National Alopecia Areata Foundation

General Organizational Information

Organization Name:

Organization Acronym:

NAAF

Year Established:

1981

Type of organization:

Condition(s)-specific organization

Mission Statement:

The mission of the National Alopecia Areata Foundation (NAAF) is to support research to find a cure or acceptable treatment for alopecia areata, to support those with the disease, and to educate the public about alopecia areata.

Status of organization:

Incorporated non-profit

Professional/Medical Board?:

501(c)3 Status?:

Yes

Paid staff?:

Yes

Board of Directors?:

Yes

Serves the following conditions

Diseases:

Alopecia Areata

Organizational Contact Information

Title:

Assistant

First Name:

Laura

Last Name:

Ralph

Address:

14 Mitchell Boulevard

San Rafael, CA, 94903

Phone:

+1 415 472 3780

Fax:

+1 415 472 5343

Email:

laura@naaf.org

Website Address:

http://www.naaf.org

Resources and Services Provided

Languages spoken:

English

Greek

Spanish

Printed materials available in:

English

Greek

Spanish

Information provided for:

Affected individuals

Families of affected individuals

Care providers

Health care professionals

Researchers

The public

Teachers

Students

Media

Legislators

Range of services include:

Referrals to local chapter or group

Referrals to research studies

Referrals to matching individuals/families

Medical referrals

Clinical or treatment centers

Referrals for non-medical services

Non-medical services

Political action

Advocacy

Speakers

Pen pal program

Telephone helpline

E-mail list

Chat room

Educational materials include:

Fact sheet(s)

Pamphlet(s)

Booklet(s)

Website

Newsletter

Journal articles on condition

Slides

Research updates

Video(s)/Movie(s)

Conferences/workshops for:

Affected individuals and/or families

Researchers

Professionals

Financial assistance for:

Organizational

Assistive devices

Scholarships