RESOURCES

National Organizations and Foundations

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Arthritis Foundation – arthritis.org

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Lupus Foundation of America – lupus.org

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Sjögren’s Foundation – sjogrens.org

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National Psoriasis Foundation – psoriasis.org

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Scleroderma Foundation – scleroderma.org

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Myositis Association – myositis.org

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Vasculitis Foundation – vasculitisfoundation.org

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Autoimmune Association – autoimmune.org

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 Local & Regional Resources​

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Hospital-based patient education classes (e.g., rheumatology departments offering arthritis self-management programs)

• YMCA or local community centers offering adaptive physical activity programs for chronic illness

• Local support groups (often listed through major hospitals or national orgs)

• University health centers with autoimmune disease clinics or support initiatives

 

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Online Support Communities

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Inspire.com 

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PatientsLikeMe.com

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Reddit communities

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Facebook support groups for specific conditions

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Financial & Access Support​

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GoodRx / NeedyMeds 

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Patient Advocate Foundation

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Manufacturer-sponsored co-pay assistance programs