When you have anxiety, it is sometimes hard to know where to turn for help and support but it is very important to have a network of support around you. Finding people that understand and are willing to support your efforts to overcome and manage your anxiety can make the success in treatment more possible.
Below are a number of organizations dedicated to helping people with anxiety disorders:
Anxiety Disorders Association of America
This is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of people living with anxiety by working in prevention, treatment and the cure of all types of anxiety disorders.
Their website provides a place to search for a therapist, a listing of current clinical trials, a listing of local support groups, self-tests as well as information to help individuals and their families.
Contact information:
Anxiety Disorder Association of America
8730 George Ave.
Suite 600
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 240-485-1001
Fax 240-485-1035
Social Phobia/Social Anxiety Association
This is a non-profit organization providing information on living with social anxiety. There is also an e-mail list, which is therapy-oriented but also will provide information on social anxiety and any support groups forming in your area.
Their website provides information and personal stories of people living with social anxiety.
Contact information:
Social Phobia/Social Anxiety Association
Thomas A. Richards, PhD, President
2058 E. Topeka Drive
Phoenix, AZ, 85024
Please visit their website for further information
American Test Anxiety Association
This group provides information on test anxiety including information on solutions and reviews on CD and DVD programs to help with test anxiety. The organization also provides web seminars for students dealing with test anxiety.
Although there is no contact information, you can visit their website for further information.
Anxiety Disorders Association of Canada
This organization works toward the prevention, treatment and management of anxiety disorders and offers information and resources for people with anxiety. There are affiliate organizations in Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba and British Columbia.
Contact information:
DAC/ ACTA
P.O. Box 117
Station Cote St-Luc
Montreal, Quebec
H4V 2Y3
514-484-0504
1-888-223-2252
Fax: 514-484-7892
You can also visit their website for further information.
