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“I get to take my mom to dance every week. To have something fun and normal has been such a blessing to us.” Jennifer -
“Friendship is the most significant thing I have gained though my experience with HAPS. We have happy meetings and understand each other and enjoy ourselves.” Margaret -
“The continuing education about Parkinson’s has made me aware of how to manage my disease.” Roger -
"HAPS has saved my life." Ellis -
“HAPS has made a difference between just being alive and living.” Ray -
“We are doing the Argentine tango, and it’s really a lot of fun. I got to learn how to turn and did a little bit of foot work, and I really, really truly enjoy that. That’s my favorite.” Anna
Therapeutic Programs
exercise & support groups
Exercise, speech, tai chi, music, dance, water and support groups are available free of charge.
Social Services
case management & more
Transportation, respite and emergency financial aid are among the many services offered.
Education
information & programs
HAPS provides numerous programs to educate and raise awareness about Parkinson's disease.
Support HAPS
you make the difference
HAPS depends on the generosity of the community to continue to provide much needed services.
Houston Area Parkinson Society (HAPS), a local non-profit organization, serves, educates and advocates for those affected by Parkinson’s disease in our community.
Founded in 1974, HAPS is one of the oldest independent, local Parkinson's disease social service organizations in the United States. HAPS provides comprehensive services to eight counties in the Houston Metropolitan Area, with an estimated population of more than 6 million people.
HAPS offers numerous programs and services to the Parkinson's community. Over 30 weekly exercise, water, music and speech therapy groups in addition to tai chi, tango, dance and singing classes are made available by HAPS free of charge.
Professionally facilitated support groups are offered at no cost to individuals living with Parkinson's and their caregivers to share their experiences in a warm, friendly environment. In addition, HAPS offers free transportation services to and from HAPS programs and physician visits. Social services, respite, emergency financial aid, education programs and a monthly newsletter are also available.
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