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AFTD can connect you with reliable information, valuable resources, essential support, and opportunities to make a difference.

Contact AFTD’s HelpLine

AFTD's Helpline can provide guidance on resources and opportunities to connect in your state. We can also answer questions you may have regarding FTD diagnosis, care and support.

Contact our HelpLine by Phone: 1-866-507-7222 | Contact our HelpLine by Email: [email protected].

Find a Support Group for Care Partners Near You

Support groups are a resource and a place to connect and share with others who understand.

PLEASE NOTE: In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, many support groups are now available to meet via AFTD’s dedicated and secure Zoom account. Learn more about how your local group is meeting by contacting your local support group volunteer, or by reaching AFTD’s HelpLine at (1-866-507-7222, [email protected]).

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LA – Youngsville	3rd Wednesday of the month, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.	Janet Daigle [email protected]

Contact a Medical Center

FTD-oriented medical centers can offer diagnosis, guidance, and connections to research opportunities.

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University of Kansas Alzheimer’s Disease Center	University of Kansas Alzheimer’s Disease Center Clinical Research Center 4350 Shawnee Mission Parkway, MS 6002 Fairway, KS 66205	Contact: 913-588-0555 For the clinic appointment line: 913-588-6820	View University of Kansas Alzheimer’s Disease Center Website
Washington University, St. Louis	Memory and Aging Project Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center 4488 Forest Park Ave., Suite 101 St. Louis, MO 63108	Dr. John Morris, Director 314-286-2683	View Washington University, St. Louis Website
Houston Methodist Hospital	Frontotemporal Degeneration Unit Nantz National Alzheimer Center Houston Methodist Hospital 6560 Fannin St. Scurlock Tower, 8th Floor Houston, TX 77030	Victoria Arbones, RN, Clinical and Research Coordinator 713-441-7650	View Houston Methodist Hospital Website
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center	Memory Research Clinic Peter O'Donnell Jr. Brain Institute 5323 Harry Hines Blvd. Dallas, Texas 75390	Self-referral appointments: 214-645-8300	View University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Website
University of Texas, Austin	The Aphasia Research and Treatment Lab Moody College of Communication 300 W. Dean Keeton (A0900) Austin, TX 78712-1069	Maya Henry, PhD, CCC-SLP, Director (512) 471-3420 [email protected]	View University of Texas, Austin Website

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Take charge of your FTD journey -- and make things easier for the next family -- by becoming an AFTD volunteer. Contact your AFTD Volunteer Coordinator to find out how:

Jeni Cardosi
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