Local, Statewide and Nationwide
Support Groups, Health Conditions
Support group for individuals who suffer from health conditions and/or their families.
ALS Support Groups
ALS Association, DC/MD/VA Chapter
30 West Gude Drive, Suite 150, Rockville, MD, 20850
Main:
(301) 978-9855
Toll Free:
(866) 348-3257
Fax:
(301) 978-9854
Support Group | Tourette Syndrome
Tourette Syndrome Association of Greater Washington
5851 Deale Churchton Road, Suite 4, Deale, MD, 20751
Main:
(410) 867-1151
Fax:
(301) 681-4183
Vision Health
Programs provided by optometrists, ophthalmologists, occupational and physical therapists including vision exams, treatment for eye disease, provision of glasses, diagnosis of cataracts, glaucoma and macular degeneration. Services also include low vision and vision loss therapies.
Information & Referral about Blindness
American Council of the Blind
1703 N. Beauregard Street, Suite 420, Alexandria, VA, 22311
Main:
(202) 467-5081
Toll Free:
(800) 424-8666
Fax:
(703) 465-5085
Visually Impaired Scholarships
American Council of the Blind
1703 N. Beauregard Street, Suite 420, Alexandria, VA, 22311
Main:
(202) 467-5081
Toll Free:
(800) 424-8666
Fax:
(703) 465-5085
Low Vision Services
Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind
1825 K Street NW, Suite 1103, Washington, DC, 20006
Main:
(202) 454-6400
Toll Free:
(877) 324-5252
Fax:
(240) 454-6401
Information | Eye Disease
National Eye Institute (NEI)
31 Center Drive MSC 2510, Bethesda, MD, 20892
Main:
(301) 496-5846
Eyes, Information & Education
Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington
415 2nd Street NE, Washington, DC, 20002
Main:
(202) 234-1010
Fax:
(202) 234-1020
Statewide and Nationwide
Support Groups, Health Conditions
Support group for individuals who suffer from health conditions and/or their families.
Spinal Cord Injury, Family Support Group
United Spinal Association of Virginia
800 E. Leigh Street, Richmond, VA, 23219
Main:
(804) 803-3696
Chronic Pain Support Group
American Chronic Pain Association
P O Box 850, Rocklin, CA, 95677
Main:
(913) 991-4740
Toll Free:
(800) 533-3231
Fax:
(916) 652-8190
Essential Tremor Support Groups in Virginia
American Parkinson Disease Association, Virginia
PO Box 4162, Virginia Beach, VA, 23454
Main:
(757) 495-3062
Toll Free:
(888) 387-3667
Fax:
(434) 243-5417
Online Peer Support Network, Online Learning Center, Bone Marrow Disease
Aplastic Anemia and MDS
4330 East West Highway, Suite 230, Bethesda, MD, 20814
Main:
(301) 279-7202
Toll Free:
(800) 747-2820
Fax:
(301) 279-7205
Better Breathers Club for Respiratory Ailments
Better Breathers Club
55 W. Wacker Drive, Suite 1150, Chicago, IL, 60601
Main:
(800) 586-4872
CCFA Online Support Group
Crohn's and Colitis Foundation
733 THIRD AVENUE, SUITE 510, , NEW YORK, NY, 10017
Toll Free:
(877) 807-5271
Find a Crohn's and Colitis Support Group, Virginia
Crohn's and Colitis Foundation
2202 18th St NW, #116 , Washington, DC , DC, 20009
Main:
(301) 287-8494
Online Support Groups
International Bipolar Foundation
Social Networking, Online, VA, 23219
Main:
(858) 598-5967
Fax:
(858) 598-5158
Find a Lupus Support Group
Lupus Foundation, DC, Maryland, Virginia
2121 K Street NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC, 20037
Main:
(202) 349-1155
Toll Free:
(800) 558-0121
Find a Support Group, Anorexia Nervosa
National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders
750 E Diehl Road #127, Naperville, IL, 60563
Main:
(312) 262-6897
Find a Lyme Disease Support in Virginia
National Capital Lyme Disease Association
P O Box 8211, McLean, VA, 22106
Main:
(703) 821-8833
Support Group | Organ Transplant
Transplant Recipients International Organization
2100 M Street NW # 170-353, Washington, DC, 20037
Main:
(703) 920-8746
Toll Free:
(800) 874-6386
Fax:
(703) 534-7759
Vision Health
Programs provided by optometrists, ophthalmologists, occupational and physical therapists including vision exams, treatment for eye disease, provision of glasses, diagnosis of cataracts, glaucoma and macular degeneration. Services also include low vision and vision loss therapies.
Low Vision Therapy
Sheltering Arms Institute (SAI)
2000 Wilkes Ridge Drive, Richmond, VA, 23233
Main:
(804) 877-4000
Fax:
(804) 877-4003
Eye Care Supplies | Online Store
111 East 59th Street, New York, NY, 10022
Main:
(212) 821-9384
Toll Free:
(800) 829-0500
Fax:
(212) 821-9707
Low Vision Information
111 East 59th Street, New York, NY, 10022
Main:
(212) 821-9384
Toll Free:
(800) 829-0500
Fax:
(212) 821-9707
Macular Degeneration Information and Resources
BrightFocus Foundation
22512 Gateway Center Dr, Clarksburg, MD, 20871
Main:
(800) 437-2423
Fax:
(301) 258-9454
Eye Cancer Information, Education and Support
Eye Cancer Network Foundation
115 East 61st Street, Suite 5B, New York City, NY, 10065
Main:
(212) 832-8170
Glaucoma EyeCare Program
EyeCare America
P.O. Box 429098, San Francisco, CA, 94142
Main:
(415) 561-8500
Toll Free:
(877) 887-6327
Fax:
(415) 561-8567
Seniors EyeCare Program
EyeCare America
P.O. Box 429098, San Francisco, CA, 94142
Main:
(451) 561-8500
Toll Free:
(877) 887-6327
Fax:
(415) 561-8567
Blindness and Macular Degeneration
Foundation Fighting Blindness
6925 Oakland Mills Road, #701, Columbia, MD, 21045
Main:
(410) 423-0600
Toll Free:
(800) 683-5555
Fax:
(410) 872-0438
Blindness Information and Education
Foundation Fighting Blindness
6925 Oakland Mills Road, #701, Columbia, MD, 21045
Main:
(410) 423-0600
Toll Free:
(800) 683-5555
Fax:
(410) 872-0438
Eye Health Information and Research
Knights Templar Eye Foundation, Inc.
1033 Long Prairie Road, Suite 5, Flower Mound, TX, 75022
Main:
(214) 888-0220
Fax:
(214) 888-0230
Low Vision Programs
Lighthouse Guild
111 East 59th Street, New York, NY, 10022
Main:
(212) 821-9200
Toll Free:
(800) 829-0500