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Narrative

Provides support groups, quarterly newsletter, peer counseling, medical education meetings, a biannual seminar, literature, an annual Support Group Leader Seminar, physician referrals. Primary condition of scleroderma. Annual membership with newsletter subscription is $25/year; free if $25 is a financial burden. There is a charge for some literature; pamphlets are free. Will start and underwrite new Support Groups, depending on interest.

Boston Area Support Group
3rd Sunday of the month, 2:00 pm
Boston Medical Center, Shapiro Building, first floor conference room
725 Albany Street, Boston, MA
Contact: Mary McClay
Or contact the New England Chapter office at 978-887-0658

North Shore Support Group 
2nd Wednesday of most months, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
New England Chapter Office, 462 Boston Street (Route 1) Suite 1-1, Topsfield, MA
Contact: Roberta Mauriello
Phone: 781-324-7426

Worcester Area Support Group
Once a month on a Sunday, 2:00 pm
640 Lincoln St., Worcester, MA 
Contact: Nancy Velleco
Phone: 508-869-2997

Southern MA & RI Support Group 
3rd Tuesday of the month
Stop & Shop Conference Room
Fall River, MA.
Contact: Donna Bernier
Phone: 774-488-6775

Service Types

• Disability Awareness
• Self-Advocacy
• Socialization Activities

Program Type

• Advocacy
• Counseling
• Support Groups

Populations Served

• Arthritis
• Lupus Erythematous
• Other See Narrative
• Respiratory Disorders

Ages Served

• 19 - 22
• 23 – 59
• 60 +

Accessibility Features

• Accessible Parking
• Accessible Restrooms

Additional Information

• Fees: Personal Funds