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You are not alone.

If you or a loved one is affected by restless legs syndrome and are seeking a safe space to connect with others facing similar challenges, we invite you to take part in local or virtual support opportunities provided through RLS Foundation patient support programs.

 

 

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Led by our dedicated volunteers, these Foundation-affiliated Local RLS Support Groups provide the opportunity to connect with others in your local community through either in-person and/or virtual meetings.

Use the search tool below to view active groups by state and learn more about the program and upcoming activity by contacting the Group Leader listed.

If you are Interested in starting a leading a new local support group in your area, please contact our Program Coordinator, Kaleigh Maxwell, at kaleigh@rls.org.

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Connect with a Local RLS Support Contact

Additional support is available through our volunteer RLS Support Contacts, who are available to answer questions and provide personal support through conversation, rather than group meetings. Support Contacts are listed below by state but are available by phone regardless of your location.

Upcoming RLS Local Support Group Meetings

1/14/2025 San Diego, CA RLS Support Group *Hybrid* Meeting

Join us either in-person or virtually for a hybrid meeting of the San Diego, CA RLS Support Group. This meeting will also feature a special presentation by Secretary of RLS Foundation Board of Directors, Dave Loskutoff, PhD, who will be sharing on the topic 'Creating a World Without RLS Through Research.'

Date: Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Time: 5:30pm – 7:00pm PST
In-person Location: Scripps Green Hospital in the Evans Conference Room,10666 North Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037

To RSVP or learn more about this local group, please contact Group Leader Lindy Munoz at lindymunoz48@gmail.com.

1/15/2025 Cheshire, CT RLS Support Group *In-Person* Meeting

Join us for an in-person meeting of the Cheshire, CT RLS Support Group for group discussion and an opportunity to find comfort, guidance and mutual support within your local RLS community.

Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Time: 1:00pm ET
Location: Hartford Healthcare Building, 1st Floor Conference Room (280 S Main St, Cheshire, CT 06410)

To RSVP or learn more about this local group, please contact Group Leader Malcolm Ferguson at malcolm.rlsf@gmail.com.

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RLS Foundation Virtual Support Group Program

This Foundation-hosted RLS support program provides an online opportunity for community support, regardless of your location with meetings scheduled weekly. All meetings are free to attend and are easily accessible using your personal device.

January Meetings Dates:

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Browse the RLS Online Discussion Board

Accessible online 24/7, this public forum provides a virtual space for mutual support and an opportunity to find answers and information provided by the RLS community. The Board is monitored by volunteer Discussion Board Moderators who can help connect you with the information you are seeking. Read and comment on previous discussion threads covering common topics or start your own discussion thread to get input on topics that concern you. Please note that the Discussion Board requires a separate login from this website.

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