Parkinson's Disease - Information Resources
NIH Neurological Institute
P.O. Box 5801
Bethesda, MD 20824
(301) 496-5751
800-352-9424
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, a component of the National Institutes of Health, is the leading Federal supporter of research on disorders of the brain and nervous system. The Institute also sponsors an active public information program and can answer questions about diagnosis, treatment, and research related to Parkinson's disease.
Private voluntary organizations that provide the public with information on treatment, diagnosis, and services include the following:
American Parkinson Disease Association
1250 Hylan Boulevard
Staten Island, NY 10305
(718)981-8001
800-223-APDA (2732)
This association funds research; sponsors support groups, symposia, and information and referral centers; and publishes a newsletter and other educational manuals.
National Parkinson Foundation, Inc.
1501 N.W. 9th Avenue
Bob Hope Road
Miami, FL 33136-1494
(305)547-6666
800-327-4545 (in Florida 1-800-433-7022)
or
15840 Ventura Boulevard
Suite 215
Encino, CA 91436
800-522-8855 (in California 1-800-400-8448)
or
122 East 42nd Street
Suite 2806
New York, NY 10168
(212)374-1741
This foundation supports research, clinical services, and physical, occupational, speech, and psychological therapies. It also offers public education, disseminates information by means of its brochures, and raises public awareness of Parkinson's disease.
Parkinson's Action Network
840 3rd Street
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
800-850-4726
This network serves as a lobbying, activism, and advocacy group; sponsors press conferences and public policy forums; and publishes a newsletter.
Parkinson's Disease Foundation, Inc.
710 West 168th Street
New York, NY 10032-9982
(212)923-4700
800-457-6676
This foundation supports research; promotes the formation of support groups; and offers professional training fellowships and symposia, patient and professional information, counseling, advocacy, and referral.
The Parkinson's Institute
1170 Morse Avenue
Sunnyvale, CA 94089-1605
(408)734-2800
This foundation operates a clinic and research facility, publishes a newsletter, and offers many services for patients and their families.
Parkinson's Support Groups of America (PSGA)
11376 Cherry Hill Road, # 204
Beltsville, MD 20705
(301)937-1545
This organization promotes research; maintains a library; and sponsors a speakers' bureau, support groups, and an annual convention. The organization also offers a variety of services and programs for the public.
