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.

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.

Fairfax, Virginia

Fairfax Support Group

Where: Large Conference Room, Chantilly Library, 703-502-3883, 4000 Stringfellow Road, Chantilly, Virginia - Map
Support Group Leader: Walter Ferguson, 703-378-5708, wferguson3@aol.com
Please call support group leader for date and time of next meeting.
Minutes of April 2009 meeting.

2010 Schedule: 1st Quarter, discuss our support group mission: to develop a daily routine of health care to enhance our quality of life, taking responsibility for our own health, being informed, learning and practicing stress relieving skills, etc.; 2nd Quarter, Occupational Therapist, hand exercises; 3rd Quarter, Rheumatologist, clinical studies; 4th Quarter, Insurance agent, life and health-related insurance for scleroderma patients and supporters.