave; Summit, NJ 07901
Contact: Fontaine Gatti
Email(s): [email protected] or [email protected]
Description: 1st Tues of the month (except July and August). Contact for times.

West Essex Peripheral Neuropathy Support Group
Roseland United Methodist Church
144 Eagle Rock Ave; Roseland, NJ
Contact: Mary Robertson
Contact Number: 973-226-1535
Email: [email protected]
Contact: Thomas McCullum
Contact Number: 201-692-9313
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 1st Thurs of April, May, June, Oct, Nov and Dec from 7:30-9:00pm.

New Mexico
Fibromyalgia/Chronic Fatigue Support Group of Santa Fe
2323 Casa Rufina Rd., (Clubhouse) Santa Fe, NM 87507
Contact: Machelle Dawn
Contact Number: 505-992-3430
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 1st Thurs of the month from 2:00-4:00pm, provides emotional support, encouragement
and understanding, sharing experiences, frustrations, fears, successes and insights.

Fibromyalgia Support Group of Grant County
508 W Broadway St., Silver City, NM 88061
Contact: Tom Hickey, MD
Contact Number: 575-388-4000
Email: [email protected]
Contact: Ronnie Hicklin
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 3rd Tues of the month from 12:00-1:30pm, provides mutual support and sharing.

RSDSA Support Group-Santa Fe
59 Sunlit Dr., Santa Fe, NM 87505
Contact: Nancy Boal
Contact Number: 505-983-3036
Description: Please call for meeting times and dates.

New York


American Council for Headache Education (ACHE) Support Group
Syracuse, NY
Mailing Address: 19 Mantua Rd., Mount Royal, NJ 08061
Contact: Susan Grenyo
Contact Number(s): 315-455-8313, 856-423-0258 (Main Number) or 1-800-255-ACHE
Contact: Steve Labove (On-line Support)
Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.achenet.org

Chronic Pain Support Group
Bridgewater Nursing Home
Front St., Binghampton, NY
Contact: Corky Mott
Contact Number: 607-655-2167
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 2nd and 4th Tues of the month from 10:00am-12:00pm.

CFIDS/FMS Support Group of Rockland County
Mailing Address: PO Box 1085; Pearl River, NY 10965-0604
Email: [email protected]
Website: nysn.org/rockland
Description: Support for people with CFIDS, FM, Chronic Epstein Barr etc. Exchanging information with other
group members about their symptoms, new research and treatments, and their lives.

Fibromyalgia/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Myofascial Pain Support Group
Catskill Regional Medical Center (Adult Day Care)
68 Harris-Bushville Rd., Harris, NY
Contact: Cheryl White
Contact Number: 845-794-4288×14
Location Number: 845-794-3300
Contact: Jodi Goodman (Community Support Groups)
Contact Number: 845-794-3300×2185
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 1st Tues of the month at 6:00pm.

Fibromyalgia Self-Management Network
Livingston County Government Building
Contact: (Lauri) L. Elizabeth Ulrop
Contact Number: 585-226-3953
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 2nd Tues of the month at 6:00pm, to bring together and educate members of the
community who suffer with Fibromyalgia and teach ways of managing the daily struggle of having
Fibromyalgia.

Fibromyalgia Support Group
St Peter’s Hospital, 1st Fl, Mercy Rm #4
315 Manning Blvd., Albany, NY 12208
Contact: Agnes Welch
Contact Number: 518-482-5533
Description: Meets the 3rd Tues of the month (except June and July) from 7:30-9:00pm, provides support and
education to family and friends about fibromyalgia

NY Fibromyalgia Support Group
Luna Park Community Library (1st Fl)
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2900 W 8 St., Brooklyn, NY 11224
Contact: Kris
Contact Number: 917-968-4475
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 2nd Tues of the month from 7:00-9:00pm.

Pain Management Support Group
Winthrop Wellness Pavilion (Suite ML-5)
1300 Franklin Ave., Garden City, NY 11530
Contact Number: 1866-WINTHROP
Description: A free, ongoing support group, Meets Thursday’s from 10:00-10:45am, offers support for
individuals with chronic and intermittent pain. Contact for reservations and information.

RSD/CRPS Support Group of Buffalo and WNY
St Paul’s Lutheran Church
4007 Main St., Eggertsville, NY
Contact: Lynda
Contact Number: 716-896-0771
Description: Meets the 4th Mon of the month at 7:00pm.

North Carolina


American Council for Headache Education (ACHE) Support Group
Harnett County/Moore County, NC
Mailing Address: 19 Mantua Rd; Mount Royal, NJ 08061
Contact: Linda Dorman
Contact Number(s): 910-897-3052, 856-423-0258 or 800-255-ACHE
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.achenet.org
Description: Headache and Migraine support. Contact for further information.

Arthritis Services
Contact Number: 704-331-4878
Website: www.arthritisservices.org
Description: Providing help and hope to those in the community who suffer from arthritis and other related
conditions.
We understand that there is more to arthritis care than what is received at the doctor’s office. We want to fill
that gap. Support Groups, Functional Fitness Classes, Individual or Group Workshops, (HOPE)-Homebound
Opportunities for Public health arthritis Education and (CAP)-The Community Arthritis Project

Arthritis Support Group of Asheville
Thoms Rehabilitation Hospital; Rock Building, Board Rm
Contact Number: 828-654-0982
Description: Meets the 2nd Tues of the month at 1:00pm.

Charlotte Area ME/CFS/FMS Support Group
Sharon Presbyterian Church
5201 Sharon Rd; Charlotte, NC 28210
Contact: Nancy Henson
Contact Number: 704-563-0657
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.CharlotteCFS.org
Description: Meets the 3rd Thurs of the month from 7:00-9:00pm, provides support and information for and by
people with Fibromyalgia and ME/CFS. Also offers broadcasts an email newsletter.

Chronic Conditions and Pain Management Group
Fayetteville, NC
Contact: Dorthy Woodfork
Contact Number: 910-920-8556
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets Saturday’s from 2:00-4:00pm, teaches self-help tips, and increasing awareness of your
condition. Contact for further information.

Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain Support Group
Arthritis Services Char-Meck
500 E Morehead St., Suite 320; Charlotte, NC
Contact Number: 704-331-4878
Description: Meets the 3rd Wed of the month at 1:00pm, offers support for people who suffer from
fibromyalgia or other forms of chronic pain. Contact to register.

Fibromyalgia and Related Disorders; Chronic Pain and Chronic Fatigue Support Group
Unitarian Universalists Church
Corner of Varsity/Broad Streets, Brevard, NC
Contact: Linda Lander
Contact Number: 828-884-4844
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 3rd Thurs of the month from 6:30-7:30pm, to advance the understanding of this chronic
pain disorder and helping people affected by FM to develop skills to regain control of their life, reduce isolation
and restore hope.

Fibromyalgia/Chronic Fatigue Self-Help Group
Quest4Life (Rm A)
1031 Morganton Blvd. SW; Lenoir, NC 28645
Contact: Lindy Wilcox
Contact Number: 828-754-2064
Email: [email protected]
Contact: Nancy Clay
Contact Number: 828-758-2156
Website: fibroselfhelp.homestead.com
Description: Meets the 2nd Thurs of the month from 7:00-8:30pm, provides the community with support and
information, which will assist people suffering with the symptoms of Fibromyalgia have a productive life.
Helping the community better understand how Fibromyalgia affects the lives of patients and and families.

Fibromyalgia Support Group-Archdale
Trinity Methodist Church
Archdale, NC
Contact: Sarah Turner
Contact Number: 910-434-1139
Description: The 4th Tues of the month. Contact for further information.

Fibromyalgia Support Group-Charlotte
Pineville Church, Family Life Center, Rm 430, Charlotte, NC
Contact: Ranae Savage
Contact Number: 704-341-0959
Description: A faith-based support group. Meets Tuesday’s from 7:00-8:30pm.

Fibromyalgia Support Group-Winston Salem
Winston Salem Health Care, Corporate Education
Old Piece Goods Bldg. 280, Carolina Classroom (Lower level)
Charlois Blvd; Winston Salem, NC
Contact Number(s): 336-765-7323 or 336-784-7338
Description: Meets the 2nd Thurs of the month at 6:30pm.

Fibromyalgia Support Group-Winston Salem
Forsyth Medical Center, Women’s Services Community Rm 1
Silas Creek Pkwy and Hawthorne Rd., Winston Salem, NC
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 2nd Fri of the month at 12:30pm.

Fibromyalgia Support Group
Rex Hospital-Cancer Center
4420 Lake Boone Trail., Raleigh, NC 27612
Contact: Cathy McCarthy
Contact Number: 919-489-5316
Email: [email protected]
Contact: Sue Leonard
Contact Number(s): 919-266-2931 or 919-266-4296
Contact: Kristine Lanning
Contact Email: [email protected]
Website: fibromyalgia.meetup.com/277
Description: Meets the 3rd Tues and 1st Mon of the month (No July or Dec meetings) from 6:30-8:30pm, to
share stories, treatments that work, referrals, and victories.

FibroMyWay
Sumela Restaurant
805 N Main St., High Point, NC 27262
Contact: Kimberly Cakal
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 1st Thurs of the month at 6:30, to empower Fibromyalgia sufferers, giving them a place
to learn about ways to deal with fibromyalgia and new ways to effectively take back control of their lives.
Please email prior to attending.

Friends with Fibromyalgia 336
Senior Adult Association, Asheboro, NC
Contact: Cheryl Smith
Contact Number: 336-626-7548
Email: [email protected]
Website: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 4th Thurs of the month at 2:00pm.

Hickory Fibromyalgia Support Group
102 First Ave NE, Hickory, NC 28603-0102
Contact: Sara Stevenson, PhD
Contact Number: 828-324-1690
Email: [email protected]
Contact: Carolyn Thompson
Contact Number: 828-324-7719
Email: [email protected]
Description: Offers two meetings, a morning meeting, meets Thursday’s from 10:30am-12:00pm and an
afternoon meeting, meets Monday’s from 4:30-6:00pm, to educate, encourage and empower.

High Country Chronic Illness/Pain Support Group
Boone, NC
Contact: Lucyna Maria Sonek, MPsych, LPC
Contact Number: 828-527-0143
Description: Meets the 2nd Sat of the month at 4:30pm, offers support for people/families with chronic pain or
disabling illness. Includes headaches, back pain, arthritis, FMS, CFS, TMJ pain, sciatica, neuropathy, RA,
osteoporosis, lupus, etc.

Hopekeepers Support Group
Pineville Church of the Nazarene
8614 Pineville-Matthews Rd., Charlotte, NC 28226
Contact: Renae Savage
Contact Number: 704-341-0959
Email: [email protected]
Contact: Pastor Chuck Ellis
Contact Number: 704-542-3618
Email: [email protected]
Description: A weekly support group,meets Tuesday’s from 7:00-8:30pm, offers support, faith based hope,
referrals, education and guest speakers once a month.

Neuropathy Support Group-Raleigh
Raleigh Elks Lodge #735
5538 Leadmine Rd., Raleigh, NC 27609
Contact: The Neuropathy Association
Contact Number: 919-872-2360
Website: www.neuropathy.org
Description: Contact for scheduling information.

Piedmont Triad Peripheral Neuropathy Support Group
Contact: CJ Holliday
Contact Number(s): 336-455-1075 (Day), 336-855-7499 (Eve)
Email: [email protected]
Description: Contact for scheduling and location information.

OBX Chronic Pain Support Group
KDH Library (Meeting Rm)
400 Mustian St., Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
Contact: Holly West
Email: [email protected]
Contact: Cherie Vance
Contact Number: 252-771-5869
Email: [email protected]
Description: A support group for people in chronic pain from FMS, MS, arthritis, osteoarthritis back pain etc. A
time of sharing, having fun, swapping literature and raising awareness. Contact for scheduling information.

Randolph Fibromyalgia Support Group
133 W. Wainman Ave., Asheboro, NC 27203
Contact: Robin Emerson
Contact Number: 736-3496
Email: [email protected]
Website: RandolphFibromyalgia.webs.com
Description: Meets the 4th Mon of the month at 2:00pm, to comfort, inform, encourage and share information.
To raise awareness among family, friends and the community.

RSD-Tarheel Telephone Support
Mailing Address: 100 New Sharon Church Rd
Hillsborough, NC 27278
Contact: Beth Robinson
Contact Number: 919-643-0383
Email: [email protected]

Winston-Salem CFS/FMS/Lyme Disease Support Group
Forsyth Medical Center-Women’s Services (Community Rm 1)
Silas Creek Pkwy and Hawthorne Rd, Winston-Salem
Email([email protected] or [email protected]
Website: www.cfsfms.freeservers.com
Description: Meets the 2nd Fri of the month at 12:30 pm, offers support and sharing information, through
monthly support group, and sharing informative resources (links, websites and books).

North Dakota


Fibromyalgia Support Group-Fargo
Meritcare Hospital (Rm 1A)
1720 South University, Fargo, ND 58103
Contact: Amy Ray
Contact Number: 701-799-4200
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 3rd Thurs of the month from 7:00-8:30pm, offers education and support for
Fibromyalgia sufferers and their families and friends.

American Chronic Pain Association
First United Methodist Church
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906 1 Ave., S., Fargo, ND 58103
Contact number: 701-280-2472
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Description: Meets the 2 Saturday and 3 Tuesday of the month from 7-9pm.

Chronic Pain
Sanford Health South University
1720 S University Dr., Fargo, ND 58103
Contact number: 701-234-6600
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Description: Meets the 1 Monday of the month.

Crohn’s and Colitis
Sanford Health South University
1720 S University Dr., Fargo, ND 58103
Contact number: 701-388-4025
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Description: Meets the 2 Monday of the month for those with inflammatory bowel diseases and their friends
and families.

FM Pelvic Pain Support Group
Apex Physical Therapy and Wellness
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550 13 Ave. W., West Fargo, ND
Contact number: 218-790-0432
Description: Call for meeting dates and times. This group is for those suffering from chronic pain resulting from
diagnoses including endometriosis, PCOS, pelvic inflammatory disease, dysmenorrhea, menorrhagia, uterine
fibroids, ovarian cysts, etc.

Ohio


RSD Painfree
Pleasant Ridge Recreation Center, the Blue Room
5915 Ridge Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45213
Contact: Cindi and Patrick Ellis
Email: [email protected]
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Description: Meets 3 Wednesday from 7-8PM. Please show some love and support and let’s make this happen
for southwest Ohio.

Ohio RSD/CRPS Support Group
Contact: Susan Diamond
Contact Number: 440-265-1502
Email: [email protected]
Description: This is a multi-faceted group doing fundraisers, in-person meetings, providing ways for RSDSA
support providers across Ohio to coordinate their own groups online and communicate with members daily.

Sclerderma Foundation’s Support Group-Columbus
Villas at Glenealy Clubhouse
6315 Donegan Way, Dublin OH 43016
Contact: Ann Barnhart
Contact Number: 614-717-6790
Email: [email protected]
Description: Please call for meeting times and dates. Includes feature speakers specializing in scleroderma or
related topics.

The Fascial Pain Association Support Group-Cleveland
Telephone Support
Contact: Judy Smith
Contact Number: 440-871-0738
Email: [email protected]

Oklahoma


Davis-South Central OK-Murray County Lupus Support Group
Church of Christ
408 E. Main St., Davis, OK 73030
Contact: Vickey Wiles
Contact Number: 580-247-0980
Email: [email protected]
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Description: Meets 1 Thursday of the month at 6pm

Edmond Lupus Support Group
Edmond Library (meeting room A)
10 S. Boulevard, Edmond, OK 73037
Contact: Jessica Misun
Contact Number: 405-639-9997
Email: [email protected]

Integris Fibromyalgia Support Group
401 S Third, Enid, OK 73701
Contact: Linda Johnson
Contact Number: 580-234-2124
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 2nd Tues of the month from 6:00-8:00pm, helping eachother cope with Fibromyalgia.

Muskogee Lupus Support Group
MCCOYS (Administrative Building)
4009 Eufaula Ave., Muskogee, OK 74403
Contact: Dana Winters
Contact Number: 918-348-5591
Email: [email protected]

Oklahoma City-Central Oklahoma Lupus Support Group
LFA Oklahoma Chapter Office
3017 N. Stiles, Oklahoma City, OK 73105
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(one block WEST of Lincoln at N. 30 Street-enter on EAST side of building)
Contact Number: 405-225-750
Email: [email protected]

Ponca City-North Central Oklahoma Lupus Support Group
Ponca City Senior Center
319 W. Grand Ave., Ponca City, OK 74601
Contact: Sharon Ridgway
Contact Number: 580-716-5524
Email: [email protected]

Tahlequah-Eastern Oklahoma Lupus Support Group
Contact: Jenny Roberts
Contact Number: 918-453-2858
Email: [email protected]
Description: Telephone and email support also available.

Oregon


Albany Corvallis Fibromyalgia Support Group
250 Boradalvin St., Albany, OR 97321
Contact: Lynn Adams
Contact Number: 544-752-5856
Description: Meets the last Sat of the month from 1:00-3:00pm, to educate individuals on Fibromyalgia,
medications, as well as non-traditional methods for healing.
Ankylosing Spondylitis Support Group
Meridian Park Hospital-Community Health Education Center (RM 105)
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9300 SW 65 Avenue, Tualatin, OR 97062
Contact Number: 818-981-1616×222
Email: [email protected]

Arthritis Support at the Lake Oswego Adult Community Center
Lake Oswego Adult Community Center
505 G. Ave., Lake Oswego, OR
Contact: Carolyn Martin
Contact Number: 503-635-3758
Description: Meets the 4th Wed of the month (except June-August & Dec) from 10:00-11:30am.

Beaverton Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain Support Group
Elsie Stuhr Senior Center (Game Rm)
5550 SW Hall Blvd., Beaverton, OR 97005
Contact: Lynette Weichel
Contact Number: 503-925-1640
Email: [email protected]
Contact: Connie
Contact Number: 503-524-6994
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 3rd Tues of the month (except holidays, Aug & Sept) from 6:15-8:30pm, to provide
ongoing education and support, contract information, providers and services in the community. In case of
inclement weather contact 503-629-6342 to check for cancellations.

Good Grief, I’m Sick
9600 SW Oak St., Suite 280; Tigard, OR 97223
Contact: Tatiana Bowers
Contact Number: 503-523-7735
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 4th Mon of the month from 7:00-8:15pm,to help people with chronic and serious illness
cope with their frustration, losses, pain and challenges. Family and support people are welcome.

Lane County CFIDS/FMS Support Group
Eugene Public Library
100 West 10th St; Eugene, OR 97301
Contact: Sara Stewart
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 4th Sat of the month from 3:30-5:30pm, provides information, support and advocacy for
those with CFIDS or FM.

Gresham Ave Fibromyalgia Chronic Pain Fatigue Meet up
Fairview Community Center
300 Harrison Street., Fairview, OR 97024
Contact: Loretta Inman
Contact Number: 503-667-2766
Email: [email protected]
Contact: Cindy Conlin
Contact Number: 503-512-7300
Website: www.meetup.com/Gresham-Area-Fibromyalgia-Chronic-Pain-Fatigue-Meetup
Description: Meets the 2nd Fri of the month from 6:30-8:30pm, to find ways to live with Fibromyalgia, CFS,
MS, chronic pain; sharing ideas, resources and information.

NEWS (Neuropathy Education and Wellness Support)
Salem Hospital, Community Health Education Center, Bldg D
890 Oak St. SE; Salem, OR 97301
Contact: Michael Siebler
Contact Number: 503-857-3508
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 4th Mon of the month from 6:30-8:00pm.

PainPals
6310 NW Concord Dr., Corvallis, OR 97330
Contact: Nanita Gandhi
Contact Number: 541-760-0894
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.painpals.org
Description: Meets from 5:00-6:30pm, empowers people with Fibromyalgia and other chronic pain conditions
to take an active role in their healing journey by providing support, networking, education and resources.
Contact for further scheduling information.

Portland Neuropathy Support Group
Willamette View (Retirement Center); #703-E
12605 SE River Rd., Portland, OR 97222
Contact: M. Terry Thompson
Contact Number: 503-652-6826
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 2nd Fri of the month at 10:00am.

Psoriatic Arthritis Support Group
Portland Area Psoriasis Network
Contact: Alan Eisenberg
Contact Number: 1-877-546-5558×216
Email: [email protected]
Salem Arthritis Support Group
Salem Hospital Bldg. D, Family Birthing Center
890 Winter Street SE, Salem, OR 97303
Contact: Vee Jewell
Contact Number: 503-999-5204

Salem Fibromyalgia Support Group
Salem Hospital, Bldg. D, Support Group Rm, 1st Fl
665 Wint St SE, Salem, OR 97301
Contact: Diane Austin
Contact Number: 503-304-8642
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 1st Thurs of the month from 6:30-8:00pm, offers education, resources and support for
those suffering with FM.

The Portland Are Fibromyalgia/CFIDS Meetup Group
The Tigard Library
Contact: Tamara Staples
Contact Number(s): 503-487-7320 or 503-476-9520
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.meetup.com/Portland-Area-Fibromyalgia-CFIDS-Meetup-Group
Description: Both informative and social meetings, promoting empowerment and understanding through sharing
knowledge and friendship. Meets Saturday’s (monthly), contact or visit the website for further schedule and
location information.
Pennsylvania

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Support Group
John P. Murtha Neuroscience and Pain Institute
1450 Scalp Ave., Johnstown, PA
Contact: Lori Murphy
Contact Number: 814-269-5238
Contact: Vicki Walker
Contact Number: 814-410-3301
Email: [email protected]
Description: Contact for scheduling information.

Doylestown Hospital FMS/CFS Support Group
Doylestown Hospital
595 W State St., Doylestown, PA 18901
Contact: Harriet Rellis, RN-Doylestown Hospital
Contact Number: 215-345-2131 (calls are taken by Anita Fordyce)
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.dh.org (type in Fibromyalgia)
Description: Meets Tuesday’s from 7:00-8:30pm, a support and education group that helps individuals
overcome challenges associated with FMS/CFS.

Erie Neuropathy
2323 Edinboro Rd, Card Rm; Erie, PA
Contact: Louise Schulze
Contact Number: 814-866-9355
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 3rd Wed of the month (except Jan & Feb) from 3:00-5:00pm.

Evangelical Community Hospital Group
Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg, PA
Contact: Jenny Dye
Contact Number: 570-649-5061
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 1st Sun of the month at 3:00pm.

Fibromyalgia Awareness and Education Group
Lancaster General Health Suburban Outpatient Pavilion,3rd Fl Conference Rm,
2100 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster, PA 17604
Contact(s): Tenmille Morrow, Shelley Derring, Juliann Heisler
Contact Number: 800-342-2121
Description: Meets the 1st Thurs of the month (except June, July & Aug) from 7:00-8:00pm, offers guest
speakers who present education on treatment and modalities that will help participants manage the physical and
psychological aspects of Fibromyalgia.

Fibromyalgia Support and Recovery
233 S 6th St., Suite C 39, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Contact: Stephanie Costello, MSW, LCSW
Contact Number: 215-917-0032
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.stephaniecostello.com
Description: Meets the 2nd Fri of the month from 11:30am-1:00pm, helps people find support and resources to
recover from Fibromyalgia/CFS and to reduce the sense of isolation and loss through sharing. There is a $5
membership fee for this group.

Fibromyalgia Support Group of Reading Pennsylvania
The Reading Hospital and Medical Center
6th Ave and Spruce St., West Reading, PA 19611
Contact: Allen Farnsworth
Contact Number: 610-777-5199
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 3rd Thurs of the month from 7:00-9:00pm for emotional and social support, information
and sharing.

FMS Group-Wyalusing
Hope Baptist Church, Herrick Township
Wyalusing, PA 18853
Contact: Colleen Taylor
Contact Number: 570-746-3021
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 3rd Tues of the month from 12:30-2:00pm, provides an atmosphere where members can
talk about issues concerning Fibromyalgia; sharing updated materials with other members of the group.

Greensburg Fibromyalgia Support Group
Westmoreland Regional Hospital
Otterman St., Greensburg, PA 15601
Contact: Elaine Bohatch
Contact Number: 724-516-5820
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 1st Wed of the month from 6:15-7:30pm for support and education.

Greensboro Neuropathy Support Group
Brushcreek Lutheran Church
177 Brushcreek Rd., Irwin, PA
Contact: Lisa Sterrett
Contact Number: 724-834-4108
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 3rd Tues of the month from 6:00-8:00pm.

Harrisburg Fibromyalgia Support Group
1725 Fulton St., Harrisburg, PA 17102 (Residence)
Contact: Lynn Schaufelberger
Contact Number: 717-695-0385
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets Thursday’s from 7:00-8:00pm, to bring attention and awareness of FMS, so we can help
further guide research and education. A support system for patients, family and friends for FMS/CFS patients.

Hope, Faith and Health Chronic Illness Support
St James Lutheran Church
93 Kugler Rd., Limerick, PA 19468
Contact: Cindy Hane
Contact Number: 610-287-6007
Email: [email protected]
Contact: Bobbie Hoffman
Contact Number: 610-287-7231×12
Email: [email protected]
Description: A small group for people with chronic illness. Focusing on God’s presence in our lives,
discovering how our faith impacts our daily lives and the difference we can make for each other. Meets the 1st
and 3rd Wed of the month from 6:30-8:00pm. Please confirm attendance by phone or email.

Indiana Regional Medical Center Group
Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA
Contact: Jamie Brown
Contact Number: 724-599-8341
Email: [email protected]
Hospital Contact: Mrs. N.J. King
Contact Number: 724-357-8135
Description: Meets the 3rd Thurs of the month from 6:00-7:00pm.

Lancaster PA Neuropathy Support Group
LGH Health Campus-Wellness Center
2100 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601
Contact: Florine Howard
Contact Number: 800-341-2121
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 4th Mon (Mar & April, Sept & Oct) at 7:00pm.

Lehigh Valley RSD/CRPS Support Group
Sacred Heart Hospital
421 Chew St; Allentown, PA
Contact: Patti O’Donnell
Contact Number: 610-865-3399
Email: [email protected]
Description: Offers two groups, one group meets the 1st Sat of the month (Sept-Dec & March-May) from 1:30-
3:30p. The second group meets the 2nd Sat of the month (June-Aug) from 1:30-3:30pm.

Lewisburg Fibromyalgia Support Group
Evangelical Community Hospital, Apple Rm C
One Hospital Dr., Lewisburg, PA 17837
Contact: Cynthia Kemper
Contact Number(s): 570-444-6362 or 570-538-3807
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 4th Tues of the month from 6:30-8:00pm, to educate, train and share information on
FMS/CFIDS.

Lycoming County RSD Support Group
Divine Providence Hospital, Private Dining Rm (basement)
Contact: AJ Moyer
Contact Number: 570-673-5548
Email: [email protected]
Description: Offers a monthly meeting; contact for meeting schedule.

Monongahela Valley Support Group
Monongahela Valley Hospital, Lombardi Conference/ Office Building
Contact: Paulette Anderson
Contact Number: 724-929-9492
Email: [email protected]
Description: Offers two groups, one meets the 2nd Tues of the month (Nov-March) at 11:00am. Another group
meets the 2nd Tues of the month (April-Oct) from 6:00-8:00pm.

Neuropathy Support Group of Central PA
Mount Nittany Medical Center, Conference Rm
1800 E Park Ave., State College, PA 16803
Contact: David Brown
Contact Number: 814-531-1024
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 4th Sun of the month at 2:00pm.

New Scranton, PA Area Support Group for Fibromyalgia
Lupus Foundation
615 Jefferson Ave, Scranton, PA 18510
Contact: Linda Lohrey
Contact Number: 570-885-0141
Contact Email: [email protected]
Lupus Foundation Number: 570-558-2008
Email: [email protected]
Description: An education program, offers brochures, coping materials, as well as connecting and supporting
each other. Meets the 3rd Wed of the month from 6:00-7:00pm.

North Central PA Fibro-CFIDS
1108 Elmira St., Williamsport, PA 17701
Contact: Kevin Baer
Contact Number: 570-765-3913
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.healthyc.org
Description: Meets the 1st and 3rd Tues of the month from 7:00-8:30pm, to support people with Fibromyalgia
and their loved ones.

Northwestern PA RSDS Ass. Support Group
Hamot Heart Institute, Erie, PA
Contact: Tanya Schrader
Contact Number: 814-873-1564
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 2nd Tues of the month (June-Oct) from 6:00-8:00pm.

Penn-Del Neuropathy Support Group
ACAC Fitness and Wellness Center
1130 McDermott Dr., West Chester, PA 19380
Contact: Kevin Sirman
Contact Number: 302-740-6661
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/206760202706187/?ap=1
Description: Meets the last Sun of the month from 2:00-4:00pm.

Pennsylvania Harrisburg Chapter
Christ Presbyterian Church
421 Deerfield Rd., Camphill, PA
Contact: Thomas Potter
Contact Number: 717-503-9255
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets every Tuesday from 1:00-3:00pm.

Pittsburgh Fibromyalgia Support Group
2000 Cliff Mine Rd., Suite 110, Pittsburgh, PA 15275
Contact: Elizabeth Mullis
Contact Number: 803-431-9531
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 2nd and 4th Tues of the month from 6:30-9:00pm.

RSD Support Group-Scranton
St. Ann’s Basilica Parish, the Shrine Room
1250 St Ann’s St., Scranton, PA
Contact: Suzanne O’Toole
Contact Number: 570-383-0578
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 2nd Sat of the month (except Jan & Feb). Contact for further scheduling information.

Schuylkill Rehabilitation Center FM Support Group
Schuylkill Rehab Center
300 Schuylkill Medical Plaza
Contact: Farwa Hussain
Contact Number: 570-621-9500
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.schuylkillrehab.com
Description: Meets the 2nd Wed of the month to discuss members’ thoughts, feelings and concerns regarding
how FM affects their lives. Contact for further schedule and location information. There is a $20 membership
fee.

The Northeast Chapter Fibromyalgia Support Group
Temple Beth Ami
9201 Old Bustleton Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19115
Contact: Linda Osborn
Contact Number: 215-884-1504
Contact: Arlene Porter
Contact Number: 215-393-3493
Email: [email protected]
Description: NE Chapter Family Meeting, meets the 2nd Thurs of the month (except July and August) from
12:00-2:00pm, to bring awareness, education, information and hope to all who suffer.

Tri-County Chronic Pain Support Group
Honey Brook Presbyterian Church
Route 322, Honey Brook, PA 19344
Contact: Craig Collier
Contact Number: 610-286-5728
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Description: Meets 1 and 3 Tuesday from 11:00am-1:00pm.

Rhode Island


RI RSD Foundation
Contact: Robert Hinton
Contact Number: 401-533-2142
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.rirsdfoundation.webs.com

Ehler’s Danlos RI Support Group
Warwick Public Library
600 Sandy Lane, Warwick, RI 02889
Contact: [email protected]
Website: eds.timis.org
Description: Meetings are monthly and announced via email and posters

The Rhode Island Fibromyalgia Recovery on Guaifenesin (RI FROG Group)
455 Toll Gate Road, Warwick, RI 02886
Contact: Jill Myers
Email: [email protected]
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Description: Meets 3 Thursday of each month from 6-8:30PM. The support group purpose is to provide
education, validation and hope to those diagnosed with FMS/CFIDS who choose, as their primary treatment, the
Guaifenesin Protocal presented in the book “What your Doctor May NOT Tell you about Fibromyalgia” by St.
Amand/Marek. Donations graciously accepted.

Fibro Coaches “Life Empowerment Fibromyalgia Telecalls”
Contact: Dawn Hogan
Contact Number: 574-216-8450
Email: [email protected]
www.livinglifewithfibro.com
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Description: 1 Tuesday of every month via telephone from 7-8PM CST. The cost is free. The purpose of the
group is to provide 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!

The Interstitial Cystitis Association, Painful Bladder Syndrome and Chronic Pelvic Pain Support Group
Panera Bread
5 New London Avenue, Cranston, RI 02920
Contact: Lynne La Bianca
Contact Number: 401-529-1464
Email: [email protected]
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Description: Meets 2 Sunday of each month from 2-4PM. The ICA advocates for research dedicated to
discovery of a cure and better treatments, raises awareness and serves as a central hub for the healthcare
providers, researchers and millions of patients who suffer with constant urinary urgency and frequency and
extreme bladder pain called IC, or interstitial cystitis.

Fibromyalgia Support Group
Barrington United Methodist Church
230 Washington Rd., Barrington, RI 02806
Contact: Kris Corleone
Contact Number: 401-602-1182
Contact Email: [email protected]

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Descripton: Meets 4 Monday each month from 6-8PM. Donations are accepted to help the cost of materials.
Please contact for appropriate seating accommodations.
Dysautonomia Divas
Location varies monthly in the state of RI
Contact: Amanda Johnson Aikulola
Contact Number: 401-573-2621
Email: [email protected]
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Description: Meets the 2 Saturday of each month at 2PM, offers support, resources and educational
information are shared at each meeting. Information on dysautonomia friendly doctors and treatment facilities
in New England is always available. Family members and friends are welcome.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/DysautonomiaDivas/members/

South Carolina


Christian FMS/CFS Support Group of Spartanburg
229 Briarcreek Dr., Spartanburg, SC 29301
Contact: Linda Greer
Contact Number: 864-278-2018
Email: [email protected]
Contact: Barbara Bennett
Contact Number: 864-948-0668
Description: Meets the 1st Sat of the month from 12:30-2:30pm for prayer, encouragement, sharing current
FMS treatment, and research.

Chronic Pain Support Group
Tellico Village Community Church, Christian Life Center
130 Chota Center, Loudon, TN 37774
Contact: James Fella
Contact Number: 865-458-1781
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 1st Wed of the month at 6:00pm.

Fibromyalgia Support Network
Chester County Library, Learning Center (Downstairs)
100 Center St., Chester, SC 29706
Contact: Tabatha Strother
Contact Number: 803-581-8450
Contact: Martha Strong
Contact Number: 803-385-3629
Email: [email protected]
Contact: Bella
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the last mon of the month from 6:30-8:00pm, to help enable individuals suffering from FM,
arthritis and similar illnesses, by providing education materials, and networking opportunities.

Lexington/Columbia South Carolina Recovery Group
Pilgrim Lutheran Church, Parlor, lower level, education bldg.
1430 N Lake Dr., Lexington, SC 29072
Contact: Gretchen Parker
Contact Number: 803-238-3714
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.FibromyalgiaTreatment.com
Description: Meets the 2nd Thurs of the month from 1:30-2:30pm, provides education, validation and hope to
those with FMS/CFIDS who chose the Guaifenesin Protocol as their primary treatment.

Piedmont Fibromyalgia/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Support Group
222 S Herlong Ave., Rock Hill, SC 29732
Contact: Ruth Norman
Email: [email protected]
Contact: Pansy Yates
Contact Number: 803-329-1234
Email: [email protected]

Description: Meets the 1st Tues of the month from 6:00-7:00pm for support and education to those who have
Fibromyalgia, ME/CFS.
Summerville Family YMCA
Summerville Family YMCA
208 W Doty Ave., Summerville, SC 29483
Contact: Marlene Cuggy
Contact Number: 843-821-8368
Email: [email protected]
Contact: Brenda Merrill
Contact Number(s): 843-581-2085 (Home or 843-277-7747 (Cell)
Email: [email protected]
Contact Number: 843-871-9622
Description: Meets the 3rd Mon of the month from 12:30-1:30pm.

South Carolina RSD and Fibromyalgia Support Group
St Francis Hospital, Bernardine Center
Contact: Robert Schwartz, MD
Contact Number: 864-235-1834
Contact: Louise Plaster
Contact Number (s): 864-967-7965 or 864-350-1342 (Cell)
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.scrsda.org
Description: Meets the 1st Thurs of the month at 6:00pm.

South Carolina Support Group
Saint Francis Hospital, Bernadine Center-Rm 302
Greenville, SC 29601
Contact: Karen Johnson
Contact Number: 864-335-9128
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.scfibromyalgiasupportgroup.com
Description: Meets the 3rd Thurs of the month from 6:00-8:00pm, offers support and education to those with
FMS, their family and friends. There is a $15 membership fee.

Sumter-RSD Support Group
3785 Blackberry Lane, Lot 7, Sumter, SC 29154
Contact: Donna Parker
Contact Number: 803-468-7627
Description: Meets the 3rd Sat of the month at 1:30pm.

The Columbia Area Support Group
Incarnation Church
3005 Devine St., Columbia, SC 29205
Contact: Mary Helen Spradlin
Contact Number: 803-782-5823
Email: [email protected]
Contact: John Watkins
Contact Number: 803-256-1957
Description: Meets the last Tues of the month (except Nov & Dec) at 5:30pm.

Upstate Fibromyalgia/ME Support Group
Hampton Inn (Near Pelham & 85)
Contact Number: 864-968-0430
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 3rd Sat of the month at 10:00am, offers community and support for those with FM and
CFS.

South Dakota


Black Hills CFS/Fibromyalgia Support Group
Rapid City Regional Hospital
353 Fairmont Blvd., Rapid City, SD 57701
Contact: Kathryn Fullington
Contact Number: 605-399-2597
Website: www.bh-cfs-fms.myip.org
Description: Meets the 3rd Sat of the month from 10:00am-12:00pm, to share concerns, feelings, strengths and
experiences. The goal is to educate the community and health care providers while bringing hope and support to
one another.

Sioux Falls Fibromyalgia / CFS Support Group
6820 W 26th St., 1st Fl, (In conference room of church)
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
Contact: Karen Child
Contact Number: 605-323-7376
Email: [email protected]
Contact: Lori VanBallegooyen
Contact Number: 605-361-8084
Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 3rd Tues of the month from 7:00-9:00pm to provide information and support on this
illness.

National Parkinson Foundation
Avera Queen of Peace Hospital, Conference Room 1
525 N. Foster, Mitchell, SD 57301
Contact: Patricia Sudbeck
Contact Number: 605-995-2462
Email: [email protected]
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Description: Meets on the 3 Monday of each month, beginning at 7PM.

Tennessee


Bayside Fibromyalgia Support
Bayside Baptist Church, Rm B-5
6100 Hwy 5, Harrison, TN 37341
Contact: Debbie Heiser
Contact Number: 423-344-0164
Email: [email protected]
Contact: Sandra Lovelace
Contact Number: 423-344-7801
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 3rd Tues of the month from 6:00-8:00pm, provides those living with chronic pain and
fatigue information on recent research, disability help, and resources. Enjoying social activities, guest speakers
and fellowship.

Chronic Pain and Depression Support
10740 Faith Promise La., Knoxville, TN 37931
Contact: Paul Isenberg
Contact Number: 865-945-3810
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 3rd Thurs of the month from 12:00-1:30pm., teaches people what to expect, how to live,
supporting one another and praying for one another.

Fibromyalgia Support Group
372 Ravenwood Dr., Morristown, TN 37814
Contact: Sharon Fritz
Contact Number: 423-839-1687
Contact Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets Monday’s from 10:00-11:00am for support and education.

Fibromyalgia/Chronic Fatigue Support Group of West Tennessee
Highland Park Conference Center
Skyline Dr., Jackson, TN 38303
Contact: Joyce McCallister
Contact Number: 731-267-7914
Email: [email protected]
Contact: Holly Essory
Contact Number: 731-686-3284
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 1st Tues of the month from 6:00-7:45pm for support, education and contacts.

Focus on Fibromyalgia
Valley Grove Baptist Church, Family Life Center
9000 Sevierville Pike, Knoxville, TN 37920
Contact: Janet Glass
Contact Number: 865-579-5632
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 2nd Tues of the month from 6:00-7:00pm to empower, encourage, educate and raise
awareness.

Friends with Fibromyalgia
Total Rehab, Suite 102,
4948 Clinton Hwy., Knoxville, TN 37912
Contact: Patsy Goleach
Contact Number: 865-548-1086
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 3rd Wed of the month at 1:00pm. Please RSVP prior to attending.

Meeting at the Well
Bluegrass Library
235 Indian Luke Rd., Hendersonville, TN 37075
Contact: Debbie Martin
Contact Number: 615-210-8642
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the 1st and 3rd Thurs of the month at 6:00pm, to lift up fellow sufferers and their families
through support. Raising awareness in TN and Summer County.

Nashville FibroFriends
McNamara’s Irish Restaurant
2740 Old Lebanon Rd., Nashville, TN 37214
Contact: Donna Marsh
Contact Number: 615-403-1515
Email: [email protected]
Description: Meets the first Saturday of the month at 11:15am
www.fibrofriends.com

RSD and Chronic Pain Support Group
Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church; 260 Wade St, Loudon, TN
Contact: Suzy Holcomb
Contact Number: 865-657-9052
Description: Meets Wednesday’s at 6:00pm.