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
E: trudyj@cox.net
California
Palo Alto Tinnitus Support Group at Avenidas
Group Leader: Amy.Nelson@kp.org
3rd Thursday of the month, 6:30–8:30 pm
San Francisco Tinnitus Support/Education Group
Group Leader: Tracy Holcomb
T: 415–921–7658
E: tracy@hearingspeech.org
Maryland
University of Maryland Tinnitus & Hyperacusis Support Group
Group Leader: Christina Shields
T: 301–405–5562
E: shields3@umd.edu
Missouri
St. Louis Tinnitus Support Group
Group Leader: Tim Busche
T: 636–734–4936
E: tbusche@stltinnitus.org
North Carolina
Raleigh Tinnitus Support Group
Group Leader: Saranne Barker
T: 919–790–8889
E: info@rhatc.com
Texas
Dallas/Ft. Worth Tinnitus Support Group
Group Leader: John Ogrizovich
E: dfwtsg@yahoo.com
Washington
Seattle Tinnitus Support Network
Group Leader: Keith Field
T: 206–783–7105
E: keith_r_field@outlook.com
3rd Thursday of the month, 7:30–8:10 pm
Wisconsin
Wisconsin Tinnitus Support Group
Group Leader: Deb Holman
T: 608–219–0277
E: dholmanihearu@gmail.com
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 |
San Diego |
San Diego Tinnitus Support Group |
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California |
San Francisco |
San Francisco Tinnitus Support Group |
(415) 921-7658 |
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Colorado |
Denver |
Denver Tinnitus Support Group |
(303) 875-5762 |
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District of Columbia |
DC/Maryland/Virginia | National Capital Region Tinnitus Support Group 3rd Tuesday of the month @ 7:30 pm (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) 989-5132 |
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| Florida | Marco Island | SW Florida Tinnitus Support Group | Bob Tessarolo | (239) 200-4356 |
| Florida | Margaritaville / Daytona Beach | Margaritiville Daytona Beach Living with Tinnitus and Hearing Loss | Sal Gentile | (813) 503-1421 |
| 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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| 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 3rd Tuesday of the month @ 7:30 pm (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 Tinnitus Support Group Meetings are typically held on the 1st Wednesday of each month. |
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 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 Meetings typically held the 4th Monday of the month at 7:30 pm |
Anthony Mennella Lisa Kennedy |
(516) 379-2534 (516) 486-6746 |
| North Carolina | Raleigh | Raleigh, North Carolina Tinnitus Support Group Meetings typically held fourth Thursday of every month |
Sheri Mello, AuD Saranne Barker, AuD |
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| Oregon | Portland | Portland Tinnitus Support Group | Bryan Shaw | |
| Pennsylvania | Lehigh Valley | Lehigh Valley Tinnitus Support Group | Edward D. Kozelnicky |
(610) 797-7251 |
| 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 & Hyperacusis Support Group | Matthew Randal | |
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Virginia |
DC/ Maryland /Virginia | National Capital Region Tinnitus Support Group 3rd Tuesday of the month @ 7:30 pm (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.
