There is no cost to attend CARF Support Groups. New members are welcome.
Canada/Toronto Support Group Meeting When: TBA time TBAWhere: TBA in-conjunction with the Canadian Skin Patient Alliance Conference. For information and to RSVP: www.canadianskin.ca/conference2012. Dermatologist Jeffery Donovan, MD, PhD will be present to answer medical questions.
New York Support Group Meeting
Where: 240 E 38th (38th between 2nd and 3rd) at NYU Langone Medical Center; Dermatology Department; 11th Floor Conference Room 11-71.
We are fortunate to have Jerry Shapiro MD as advisor to our group. Dr. Shapiro also serves as Director of the University of British Columbia Hair Clinic and is a member of CARF's Scientific Advisors. We look forward to seeing you at CARF's next patient support meeting for the NY area. RSVP to NewYorksupportgroup@gmail.com
Maryland/DC/Virginia Support Group
When: TBA
Time: 2:00-4:00 pm
Where:
Callender Dermatology & Cosmetic Center
Fairwood Office Park
12200 Annapolis Road, Suite 315
Glenn Dale, MD rsvp: md-dc-va-supportgroup@carfintl.org
Boston Support Group Meeting
When: TBA
Time: 2:30 pm
Where:
850 Boylston Street Fishbowl A
Chestnut Hill, MA -- free parking available
Do you have lichen planopilaris, frontal fibrosing alopecia, central centrifugal alopecia, dissecting or tufted folliculitis, folliculitis decalvans or keloidalis? Join us! Dr. Lynne Goldberg, BU dermatologist, will provide a brief “what’s new” presentation She and Dr. Deborah Scott will be sure no erroneous or harmful information is disseminated. To register: bostonsupportgroup@carfintl.org.
Chicago Support Group Meeting
When: TBA
Time: )
Who: Patients with scarring alopecia and their loved ones are welcome. All dermatologists caring for patients with scarring alopecia are also welcome.
What: Dr. Victoria Barbosa will answer medical questions that arise.
For information and to RSVP: 312-407-0000 or chicagosupportgroup@carfintl.org
Los Angeles NAAF
When: May 21
Time: 7:00-9:00 pm
Who: those with alopecia areata and all other types of hair loss and their friends/family. CARF patients are invited to attend the NAAF meetings.
Where: UCLA 200 Medical Plaza; Room 206 (2nd floor, off the elevators or stairs, take a right and go all the way to the end of the hall. The room is to the left.) Who: those with alopecia areata and/or other types of hair loss and their friends/family
What: open discussion Questions: Contact me (Carolyn) at cgohster@yahoo.com or 917-687-8852 FYI - we will be taking a break for the summer. The group for scarring alopecia (although, any type of alopecia is welcome) will be meeting on June 1 in Santa Monica. please ask for details if you would like to attend that meeting.San Francisco Support Group Meeting
When: July 2, Oct 1
Time: 7:30 - 9:30 pm
Where: Kaiser Permanente Diamond Room (follow arrows on 3rd fl) 2238 Geary Boulevard San Francisco Free underground parking available. Take elevator to main lobby. Take elevator to 3rd floor. Ask about carpooling.
A dermatologist from the University of California, San Francisco, will be present to answer questions and monitor the discussion for accuracy. For more information and to RSVP, contact Marilyn at sanfranciscosupportgroup@carfintl.org. New Orleans Support GroupNew patients are welcome at all groups.
Support groups provide many benefits. They give patients the opportunity to express themselves in the safety of a group that understands their emotions, to share ideas and tips about cosmetic options, to learn more about cicatricial alopecia, and to no longer feel alone. A physician must be present at all meetings to answer questions and make sure correct, up-to-date information is given.
If you live in an area where there is no support group and would like to participate in starting one, please contact our volunteer support director at info@carfintl.org.
A support group start-up kit is available for leaders of new support groups, and our director can help guide you through the process.Support groups meet four times a year. Patients are welcome to attend the nearest support group in their own state or a neighboring state. For more information or to be listed to receive meeting notices, please contact the support group leaders listed below or call CARF at 801-3450..
U.S. Support Groups
CALIFORNIA
Los Angeles in conjunction with NAAF
losangelessupportgroup@carfintl.org
San Francisco
Contact Marilyn at sanfranciscosupportgroup@carfintl.org
ILLINOIS
Chicago
Contact Joe and Bev at chicagosupportgroup@carfintl.org
LOUISIANA
New Orleans/Baton Rouge
Contact Debbie and Elayne at neworleanssupport@carfintl.org
MARYLAND, WASHINGTON DC, VIRGINIA
Contact Beth at md-dc-va-supportgroup@carfintl.org
MASSACHUSETTS
Boston
Contact Melody, Doreen and Joyce at bostonsupportgroup@carfintl.org
MICHIGAN
Detroit
Contact Virdell at detroitsupportgroup@carfintl.org
MINNESOTA
Minneapolis
Contact Maggie at minneapolissupportgroup@carfintl.org
NEW YORK
newyorksupportgroup@carfintl.org
If you are interested in volunteering as a co-leader of this group, please contact directorsupport@carfintl.org.
OREGON
Portland
Contact
portlandsupportgroup@carfintl.org
UTAH
Salt Lake City
Contact saltlakecitysupportgroup@carfintl.org
International Support Groups
CANADA/Toronto
Ontario
If you are interested in volunteering as a co-leader for this group, please contact directorsupport@carfintl.org.
INDIA
Chennai
If you are interested in volunteering as a co-leader for this group, please contact directorsupport@carfintl.org.
UK
London
If you are interested in volunteering as a co-leader for this group, please contact directorsupport@carfintl.org.
Manchester
Contact Annete at manchesteruksupportgroup@carfintl.org
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