RESOURCES
Online Resources & Educational Support
National Organizations and Foundations
Arthritis Foundation – arthritis.org
Lupus Foundation of America – lupus.org
Sjögren’s Foundation – sjogrens.org
National Psoriasis Foundation – psoriasis.org
Scleroderma Foundation – scleroderma.org
Myositis Association – myositis.org
Vasculitis Foundation – vasculitisfoundation.org
Autoimmune Association – autoimmune.org
Local & Regional Resources
Hospital-based patient education classes (e.g., rheumatology departments offering arthritis self-management programs)
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YMCA or local community centers offering adaptive physical activity programs for chronic illness
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Local support groups (often listed through major hospitals or national orgs)
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University health centers with autoimmune disease clinics or support initiatives
Online Support Communities
Inspire.com
PatientsLikeMe.com
Reddit communities
Facebook support groups for specific conditions
Financial & Access Support
GoodRx / NeedyMeds
Patient Advocate Foundation
Manufacturer-sponsored co-pay assistance programs