Helping Our Pain and Exhaustion, Inc. (H.O.P.E.), is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to develop and implement programs dedicated to improving the quality of life, for people with fibromyalgia.
H.O.P.E. accomplishes its mission through four major program areas:
Education
H.O.P.E. conducts lectures, round-table discussions, and upcoming classes to educate both patients and physicians.
Patient Support
H.O.P.E provides ongoing patient support groups, one-on-one support services through phone calls and a variety of free or low-cost resources for uninsured patients. Volunteer (veteran fibromyalgia patients) support newly diagnosed patients through our "Buddy Program."
Advocacy & Awareness
H.O.P.E.'s director participates in legislative lobbying to raise awareness and education of Fibromyalgia. H.O.P.E.'s director successfully obtained a proclamation recognizing Fibromyalgia Awareness Day in Michigan. And among other affiliations, serves on the Advisory Committee on Pain and Symptom Management (ACPSM), in Lansing, MI, and as a subcommittee member on the state of Michigan's health awareness website. She is also a Michigan Leader for the American Pain Foundation.
Resources
H.O.P.E creates high-quality, un-biased educational resources. This includes H.O.P.E's successful documentary, published books, articles, and upcoming webinars.
Sharon Ostalecki, PhD
23915 Forest Park
Novi, MI 48374
Phone: 248.345.1931
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