Support organisations
Patient groups and helplines near you, for people with a disease and for their families.
17 organisations for Alzheimer disease in United States
Alzheimer's Los Angeles
Serves people with Alzheimer's or other dementias and their families in Los Angeles County with a helpline, support groups, care counseling and education.
For Alzheimer disease
Visit site: alzheimersla.orgAlzheimer's Orange County
Provides free care and support services for people affected by Alzheimer's disease and dementia in Orange County.
For Alzheimer disease
Visit site: alzoc.orgAlzheimer's San Diego
Provides care, support and information for individuals and caregivers affected by memory loss in San Diego.
For Alzheimer disease
Visit site: alzsd.org
Alzheimer's Association – 24/7 Helpline
Free 24/7 helpline of the Alzheimer's Association (800.272.3900) giving information and support on Alzheimer's and other dementias, with a live person by phone.
For Alzheimer disease, Frontotemporal dementia, Lewy body dementia
Visit site: alz.org
Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA)
Helpline staffed by licensed social workers (daily 9-21 ET; text 646-586-5283), free virtual memory screenings.
For Alzheimer disease
Visit site: alzfdn.orgAlzheimer's Association
Free 24/7 Helpline (interpreters for 200+ languages), care consultations with dementia experts, local chapters, Community Resource Finder, ALZConnected online community.
For Alzheimer disease
Visit site: alz.org
BrightFocus Foundation
US nonprofit that funds research and provides public information on Alzheimer's disease, macular degeneration and glaucoma.
For Alzheimer disease, Macular degeneration, Glaucoma
Visit site: brightfocus.org
UsAgainstAlzheimer's
US nonprofit advocacy organization working to stop Alzheimer's disease through advocacy, research engagement and support for people affected.
For Alzheimer disease
Visit site: usagainstalzheimers.orgAlzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation
Funds the early work on new Alzheimer's medicines, in universities and companies.
For Alzheimer disease
Visit site: alzdiscovery.orgDementia Alliance International (DAI)
Organisation for people with a dementia diagnosis: free online peer support groups, webinars, Brain Health Hub, resources for care partners.
For Alzheimer disease, Vascular dementia
Visit site: dementiaallianceinternational.org
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
US national 24/7 free and confidential lifeline for anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress, reachable by calling or texting 988 or by chat.
For any disease
Visit site: 988lifeline.org
MedlinePlus
Free, easy-to-read health information service of the US National Library of Medicine (NIH) on diseases, conditions, drugs and wellness.
For any disease
Visit site: medlineplus.gov
Alzheimer Europe
Umbrella of national Alzheimer associations in 39 countries, with a member directory.
For Alzheimer disease, Frontotemporal dementia, Lewy body dementia and 1 more
Visit site: alzheimer-europe.org
Alzheimer's Disease International (ADI)
Global federation of dementia associations in 100+ countries: member associations list, find local support, dementia information, World Alzheimer Report.
For Alzheimer disease, Frontotemporal dementia, Vascular dementia
Visit site: alzint.orgEuropean Federation of Neurological Associations (EFNA)
Umbrella of 21 pan-European neurology patient groups; map of European neurology patient organisations.
For Alzheimer disease, Parkinson disease, Multiple sclerosis and 1 more
Visit site: efna.netEuropean Patients' Forum (EPF)
Umbrella of European patient organisations and national patient coalitions.
For any disease
Visit site: eu-patient.eu
International Alliance of Patients' Organizations
Global alliance of patient organisations of all diseases, promoting patient-centred healthcare.
For any disease
Visit site: iapo.org.uk
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