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Discover Tools to Support Your Mental Health

Guthy-Jackson Charitable Foundation

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.

U.S. Pain Foundation

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

The Sumaira Foundation

Human Collective Project

This support group holds virtual meetings in multiple countries and languages where people can discuss their challenges and wins with NMOSD.

Guthy-Jackson Charitable Foundation

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.

Guthy-Jackson Charitable Foundation

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.

The Sumaira Foundation

TSF Ambassadors

From patients to care partners and nurses, these ambassadors can help answer your questions.

U.S. Pain Foundation

Pain Connection Support Groups

Pain Connection offers state-based, national and specialized peer support groups with professionally trained leaders.

Siegel Rare Neuroimmune Association

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.

National Federation of the Blind

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.

Siegel Rare Neuroimmune Association

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.

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Find Out If Your NMOSD Is Under Control

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