There is no cost to attend CARF Support Groups. New members are welcome.
Boston Support Group Meeting
When: to be announced
Time: 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Where:
Cary Memorial Library
Learning Center
1874 Mass Ave. Lexington
Lynne Goldberg, MD, BU dermatologist, will provide a "what's new" presentation. New patients are welcome to join us. If you have any questions about the meeting, please contact bostonsupportgroup@carfintl.org.
Chicago Support Group Meeting
When: to be announced
Time:
10:00 am (doors open at 9:30 am for breakfast)
Call for more information and to RSVP: 312-407-0000
Patients and their loved ones are welcome. Breakfast will be served. Dermatologist Victoria Barbosa, MD will be present to answer medical questions that arise.
chicagosupportgroup@carfintl.org
Minneapolis Support Group Meeting
When: to be announced
Time:
Where:
RSVP minneapolissupportgroup@carfintl.org
San Francisco Support Group Meeting
When: April 3, July 3, October 2, 2012
Time: 7:30 - 9:30 pm
Where: Kaiser Permanente Ruby Room (follow the arrows on the sixth floor) 2238 Geary Boulevard San Francisco. Free underground parking available. 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 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 directorsupport@carfintl.org. All other queries should be sent to referrals@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.
U.S. Support Groups
CALIFORNIA
Los Angeles
losangelessupportgroup@carfintl.org
San Francisco
Contact Joe and 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
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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