Neurologic Disease Support Groups

Below are some helpful Internet resources. Mayo Clinic does not own or control any of these sites and is not responsible for their content. Inclusion of these sites does not imply endorsement by Mayo Clinic.

Brain Injury Association of America
The Brain Injury Association of America is a nonprofit organization working on behalf of individuals with brain injury and their families; it encompasses a national network of more than 40 chartered state affiliates, as well as hundreds of local chapters and support groups.

Brain Injury Association of America
8201 Greensboro Drive, Suite 611
McLean, VA 22102
Telephone — 1-800-444-6443 (toll free)

National Parkinson Foundation
The National Parkinson Foundation provides information, support, and education for persons with Parkinson's disease, their families, and health care professionals.

National Parkinson Foundation
1501 N.W. 9th Avenue / Bob Hope Road
Miami, FL 33136-1494
Telephone — 1-800-327-4545 (toll free)

Parkinson's Disease Foundation
The Parkinson's Disease Foundation is a national not-for-profit organization, and a leading presence in Parkinson's disease research, education, and public information.

Parkinson's Disease Foundation
1359 Broadway, Suite 1509
New York, NY 10018
Telephone — 1-800-457-6676 (toll free)

Huntington's Disease Society of America
The Huntington's Disease Society of America is a national nonprofit voluntary health agency dedicated to finding a cure for Huntington's disease (HD); it provides vital support, information and educational services to improve the lives of those affected by HD.

Huntington's Disease Society of America
505 Eighth Avenue, Suite 902
New York, NY 10018
Telephone — 1-800-345-4372 (toll free)

National Multiple Sclerosis Society
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society and its network of chapters nationwide promote research, educate, advocate on critical issues, and organize many programs, including support for the newly diagnosed and those living with multiple sclerosis over time.

National Multiple Sclerosis Society
733 Third Avenue
New York, NY 10017
Telephone — 1-800-344-4867 (toll free)

Tourette Syndrome Association (TSA) (click on Local/International icon)
TSA is a voluntary nonprofit membership organization dedicated to identifying the cause of Tourette syndrome (TS) and finding a cure and controlling the effects of TS.

Tourette Syndrome Association
42-40 Bell Boulevard
Bayside, NY 11361
Telephone — 718-224-2999

WE MOVE
WE MOVE is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to educating and informing patients, professionals, and the public about the latest clinical advances, management, and treatment options for neurologic movement disorders.

WE MOVE
204 West 84th Street
New York, NY 10024

American Brain Tumor Association
2720 River Road
Des Plaines, IL 60018
Telephone — 1-800-886-2282 (toll free)

The Hydrocephalus Association
The Hydrocephalus Association is a nonprofit association providing support, education and advocacy for individuals, families and professionals to ensure that those dealing with the complex issues of hydrocephalus receive the help they need.

The Hydrocephalus Association
870 Market Street, Suite 705
San Francisco, CA 94102
Telephone — 1-888-598-3789 (toll free)

Children's Tumor Foundation
The Children's Tumor Foundation is a nonprofit medical foundation, dedicated to improving the health and well-being of individuals and families affected by the neurofibromatoses.

Children's Tumor Foundation
95 Pine Street, 16th Floor
New York, NY 10005
Telephone — 1-800-323-7938 (toll free)

Epilepsy Foundation
The Epilepsy Foundation is a system of community-based, affiliated organizations that seek to provide people with epilepsy and their families with access to critical services where they live and work.

Epilepsy Foundation
4351 Garden City Drive
Landover, MD 20785-7223
Telephone — 1-800-332-1000 (toll free)

Alzheimer's Association
The Alzheimer's Association is a donor-supported, not-for-profit organization dedicated to finding prevention methods, treatments and an eventual cure for Alzheimer's disease.

Alzheimer's Association
225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17
Chicago, IL 60601
Telephone — 1-800-272-3900 (toll free)

Eldercare Locator
Eldercare Locator is a public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging connecting older Americans and their caregivers with agencies on aging in their communities.

Eldercare Locator
Telephone — 1-800-677-1116 (toll free)