New England Support Groups

Support groups provide a forum to share feelings, concerns, information, and as well as a place to offer peer support and encouragement. Solicitations or research projects are not conducted at support group meetings.

Support groups often feature speakers specializing in scleroderma or related topics. To find information about upcoming speakers or meeting topics, please contact the support group leader or Chapter Office at (978) 887-0658 or admin@sfnewengland.org. 

This schedule is subject to change. Before attending a group for the first time, please call to verify date and time. Groups are free of charge and open to everyone.

MAINE

Maine Support Group
3rd Saturday of the month, 12:30 pm
Contact: Sandy Lunner
Phone: (207) 420-3337 

South Berwick Support Group
1st Tuesday of the month, 10:30 am
Early Bird Cafe
Contact the New England Chapter office (978) 887-0658 for more information.

MASSACHUSETTS

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

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Granite State Support Group
Last Saturday of the month, excluding July and August
10:00 am– 12:00 pm
Hampstead Public Library, 9 Mary E. Clark Drive (Junction Routes 121 & 111), Hampstead, N.H.
Contact: Carla King
Phone: (978) 884-4866
Alternate Contact: Jean Chapman

Central New Hampshire Support Group
1st Wednesday of the month, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Baker Free Library, 509 South Street, Bow, NH
Contact: Don and Cathy Legere
Phone: (603) 566-3145

VERMONT

Burlington Vermont Support Group
3rd Tuesday of most months, 6:30 – 8:30 pm 
Williston Police Station, 7878 Williston Road, Williston, VT
Contact: Blythe Leonard
Phone: (802) 878-0732

Brattleboro Vermont Support Group
2nd Wednesday of the month, 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Brattleboro Memorial Hospital, Conference Room B
Contact: Ilene Wax
Phone: (802) 735-5523

Don't see a New England Group in your area? Please contact our office to learn more about cultivating a group in your area.