This is a list of public and private organizations dedicated to making information on hair loss available to everyone who needs it.

These groups that provide information and knowledge are an important part of coping and dealing with certain medically related conditions.

Following is a list is some national organizations. Check your local telephone directory for resources that may be available in your area.

NATIONAL ALOPECIA AREATA FOUNDATION
NAAF has support groups all over the world. Though they have different sizes, average age and group specific objectives, they share a common mission: To provide individuals who suffer from alopecia areata, and their families and friends, a safe, comfortable and trusting environment in which to share their personal experiences with this challenging disease.

PO Box 150760
San Rafael, CA 94915-0760
415-472-3780
E-mail: info@naaf.org

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
Dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem through research, education, and service. Their "Look Good, Feel Better" educational program provides advice about hair loss and cosmetic changes related to cancer treatments.

11599 Clifton Road, N.E.
Atlanta, GA 30329
800-ACS-2345
866-228-4327 for TTY

CANCER CARE
Available for cancer patients and their families to help them cope with the psychological and social consequences of cancer through counseling, support groups, education, and information.

275 7th Avenue
New York, NY 10001
800-813-HOPE

CANCER INFORMATION SERVICE
Funded by the National Cancer Institute (NCI)

A nationwide telephone service that answers questions about cancer for cancer patients, families and friends, the public, and healthcare professionals..

800-4-CANCER (422-6237)

MAKE TODAY COUNT
A support organization for individuals affected by a life-threatening illness.

Mid-America Cancer Center
1235 E. Cherokee
Springfield, MO 65804-2263
800-432-2273

R.A.BLOCH CANCER FOUNDATION
For individuals diagnosed with cancer. The group provides informational resources, peer counseling, medical second opinions, and support groups.

The Cancer Hotline
4400 Main Street
Kansas City, MO 64111
816-932-8453
1-800-433-0464

THE WELLNESS COMMUNITY
Provides free psychological and social support to people fighting to recover from cancer, in addition to conventional medical treatment.

919 18th Street, NW
Suite 54
Washington, DC 20006
202-659-9709 Toll free: 888-793-WELL

Y-ME
Where breast cancer patients and their families and friends can go for counseling, educational programs, and self-help.

Y-ME National Breast Cancer Foundation
212 W. Van Buren, Suite 1000
Chicago, IL 60607-3908
800-221-2141* (English)
800-986-9505 (Español)
*Interpreters in 150 languages.

TRICHOTILLOMANIA LEARNING CENTER
Informative website for hair pullers, with links and contacts for support groups by state and country.

NOTE: Becoming a member involves a yearly fee, which helps support the work of the center for research in finding real answers for this distressing and frustrating condition.

CHILDREN WITH HAIRLOSS
This organization was created as a resource for ALL CHILDREN who have medically-related hair loss. It is their mission to empower these children to become whole again by making hair available to those who may be financially challenged and might otherwise not have a means of obtaining the hair they want and need.

ACKNOWLEGEMENT: We are grateful to International Hairgoods Inc. for providing many of these resources.

NOTE: The listing of these organizations does not constitute an endorsement by them of this website, or any information contained herein.