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Helping Families with Huntington's Disease

HD Reach is working to improve the care and quality of life for those affected by Huntington’s disease. Founded as a nonprofit in 2009, we provide connections to medical providers, referrals to local services, care management, family support, education, and anonymous genetic testing.


 

We’re here for you. Call or Email: 919.803.8128 or info@hdreach.org

If you’d like us to know how to help you better, let's be friends. HD Reach is a private nonprofit organization. All information collected is held in strict confidence. All HD Reach services are provided through community based funding, donations, or private pay. 

  • Sonya * Living With HD
    Sonya * Living With HD

    My name is Sonya Bailey, I am 54 years old and was diagnosed at 49 with Huntington's disease. I first learned about Huntington's when my father was diagnosed with it during the 90s. Huntington's at first was a difficult pill to swallow, but now I am grateful because it's allowed me to be closer to my grandkids and to be part of the awesome community at HDREACH – the sense of community, resources, and friendship they give our family makes me not feel alone in my journey. I always look forward to our monthly gatherings to hang out with everyone.

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  • People served through our family system model of care.

    15,000

  • People affected by HD in the US including 1,400 in NC.

    41,000

  • Americans at-risk for HD, including 8,000 in NC.

    200,000

Latest HD News & Research Updates

Latest Huntington's Disease News

Huntington's Disease News, a Bionews site, provides clear, reliable news, research updates, and real-world perspectives to help people living with Huntington's disease and their caregivers feel more informed, confident, and supported throughout their care journey. Information is not meant to replace or provide medical advice.

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When I first heard about the devastating earthquakes that happened in Venezuela on June 24, my heart immediately went out to the families trying to survive the aftermath. I thought about the fear, the confusion, the loss, and the uncertainty that come after such an unimaginable disaster. I also thought about the families living with […]

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The recent news that UniQure plans to ask the U.S Food and Drug Administration for accelerated approval of the experimental gene therapy AMT-130 to treat Huntington’s disease (HD) in the next few months caused my wife, Jill, to admit something that startled me.  Jill, who is gene-positive with HD, said that sometimes she thinks a […]

The post When the hope for a cure causes unexpected doubts appeared first on Huntington's Disease News.

This banner image for the HD in Color column by Tanita Allen features illustrations of several framed pieces of artwork including high-heeled shoes and a sunrise.

Living with Huntington’s disease (HD) can sometimes feel like carrying a weight that other people cannot see or fully understand. HD affects movement, thinking, emotions, communication, and independence. The symptoms can change from one day to the next, which makes it difficult to predict what kind of support a person may need. Although I have […]

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