Support Groups

A Guide to Quitting Smoking

Source: American Cancer Society

Description:

Smoking cessation information, support groups and resources. Includes "Find a Quitline in Your Area" directory of local counseling.


About Support Groups

Source: Mayo Clinic

Description:

Information about the benefits of support groups, and information on how to select and evaluate a group.


American Stroke Association Local Resources

Description:

Searchable directory helps stroke patients and family find events and resources in their community.


Connecting Caregivers

Source: National Family Caregivers Association

Description:

Network of NFCA volunteers known as the Caregiver Community Action Network with their own family caregiving experience and now assist others to find information and the support in an effort to improve their family caregiving experience and to aid in the development of important bonds with other family caregivers.


Epilepsy Foundation

Description:

Support groups, information and news about seizure disorders. Includes an online tutorial, "Introduction to Epilepsy."


Huntington's Disease Support Groups

Source: Huntington''s Disease Society of America

Description:

Online directory of local chapters and support groups


National Alliance on Mental Illness

Description:

America's largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families affected by mental illness.


Osteoporosis Support Groups

Source: National Osteoporosis Foundation

Description:

List of local and online groups providing an opportunity to share information, feelings and goals with others who are dealing with osteoporosis.


Support Groups for Persons Affected by Parkinson Disease

Source: National Parkinson Foundation

Description:

Online directory of local groups.


We Move

Description:

Comprehensive resource for movement disorder information; includes "Managing a Life in Motion" online guide for patients and families and a directory of support groups.