Support Groups

Lupus Foundation of America

URL	http://www.lupus.org/webmodules/webarticlesnet/templates/indiana_home.aspx
Phone	219-762-6575
Description	Bloomington chapter is inactive. The national chapter and the state chapter are still active. Provides supportive services to individuals living with lupus, educates the public and supports research.
Phone	1-800-948-8806
Phone	202-349-1155
Subjects	Support Groups Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Bloomington Epilepsy Support Team (BEST)

Contact	Cassey Connelly
Phone	812-824-9598
Hours	Usually meets the first Wednesday of the month at 7:00 pm at the First United Methodist Church room #302.
Description	This is a group to help with seizure disorders and to help their families learn more about epilepsy. It also designed to help teachers, health care workers and others who may interact with seizure disorders. Formerly Epilepsy support Group of Monroe County.
Phone	1-800-332-1000
Subjects	Epilepsy Support Groups

AL-ANON and ALATEEN

URL	http://www.indiana-al-anon.org/
Phone	812-323-3771
Email	District12 [at] indiana-al-anon [dot] org
Hours	Call 323-3771 for meeting times and locations.
Description	AL-ANON is a fellowship of men, women and children whose lives have been affected by the drinking of a family member or friend.
Phone	1-888-425-2666
Subjects	Alcoholism Support Groups

Monroe County CHADD "Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder"

URL	http://www.chadd.org/
Contact	Kathryn Holden (Coordinator)
Phone	812-334-0171
Email	monroe-county [at] chadd [dot] net
Description	Non-profit, parent-based organization formed to better the lives of individuals with attention deficit disorders and those who care for them. C.H.A.D.D. is a nation-wide organization with local chapters throughout the United States. Through informative monthly meetings with guest speakers, newletters, and the caring of other parents, C.H.A.D.D. members form a close network to exchange helpful ideas about raising a child with an attention deficit disorder. Call for Meeting Times.
Subjects	Attention Deficit Disordered Children Attention Deficit Disordered Teens and Adults Support Groups

Abilities Unlimited. Inc: Disability Services

URL	http://auids.org/
Contact	Lynne Argent (Executive Director)
Phone	332-1620
Email	au [at] abilitiesunlimited [dot] net
Address	2620 North Walnut Street Suite 1205 Bloomington, IN 47404
Description	Abilities Unlimited supports full community membership for people with disabilities. We provide direct services and collaborate with other organizations and groups. Key services include: Medical equipment loans, Home modification for accessible living, Chronic pain support, and Camp scholarship fund.
Address	P.O. Box 1814 Bloomington, IN 47404
Subjects	Health Services-Rehabilitation Medical Services People with disabilities Senior Citizens Support Groups Telephone Hotlines

Muscular Dystrophy Family Foundation (MDFF)

URL	http://www.mdff.org
Phone	(317) 923-6333
Email	mdf [at] mdff [dot] org
Address	3951 N. Meridian Street Suite 100 Indianapolis, IN 46208
Description	Above address/phone/hours are for the state office. No local office in Bloomington area. From website: We offer comprehensive support programs to ensure clients' medical and emotional needs are taken care of. Our medical directors and case managers will help you through every stage of the process. And, the MDFF is the only agency whose mission is to fund adaptive equipment. From wheelchairs to van lifts to communication devices and beyond, we can help you get the equipment you need.
Subjects	Indianapolis organizations Muscular Dystrophy People with disabilities Support Groups

Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance of Indiana (TS Alliance)

URL	http://www.tsalliance.org
Contact	Susan Campbell (Chair)
Phone	(800) 225-6872
Email	sucampbe [at] gmail [dot] com
Description	The Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance (TS Alliance) -- the only national voluntary health organization for the genetic disorder known as tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) -- is a membership-based organization; members have voting privileges at the organization's annual meeting. It is also the lead organization for the funding of medical research related to TSC.
Phone	301-562-9890
Email	info [at] tsalliance [dot] org
Address	801 Roeder Road Suite 750 Silver Spring, MD 20910
Subjects	Support Groups Tuberous Sclerosis

Parkinson's Awareness Association of Central Indiana, Bloomington Chapter

URL	http://www.paaci.org
Contact	Margie Kobow
Phone	(812) 332-5555
Address	Monroe County YMCA Family Fitness Center 2125 S. Highland Ave. Bloomington, IN 47401
Hours	Meets the first and fourth Thursdays every month at 11am at the Monroe County YMCA
Description	The mission of the PAACI is to be a major source of information and education about Parkinson's Disease and a strong advocate for improvement of services, quality of care, and research support for Parkinsonians in Indiana.
Phone	(317) 255-1993
Subjects	Indianapolis organizations Support Groups

White River Valley PFLAG (Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays)

Contact	Judi Epp (President)
Phone	(877) 774-3318
Hours	Call or visit web site for meeting information.
Description	PFLAG promotes the health and well-being of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered persons through support, education, and advocacy. PFLAG provides an opportunity for dialogue about sexual orientation and gender identity, and acts to create a society that is healthy and respectful of human diversity. The Bloomington and White River Valley Chapters have merged into one group recently.
Additional Contact	Jackie Hall (President)
Subjects	Bisexuality Gays Homosexuality Lesbians Support Groups Transgendered Individuals Transsexuals

Bloomington Endometriosis Support Group

URL	http://www.killercramps.org
Phone	812-337-0147
Email	support [at] endometriosisassn [dot] org
Hours	3 p.m. on the fourth Sunday of the month @ Borders Books and Music on East Third Street
Phone	(800) 992-3636
Subjects	Support Groups