Houston Area Parkinson Society (HAPS) serves and advocates for those affected by Parkinson’s disease in our community.

Houston Area Parkinson Society, a non-profit organization founded in 1974, is one of the oldest independent, local Parkinson's disease support groups in the United States. HAPS provides comprehensive services to the eight-county Houston Metropolitan Area, with a combined estimated population of more than 5.5 million people.

HAPS provides numerous programs and services for the Parkinson's community. HAPS provides over 30 free exercise, water and speech therapy groups weekly in addition to tai chi, tango, meditation and a newly formed dance class.

Free support groups are available for individuals 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 therapy sites and physician visits. Social services, respite, emergency aid, educational programs and a monthly newsletter are also available.