Another good resource for this type of information is your local newspaper community events calendar for meetings of support groups. Also, ask your health care provider or call a local hospital to see if they convene support groups for pain sufferers.

• Amputee Coalition of America  - Our mission is to reach out to and empower people affected by limb loss to achieve their full potential through education, support and advocacy, and to promote limb loss prevention.
  
• Arthritis Foundation- The Arthritis Foundation offers information and tools to help people live a better life with arthritis.  Whether it's advise from medical experts to specialized arthritis self-management or excercize classes, the Foundation has your solution.
  
• Fibromyalgia Support Group- H.O.P.E., in partnership with Beaumont Hospital is offering an ongoing patient support group.
  
• Lotsa Helping Hands- Lotsa Helping Hands is a private, web-based caregiving coordination service that allows family, friends, neighbors and colleagues to create a community and assist with the daily tasks that become a challenge when caring for an aging loved one or during long-term caregiving.
  
• National Migraine Association- The mission of the NMA is to bring public awareness to the fact the Migraine is a true biologic neurological disease, using the electronic, print and artistic mediums of expression.  To assist Migraine sufferers, their families, and co-workers.  To help improve the quality of life and lessen the burden of Migraine disease and head-pain disorder worldwide.
  
• National Vulvodynia Association- It is important to be able to talk with other women about the physical symptoms of vulvodynia and related emotional issues. The NVA has established a support network for those who choose this option.
  
• PainAid- the American Pain Foundation's interactive online community. You can register for a free login to use their chats and discussion boards.
  
• Pain Resource Guide: Getting the Help You Need- This 32 page booklet offers those living with pain useful tools to get the pain care they deserve, including an overview of pain assessments and treatments and tips for how to find a pain specialist and support services.
  
• Patient Advocate Foundation - Patient Advocate Foundation is a national non-profit organization that seeks to safeguard patients through effective mediation assuring access to care, maintenance of employment and preservation of their financial stability relative to their diagnosis of life threatening or debilitating diseases.
  
• Polio Support Groups - List of support groups provided by the Michigan Polio Network, Inc.
• Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Association- The RSDA website is designed to give patients, family members, and healthcare professionals the most up-to-date information on treatment, legislation, support groups, research, fundraising, and patient stories.