Looking for help dealing with migraine or mental health? Below are some great organizations that can help you through it.
If you are in crisis, call or text 988
Mental Health and Suicide Resources:
- American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
- Crisis hotline, support groups for survivors of suicide loss, funds research
- The Trevor Project
- Support and information for LGBTQ+ young people dealing with mental health issues, also conducts research
- Bring Change to Mind
- Anti-mental illness stigma campaign
- To Write Love on Her Arms
- Information and support for individuals dealing with mental health issues
Migraine, Headache, and Pain Resources:
| Organization Name | 501(c)(3) Non-Profit? | Mission | Other Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance for Headache Disorders Advocacy | Yes | We secure equitable policies for those impacted by headache disorders | Great organization for advocating for policy change. Hosts yearly event Headache on the Hill where advocates come together to ask congress to support legislation for the headache community. |
| American Migraine Foundation | Yes | Our mission is to mobilize a community for patient support and advocacy, as well as drive and support impactful research that translates into advances for patients with migraine and other disabling diseases that cause severe head pain. | Sponsored by the American Headache Society, the professional organization of health care providers who treat and study headache and face pain. Great source of information. |
| Association of Migraine Disorders | Yes | The Association of Migraine Disorders (AMD) strives to expand the understanding of migraine by supporting research, education and awareness. | Great information, also runs yearly campaign Shades for Migraine, to increase awareness |
| Chronic Migraine Awareness | Yes | Chronic Migraine Awareness, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Holtsville, NY, dedicated to raising awareness about chronic migraine and advocating for those affected by this neurological disease. | Great source of information about chronic mirgaine specifically. Also runs support groups |
| Coalition for Headache and Migraine Patients | Yes | Our mission is to improve the lives of people with migraine, cluster, and other headache diseases by aligning coalition participants and empowering patient voices. | Great source of information. Also runs Retreat Migraine, a yearly conference designed to educate, empower, and connect patients |
| Migraine World Summit | No, but partners with and supports nonprofits | Our mission is simple. To reduce the global burden of migraine. | Yearly online event that brings together experts in field of headache medicine to discuss the management of migraine and other headache disorders. |
| Migraine.com | No | Migraine.com is a Health Union community. Health Union reaches millions of people through condition-specific online health communities and a Social Health Network of patient leaders across virtually all health conditions. | A place to informally connect with other patients through blogs and articles. |
| Miles for Migraine | Yes | Miles for Migraine is dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with migraine and headache disease by funding fellowship programs to alleviate the doctor shortage, while creating a supportive community for patients and their families through patient – participatory programs and events | Great organization with local chapters, hosts runs/walks around the country, also hosts support groups. |
| National Headache Foundation | Yes | For over 50 years, our mission at the National Headache Foundation has been to further awareness of headache and migraine as legitimate neurological diseases | Hosts blogs, podcasts, and supports other programs to help individuals with headache navigate treatment and impact. |
| U.S. Pain Foundation | Yes | The mission of U.S. Pain Foundation is to empower, educate, connect, and advocate for people living with chronic conditions that cause pain. As a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to serving those who live with pain conditions and their care providers, U.S. Pain Foundation helps individuals find resources and inspiration | Support groups and information for chronic pain conditions more broadly. |
* I am not paid to promote any of these organizations, although in the past I have been paid by the Coalition for Headache and Migraine Patients as a research consultant.