Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, most tinnitus support groups are not meeting in person. Many groups, however, are meeting online and some are open access.
Please contact the group leader directly to confirm upcoming meeting dates and times. For online groups, you will need to register in advance with the leader to receive a link to join a meeting.
Note: Contact information is listed solely for individuals with tinnitus, not individuals or entities interested in soliciting business. If you're a researcher, inquiries about tinnitus patients should be directed to tinnitus@ata.org. For information on advertising, contact editor@ata.org.
Groups are arranged according to (1) open-access online groups, followed by (2) online groups open to current members or individuals living within reasonable distance to the regular in-person location, and (3) groups that are on hiatus, or meeting intermittently, during the pandemic.
If you’re interested in starting a group, the ATA provides guidance and resources, including a support group manual. Contact tinnitus@ata.org if you’d like more information.
Disclaimer: Each support group referenced here is independently operated and led by volunteer/s who wish to provide support to the tinnitus community. The American Tinnitus Association (ATA) does not sponsor or endorse their activities and expressly disclaims any responsibility for the conduct of support groups listed here or the information they may provide. The ATA is not a healthcare provider and you should consult with a primary care physician or hearing health professional for qualified medical advice on tinnitus or related hearing disorders. Tinnitus support groups are not intended as a substitute for qualified medical and/or mental health support.
Open Access Online Tinnitus Support Groups
The support groups in this section are open access, enabling anyone to join a meeting. If you wish to participate, contact the group leader via email in advance to register and receive a link. Please be aware that the number of registrants per meeting may be capped so participation is not guaranteed.
Arizona
Tucson Tinnitus Support Group
Group Leader: Trudy Jacobson
T: 520–982–7813
California
Palo Alto Tinnitus Support Group at Avenidas
Group Leader: Ken Adler
3rd Thursday of the month, 6:30–8:30 pm
San Diego Tinnitus Support Group
Group Leaders: Loretta Marsh, Michael J. Fischer, Dave Phaneuf, Tom Sutton
Virtual on the 1st Wednesday of each month, 6:00pm Pacific Time.
San Francisco Tinnitus Support/Education Group
Group Leader: Tracy Holcomb
T: 917-780-4722
Virtual - 3rd Thursday of the month @ 3:00pm
Sign up for the support group mailing list: https://treblehealth.com/san-francisco-tinnitus-support-group/
Colorado
Denver Tinnitus Support Group
Group Leader: Rich Marr
T: 303-875-5762
Meetings: Second Monday night of each month from 7:00pm – 8:30pm Denver Time (Mountain Time)
Anyone is allowed to join the meeting. Contact Rich Marr to receive a Zoom link.
District of Columbia/Maryland/Virginia
National Capital Region Tinnitus Support Group
Group Leaders: David Treworgy, Elaine Wolfson
Meetings: Monthly virtual meetings; dates announced via email and Facebook Group post
Maryland
University of Maryland Tinnitus Support Group
Group Leader: Christina Shields
T: 301–405–5562
Missouri
St. Louis Tinnitus Support Group
Group Leader: Tim Busche
T: 636–734–4936
Oregon
Portland VA Tinnitus Support Group
Group Leader: Bryan Shaw
Texas
Dallas/Ft. Worth Tinnitus Support Group
Group Leader: John Ogrizovich
Washington
Seattle Tinnitus Support Network
Group Leader: Keith Field
T: 206–783–7105
3rd Thursday of the month, 7:30–8:10 pm
Wisconsin
Wisconsin Tinnitus Support Group
Group Leader: Deb Holmen
T: 608–219–0277
4th Wednesday of the month, from 6:30–7:30 pm
All Support Group Listings
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State |
City |
Support Group Name |
Leader(s) |
Phone Number |
| Arizona | Tucson | Tucson AZ Tinnitus Support Group (Group is meeting virtually currently during COVID-19. Contact support group leader for more information.) |
Trudy Jacobson |
(520) 982-7813 |
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California |
Orange |
Orange County Tinnitus Support Group |
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California |
Palo Alto |
Palo Alto Tinnitus Support Group |
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| California | Sacramento | NEW! Sacramento Tinnitus Support Group Meeting virtually on the second Wednesday of the month, from 6:30-8:00pm PST |
Pat Clark | |
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California |
San Diego |
San Diego Tinnitus Support Group |
858-484-9267 |
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California |
San Francisco |
San Francisco Tinnitus Support Group |
917-780-4722 |
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| Colorado | Broomfield | North Denver Tinnitus Support Group (in person) Broomfield Community Center, Overland Room |
Melissa Golden | (303)506-9389 |
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Colorado |
Denver |
Denver Tinnitus Support Group |
(303) 875-5762 |
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| Colorado | Grand Junction | Mesa County Tinnitus Support Group Community Hospital, Legacy Room 1 2351 G Road Grand Junction, CO 81505 3rd Wednesday of the month |
Elaine Conlon | 970-589-0305 |
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District of Columbia |
DC/Maryland/Virginia | National Capital Region Tinnitus Support Group Meetings: Monthly virtual meetings; dates announced via email and Facebook Group post (Group is meeting virtually currently during COVID-19. Contact support group leader for more information.) |
David Treworgy, Elaine Wolfson |
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Florida |
Clermont |
Clermont Tinnitus Support Group |
(352) 989-5123 |
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| Florida | Sarasota | Sarasota Tinnitus Support Group Meetings are typically the 3rd Friday of each month (except June – September). |
Carmen Trotta Tom Terrenzi |
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| Florida | Tampa | Tampa Tinnitus Support (Meeting virtually starting the 3rd Monday of the month) |
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| Georgia | Atlanta | The ENT Institute Tinnitus Support Group (Meeting virtually every 3rd Thursday of the month, 6:00pm) |
Sonia Hamidi | |
| Illinois | Glenview | Chicago Suburban Tinnitus Support Group | Margie B. | |
| Maryland | College Park | University of Maryland-College Park Support Group | Christina Shields, AuD | |
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Maryland |
DC/Maryland/Virginia | National Capital Region Tinnitus Support Group Meetings: Monthly virtual meetings; dates announced via email and Facebook Group post (Group is meeting virtually currently during COVID-19. Contact support group leader for more information.) |
David Treworgy Elaine Wolfson |
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| Massachusetts | Boston | Tinnitus Support Group Boston | Kevin Plovanich | |
| Michigan | Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids Individual Tinnitus Support Group |
Robert Ellis | (616) 361-6417 |
| Michigan | Holland | Holland Tinnitus Support Group | Stelios G. Dokianakis, AuD | (616) 392-2222 |
| Missouri | St. Louis | St. Louis Tinnitus Support Group | Tim Busche | (636) 734-4936 |
| New Jersey | Cherry Hill | South Jersey Tinnitus Support Group Meetings are typically held on the 1st Thursday of every other month at 7:00 pm (January, March, May, July, September, November) |
Beth Savitch Erin Lustik |
(856)602-4200
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| New Jersey | Musicians With Tinnitus Support Group Meeting held online via Zoom, second Tuesday of the month at 1:00 pm EST |
Michelle Niedleman Kennedy | (212)287-9646 | |
| New York | Bronx | Bronx Tinnitus Support Group Meetings are typically held on the 1st Thursday of every month (excluding summer months) |
Dr. S. Karie Nabinet | (718) 410-2301 (917) 797-9065 |
| New York | Long Island | Long Island Tinnitus Support Group (Group on hiatus until further notice) |
Anthony Mennella Lisa Kennedy |
(516) 379-2534 (516) 486-6746 |
| Oregon | Portland | Portland Tinnitus Support Group Meeting online, Times TBD |
Bryan Shaw | |
| Pennsylvania | Lehigh Valley | Lehigh Valley Tinnitus Support Group | Luke Ciaccio, PhD | (610)776-3117 |
| Texas | Dallas/Ft. Worth | Dallas/Ft. Worth Tinnitus Support Group | John Ogrizovich | |
| Texas | Houston | Houston Tinnitus Support Group | Vinaya Manchaiah |
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| Texas | San Antonio | San Antonio Tinnitus Support Group | Matthew Randal | |
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Virginia |
DC/ Maryland /Virginia | National Capital Region Tinnitus Support Group Meetings: Monthly virtual meetings; dates announced via email and Facebook Group post (Group is meeting virtually currently during COVID-19. Contact support group leader for more information.) |
David Treworgy, Elaine Wolfson |
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| Washington | Seattle | Seattle Tinnitus Support Group Meetings are typically on the 3rd Thursday of each month. |
Keith Field | (206) 783-7105 |
| Wisconsin | Madison | Madison Wisconsin Tinnitus Support Group Meetings typically held 4th Wednesday of the month |
Deb Holman | (608) 219-0277 |
- Some groups do not schedule their meetings far in advance due to leader availability and/or to allow for flexibility when scheduling speakers or for other reasons. It is important to double-check the ATA Events calendar for the most up-to-date information on Support Group/Self-Help meetings.
- New groups form all the time, so be sure to check back frequently if you don’t see one in your area.
- If you don’t see a group in your area, but want to connect with a support system, ATA also has Help Network volunteers who provide one-on-one email and phone support and education. You can view that listing here.
Disclaimer: Each of the support groups referenced here are independently operated and led by volunteers who wish to provide education and support to the tinnitus community. The American Tinnitus Association (ATA) does not sponsor or endorse these activities and expressly disclaims any responsibility for the conduct of any independent support group or the information they may provide. ATA is not a health care provider and you should consult with a primary care physician or hearing health professional for qualified medical advice on tinnitus or related disorders.
