People with Lung Disease often say that one of the worst aspects of their illness is the feeling that they have lost control over their health. By joining a support group, participants may gain a sense of control over their disease and enter a positive cycle: They get out of the house, meet other people and will become motivated to take action. Then they start to feel better -- psychologically and physically.

Any individual that is lung affected can become a member. However, recognizing that it is not only the individual with the lung disease that needs support we encourage the "Supportive Friends" and other family to join and attend the meetings. Learning and receiving support together helps to equalize the disease experience for all who are involved.