MENTAL HEALTH & SUPPORT GROUPS
For those living with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD), it’s important to focus on your physical, mental and emotional health. You’re not alone — there are resources and an entire community to help support you. Prioritizing your mental health and connecting with a support group can help you achieve your goals.
Discover Tools to Support Your Mental Health
Artistry iNMOtion Workshops
Art can be a powerful tool to help bolster creativity and process emotions. In this program, people with NMOSD can join wellness workshops that are led by board-certified art therapists.
Mental Health & Chronic Pain
From therapy to meditation, this page gives advice on how to successfully navigate mental health while living with the physical pain of NMOSD.
Find a Support Group, Chapter or Network
Human Collective Project
This support group holds virtual meetings in multiple countries and languages where people can discuss their challenges and wins with NMOSD.
NMO Local and Virtual Support Groups
Find a support group that’s right for you. Guthy-Jackson facilitates groups for all backgrounds, including women, men, teens, young adults, siblings and Spanish speakers.
NMO Patient Advocacy Council
This council is dedicated to providing support to the NMOSD community. Patient advocates, including Spanish-speaking contacts, are available for one-on-one conversations.
TSF Ambassadors
From patients to care partners and nurses, these ambassadors can help answer your questions.
Pain Connection Support Groups
Pain Connection offers state-based, national and specialized peer support groups with professionally trained leaders.
Peer Connect Program
For additional support and guidance, this program matches you with a peer who has also been diagnosed with a rare neuroimmune disorder.
State Affiliates
Find local NMOSD chapter meetings, conventions, resources and more throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Connect with people who are blind or have low vision and are living the lives they choose.
Support Group Network
An interactive map can help you locate and contact support groups in your area. If there is not already a support group in your area, find out how to start one.
Manage Life With NMOSD
The right tools and resources can help you confidently navigate your day-to-day life with the disease.
Find Out If Your NMOSD Is Under Control
Take a short quiz to help navigate a conversation with your doctor.
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