Facial Disfigurement

Self Help Clearinghouse

Forward Face

Model. 1 group in New York. Founded 1978. Mutual support for people with craniofacial disfigurement and their families. Strongly advocates educating members and the public in the quest for understanding and acceptance. Liaison with medical personnel. Newsletter and videotapes. Dues $30. Teen/young adult support group called The Inner Faces.
Write:
Forward Face
317 E. 34th St., 9th Fl.
New York, NY 10016
Voice: 212-684-5860
Fax: 212-684-5864
Website: http://www.forwardface.org
Verified: 12/8/2009

AmeriFace

National. Founded 1991. Provides emotional support and information to persons with facial differences and their families. Network database of families who have similar concerns. Promotes public education and awareness. Also has cleftAdvocate program which provides online parent-patient support network. Newsletter, information and referrals.
Write:
AmeriFace
P.O. Box 751112
Las Vegas, NV 89136
Voice: 1-888-486-1209 or 702-769-9294
Fax: 702-341-5351
Website: http://www.ameriface.org
E-mail: info@ameriface.org
Verified: 9/29/2010


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