We see a world in which all affected by Parkinson’s have the hope and confidence and support needed to live life to its fullest.

Programs

Therapeutic exercise and speech classes, support groups, and social and enrichment programs are available free of charge.

Services

Social work consultation and case management, transportation, and emergency financial aid are among the many services offered.

Education

HAPS provides numerous programs throughout the year to educate and raise awareness about Parkinson's disease.

Community

Fundraising events offer the opportunity to build community and raise important funds for programs and services.

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HAPS GHW Bush Award

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I CAN

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I AM THE FACE OF PARKINSON'S

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CHANGING THE FACE OF PARKINSON'S

It is estimated that approximately 1 million Americans are currently living with a diagnosis of Parkinson's disease.
Who Gets Parkinson's Disease?
It is estimated that approximately 1 million Americans are currently living with a diagnosis of Parkinson's disease. →
You can be a hero to thousands of individuals living with Parkinson's disease in the Houston area.
Be a HAPS Hero
You can be a hero to thousands of individuals living with Parkinson's disease in the Houston area. →

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LATEST HAPS NEWS

Popsocket has chosen HAPS to be a part of their Poptivism campaign. You can support HAPS by selecting an existing design that benefits HAPS or by creating your own design and choosing HAPS as your designated charity. Popsocket will donate $8 for every Popsocket purchased with HAPS as the selected charity. 
 
If you aren’t familiar with Popsocket, they are plastic circles that attach themselves to flat phones (or cases) with a sticky, reusable adhesive. They “pop” out twice and look like a small accordion. Popsockets are used like handles or knobs for phones and if you have a tendency to drop your phone a lot, or have smaller hands and find it hard to hold the phone comfortably, a Popsocket fixes that. 
 

Houston Area Parkinson Society's 7th Caregiver Conference Caring for Self and Others was held Saturday, November 10, 2018. Caregivers in attendance heard from a group of esteemed physicians and professionals in the field of Parkinson’s disease, with topics developed and presented with a caregiving perspective in mind. While the conference was intended just for caregivers, HAPS knows that the general public may find some of the content important. HAPS captured the morning sessions to share with everyone. You can find the link to the videos from that day here. Again, we thank our speakers for their expertise and our sponsors who made this video possible.

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Impact has different definitions to different people and in different contexts. Impact may be thought of as force, influence, meaning, or significance. It can be conceptualized as the long-term effect of an outcome or something we hope to achieve. Whether it is programmatic planning or overarching organizational theory, HAPS considers impact in all the things we do. We use impact as our compass as we develop and implement programs and services; it is how we evaluate our work and where we find our inspiration. To HAPS, impact also means innovative, transformative, and catalytic, as well as, empowering, sustaining and supportive.

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The 2019 Blues, Brews & Barbecue benefiting Houston Area Parkinson Society was held on Sunday, April 14th at Wicklow Heights. More than 200 supporters helped raise $35,000 for programs that are critical to serving the Houston Parkinson's community.

By using a whole-human approach to community building, HAPS reduces the fear and isolation associated with a Parkinson’s diagnosis. For 45 years, we have offered free therapeutic exercise and support groups, social services, education, and transportation to families affected by Parkinson’s disease in eight Houston-area counties. Proceeds from Blues, Brews & Barbecue will help fund these services.

MISSION & PURPOSE

By using a whole-human approach to community building, we reduce the fear and isolation associated with a Parkinson’s diagnosis.

We exist to ensure that no one faces a Parkinson’s diagnosis alone.