Providing Support to Those in Need
One of the greatest challenges of the medical community is balancing the delivery of quality care to our patients with the need of these same patients for a supportive hand and empathetic ear. The healing and comfort that comes from communications and communion with others dealing with a similar disease or medical condition is well documented and deserved. Support groups and self-help teams are especially important for disorders like idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) where answers are so hard to come by.
The CPF is committed to meeting this need by assisting individuals and institutions with the development of support groups around the country. The CPF's "IPF Support Group Coordinator's Kit" is available for those interested in starting a local support group. Please contact Mark Shreve, Executive Director, at 888-222-8541, or by email at info@coalitionforpf.org to obtain a copy of this valuable tool.
Please click on a state to view the support groups for that state - Only states with Green have support groups - or select from a link below.
Support Groups
Alabama
Arkansas
Arizona
California
Colorado
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Illinois
Kentucky
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Montana
New Jersey
New York
North Carolina
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Virginia
Washington
Please check back often as we update this list with new groups around the country.
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