Better Breathers Club

Connect to education, support, and each other.

Why Join a Better Breathers Club?

The American Lung Association's Better Breathers Club program has connected people living with lung disease to education, support, and each other in communities around the country for over 40 years.

Join the Better Breathers Network

Join our Better Breathers Network even if you don’t have access to a Club meeting near you. You will get direct access to education, support and connection to others also living with chronic lung disease.
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You can also connect with an expert online or over the phone by contacting the Lung HelpLine at 1-800-LUNGUSA, or join one of our online support communities through Inspire.

In Person Meetings

Better Breathers Club members learn better ways to cope with lung conditions such as COPD, pulmonary fibrosis, and asthma while getting the support of others in similar situations. Better Breathers Club meetings offer a fun and stimulating combination of guest speakers, problem-solving discussions, and social activities. Led by trained facilitators, these in-person adult support groups give you the tools you need to stay active and healthy, living the best quality of life you can. 

Interested in starting a Better Breathers Club program at your organization?

Become a volunteer Better Breathers Club Certified Facilitator today. Learn more about getting started as a certified facilitator or email BetterBreathersClub@Lung.org.

Understanding the Respiratory System and Lung Disease

Register to watch a recording of our recent Better Breathers Club Member webinar.

Find a Better Breathers Club

Look through the listing of Clubs in your state to find a group near you.

NOTICE: Effective June 1, 2021, Better Breathers Club meetings can resume in-person. IMPORTANT: Contact your Club’s facilitator or contact us to verify your Club will be returning to in-person meetings before you attend a meeting.
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Better Breathers Club

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This Better Breathers Club will be holding meetings virtually, the last Monday of every month at 9am. All meetings will be held via Zoom until further notice.
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Better Breathers Club | Geneva, OH

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This Better Breathers Club will be held on First Wednesday of each month at the University Hospitals Geneva Pulmonary Rehab Department, 1st floor in Geneva. All Club sessions will run from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM (EST).
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Better Breathers Club | Bellevue Hospital | Bellevue, OH

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Living with a chronic lung disease can be easier. Better Breathers Clubs are welcoming support groups for individuals with chronic lung disease and their caregivers. This Better Breathers Club will be held on the second Tuesday of every month in the East Conference Room at the Bellevue Hospital in Bellevue. All Club sessions will run from 2 PM.
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Better Breathers Club | Old Worthington Library | Worthington, OH

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This Better Breathers Club will be held on the third Wednesday of the month at the American Lung Association Office in Columbus. All Club sessions will run from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
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Better Breathers Club | Trinity Medical Ctr West | Steubenville, OH

Jan 01, 0001

Better Breathers Clubs are welcoming support groups for individuals with chronic lung disease and their caregivers. Learn better ways to cope with conditions such as COPD, pulmonary fibrosis, and asthma while getting the support of others in similar situations. This Better Breathers Club will be held on various dates (contact facilitators) at the Trinity Medical Center in Steubenville. All Club sessions will run from various times (contact facilitators).
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Better Breathers Club | University Hospitals | Chardon, OH

Jan 01, 0001

Living with a chronic lung disease can be easier. Better Breathers Clubs are welcoming support groups for individuals with chronic lung disease and their caregivers. Learn better ways to cope with conditions such as COPD, pulmonary fibrosis, and asthma while getting the support of others in similar situations. This Better Breathers Club will be held at the University Hospitals in Chardon at Thursdays at 3pm (contact facilitator for more information).
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Better Breathers Club | University Hospitals | Beachwood, OH

Jan 01, 0001

Living with a chronic lung disease can be easier. Better Breathers Clubs are welcoming support groups for individuals with chronic lung disease and their caregivers. Learn better ways to cope with conditions such as COPD, pulmonary fibrosis, and asthma while getting the support of others in similar situations. This Better Breathers Club will be held on various dates (contact facilitator) at the University Hospitals affiliated (varies) in Beachwood. All Club sessions will run from various times (contact facilitator).
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Better Breathers Club | Virtual | Glen Cove, NY | Glen Cove, NY

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This Better Breathers Club will be holding meetings virtually through Zoom on the 3rd Thursday of each month from 2 p.m.-3 p.m. Please contact the club facilitators, Kathy Santucci and Mary Suddell (Kathy@liaisonrehab.com and msuddell@liaisonrehab.com) for meeting ID and password.
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Living with a chronic lung disease can be easier. Better Breathers Clubs are welcoming support groups for individuals with chronic lung disease and their caregivers.

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