Resource Guide for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
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Alliance for Lupus Research (ALR)
Address:
28 West 44th St., Suite 1217
New York, NY 10036
Phone:
1-212-218-2840
1-800-867-1743 (toll free)
E-mail Address:
info@lupusresearch.org
Internet Address:
Description of Services Provided:
The Alliance is a nonprofit organization devoted exclusively to the support of promising research for the prevention, treatment, and cure of lupus. Through accelerated, focused, goal-oriented research programs, the ALR aims to promote basic and clinical sciences to achieve major advances leading to a better understanding of the cause of lupus.
Lupus Foundation of America (LFA)
Address:
2000 L St, NW, Suite 710
Washington, DC 20036
Phone:
1-202-349-1155
Internet Address:
Description of Services Provided:
This is the main voluntary organization devoted to lupus. The LFA assists local chapters in providing services to people with lupus, works to educate the public about lupus, and supports lupus research. Through a network of more than 500 branches and support groups, the chapters provide education through information and referral services, health fairs, newsletters, publications, and seminars. Chapters provide support to people with lupus, their families, and friends through support group meetings, hospital visits, and telephone help lines.
