Find a Support Group
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, tinnitus support groups are not currently meeting in person. Many groups, however, are meeting online and some are open access.
You should 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 that 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 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.
Click here for a calendar of Support Group meetings
Note: Contact information is listed solely for individuals with tinnitus, not individuals or entities interested in soliciting business.
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.
| State | City | Support Group Name | Leader(s) | Contact Info |
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| California | Palo Alto | Palo Alto Tinnitus Support Group at Avenidas | Ken Adler | 3rd Thursday of the month, 6:30–8:30 pm |
| California | San Francisco | San Francisco Tinnitus Support/Education Group | Tracy Holcomb | 800-865-3142 |
| Maryland | University of Maryland Tinnitus & Hyperacusis Support Group | Christina Shields | 301–405–5562 |
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| Missouri | St. Louis | St. Louis Tinnitus Support Group | Tim Busche | 636–734–4936 |
| Texas | Dallas/Ft. Worth | Dallas/Ft. Worth Tinnitus Support Group | John Ogrizovich | |
| Washington DC Area (DC, Maryland, Virginia) | Washington DC area | National Capital Region Tinnitus Support Group Monthly virtual meetings; dates announced via email and Facebook Group post | Elaine Wolfson David Treworgy | |
| Wisconsin | Wisconsin Tinnitus Support Group | Deb Holmen | 608–219–0277 4th Wednesday of the month, from 6:30–7:30 pm. Group website |
All Support Group Listings
| State | City | Support Group Name | Leader(s) | Contact Info |
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| Arizona | Tucson | Tucson Support Group | Trudy Jacobson | 4th Saturday of the month, 1:00pm Arizona residents only |
| California | Orange | Orange County Tinnitus Support Group | Barry Goldberg | |
| California | Palo Alto | Palo Alto Tinnitus Support Group Virtual meetings are typically held on the 3rd Thursday of each month, 5:30–7:30 pm. | Ken Adler | |
| California | Sacramento | Sacramento Tinnitus Support Group Meetings are typically held on the 2nd Wednesday of the month, 6:30-8:00pm | Pat Clark | |
| California | San Diego | San Diego Tinnitus Support Group Meetings are typically held on the 1st Tuesday of the month, 6–7:30 pm. Virtual only as of May 2023. | Loretta Marsh Michael J. Fischer Dave Phaneuf | |
| California | San Francisco | San Francisco Bay Area Tinnitus Support/Education Group 3rd Thursday of the month @ 3:00pm (4:00pm beginning October 2022) Sign up for mailing list: https://treblehealth.com/san-francisco-tinnitus-support-group/ | Tracy Peck Holcomb, AuD | |
| California | Walnut Creek | Hearing Loss & Tinnitus Support Group Virtual - 1st Thursday of the month 7:00-8:30 pm Pacific Time via MeetUp Meetup Link: https://meetu.ps/e/L5Td7/J3hcb/i | Mimi Salamat | |
| California | Musicians With Tinnitus Support Group Virtual: Sign up here: https://treblehealth.com/musicians-tinnitus-support-group/ | Michelle Neidleman Kennedy | ||
| Colorado | Denver | Denver Tinnitus Support Group Meetings are typically held on the 2nd Monday of each month. | Richard L. Marr | |
| Colorado | Mesa County | Mesa County Tinnitus Support Group Meetings are typically held the 3rd Wednesday of each month | Elaine Conlon | |
| Florida | Clermont | Clermont Tinnitus Support Group Meetings are typically held the second Monday of the month | Laura Pratesi, AuD, CCC-A, F-AAA | |
| Florida | Sarasota | Sarasota Tinnitus Support Group Meetings are held the first Thursday of each month at 2:00pm. (except June – September). | Carmen Trotta | |
| Florida | Tampa | Tampa Tinnitus Support Group Meetings are typically the 3rd Monday of the month. | Joel DeAngelis | |
| Georgia | Atlanta | The ENT Institute Tinnitus Support Group Meetings are typically held the 3rd Thursday of the month 4:30pm | Sonia Hamidi, AuD, CH-TM | |
| Illinois | Glenview | Chicago Suburban Tinnitus Support Group | Margie B. | |
| Maryland | College Park | University of Maryland-College Park Support Group | Christina Shields, AuD | |
| Maryland | Washington DC Area | National Capital Region Tinnitus Support Group Monthly virtual meetings; dates announced via email and Facebook Group post 3rd Tuesday of the month @ 7:30 pm | Elaine Wolfson David Treworgy | |
| Michigan | Grand Rapids | Marketplace Tinnitus Group | Robert Ellis | 616–949–4911 |
| 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 |
| 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 currently on hiatus, contact group leader by email for support | Anthony Mennella Lisa Kennedy | 516-379-2534 516-486-6746 |
| Oregon | Portland | Portland Tinnitus Support Group | Bryan Shaw | |
| Pennsylvania | Lehigh Valley | Lehigh Valley Tinnitus Support Group Meetings are typically held on the 2nd Tuesday of month, 5:30–6:30pm. | Luke Ciaccio, PhD | 610-776-3117 |
| Texas | Dallas/Ft. Worth | Dallas/Ft. Worth Tinnitus Support Group | John Ogrizovich | |
| Texas | Austin San Antonio | Austin & San Antonio Tinnitus & Hyperacusis Support Group Meetings are typically held on the the 1st and 2nd Saturday of each month, 11:00 am Central In-Person & Virtual UT Speech and Hearing Center 2504 Whitis Ave a1100, Austin, TX 78712 | Matthew Randal | 512-660-7276 |
| Virginia | Washington DC Area | National Capital Region Tinnitus Support Group Monthly virtual meetings; dates announced via email and Facebook Group post 3rd Tuesday of the month @ 7:30 pm | Elaine Wolfson David Treworgy | |
| Washington DC | Washington DC Area | National Capital Region Tinnitus Support Group Monthly virtual meetings; dates announced via email and Facebook Group post. | Elaine Wolfson David Treworgy | |
| Wisconsin | Madison | Madison Wisconsin Tinnitus Support Group Meetings typically held 4th Wednesday of the month. Group Website | Deb Holmen | 608-219-0277 |