Invigorate Your Autoimmune Journey Day-to-Day Support Tools for Autoimmune Disease

Explore Resources to Help You Support Family & Friends with Autoimmune Diseases

Autoimmune diseases are often called “family diseases” because their debilitating symptoms impact not only those diagnosed but also their loved ones. As a caregiver, friend, or colleague of someone with an autoimmune condition, the demands can be overwhelming, especially during flare–ups.

Given the unpredictable nature of these diseases, it’s essential to prioritize your own well-being while providing care. We offer a range of tools and resources to help you manage the challenges, lighten your load, and take care of yourself to prevent burnout.

Give In Kind

Give InKind is a nonprofit that offers free and simple ways to organize support.

Care Calendar to schedule care
Wishlist to share items needed
Personalized page to keep your family & friends up-to-date
Fundraising features to ease financial burdens

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Powerful Tools for Caregivers

Powerful Tools for Caregivers is a nonprofit offering in-person and virtual classes to help family caregivers manage stress, improve communication, and practice self-care.

The program also provides additional resources and peer support to maintain caregiver well-being.

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Be There Certificate

The Be There Certificate is a free, self-paced online course that equips you to support someone struggling with their mental health.

In under two hours, you’ll complete six interactive lessons that enhance your mental health literacy and practical skills.

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Caregiver Organizations

Caregiver Action Network (CAN) is the nation’s leading family caregiver organization working to improve the quality of life for the more than 90 million Americans who care for loved ones.

Publications: Today’s Caregiver and The Caregiver Space

Caregiver Support Groups

Virtual Caregivers Support Groups are guided by a licensed mental health professional and are a great opportunity for caregivers to meet and explore shared experiences as a caregiver.

Family Caregiver Alliance’s Online Caregiver Support Group

Explore Related Steps to Remission

Manage Flares

When you find yourself amid a flare, the best thing you can do is focus on self-care to make your way back to remission. Check out our flare management resources, thoughtfully collected to mitigate pain and other symptoms.

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Ease Your Mind

It can be discouraging and frustrating when you’re in a flare and dependent on others for day-to-day support. Our mental health resources can help you manage difficult periods and ongoing challenges living with an autoimmune disease or chronic illness.

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Nourish Your Body & Mind

Cooking and putting the work in to make a nutritious meal is often the last thing on your mind when disease symptoms arise. Meal delivery services are an easy way to get healthful meals that accommodate a variety of dietary and cooking preferences.

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A Path to Support Yourself while Caring for Others

Explore Resources to Help You Support Family & Friends with Autoimmune Diseases

Give In Kind

Powerful Tools for Caregivers

Be There Certificate

Caregiver Organizations

Caregiver Support Groups

Explore Related Steps to Remission

Manage Flares

Ease Your Mind

Nourish Your Body & Mind