UT Southwestern Medical Center has a caring staff of medical professionals who are committed to enhancing patients’ quality of life, as well as meeting the needs of patients’ families. Our staff can direct them to a variety of informative and enriching support groups and other resources, which can be tailored to meet a specific situation.
At UT Southwestern, excellence in patient care includes pointing the way to resources patients and their families may not be familiar with, but which have proved invaluable to others. We trust these services will assist patients on the road to healing and improved health.
Epilepsy/Seizures
Epilepsy Foundation of Greater North Texas
For parents of children with epilepsy or seizure disorders. Children are welcome.
Memory Disorders/Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer's Association
The Greater Dallas chapter of the organization offers local support groups and education resources.
Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral Center
Part of the federal government's National Institute on Aging, this center specializes in providing the most up-to-date information on Alzheimer's disease and related disorders to patients, families, health-care providers and the general public. Services include a toll-free information and referral hotline.
Alzheimer's Disease International
This international organization serves as an umbrella group for national organizations and helps increase global awareness of Alzheimer's disease.
Movement Disorders/Parkinson’s Disease
American Parkinson Disease Association
Chapters serving North Texas and other regions nationwide. The American Parkinson Disease Association has placed a vast emphasis on grassroots organizing of Information and Referral Centers, chapters and support groups.
Michael J. Fox Foundation
More than $80 million funded since November 2000 directly or through partnerships.
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) conducts Parkinson’s research in laboratories at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and also supports additional research through grants to major medical institutions across the country.
National Parkinson’s Foundation
The most visited Web site of its kind includes such interactive features as Ask the Doctor, Ask the Surgeon and Ask the Dietitian.
Parkinson’s Study Group
The Parkinson Study Group (PSG) is a nonprofit, cooperative group of Parkinson's disease experts from medical centers in the United States and Canada.
Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple Sclerosis Association of America
This nonprofit organization provides support and services for individuals with MS and their families.
Multiple Sclerosis Foundation
This organization is dedicated to providing s upport and education for those living with MS. Services include a toll-free helpline.
National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Lone Star Chapter
This organization and its local chapters focus on providing support for those newly diagnosed with MS and those living with the illness long-term.
Neuromuscular Disorders
ALS Association, North Texas Chapter
This nonprofit organization provides support to those facing the disease through education, patient services, research support and advocacy.
Muscular Dystrophy Association
This organization brings together scientists and concerned citizens to combat neuromuscular diseases, support research and provide patient services.
Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America
This national volunteer health agency is dedicated to improved diagnosis and treatment for those affected by the disease, as well as patient support, education and research advancement.
Neuro-oncology
Acoustic Neuroma Association
The Acoustic Neuroma Association is a patient member organization, providing information and support to persons diagnosed with or treated for acoustic neuroma and other benign tumors of the cranial nerves.
American Brain Tumor Association
The American Brain Tumor Association was founded in 1973 by two families who lost children to brain tumors.
CyberKnife Society
The CyberKnife Society is an organization dedicated to bringing together diverse medical professionals affiliated with radiotherapy worldwide to foster scholarly exchange of clinical information, and to educate the general public with patient information on using the CyberKnife to treat medical conditions such as cancers, lesions and tumors anywhere throughout the body, even those unreachable by other radiotherapy systems.
International Radiosurgery Support Association
The International Radiosurgery Support Association is an independent organization dedicated to providing emotional support, education and referrals for treatment to patients worldwide.
National Brain Tumor Foundation
The National Brain Tumor Foundation is a national nonprofit health organization dedicated to providing information and support for brain tumor patients, family members and health-care professionals.
National Cancer Institute
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is a component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), one of eight agencies that compose the Public Health Service in the Department of Health and Human Services.
The Brain Tumor Society
This Web site offers the latest information for the entire brain-tumor community, from newly diagnosed patients to survivors, families and health-care professionals.
Trigeminal Neuralgia Association
The Trigeminal Neuralgia Association (TNA) was established in 1990 by founding President Claire Patterson and a board of directors comprised of trigeminal neuralgia patients and their families.
Pain
International Radiosurgery Association
A radiosurgery-focused group that provides information on brain disorders, pain and more.
MAGNUM - The National Migraine Association
This organization helps raise public awareness of the neurological causes of migraine headaches and assists migraine sufferers and their families.
National Headache Foundation
This nonprofit organization is focused on educating the public and health-care providers about headache causes and treatments.
National Pain Foundation
The National Pain Foundation is an online educational and support community for persons in pain, their families and physicians.
The Neuropathy Association
The association provides support groups for those suffering from peripheral neuropathy and their families.
Trigeminal Neuralgia Association: Texas TNA Support Group
The Texas TNA Support Group provides support, encouragement and information for over 1,200 Texas trigeminal neuralgia and related facial pain patients and their families.
Stereotactic Therapies
American Brain Tumor Association
The American Brain Tumor Association was founded in 1973 by two families who lost children to brain tumors.
The Brain Tumor Support Group
Meets on the third Thursday of each month at Texas Oncology Moncrief Cancer Resources in Fort Worth. For more information, call 800-775-2387, ext. 6364 or 817-927-6364.
International Radiosurgery Support Association
A radiosurgery-focused group that provides information on brain disorders, pain and more.
National Brain Tumor Foundation
The National Brain Tumor Foundation is a national nonprofit health organization dedicated to providing information and support for brain tumor patients, family members and health-care professionals.
The Brain Tumor Society
This Web site offers the latest information for the entire brain-tumor community, from newly diagnosed patients to survivors, families and health-care professionals.
Spinal Disorders
North American Spine Society (NASS)
The North American Spine Society (NASS) is a nonprofit, multidisciplinary organization dedicated to spine education, research and advocacy.
Stroke/Neurovascular Disorders
American Stroke Association
The American Stroke Association is a division of the American Heart Association that focuses on reducing risk, disability and death from stroke through research, education, fundraising and advocacy.
National Stroke Association
National Stroke Association is the only national organization in the United States that focuses 100 percent of its efforts on stroke.
Trigeminal Neuralgia Association: Texas TNA Support Group
The Texas TNA Support Group provides support, encouragement and information for over 1,200 Texas trigeminal neuralgia and related facial pain patients and their families.
