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AAFA has educational support groups all across the country to offer emotional support and information about asthma and allergies. These groups host guest speakers, events and more. Each group also has a medical advisor. Please click on a state for more information on their local support groups

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United States Groups

Alabama

AlabamaSAFE, Alabama Supporting Allergic Families through Education
Area Served: Alabama
Audience: All Ages
Focus: Asthma, Allergies, Food Allergies
Meeting Locations: various venues
Meetings: Contact for information
Coordinator: Ann Marie Liskey
Medical Advisor: Dr. Sunena Chhabra Argo, MD
Phone Number: 205-730-6180
E-mail: gro.efasamabala@yeksileiramnna
Website: https://www.alabamasafe.org

Alaska

AAFA Alaska Parents of Food Allergic Children (PFAC)
Area Served: Mat-Su Valley, Eagle River and Anchorage
Audience: Parent
Focus: Food Allergy
Meeting Locations: Mat-Su Valley, Eagle River and Anchorage
Meetings: Contact for information
Coordinator: Denise Lomelino
Medical Advisor: Melinda Rathkopf, MD
Phone Number: 907-696-4810
E-mail: ten.icg@doofafaa
Website: aafaalaska.com

Arizona

We’re sorry, there are not any Educational Support Groups in your area at this time. If you would like to start an AAFA Educational Support Group in your community, please contact AAFA at 800-7-ASTHMA.

Arkansas

We’re sorry, there are not any Educational Support Groups in your area at this time. If you would like to start an AAFA Educational Support Group in your community, please contact AAFA at 800-7-ASTHMA.

California

Asthma and Allergy Support Group of West Los Angeles
Area Served: Los Angeles
Audience: Adults
Focus: Asthma and allergies
Meeting Locations: 10780 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 280, Los Angeles, CA 90025
Meetings: Contact for information
Coordinator: Andrea Newman
Medical Advisor: Jonathan Corren, MD
Phone Number: 310-477-1734 ext. 242
E-mail: moc.dmnerroc@aerdna

San Diego Food Allergy Support Group
Area Served: Greater San Diego
Audience: Adults and Parents
Focus: Food Allergy
Meeting Locations: Varies (please visit website for details)
Meetings: Contact for information
Coordinator: Sue Wagner
Medical Advisor: Dr. Michael Welch
Phone Number: 760-505-9984
E-mail: gro.ygrelladoofogeidnas@ofni
Website: San Diego Food Allergy

Colorado

SAFE of Boulder County
Area Served: Boulder County
Audience: All Ages
Focus: Food Allergies
Meeting Locations: Contact for Information
Meetings: Contact for information
Coordinator: Nicole Ondatje
Medical Advisor: Karen Andrews, MD
Phone Number: 720-379-3728
E-mail: gro.efasygrelladoof@ofni
Website: http://www.foodallergysafe.org

Connecticut

We’re sorry, there are not any Educational Support Groups in your area at this time. If you would like to start an AAFA Educational Support Group in your community, please contact AAFA at 800-7-ASTHMA.

Delaware

We’re sorry, there are not any Educational Support Groups in your area at this time. If you would like to start an AAFA Educational Support Group in your community, please contact AAFA at 800-7-ASTHMA.

District of Columbia

We’re sorry, there are not any Educational Support Groups in your area at this time. If you would like to start an AAFA Educational Support Group in your community, please contact AAFA at 800-7-ASTHMA.

Florida

The Asthma Patient Educational Center of South Florida
Area Served: Miami-Dade, Broward, Monroe, Palm Beach
Audience: Adult
Focus: Asthma
Meeting Locations: Translational Clinical Research Conference Room, 20880 West Dixie Hyw #103, Aventura, FL 33180
Meetings: Contact for information
Coordinator: Mitchell Rosenberg, MD
Medical Advisor: Mitchell Rosenberg, MD and Marc Saltzman, MD
Phone Number: (954) 562-7819
Fax Number: (305) 749-0574
E-mail: moc.liamg@LFOSGSA

Georgia

Food Allergy Kids of Atlanta, Inc.
Area Served: Georgia
Audience: All Ages
Focus: Food Allergy and Asthma
Meeting Locations: Meeting locations vary across state
Meetings: Contact for information
Coordinator: Karen Harris
Medical Advisor: Karen Freedle, MD
Phone Number: (404) 512-7983
E-mail: gro.sdikaf@ofni
Website: Food Allergy Kids of Atlanta

Hawaii

We’re sorry, there are not any Educational Support Groups in your area at this time. If you would like to start an AAFA Educational Support Group in your community, please contact AAFA at 800-7-ASTHMA.

Idaho

Treasure Valley Food Allergy Network
Area Served: Boise Metro Area
Audience: All Ages
Focus: Food Allergy
Meeting Locations:
Meetings: Contact for information
Coordinator: Starla Higdon
Medical Advisor: Michael Kelley, MD
E-mail: ten.enoelbac@puorgygrella
Website: www.facebook.com/TVFoodAllergyNetwork

Illinois

Asthma Cares Network
Area Served: Illinois (Chicagoland)
Audience: All Ages
Focus: Asthma
Meeting Locations: Chicagoland
Meetings: Contact for information
Coordinator: Joanne DiGuido
Phone Number: (847) 525-1220
E-mail: moc.liamg@krowtenseracamhtsa
Website: Asthma Cares Network

MOCHA
Area Served: Illinois
Audience: Adults and Parents
Focus: Food Allergy
Meeting Locations: Highland Park, IL
Meetings: Contact for information
Coordinator: Denise Bunning
Medical Advisor: Christine Szychliniski, APN, CPNP
Phone Number: 847-638-8244
E-mail: ten.tsacmoc@gninnubd
Website: www.MOCHAllergies.org

POCA (Parents of Children with Allergies) of DuPage
Area Served: DuPage, Will, Cook, Kendall and Kane
Audience: Parents of Children with Food Allergies
Focus: Food Allergy
Meeting Locations: Downers Grove, IL
Meetings: Contact for information
Coordinator: Kellee Konieczny
Medical Advisor: Dr. Lantner
Phone Number: 815-603-4838
E-mail: ten.knilhtrae@2ynzceinokk
Website: www.westernspringsallergy.com

POCHA of Will County
Area Served: Will County and Surrounding Areas
Audience: Parents
Focus: Food Allergies
Meeting Locations: Contact for Information
Meetings: Contact for information
Coordinator: Raymond and Dawn Peckler
Medical Advisor: Dr. Michael Flais, MD
E-mail: moc.oohay@ytnuoclliwfoahcop
Website: www.facebook.com/groups/pochaofwillcounty

Indiana

We’re sorry, there are not any Educational Support Groups in your area at this time. If you would like to start an AAFA Educational Support Group in your community, please contact AAFA at 800-7-ASTHMA.

Iowa

We’re sorry, there are not any Educational Support Groups in your area at this time. If you would like to start an AAFA Educational Support Group in your community, please contact AAFA at 800-7-ASTHMA.

Kansas

We’re sorry, there are not any Educational Support Groups in your area at this time. If you would like to start an AAFA Educational Support Group in your community, please contact AAFA at 800-7-ASTHMA.

Kentucky

Food Education and Allergy Support Team of KY, Inc.
Area Served: Warren County and Surrounding Areas
Audience: All Ages
Focus: Food Allergy
Meeting Locations: Medical Center Conference Room 250 Park Street, Bowling Green, KY 42101
Meetings: 3rd Tuesday of Most Months 6:00- 7:30 pm; Check website to confirm
Coordinator: Dawn Fraze
Medical Advisor: Dr. Diana Cavanah
Phone Number: 775-783-8707 x33
Fax Number: 270-796-6117
E-mail: moc.liamtoh@yktsaef

Louisiana

We’re sorry, there are not any Educational Support Groups in your area at this time. If you would like to start an AAFA Educational Support Group in your community, please contact AAFA at 800-7-ASTHMA.

Maine

We’re sorry, there are not any Educational Support Groups in your area at this time. If you would like to start an AAFA Educational Support Group in your community, please contact AAFA at 800-7-ASTHMA.

Maryland

We’re sorry, there are not any Educational Support Groups in your area at this time. If you would like to start an AAFA Educational Support Group in your community, please contact AAFA at 800-7-ASTHMA.

Massachusetts

Cape Cod Asthma & Allergy Group
Area Served: Yarmouth Port, MA
Audience: Adults and Parents
Focus: Food Allergy and Asthma
Meeting Locations: Asthma & Allergy Center for Cape Cod, 244 Willow St, Yarmouth Port, MA
Meetings: Contact for information
Coordinator: Paul Sklarew, MD
Medical Advisor: Paul Sklarew, MD
Phone Number: 508-362-0099
Fax Number: 508-362-8811
E-mail: gro.enafaa@enafaa
Website: www.asthmaandallergies.org

Food Allergy Group of the North Shore
Area Served: Boston Area- North Shore
Audience: Adults and Parents
Focus: Food Allergy
Meeting Locations: Salem Hospital, Davenport Conference Area, 81 Highland Ave, Salem, MA
Meetings: Contact for information
Coordinator: Cindy Blonder, Denise Orlando
Medical Advisor: James MacLean, MD
Phone Number: 781-444-7778
E-mail: gro.enafaa@enafaa
Website: www.asthmaandallergies.org

Martha’s Vineyard Family Center Allergy Support Group
Area Served: Martha’s Vineyard, MA
Audience: Adults and Parents
Focus: Allergies (including Food Allergies) and Asthma
Meeting Locations: Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School Library Conference Room
Meetings: Contact for information
Coordinator: Moira Silva, Marney Toole
Medical Advisor: Karen Casper, MD
Phone Number: 508-693-7900 ext. 283 or
E-mail: gro.enafaa@enafaa
Website: www.asthmaandallergies.org

Merrimack Valley Asthma and Allergy Support Group
Area Served: Merrimack Valley
Audience: Adult and Parent
Focus: Food Allergy and Asthma
Meeting Locations: St. Michael School, opposite St. Michael Parish Church at 198 Main St, North Andover, MA
Meetings: Contact for information
Coordinator: Linda Sullivan, RN; Mary Hadjian, RN, Kim Sousa
Medical Advisor: Kenneth Chan, MD
Phone Number: 781-444-7778
E-mail: gro.enafaa@enafaa
Website: www.asthmaandallergies.org

Metro-Boston at Newton-Wellesley Hospital
Area Served: Greater Boston Area
Audience: Adult and Parent
Focus: Food Allergy and Asthma
Meeting Locations: Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Rte. 16 near intersection of Rte. 128/95)
Meetings: Contact for information
Coordinator: Sharon Schumack
Medical Advisor: Curt Moody, MD
Phone Number: 781-444-7778
Fax Number: 781-444-7718
E-mail: gro.enafaa@enafaa
Website: www.asthmaandallergies.org

Metro-West Allergy and Asthma Support Group
Area Served: Boston Metro-West Region
Audience: Adult and Parent
Focus: Food Allergy and Asthma
Meeting Locations: Allergy & Asthma Treatment Specialists 475 Franklin St, Suite 206, Framingham, MA
Meetings: Contact for information
Coordinator: Linda Drews, Lori Brockway
Medical Advisor: Stuart Rhein, MD
Phone Number: 781-444-7778
Fax Number: 781-444-7718
E-mail: gro.enafaa@enafaa
Website: www.asthmaandallergies.org

Northwest Suburban Boston Area Asthma and Allergy Support Group
Area Served: Northwest suburban Boston area
Audience: Adult and Parent
Focus: Food Allergy and Asthma
Meeting Locations: Beth Israel & Childrens Hospital Medical Care Center, 482 Bedford St, Lexinton, MA
Meetings: Contact for information
Coordinator: Laurel Francoeur
Medical Advisor: Anahita Dioun, MD
Phone Number: 781-444-7778
E-mail: gro.enafaa@enafaa
Website: www.asthmaandallergies.org

Michigan

Circle of Food Allergic Families (COFAF)
Area Served: Metro Detroit, Michigan
Audience: Adult and Parent
Focus: Food Allergy
Meeting Locations: Our Shepherd Lutheran Church, Birmingham, MI
Meetings: Check website for meeting schedule or contact coordinators
Coordinator: Jill Berg and Jessica Youanes
Medical Advisor: Harvey L. Leo, MD
Phone Number: 586-344-5504
E-mail: moc.oohay@nagihcimfafoc
Website: www.cofafdetroit.weebly.com

Hurley Genesee County Asthma Network
Area Served: Genesee County
Audience: Adult, Parent and Adolescent
Focus: Asthma and Allergy
Meeting Locations: Hurley Health & Fitness Area
Meetings: Contact for information
Coordinator: Janice Roberts
Medical Advisor: Brian Nolan, MD
Phone Number: 810-262-9591
Fax Number: 810-733-2357
E-mail: moc.cmyelruh@1treborj

Minnesota

We’re sorry, there are not any Educational Support Groups in your area at this time. If you would like to start an AAFA Educational Support Group in your community, please contact AAFA at 800-7-ASTHMA.

Mississippi

Let’s Beat Asthma and Allergies
Area Served: Coahoma, Ducan, Alligator, Sherard, Jonestown and Friars Point
Audience: All Ages
Focus: Asthma and Allergy
Meeting Locations: Contact for Information
Meetings: Contact for information
Coordinator: Shatonga Jones
Medical Advisor: Dr. Dorcas Eshun
Phone Number: 662-592-1641
E-mail: moc.duolci@03jagnotahsm
Website: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100006678197003&fref=ts&ref=br_tf

Missouri

Gateway FEAST (Food Allergy, Eczema, and Asthma Support Team)
Area Served: St. Louis Metro and Surrounding Area
Audience: Adolescent, Adult, Parents and Children
Focus: Food Allergy
Meeting Locations: Varies
Meetings: Contact for information
Coordinator: Carol Depke
Medical Advisor: Dr. Michael Borts
E-mail: moc.liamg@TSAEFyawetaG
Website: GatewayFEAST

Inhale
Area Served: Greater St. Louis Metro Area
Audience: Adult
Focus: Asthma
Meeting Locations: Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Queeny Tower, 17th floor, Conference Room C
Meetings: Bi-monthly, contact for information
Coordinator: Robin Kidder, BA, RRT, AE-C
Medical Advisor: Mario Castro, MD, MPH
Phone Number: 314-362-1516
Fax Number: 314-362-3556
E-mail: gro.cjb@5567klr

Montana

We’re sorry, there are not any Educational Support Groups in your area at this time. If you would like to start an AAFA Educational Support Group in your community, please contact AAFA at 800-7-ASTHMA.

Nebraska

We’re sorry, there are not any Educational Support Groups in your area at this time. If you would like to start an AAFA Educational Support Group in your community, please contact AAFA at 800-7-ASTHMA.

Nevada

Northern Nevada Asthma and Allergy Parents Education Group (AAPE)
Area Served: Truckee Meadows- Reno, Sparks, Truckee
Audience: Parent
Focus: Food Allergy and Asthma
Meeting Locations: Various Locations
Meetings: Contact for information
Coordinator: Caroline Moassessi
Medical Advisor: Sonia Budhecha
Phone Number: 775-852-5801
E-mail: gro.bewepaa@stimiltuohtiwefil
Website: www.aapeweb.org

New Hampshire

We’re sorry, there are not any Educational Support Groups in your area at this time. If you would like to start an AAFA Educational Support Group in your community, please contact AAFA at 800-7-ASTHMA.

New Mexico

We’re sorry, there are not any Educational Support Groups in your area at this time. If you would like to start an AAFA Educational Support Group in your community, please contact AAFA at 800-7-ASTHMA.

New Jersey

Allergy and Asthma Support Group of Central New Jersey
Area Served: Central New Jersey
Audience: Adult
Focus: Food Allergy
Meeting Locations: Princeton Fitness & Wellness Center
Meetings: Contact for information
Coordinator: Allison Inserro
Medical Advisor: Helen Skolnick, MD
Phone Number: 732-516-9852
E-mail: moc.liamg@orresnia
Website: Allergy Friends of Central New Jersey

Food Allergy and Asthma Support Group of North Jersey (FAASG)
Area Served: Northern New Jersey
Audience: Adult and Parents
Focus: Food Allergy
Meeting Locations: Livingston, NJ
Meetings: Contact for information
Coordinator: Lisa Giuriceo
Medical Advisor: Dr. Leonard Silverstein
Phone Number: 973-785-3348
Fax Number: 201-670-6779
E-mail: ten.nozirev@1zdiklap

New York

Adirondack Asthma Coalition
Area Served: Warren, Saratoga and Washington Counties
Audience: All Ages
Focus: Asthma, Food Allergies, Allergies
Meeting Locations: Glen Falls Hospital
Meetings: 2N Pediatrics
Coordinator: Pam Ellwood, CPNP, or Merri Evans, RN, Pediatric Nurse Manager
Medical Advisor: Kyle S. Leonard, MD
Phone Number: 704-898-1454
Fax Number: 518-926-6201
E-mail: gro.psohsllafsnelg@doowllep

Asthma/Emphysema Self-Help Group Inc.
Area Served: Greater NYC Metropolitan area
Audience: Adults
Focus: Asthma, Emphysema, COPD, Chronic Bronchitis, Bronchiectasis
Meeting Locations: Manhattan
Meetings: Contact for information
Coordinator: John Leaman
Medical Advisor: Stuart Garay, MD
Phone Number: 212-777-0486
Fax Number: 212-777-0486
E-mail: moc.loa@lnhojnibor

F.A.S.T. – Food Allergy Support Team
Area Served: 5 Towns, Southern Nassau County, Southern Queens County of NY
Audience: All Ages
Focus: Asthma, Allergies, Food Allergies
Meeting Locations: Library – contact for information
Meetings: Contact for information
Coordinator: Loren Berkovics, Alysha Bhatia
Medical Advisor: Alissa Hersh, MD
Phone Number: 516-847-2074
E-mail: moc.liamg@tsafsnwot5
Website: Fast Allergy Support Team

Parents of Asthmatic Children Support Group
Area Served: Nassau and Queens Counties
Audience: Parents
Focus: Food Allergy and Asthma
Meeting Locations: GROUP ON HOLD
Meetings: Contact for information
Coordinator: Gloria Mallia, RN, CNS
Medical Advisor: Marie Cavuoto, MD
Phone Number: 516-622-5070
Fax Number: 516-622-5060
E-mail: ude.jil@aillamg

North Carolina

Food Allergy Families of the Triad
Area Served: Piedmont Triad area including cities of Greensboro, Winston-Salem and High Point
Audience: Adults and Parents
Focus: Food Allergies
Meeting Locations: Varies throughout Triad Region
Meetings: Contact for Infomation
Coordinator: Angela Fuller
Medical Advisor: Dr. Jason Caldwell, DO
Phone Number: 650-759-5336
E-mail: gro.dairtehtfoseilimafygrelladoof@ofni
Website: www.foodallergyfamiliesofthetriad.org

Gastonia Asthma Support Group
Area Served: Charlotte Metro
Audience: Adolescent, Adults, Parents
Focus: Asthma
Meeting Locations: 442 E. Long Ave, Gastonia, NC 28054
Meetings: Contact for Infomation
Coordinator: Emeka Eziri, MD, MS, FCCP and Guhapriya Palaniswamy
Medical Advisor: Emeka Eziri, MD, MS, FCCP
Phone Number: 704-867-8742
E-mail: moc.ainotsaghcraeser@troppusamhtsa

Parents of Allergic Kids
Area Served: Charlotte, NC
Audience: Parents
Focus: Food, Venom & Latex Allergy
Meeting Locations: Charlotte metro area
Meetings: Contact for information
Coordinator: Jodi Stokes
Medical Advisor: Maeve O’Connor, MD, FACAAI, FAAAAI
Phone Number: (704)-905-9603
E-mail: gro.ettolrahckap@ofni
Website: www.pakcharlotte.org

North Dakota

We’re sorry, there are not any Educational Support Groups in your area at this time. If you would like to start an AAFA Educational Support Group in your community, please contact AAFA at 800-7-ASTHMA.

Ohio

“My” Food Allergy Support Group
Area Served: Columbus Ohio and Surrounding area
Audience: Family
Focus: Food Allergy
Meeting Locations: Westerville OhioHealth Medical Campus
Meetings: Contact for information
Coordinator: Dena Friedel
Medical Advisor: Dr. Grace Ryu, MD and Dr. Sumit Shah, MD
Phone Number: 740-657-8802
E-mail: moc.sdiaygrelladoof@aned
Website: www.foodallergyaids.com

Oklahoma

We’re sorry, there are not any Educational Support Groups in your area at this time. If you would like to start an AAFA Educational Support Group in your community, please contact AAFA at 800-7-ASTHMA.

Oregon

We’re sorry, there are not any Educational Support Groups in your area at this time. If you would like to start an AAFA Educational Support Group in your community, please contact AAFA at 800-7-ASTHMA.

Pennsylvania

Food Allergy Families of Montgomery and Bucks
Area Served: Montgomery and Bucks counties
Audience: All Ages
Focus: Asthma, Allergies, Food Allergies
Meeting Locations: Indian Valley Public Library, 100 E Church Rd, Telford, PA
Meetings: Contact for information
Coordinator: Denise McSherry and Katie Pietrak
Medical Advisor: Nicholas A. Pawlowski, MD
E-mail: moc.liamg@skcubtnomfoseilimafygrelladoof
Website: www.foodallergyfamiliesofmontgomeryandbucks.com

Parents Having Allergic Children Team (PHACT)
Area Served: Chester County
Audience: All Ages
Focus: Food Allergies
Meeting Locations: Paoli Hospital, Paoli, PA
Meetings: Contact for information
Coordinator: Jenine Lawton
Medical Advisor: Janet Beausoleil, MD
E-mail: moc.oohay@nerdlihCcigrellAgnivaHstneraP
Website: www.PHACTfoodallergy.com

Rhode Island

We’re sorry, there are not any Educational Support Groups in your area at this time. If you would like to start an AAFA Educational Support Group in your community, please contact AAFA at 800-7-ASTHMA.

South Carolina

We’re sorry, there are not any Educational Support Groups in your area at this time. If you would like to start an AAFA Educational Support Group in your community, please contact AAFA at 800-7-ASTHMA.

South Dakota

We’re sorry, there are not any Educational Support Groups in your area at this time. If you would like to start an AAFA Educational Support Group in your community, please contact AAFA at 800-7-ASTHMA.

Tennessee

Food Allergy Community of East Tennessee (FACET)
Area Served: East Tennessee
Audience: All Ages
Focus: Allergies, Food Allergies
Meeting Locations: East TN Children’s Hospital and Blount Memorial Hospital
Meetings: Contact for information
Coordinator: Becky Bassalone, Amanda Painter
Medical Advisor: Andrew M. Singer, MD
Phone Number: 865-318-4241
E-mail: moc.oohay@tecafnioj
Website: www.joinfacet.weebly.com

Food Allergy Alliance of the MidSouth
Area Served: Memphis Metro Area
Audience: All Ages
Focus: Food Allergy
Meeting Locations: Contact for Information
Meetings: Contact for information
Coordinator: Kelley Barnett
Medical Advisor: Jay Lieberman, MD
Phone Number: (901) 614-2907
E-mail: moc.liamg@htuosdimaaf
Website: www.faamidsouth.org

Texas

DFW Youth Allergy Support Group
Area Served: Dallas-Fort Worth Metro Area
Audience: All Ages
Focus: Allergies, Food Allergies
Meeting Locations: Contact for Information
Meetings: Contact for information
Coordinator: Ishaan Manohar
Medical Advisor: Dr. Sangeeta Elhence
Phone Number: 972-876-2400
E-mail: ude.saxetu@9538mi
Website: https://www.dfwallergysupportgroup.org/

Texas Children’s Food Allergy Network
Area Served: Greater Houston area
Audience: Adolescent, Parents
Focus: Food Allergies
Meeting Locations: 1102 Bates Ave., Houston, TX 77040
Meetings: Contact for information
Coordinator: Theresa Aldape
Medical Advisor: Carla M. Davis, MD
Phone Number: 832-824-1385
E-mail: gro.snerdlihcsaxet@epadlamt
Website: http://www.texaschildrens.org/departments/food-allergy-program/

Utah

Utah Food Allergy Network (UFAN)
Area Served: Utah, Southeastern Idaho, Western Wyoming
Audience: All Ages
Focus: Food Allergy, Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Disorders
Meeting Locations: Salt Lake or Prove Area Hospitals
Meetings: Contact for information
Coordinator: Tammy Zundel MSW, CSW
Medical Advisor: Dr. Rafael Firszt
Phone Number: 801-830-4609
E-mail: moc.ygrelladoofhatu@seod
Website: utahfoodallergy.org

Vermont

We’re sorry, there are not any Educational Support Groups in your area at this time. If you would like to start an AAFA Educational Support Group in your community, please contact AAFA at 800-7-ASTHMA.

Virginia

We’re sorry, there are not any Educational Support Groups in your area at this time. If you would like to start an AAFA Educational Support Group in your community, please contact AAFA at 800-7-ASTHMA.

Washington

Washington FEAST
Area Served: Greater Seattle area but all from PNW are welcome
Audience: Adolescent, Adult, and Parents
Focus: Food Allergy
Meeting Locations: Join Yahoogroup for updates
Meetings: Contact for information
Coordinator: Kelly
Medical Advisor: David Naimi, MD
Phone Number: 425-243-3278
E-mail: gro.tsaefaw@redael
Website: wafeast.org

West Virginia

West Virginia Children’s Allergy Alliance
Area Served: West Virginia
Audience: All Ages
Focus: Food allergy (main emphasis), asthma, allergies
Meeting Locations: Contact for Information
Meetings: Contact for information
Coordinator: Robyn Clark
Medical Advisor: James P. Clark II, MD
Phone Number: 304-590-2823
E-mail: moc.aacvw@ofni
Website: www.wvcaa.com

Wisconsin

Food Allergy Association of Wisconsin-Central Wisconsin Chapter
Area Served: Central Wisconsin
Audience: Adult and Parent
Focus: Food Allergy
Meeting Locations: Aspirus Wausau Hospital
Meetings: Contact for information
Coordinator: Jennifer Faust
Medical Advisor: David Edmondson, DO, ENT
Phone Number: 715-297-2203
E-mail: gro.siwygrelladoof@nej
Website: Food Allergies Wausauhome

Food Allergy Association of Wisconsin Inc.
Area Served: Wisconsin
Audience: Adult and Parent
Focus: Food Allergy
Meeting Locations: Madison
Meetings: Contact for information
Coordinator: Shereé Godwin
Medical Advisor: Michael Ritter M.D
Phone Number: 608-575-9535
E-mail: gro.siwygrelladoof@eerehs
Website: www.foodallergywis.org

Wyoming

We’re sorry, there are not any Educational Support Groups in your area at this time. If you would like to start an AAFA Educational Support Group in your community, please contact AAFA at 800-7-ASTHMA.

Virtual Groups

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The Adult Food Allergic Support Group
The Adult Food Allergic Support Group
Area Served: National
Audience: Adults
Focus: Food Allergies
Meeting Locations: Wednesday Night Call In (712-432-1212 Code 270-856-126)
Meetings: Contact for Infomation
Coordinator: Lara Holland
Medical Advisor: Dr. Jon Stahlman
Phone Number: (678) 720-8845
Fax Number: N/A
E-mail: moc.hcaocrella@pleh
Website: http://www.foodallergygal.com/p/support-group.html
Kids With Food Allergies
Kids With Food Allergies
Area Served: National and International
Audience: Parents
Focus: Food Allergies
Meeting Locations: Online at community.kidswithfoodallergies.org
Meetings: Contact for Infomation
Coordinator: Melanie Carver
Medical Advisor: AAFA’s Medical Scientific Council
Phone Number: (215) 230-5394
Fax Number: N/A
E-mail: gro.seigrelladoofhtiwsdik@troppus
Website: community.kidswithfoodallergies.org

Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America
Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America
Area Served: National and International
Audience: Parents and Caregivers
Focus: Asthma and Allergies
Meeting Locations: Online at community.aafa.org
Meetings: Contact for Infomation
Coordinator: Melanie Carver
Medical Advisor: AAFA’s Medical Scientific Council
Phone Number: (215) 230-5394
Fax Number: N/A
E-mail: gro.afaa@ofni
Website: community.aafa.org

International Groups

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Bermuda
Bermuda Asthma and Allergy Support Group
Area Served: Bermuda
Audience: All Ages
Focus: Asthma, allergies, food allergies
Meeting Locations: Contact for Information
Meetings: Contact for Infomation
Coordinator: Jenefer Brimmer
Medical Advisor: Dr. Femi Bada, MD, CH.B
Phone Number: 1- 441-292-4695
Fax Number: N/A
E-mail: moc.liamg@remmirb.refenej
Website:
Guam
Guam’s Asthma and Allergy Support Program (GAASP)
Area Served: Guam, CNMI, Rota and Tinian
Audience: All Ages
Focus: Asthma, allergies
Meeting Locations: Contact for Information
Meetings: Contact for Information
Coordinator: Linda Salas
Medical Advisor: Dr. Nikunj Baht
Phone Number: 1-671-788-3856
Fax Number: N/A
E-mail: moc.liamg@noitazinagrOPSAAG
Website: GAASP
India
Sendhur Educational Trust
Area Served: Dindigul District
Audience: All Ages
Focus: Asthma, allergies, food allergies
Meeting Locations: Contact for Information
Meetings: Contact for Infomation
Coordinator: S. Radha Gopinath
Medical Advisor: Dr. Gopinath Mothilal
Phone Number: 919-344-816-542
Fax Number: N/A
E-mail: moc.liamy@cinilcylopmahtwog
Website: www.grggroups.com

Get Involved

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How Can I Start a Support Group?

If you can’t find a support group in your area, we’d love to help you start one. Anyone who needs support or wants to share information can start a group.

If you are located in an area covered by one of our regional chapters, contact them for help getting started.

 

How Can I Affiliate My Group With AAFA?

The next step for a successful support group is getting it affiliated with AAFA. Affiliation gives your group credibility. It also gives you the support of a national organization. Affiliating with AAFA is free. Here are some of the benefits of affiliation:

  • Referrals from AAFA’s 1-800-7-ASTHMA
  • Your group gets added to our searchable list of support groups
  • Free subscription to Leader’s Link, AAFA’s support group leader/advisor newsletter
  • Free educational materials from AAFA and KFA
  • Your group’s educational or outreach events featured on KFA’s events calendar
  • Access to ESG Leaders Facebook page (coming soon)
  • Free resources and special mailings throughout the year
  • Free Kyle Dine allergy awareness video – allergy education for students (in multiple languages)

To affiliate with AAFA, your support group is required to:

  • Have a minimum of five members
  • Recruit a physician to serve as a medical advisor
  • Complete affiliation forms and submit semi-annual reports on the group’s activities

For more on how to start a support group and affiliate it with AAFA, read our Support Group Affiliation Guide download pdf.

For more information or help, contact gro.afaa@spuorgtroppus