National – Page 3 – Support Groups in Kansas

Mood Disorders Support Group, Inc. (MDSG-NY)

Resource and online groups For people with manic-depression or depression and their families and friends. Guest lectures, newsletter, rap groups, and assistance in starting groups.

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)

Network of self-help groups that offer emotional and educational support for relatives and individuals affected by mental illness. Offers a crisis hotline and an informative website. Newsletter, affiliate development guidelines, legal network. Conducts anti-discrimination campaign.

National Breast Cancer Coalition

A grassroots advocacy movement of more than 400 member organizations and thousands of individuals working through a National Action Network, dedicated to the eradication of breast cancer through research, access, and influence.

National Down Syndrome Congress

Support, information, and advocacy for families affected by Down syndrome. Promotes research, public awareness, newsletter, annual convention, phone support, and chapter development guidelines.

Project Inform – National HIV/AIDS Treatment Information and Support

Information about experimental drugs, treatment of AIDS, mail service, journal, and quarterly newsletter. Sponsored by Project Inform.

National Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS) Society

For families with MPS and related disorders. Support groups, public education, fund raising for research, parent referral service for networking, quarterly newsletter, and phone support network.

National Rosacea Society

Information and educational materials on rosacea, a chronic, acne-like condition of the facial skin.

The Menopause Society

A multidisciplinary, nonprofit organization that acts as a forum for a multitude of scientific disciplines with an interest in human female menopause. The mission is to promote understanding of menopause and the health of women.

Parents As Teachers

Discussion groups for parents from last trimester of pregnancy through age 5. Programs include groups for new parents, young moms and young dads, growing families, Hispanic families, parents of special needs kids and deaf parents.

Postpartum Support International

To increase awareness of the emotional changes women can experience during pregnancy and following the birth of a baby. Information on diagnosis and treatment of postpartum depression. Includes support groups, education, advocacy resources, Facebook group, peer support online platform, provider directory, and more.