The Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research makes no representations or guarantees about the support groups listed in this directory, nor does inclusion in this list imply an endorsement by FSR of the group or an assessment of the quality of services offered.

This list was updated in April 2007.  Please call to confirm meeting dates and times.  If there is not a group in your area, consider joining an Online Support Group or attending a Regional Event.
 

Illinois

Chicago South Side Sarcoidosis
Support Group
FSR Advisory Council Member
www.chicagosarcoidosisawareness.org
Group Leader: Gwen Mitchell, 773-710-549 or Laura Harris, 773-285-2608 or
Ulysses Kirby, 773-928-8251
Meets the second Saturday of every month except August, at Pioneer Village Apartments.

Let's Breathe Sarcoidosis Support Group
of Lake Forest
FSR Advisory Council Member
Group Leader: Brenda Harris, 847-731-3110
Meets the third Saturday of the month at 9:30 AM
at Lake Forest Hospital, Health Education Center (Rooms B&C).

The Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research
www.stopsarcoidosis.org
Headquarters Office:  312-322-0500
Offers annual educational and fundraising events.  Call for details.

Central Indiana Sarcoidosis Support Group
FSR Advisory Council Member
Group Leader: Robbie Darden, 317-335-2981
Meets the second Saturday of every other month, beginning January from 2:00-4:00 PM at Kindred Hospital.

Beaumont Sarcoidosis Support Group
Group Leader: Sylvia Johnson, 313-538-5682
Meets the second Saturday every month at 1:00 PM at Beaumont Hospital.

Euclid Hospital Sarcoidosis Support Group
Group Leader: Ann Coughlin, 216-692-8969
Meets Saturdays every other month, beginning January from 5:30-7:00 PM at Euclid Hospital.

Youngstown Sarcoidosis Support Group
Group Leader: Pat Couchenour, 330-549-2712
Date, time and location of meetings vary.