Support organisations
Patient groups and helplines near you, for people with a disease and for their families.
37 organisations for Sjögren's disease in all countries
Deutsche Rheuma-Liga Berlin e.V.
Berlin self-help organisation for people with rheumatic diseases and their relatives, offering self-help groups, exercise courses, patient education and counselling.
For Rheumatoid arthritis, Lupus (SLE), Osteoporosis and 3 more
Visit site: rheuma-liga-berlin.deDeutsche Rheuma-Liga Nordrhein-Westfalen e.V.
Association in North Rhine-Westphalia for people with rheumatic diseases and their families, offering advice, exercise programmes, seminars and meetings.
For Rheumatoid arthritis, Psoriatic arthritis, Sjögren's disease
Visit site: rheuma-liga-nrw.deRheuma-Liga Arbeitsgemeinschaft München – Sjögren-Gruppe
Sjögren's syndrome self-help group of Rheuma-Liga Munich offering peer meetings, including online via Zoom, and a contact person for patients.
For Sjögren's disease
Visit site: rheuma-liga-muenchen.deSjögren-Selbsthilfe Leipzig
Self-help group in Leipzig and surroundings for people with Sjögren's syndrome; meets quarterly at the University of Leipzig without registration.
For Sjögren's disease
Visit site: sjoegren-leipzig.deSjögren-Selbsthilfegruppe München (Rheuma-Liga Bayern, AG München)
Sjögren self-help group of the Rheuma-Liga Bavaria Munich branch, meeting online via Zoom on the second Wednesday of odd-numbered months.
For Sjögren's disease
Visit site: rheuma-liga-muenchen.deSjögren-Syndrom-Selbsthilfegruppe Darmstadt (Rheuma-Liga Hessen)
Darmstadt Sjögren's syndrome self-help group, part of Rheuma-Liga Hessen, meeting about every two months together with lupus and other collagenosis patients.
For Sjögren's disease
Visit site: sjoegren-syndrom.de
Arthritis New Zealand
Arthritis New Zealand (Mateponapona Aotearoa), a charitable trust offering advice for people living with arthritis.
For Rheumatoid arthritis, Lupus (SLE), Psoriatic arthritis and 1 more
Visit site: arthritis.org.nz
Asociación Civil Argentina de Personas con Enfermedades Reumáticas
ACAPER, Argentine civil association of people with rheumatic diseases (incl. spondyloarthritis and Sjögren’s).
For Ankylosing spondylitis, Rheumatoid arthritis, Sjögren's disease
Visit site: acaper.com.ar
Asociación Española de Sjögren (AES)
Patient association for people with Sjögren's disease in Spain; listed as a member of Sjögren Europe.
For Sjögren's disease
Visit site: aesjogren.orgAsociaţia Pacienţilor cu Afecţiuni Autoimune (APAA)
Romanian association supporting people and families affected by autoimmune diseases, including psoriasis; associated member of IFPA.
For Psoriasis, Lupus (SLE), Sjögren's disease and 3 more
Visit site: apaa.roAssociation Française du Gougerot Sjögren et des Syndromes Secs (AFGS)
Patient association for people with Sjögren's disease in France; listed as a member of Sjögren Europe.
For Sjögren's disease
Visit site: afgs-syndromes-secs.org
Associazione Nazionale Malati Reumatici ANMAR ODV
Information, training, patient guides and research support for people with rheumatic diseases.
For Rheumatoid arthritis, Ankylosing spondylitis, Sjögren's disease
Visit site: anmar-italia.it
BOPRD - Bulgarian Organisation for Patients with Rheumatic Diseases (ОПРЗБ)
Patient organisation offering articles, library, videos, projects and awareness campaigns on rheumatic diseases.
For Rheumatoid arthritis, Lupus (SLE), Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma) and 2 more
Visit site: revmatologia.orgCIB-Liga vzw
Patient association for people with lupus, scleroderma (systemic sclerosis), Sjögren's disease in Belgium; listed as a member of Lupus Europe, FESCA, Sjögren Europe.
For Lupus (SLE), Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma), Sjögren's disease
Visit site: cibliga.beDeutsche Rheuma-Liga Bundesverband e.V.
Independent information, advice, peer self-help and exercise programmes; supports rheumatology research.
For Rheumatoid arthritis, Psoriatic arthritis, Sjögren's disease
Visit site: rheuma-liga.de
Gigtarfélag Íslands
Education, counselling, peer-support groups, physiotherapy and occupational therapy for people with rheumatic conditions.
For Rheumatoid arthritis, Lupus (SLE), Ankylosing spondylitis and 2 more
Visit site: gigt.is
Gigtforeningen
Knowledge, help and support for people with arthritis: health information, everyday advice, exercise programmes, community activities.
For Rheumatoid arthritis, Lupus (SLE), Psoriatic arthritis and 3 more
Visit site: gigtforeningen.dk
Inbar
Information, webinars, support groups and programmes for people with rheumatic, autoimmune and inflammatory diseases.
For Rheumatoid arthritis, Lupus (SLE), Ankylosing spondylitis and 2 more
Visit site: inbar.org.ilLiga Portuguesa Contra as Doenças Reumáticas (LPCDR)
Patient and public education, patient information, support, volunteering, library and member benefits.
For Rheumatoid arthritis, Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma), Sjögren's disease
Visit site: lpcdr.org.pt
Liga proti reumatizmu na Slovensku
Local branches, disease-specific clubs, webinars, publications and social-psychological support.
For Rheumatoid arthritis, Ankylosing spondylitis, Psoriatic arthritis and 1 more
Visit site: mojareuma.sk
Nationale Vereniging Sjögrenpatiënten (NVSP)
Patient association for people with Sjögren's disease in the Netherlands; listed as a member of Sjögren Europe.
For Sjögren's disease
Visit site: nvsp.nl
Norsk Revmatikerforbund
Membership organisation offering diagnosis knowledge, peer support, helpline (NRF hjelper deg) and member benefits.
For Rheumatoid arthritis, Osteoporosis, Lupus (SLE) and 4 more
Visit site: revmatiker.no
Reumatikerförbundet
Knowledge, research funding, advocacy, free helpline (Reuma direkt) and local member groups.
For Rheumatoid arthritis, Lupus (SLE), Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma) and 3 more
Visit site: reumatiker.se
Sjögren's Australia
Sjögren's Australia, a not-for-profit organisation providing education, connection and advocacy for people with Sjögren's.
For Sjögren's disease
Visit site: sjogrensaustralia.com.au
Sjögren's Foundation
US nonprofit for people with Sjögren's disease: updates on research, treatments, events, advocacy and patient resources.
For Sjögren's disease
Visit site: sjogrens.org
Sjögren's Research Ireland
Research collaboration with patients for people with Sjögren's disease in Ireland; listed as a member of Sjögren Europe.
For Sjögren's disease
Visit site: sjogrensresearch-ireland.euSjögren's Society of Canada
Member-based society offering information, support groups and resources for Canadians living with Sjögren's disease.
For Sjögren's disease
Visit site: sjogrenscanada.org
Sjögren's UK
Charity for people with Sjögren's disease in the United Kingdom; listed as a member of Sjögren Europe.
For Sjögren's disease
Visit site: sjogrensuk.org
Suomen Sjögrenliitto ry
Patient association for people with Sjögren's disease in Finland; listed as a member of Sjögren Europe.
For Sjögren's disease
Visit site: sjogrenliitto.fi
The Association of Rheumatic Diseases Patients of the Republic of Serbia (ORS)
Patient support including free online counselling, brochures, psychological support and legal aid.
For Rheumatoid arthritis, Lupus (SLE), Sjögren's disease and 2 more
Visit site: ors.rs
Ελληνική Εταιρεία Αντιρευματικού Αγώνα (ΕΛ.Ε.ΑΝ.Α.)
Psychological support, patient information and events for people with rheumatic diseases.
For Rheumatoid arthritis, Lupus (SLE), Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma) and 3 more
Visit site: arthritis.org.gr
Σύνδεσμος Ρευματοπαθών Κύπρου (CYLPER)
National association of people with rheumatic diseases in Cyprus (homepage content not readable beyond title).
For Rheumatoid arthritis, Lupus (SLE), Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma) and 3 more
Visit site: rheumatism.org.cy膠原病・リウマチ・血管炎サポートネットワーク
Kosapo – Collagen Disease, Rheumatism and Vasculitis Support Network (Japan): patient information and exchange.
For Lupus (SLE), Rheumatoid arthritis, ANCA-associated vasculitis and 1 more
Visit site: rheumatic-disease-community.org
EULAR PARE (EULAR network of organisations of People with Arthritis/Rheumatism in Europe)
Network of national patient organisations for people with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs); EU-level advocacy, patient research partner training, Young PARE, webinars and support for national groups.
For Rheumatoid arthritis, Lupus (SLE), Psoriatic arthritis and 4 more
Visit site: eular.org
Sjögren Europe
European federation of national Sjögren's patient associations; awareness, patient involvement in research and policy, information and care advocacy.
For Sjögren's disease
Visit site: sjogreneurope.orgEuropean Patients' Forum (EPF)
Umbrella of European patient organisations and national patient coalitions.
For any disease
Visit site: eu-patient.eu
International Alliance of Patients' Organizations
Global alliance of patient organisations of all diseases, promoting patient-centred healthcare.
For any disease
Visit site: iapo.org.uk
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