American Myalgic Encephalomyelitis and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Society
Cause Area
- Advocacy & Human Rights
- Crisis Support
- Health & Medicine
- People with Disabilities
- Women
Location
PO Box 26124 Haydenville RdWhately, MA 01093 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
The American ME and CFS Society is dedicated to serving the needs of patients and caregivers through support, advocacy, and education. We seek to channel patient perspectives to government agencies, committees and initiatives, and to unify the ME and CFS community by pursuing the common goals of expanding research, increasing knowledge about treating the disease, and educating health care professionals to help them make a timely diagnosis and alleviate the suffering of patients.
Description
The American ME and CFS Society is a patient 501(c)(3) non-profit. Our purpose is to assist patients with practical needs, such as how to find physicians, effective treatments, help applying for disability, and other fundamental concerns. We support patient advocacy as well as research to find a cure.