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Phone

Call 1-800-352-9424 (toll free) Monday through Friday from 9AM to 5PM ET. People with hearing or speech impairments can dial 7-1-1 to access the free relay service.

Mailing Address

You can also send inquiries by mail to the following address:
NINDS
P.O. Box 5801
Bethesda, MD 20824

Public Inquiries

For members of the public who wish to request information on a topic, please fill out the AskNIH form. 

We cannot provide personalized medical advice. Contact your medical care providers for answers to personal health questions.

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