CFIDS Association of America
Organization URL(s)
info@cfids.orgwww.cfids.org
Other Contact Information
P.O. Box 220398
Charlotte,
NC 28222-0398
704-365-2343 (Voice, Resource Line)
704-365-9755 (FAX)
Description
This nonprofit organization is dedicated to conquering chronic fatigue and immune dysfunction syndrome (CFIDS), also known as chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) and myalgic encephalomyelitis (M.E.) through its education, public policy and research programs. The Association strives to increase awareness about CFIDS among the general and medical communities and elicit a more dedicated response to the study of this illness from our federal government and public and private scientists. Since 1987, the CFIDS Association of America has invested over $2,000,000 in its peer-reviewed medical research program. The Association provides free information to consumers and maintains a Web site designed for "Young Persons With CFIDS (YPWCs)" at http://www.cfids.org/youth/.
Online Resources
- Do I Have CFIDS?
http://www.cfids.org/about-cfids/do-i-have-cfids.asp - Patients: Frequently Asked Questions About CFIDS
http://www.cfids.org/resources/newly-diagnosed-faq.asp - Young Persons With CFIDS (YPWCs) Web site
http://www.cfids.org/youth.asp
Print Resources
In addition to its quarterly publication, The CFIDS Chronicle (64 pages), the CFIDS Association of America publishes and distributes various informational literature about CFIDS, including "Understanding CFIDS", "Children and CFIDS" and "Choosing a Physician". A disability packet is also available, as well as a comprehensive collection of books, medical and media articles and video and audiotapes about CFIDS.