What resources and support systems are available to help me cope better with this condition?

Heart Failure can be stressful and stress can make you feel worried, depressed, anxious, or scared. Communicating these feelings to your healthcare provider is important so that you can discuss ways to cope with or reduce the stress in your life. Support groups provide an opportunity to talk with other people who are in a similar situation and have similar problems. For a list of various Emory support groups, go to the following links:

 Recommended reliable sources of information:

Heart Failure Society of America, Inc.
Court International - Suite 240 S
2550 University Avenue West
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55114
E-mail: info@hfsa.org
Phone: 651-642-1633
Fax: 651-642-1502
Web site: Heart Failure Society of America or Learn more about Heart Failure from the HSA

American College of Cardiology:

Cardiosmart
2400 N St. NW
Washington, DC 20037
Phone: (800) 253-4636
Web site: CardioSmart

American Heart Association
National Center Mailing Addresses
American Heart Association
National Center
7272 Greenville Avenue
Dallas, TX 75231
Web site: American Heart Association

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
NHLBI Health Information Center
Attention: Web Site
P.O. Box 30105
Bethesda, MD 20824-0105
E-mail: nhlbiinfo@nhlbi.nih.gov
Phone: 301-592-8573
Fax: 240 629 3246