Lupus LA’s support groups are here to help you learn more about lupus and how to cope with managing the illness. Being truly supported is a powerful feeling that many people with lupus long to have and joining a support group can help you enormously in managing this unpredictable chronic illness. The programs are free and open to the public. Please join us at one of the following groups.
Please park in the hospital visitors’ parking lot. Parking validation will be provided.
For more information on any of these groups, please email Katherine McMahon, Program Manager at kmcmahon@lupusla.org or call 310-657-5667. For the UCLA Support Group, please use Parking Structure 32, there are parking spaces for visitors on the first level. When you park in these spaces you need to pre-pay in the self-pay kiosk. You can pay with cash, credit card or debit card. Retain your receipt and turn it into the facilitator who will reimburse you with cash for up to $6.00.
First Tuesday of every month from 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Karsh Center, Multipurpose Room
3750 West 6th St., Los Angeles, CA 90020
Third Tuesday of every month from 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Alhambra Civic Center Library, 2nd floor Conference Room
101 S. First Street, Alhambra, CA 91801
Second Tuesday of ever month from 7:00pm to 8:30pm
West Angeles Church
Multipurpose Bldg. Room 9
3045 Crenshaw Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90016
Groups for all ages and parents at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
Please click here for more information about this group.
Nos reuniremos el primer jueves del mes de 7:00pm a 8:30pm
¡Porfavor acompañenos!
Clinica Oscar Romero, Sala 101
2032 Marengo St., Los Angeles, CA 90033
Second Saturday of every month from 11:30am to 1:00pm
Olive Branch Diagnostic Imaging
Women’s Health Center
10722 Arrow Route, Suite 520, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
First Monday of every month from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
University United Methodist Church
18422 Culver Drive, Irvine, CA 92612
Fourth Tuesday of every month from 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Miller Children’s Hospital Long Beach
Children’s Hospital Pavilion Conference Room B
2801 Atlantic Ave., Long Beach, CA 90806
Bilingual English & Spanish
Second Saturday of every month from 9:30am to 11:30am
Kaiser Permanente, Educational Outreach Program
4141 Maine Ave., Baldwin Park, CA 91706
(Individuals have the option to knit during the support group meeting. All materials are provided at the meeting.)
Bilingual English & Spanish
Second Tuesday of every month from 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Circle of Care Conference Room/Doctor’s Lounge, Sherman Oaks Hospital
4929 Van Nuys Boulevard, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
First Tuesday of every month from 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Rheumatology – Rehabilitation Center Building
3rd Floor – Library
1000 Veteran Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024
Parking Info: For the UCLA Support Group, please use Parking Structure 32, there are parking spaces for visitors on the first level. When you park in these spaces you need to pre-pay in the self-pay kiosk. You can pay with cash, credit card or debit card. Retain your receipt and turn it into the facilitator who will reimburse you with cash for up to $6.00. Lot 32 is located at Veteran Ave and Kinross.
Meetings are held once every two months from 9:00am to 11:30am at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. There are separate discussion groups for younger children, older teens, and parents (including a group for Spanish-speaking parents). Each session focuses on a specific aspect of life with a rheumatic illness. Your family is welcome to attend one or all of the sessions. Siblings older than 5 years may participate in a supervised arts and crafts group during the meeting.
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
New Hospital Building Conference Center
4650 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90027
February 8, 2020 – “Navigating Insurance & Health Care”
April 11, 2020 – “Nutrition and Impact on Health”
June 13, 2020 – “Managing Depression & Anxiety with a Chronic Illness:
August 8, 2020 – “Advocating for Your School Rights”
October 10, 2020- “Taking Control: Understanding the Disease and Medications”
December 12, 2020 – Holiday Wrap-Up and Open Discussion “Come Celebrate the Year!” – 9:00am to 1:00pm extended hours
We would like to thank our sponsors GSK and Mallinckrodt, who enable us to host these important support group programs to patients and their families.
