Endometriosis Association

General Organizational Information

Organization Name:

Branch/Affiliation:

International Headquarters

Year Established:

1980

Type of organization:

International Condition(s)-specific organization

Mission Statement:

The Endometriosis Association (EA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit international organization founded in 1980, that provides support and information for women with endometriosis, educates the public and medical community about the disease, and promotes and conducts research related to endometriosis.

Status of organization:

Incorporated non-profit

Professional/Medical Board?:

Yes

501(c)3 Status?:

Yes

Paid staff?:

Yes

Board of Directors?:

Yes

Serves the following conditions

Diseases:

Endometriosis

Organizational Contact Information

Title:

President & Executive Director

First Name:

Mary Lou

Last Name:

Ballweg

Address:

International Headquarters 8585 North 76th Place

Milwaukee, WI, 53223

Phone:

+1 414 355 2200

Fax:

+1 414 355 6065

Toll Free Number:

+1 800 992 3636

Email:

endo@endometriosisassn.org

Website Address:

http://www.endometriosisassn.org

Resources and Services Provided

Languages spoken:

Spanish

English

Printed materials available in:

Spanish

Russian

Norwegian

Arabic

English

Finnish

French

German

Czech

Italian

Portuguese

Chinese

Greek

Swedish

Japanese

Information provided for:

Affected individuals

Health care professionals

Families of affected individuals

The public

Teachers

Media

Students

Researchers

Other

Range of services include:

Referrals to local chapter or group

Referrals to research studies

Peer support

Crisis intervention

Other

Peer-to-peer counseling

Awareness programs

Telephone helpline

Speakers

Pen pal program

Advocacy

Other

Educational materials include:

Fact sheet(s)

Video(s)/Movie(s)

Journal articles on condition

Pamphlet(s)

CD Roms

Newsletter

Audiotape(s)

Student materials

Other

Conferences/workshops for:

Affected individuals and/or families

Public

Researchers

Professionals

Other

Financial assistance for:

Other