Patient advocacy/support groups
Help your patients help themselves
Psychosocial support is a necessary part of any treatment plan for patients with MPS VI. Counseling and interaction with other patients and caregivers in support groups can help families cope with the impact of the disease.3,19
Contact these organizations for information and support group meetings in your area.
- National MPS Society, Inc.
www.mpssociety.org
Phone: 207-947-1445
- Little People of America, Inc.
www.lpaonline.org
Phone: 503-846-1562
- Little People’s Research Fund
www.lprf.org
Phone: 800-232-5773
- National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD)
www.rarediseases.org
Phone: 203-744-0100
- Genetic and Rare Diseases (GARD) Information
Toll-free: 888-205-2311
TDD for hearing impaired: 888-205-3223
E-mail: GARDinfo@nih.gov
- BioMarin Patient and Physician Program (BPPS)
Toll free: 866-906-6100
E-mail: bpps@bmrn.com