Support Groups

American Academy of Sleep Medicine
http://www.aasmnet.org/
The AASM is the only professional society that is dedicated exclusively to the medical subspecialty of sleep medicine. As the leading voice in the field of sleep medicine, the AASM sets standards and promotes excellence in health care, education and research.

The American Sleep Apnea Association (ASAA)
http://www.sleepapnea.org
The ASAA is a non-profit organization dedicated to reducing injury, disability, and death fromsleep apnea and to enhancing the well-being of those affected by this common disorder.

A.W.A.K.E. (Alert, Well and Keeping Energetic) Network
http://www.sleepapnea.org/awake/aboutgroups.html
The ASAA A.W.A.K.E. Network is comprised of hundreds of mutual self-help support groups in nearly all 50 states for people affected by sleep apnea. The A.W.A.K.E. Network has established a support group in conjunction with the Johns Hopkins Hospital Sleep Disorders Center. Please contact awake@jhmi.edu for more information.

National Institute of Neurological Disorders
and Stroke (NINDS)
http://www.ninds.nih.gov
The NINDS strives to reduce the burden of neurological disease - a burden borne by every age group, by every segment of society, by people all over the world.

National Sleep Foundation (NSF)
http://www.sleepfoundation.org
The NSF is dedicated to improving the quality of life for Americans who suffer from sleep problems and disorders. This includes helping everyone better understand the importance of sleep and the benefits of good sleep habits, and recognizing the signs of sleep problems so that they can be properly diagnosed and treated.

Restless Legs Syndrome Foundation, Inc.
http://www.rls.org
The Restless Legs Syndrome Foundation is a non-profit organization which provides the latest information about restless legs syndrome (RLS). The three goals of the Foundation are to increase awareness, improve treatments, and through research, find a cure for RLS, a condition which severely affects the lives of millions of individuals.

Worldwide Education and Awareness for Movement Disorders (WE MOVE)
http://www.wemove.org
WE MOVE is the only not-for-profit organization of its kind that provides online comprehensive information and education about movement disorders.