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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.

 

Find Support Near You

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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. Contact the Group Leader for more information. If a support group does not exist in your state, you may join one of the Foundation’s monthly virtual support meetings! (see below)


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Upcoming RLS Local Support Group Meetings

October 2025 Meetings

10/31/2025 Asheville RLS Support Group *Virtual* Meeting

Register here to join us for the Asheville Local RLS Support Group Meeting.

Join us virtually via Zoom on Friday, October 31 at 4:00 PM ET. To learn more about this local group, please contact Group Leader Mike Small at AshevilleNC_SupportGroup@rlsfvolunteer.org.

November 2025 Meetings

11/1/2025 Pennsylvania RLS Support Group *Virtual* Meeting

Register here to join us for the Pennsylvania Local RLS Support Group Meeting.

Join us virtually via Zoom on Saturday, November 1 at 12:00 PM ET. To learn more about this local group, please contact Group Leader Kevin Knabe at Pennsylvania_SupportGroup@rlsfvolunteer.org.

11/1/2025 Seacoast, NH RLS Support Group *In-Person* Meeting

Join us for an in-person meeting of the Seascoast, NH RLS support group on Saturday, November 1 at 11:00 am ET. Participants will meet at the Lane Memorial Library, located at 2 Academy Ave, Hampton, NH 03842. For further details and to register, please contact support leader Roberta J. Kittredge by emailing SeacoastNH_SupportGroup@rlsfvolunteer.org or by phone at (603) 957-1059.

11/6/2025 NEW Pasadena, CA RLS Support Group *Virtual* Meeting

Register here join us for the NEW Pasadena/California Local RLS Support Group Meeting.

Join us virtually via Zoom on Thursday, November 6 at 6:00 PM PT. To learn more about this local group, please contact Group Leader Erin Gunn at PasadenaCA_supportgroup@rlsfvolunteer.org.

11/14/2025 Illinois RLS Support Group *Virtual* Meeting

Register here to join us for the Illinois Local RLS Support Group Meeting.

Join us virtually via Zoom on Friday, November 14 at 6:00 PM Central Time. To learn more about this local group, please contact Group Leader Connie Jeschke at Illinois_SupportGroup@rlsfvolunteer.org.

11/18/2025 Georgia RLS Support Group *Virtual* Meeting

Register here to join us for the Georgia Local RLS Support Group Meeting.

Join us virtually via Zoom on Tuesday, November 18 at 4:00 PM Eastern Time. To learn more about this local group, please contact Group Leader Sandra Norman at Georgia_SupportGroup@rlsfvolunteer.org.

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 here by state but are available by phone regardless of your location.

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Form a Support Group in Your Area

Local Support Groups provide the opportunity to connect with others in your local community through either in-person and/or virtual meetings. Learn more here, submit an application or contact Elyse Hopfe at elyse@rls.org to answer any questions.

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.

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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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