Support Groups

 

Richmond Area A.W.A.K.E.

(Awake, Alert, And Keeping Energetic)

This support group is for individuals with sleep apnea.  The group meets quarterly and gives those with sleep apnea a chance to share information with other sleep apnea sufferers, and to learn more about their disorder from health care professionals.  For information about the Richmond area A.W.A.K.E. group, call (804) 285-0100 or e-mail info@sleepcenter.org.  Meeting times and dates are posted as the information becomes available.

 

American Sleep Apnea Association (ASAA) www.sleepapnea.org

Dedicated to reducing injury, disability, and death from sleep apnea, and to enhancing the wellbeing of those affected by this disorder.  The ASAA promotes education and awareness, the A.W.A.K.E. Network of support groups, research, and continuous improvement of care.

 

Narcolepsy Network  www.narcolepsynetwork.org

A membership of people who have narcolepsy (or related disorders), their families and friends, professionals involved in treatment, research, and public education regarding narcolepsy. 

 

Restless Legs Syndrome Foundation www.rls.org

RLS Foundation is a non-profit organization providing the latest information about RLS.  The goals of the Foundation are to increase awareness, improve treatments, and through research, find a cure for RLS, a condition which severely affects the lives of millions of individuals.  In addition to posting educational information, RLS Foundation website allows users to search for local support groups.

 

National Sleep Foundation  www.sleepfoundation.org

A source for information regarding many sleep disorders.
 



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