Hope for HS is Offering Virtual Support Groups
Connecting with others who have Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) is often difficult under normal circumstances and the coronavirus pandemic has put all of our face-to-face support groups on hold. No one should have to face HS alone! While we are unable to meet in person, Hope for HS seized this unique opportunity to connect more people living with HS through monthly online meetings.
HFHS is working diligently to recruit top specialists to lead monthly meetings on Zoom. Our first offering will feature a medical director of the North Carolina Hope for HS chapter.

The format of patient support group meetings does not allow for individuals from industry, or anyone with commercial interests, to attend. Hope for HS places utmost importance on patient confidentiality and keeping meetings free of bias, solicitation, or any potential barriers to open, honest exchanges.
Paul Freeman
I’d like to start a support group in the Portland, Oregon area, connected with with Oregon Health and Science University Dermatology department. I’d like so info and support in starting it.
aldresselhaus@hopeforhs.org
You can contact me at aldresselhaus@hopeforhs.org for chapter start up help!
Tabetha Smith
I’ve been dealing with HS since I was 18 and it’s been a struggle for years. I had no idea that there was support groups for this. I’m in Portland Oregon and I hope that there will be a group here soon. Is there anything I can do to help get it going here?
aldresselhaus@hopeforhs.org
Hi Tabetha,
In order to start a Hope for HS chapter we need interested patients and a health care provider willing to help with the chapter. You can email info@hopeforhs.org for more information.