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 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

marathon 19 buttonYou can help TEAM HAPS win $25,000 in this year's Chevron Houston Marathon Contest. $25,000 is awarded to an offical Run for a Reason charity who wins one of these three awards:

  • Charity with the most votes
  • Charity with the most donations
  • Charity that raises the most money during contest time

How can you help? Click this link to vote for HAPS or click this link to make a donation to our marathon efforts. Marathon rules say only one vote per day, per IP address and only online donations through the Marathon site count. Winners are announced in January! 

hsa logoJoin us Saturday, December 14, 2019 from 10:00 am -12:00 pm for our Annual Holiday Sing Along presented in partnership with Houston Ballet. The event will be held at the Houston Ballet's Center for Dance located at 601 Preston Street.

Eat all the cookies you can eat. Drink all the cocoa you can drink. Sing all the Christmas, Hanukkah, and winter songs you can sing and just have a merry ol' time! Don't forget to wear your oh-so tacky holiday sweaters and enter the BEST HOLIDAY SWEATER OR VEST Contest! 

To RSVP, contact the HAPS office at 713.626.7114 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 

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Houston Area Parkinson Society’s NEWEST educational tour is coming soon to a county near you! HAPS kicks off this first tour with an in-demand lecture on Balance, Falls, and Parkinson’s. Maggie Abbott, PT, DPT will be traveling to all eight counties in our service area, bringing this information to your community.

Have you heard the phrases ‘Just don’t fall’ as advice to prevent a fall with Parkinson’s? ‘Falling is a part of aging, right?’ or  ‘Only walk with your cane.’

Don’t believe everything you hear - join Dr. Abbott to learn about body balance and strategies to prevent a fall related to Parkinson’s. Learn easy exercises to improve confidence in your balance and learn fall prevention tips to use around the house and community.

MISSION & PURPOSE

MISSION

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

PURPOSE

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