Services Provided

The Narcolepsy Institute provides screening, counseling, case management, crisis intervention, and advocacy for affected individuals and their families. Support groups are conducted by a qualified counselor. The thrust of the counseling service is towards providing individuals and their families with information about narcolepsy and developing skills necessary to cope with the social impact of this condition on their lives and thus improving the quality of their lives. Non-pharmacological approaches to management including, behavioral modification and nutritional counseling are provided. Following an initial interview, an appropriate referral is made for medical diagnosis and treatment, entitlements, housing, or employment as needed in individual cases. In addition to the services at Montefiore Medical Center, support groups are conducted by appointment in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island.

A second goal of this institute is to conduct outreach to increase awareness among professionals and consumers about narcolepsy.

If you have narcolepsy, are a friend or family member, or know someone who has it, or if you are a health care professional who wants to know more about the subject, please call: 718-920-6799 from 9:00am to 5:00pm Monday - Thursday

The Narcolepsy Institute has monthly Group Meetings. Our schedule can be found by clicking here.