Turner Syndrome Society of the United States
10960 Millridge North Drive
#214A
Houston, TX 77070
800-365-9944 (toll-free)
832-912-6006 (fax)
tssus@turner-syndrome-us.org
http://www.turner-syndrome-us.org/The Turner Syndrome Society of the United States is a young organization whose membership has quickly grown into the thousands. More than 38 chapters and 18 support groups are active across the country, with many other in the process of organizing.
The Society is a non-profit organization whose mission is to:
- Increase public awareness and understanding of Turner Syndrome;
- Increase understanding of those affected by Turner Syndrome about the condition and its associated problems;
- Provide a forum where those affected by Turner Syndrome can become acquainted with others in similar situations and thereby gain some understanding of how to cope with the problems created by the condition; and
- Work together with medical and health-care professionals to better understand the condition through research and communication of ideas.
The Society works with more than 38 affiliated chapters across the country. Local organizations offer support groups, social activities, education forums and public awareness. A listing of local chapters is available from the Society.