Non-Profit Organizations.
The following list of reputable websites contains information regarding movement disorders and Parkinson's Disease.
National Ataxia Foundation
Website: www.ataxia.org Phone: 763-553-0020
Information about and support for people with ataxia.
Dystonia Foundation
Website: www.dystonia-foundation.org Phone: 1-800-377-DYST (1-800-377-3978)
Foundation supporting research, awareness and support related to dystonia.
International Essential Tremor Foundation
Website: www.essentialtremor.org Phone: 1-888-387-3667
Worldwide organization that provides educational information on essential tremor, support groups and specialist physicians.
Huntington’s Disease Society of America
Website: www.hdsa.org Phone: 1-800-345-HDSA (1-800-345-4372)
The Huntington’s Disease Society of America, Inc. (HDSA) is a National, voluntary health organization dedicated to improving the lives of people with Huntington's disease.
Society for Progressive Supranuclear Palsy
Website: www.curepsp.org Phone: 1-800-457-4777
The Society for Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, is a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to increasing awareness of progressive supranuclear palsy and corticobasal degeneration, advancing research toward a cure, educating health professionals, and providing support, education and hope for persons with PSP and CBD and their families.
Parkinson’s Disease Resources
Michigan Parkinson’s Foundation (MPF)
Website: www.parkinsonsmi.org
The MPF is dedicated to people living with Parkinson's. We are a non-profit 501 c(3) charitable corporation. Guided by a volunteer Board of Directors and Professional Advisory Board, we provide a number of services and resources throughout the state.
Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research
Website: www.michaeljfox.org Phone: 1-800-708-7644
The Michael J. Fox Foundation is dedicated to finding a cure for Parkinson's disease within the decade through an aggressively funded research agenda and to ensuring the development of improved therapies for those living with Parkinson's today.
National Parkinson Foundation
Website: www.parkinson.org
The NPF's mission is to support research, provide resources for patients and caregivers and increase public awareness of PD. It maintains an active network of local chapters and sponsors awareness events. Their website features information on the condition, programs, events, and publications. You can also find a support group, add a question or comment to the discussion groups, and get the latest news about Parkinson's disease.
Parkinson's Disease Foundation
Website: www.pdf.org
The PDF provides research funding, support services, and public advocacy for Parkinson's disease.