Tinnitus Support Group Listings

People with tinnitus at every stage in their journey, from the first few days to many years later, can benefit

from membership in a support group. Every tinnitus support group operates somewhat differently; but they all share a passion for providing meaningful discussion and a caring environment where one can be understood through shared experience. Below is a list of groups and meeting dates, current at time of print. To reconfirm dates and times, please email/call the point-of-contact person listed.

Support Groups Holding Online Zoom Meetings

If your regular support group is not meeting virtually during the coronavirus pandemic, consider joining a virtual one to stay connected with other members of the tinnitus community. To join a meeting that fits your time schedule, email the point of contact listed below.

Arizona Tucson Tinnitus Support Group

Meeting virtually until further notice Contact: Trudy Jacobson T: 520–982–7813 E: trudyj@cox.net 4th Monday of the month, 1–2 pm.

California Los Angeles/Orange County Tinnitus Support Group

Meeting virtually until further notice Contact: Barry Goldberg E: bargold06@yahoo.com Sept. 19

San Diego Tinnitus and Hyperacusis Support Group

Meeting virtually until further notice Contact: Michael J. Fischer, Loretta Marsh, Dave Phaneuf, Tom Sutton E: michaeljohnfischer@hotmail.com E: lorettamarsh@hotmail.com, T: 858–484–9267 E: djphaneuf@yahoo.com E: tomsutton63@gmail.com 1st Wednesday of the month, 6–7:30 pm.

The Palo Alto Tinnitus Support Group at Avenidas

Meeting virtually until further notice Contact: Ken Adler, Amy Nelson, AuD, Brandon Cyrus, AuD E: karmtac@aol.com E: Amy.Nelson@kp.org E: brandon@landmarkhearing.com 3rd Thursday of the month, 6:30–8:30 pm.

Colorado Denver Tinnitus Support Group

Meeting virtually until further notice Contact: Rich Marr T: 303–875–5762 E: r.marr@comcast.net 2nd Monday of the month, 7–8:30 pm.

Maine/New Hampshire/Vermont Maine/NH/VT Virtual Tinnitus & Hyperacusis Support Group

Contact: Mark Rossnagel E: mark.rossnagel@gmail.com Meeting dates and times TBD

Maryland University of Maryland Tinnitus and Hyperacusis Support Group

Meeting virtually until further notice Contact: Christina Shields, AuD T: 301–405–5562 E: shields3@umd.edu FB: https://www.facebook.com/ UMDHearingSpeechClinic Meeting dates and times TBD

Missouri St. Louis Tinnitus Support Group

Meeting virtually until further notice Contact: Tim Busche T: 636–734–4936 E: tbusche@stltinnitus.org. Meeting dates and time: Aug. 5, Oct. 7, Dec. 2, 7–9 pm

Texas Dallas/Ft. Worth Tinnitus Support Group

Meeting virtually until further notice Contact: John Ogrizovich E: dfwtsg@yahoo.com Meeting Saturdays, every four to eight weeks, from 10 am.

Washington Seattle Tinnitus Support Group

Meeting virtually until further notice Contact: Keith Field T: 206–783–7105 E: keith_r_field@outlook.com 3rd Thursday of the month from 7:30–8:45 pm.

If you’re interested in forming a group, please contact Kevin Willman at k.willmann@ata.org.

If there isn’t a group in your area, the ATA has an extensive network of volunteers who provide email and telephone support and educational information. To connect with a volunteer in your time zone, see https:// www.ata.org/managing-your-tinnitus/supportnetwork/telephoneemail-support-listing.

Due to the coronavirus, it is critical to contact support groups directly to verify meeting dates and times, and personal protection requirements. Information on www.ata.org is provided by support group leaders.

California San Francisco Tinnitus Support/ Education Group

Hearing and Speech Center of Northern CA 2nd Floor Conference Room 1234 Divisadero St. San Francisco, CA 94115 Contact: Tracy Peck Holcomb T: 415–921–7658 E: tracy@hearingspeech.org Meeting dates and times TBD.

Colorado Denver Tinnitus Support Group

Lutheran Medical Center 2nd Floor Learning Center, Classroom #1 8300 West 38th Arvada, CO 80033 Contact: Rich Marr T: 303–875–5762 E: r.marr@comcast.net Meeting dates and times TBD.

Florida Clermont Tinnitus Support Group

Citrus Hearing Clinic 835 7th Street Suite 2 Clermont, FL 34711 Contact: Laura Bradley Pratesi, AuD T: 352–989–5123 E: lisanne@citrushearing.com 2nd Monday of the month from 1:00–2:00 pm.

Sarasota Tinnitus Support Group

Silverstein Institute 1901 Floyd St. Sarasota, FL 34239 Contact: Carmen Trotta, Tom Terrenzi T: 941-993-7616, 941-462-1311 E: sarasota.ata@gmail.com 3rd Friday of the month from 2:00–4:00 pm.

Georgia Atlanta Tinnitus Support Group

Dekalb County Public Library Dunwoody Branch, Meeting Room 5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd. Dunwoody, GA 30338 Contact: Erica Caplan E: elcatl@aol.com Email support provided until in-person meetings resume.

Illinois Chicago Suburban Tinnitus Support Group

Contact: Margie B. E: maggie318@yahoo.com Meeting dates and times TBD.

Maryland DC & MD Tinnitus Support Group

Potomac Audiology 11300 Rockville Pike, Suite 105 Rockville, MD 20852 Contact: David Treworgy, Gerry Baill, Ann Ramsey E: david_treworgy@yahoo.com E: gsbaill@yahoo.com E: TinnitusDC@gmail.com Meeting dates and times TBD.

Massachusetts Boston Tinnitus Support Group

Athan’s Bakery 407 Washington St. Brighton, MA 02135 Contact: Kevin Plovanich E: JKPMA@aol.com Meeting dates and times TBD.

Michigan Holland Tinnitus Support Group

399 E 32nd St. Holland, MI 49423 T: 616–392–2222 E: info@holaud.com Email and chat support provided until inperson meeting resume.

New Jersey South Jersey Tinnitus Support Group

Advanced ENT/HearMD 1020 North Kings Highway, Ste. 201 Cherry Hill, NJ 08034 Contact: Beth Savitch, Erin Lustik E: tsg@advancedent.com Meeting dates and times TBD.

New York Bronx Tinnitus Support Group

Mediator Church Conference Room 260 W. 231st St. Bronx, NY 10463 Contact: Dr. Karie Nabinet T: 917–797–9065 or 718–410–2301 E: kkwn12u@aol.com 1st Thursday of the month from 6:00 pm.

The Long Island Tinnitus Group

Long Island Jewish Hospital 900 Franklin Ave. (Meet in the lobby before going down to conference room.) Valley Stream, NY 11580 Contact: Anthony Mennella T: 516–379–2534 E: aem830@verizon.net Meeting dates and times TBD.

North Carolina Raleigh Tinnitus Support Group

Raleigh Hearing and Tinnitus Center 10320 Durant Road, Suite 107 Raleigh, NC 27614 Contact: Saranne Barker, AuD, Sheri Mello, AuD T: 919–790–8889 E: info@rhatc.com Meeting dates and times TBD.

Oregon VA Portland Health Care System Tinnitus Education Group

National Center for Rehabilitative Auditory Research 3710 SW US Veterans Hosp. Rd. Portland, OR 97239 Contact: Bryan Shaw E: Bryan.Shaw2@va.gov Meeting dates and times TBD.