Autoimmune Resources & Associations
Autoimmune Resources & Associations
Living with an autoimmune condition can feel isolating. These patient organizations offer education, support communities, and research news. Use the lists below to find a group in your country, and talk with your own healthcare provider about what is right for you.
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United States
- Autoimmune Association: national nonprofit offering disease information, patient and caregiver support, and the National Coalition of Autoimmune Patient Groups.
- NIAMS (National Institutes of Health): government research and health information on arthritis, muscle, bone and skin diseases.
- Arthritis Foundation
- Lupus Foundation of America
- Scleroderma Foundation
- Sjögren’s Foundation
- National Psoriasis Foundation
- National Eczema Association: eczema is not classed as an autoimmune disease, but many people with sensitive skin look for this kind of support.
- Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation
- National Multiple Sclerosis Society
- American College of Rheumatology: professional society with patient information.
Canada
United Kingdom
- Versus Arthritis
- Lupus UK
- National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS)
- National Axial Spondyloarthritis Society (NASS)
- Crohn’s & Colitis UK
- Scleroderma & Raynaud’s UK
Australia
- Arthritis Australia
- Australian Rheumatology Association: patient information sheets from Australian rheumatologists.
Europe
- EULAR (European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology): lists member organizations by country.
- Lupus Europe: umbrella group for national lupus organizations across Europe.
Other Countries & Worldwide
- Global Autoimmune Institute: an A to Z list of national and international autoimmune organizations.
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