TINNITUS RESOURCES
Worldwide Tinnitus Organisations
If you or someone you know is struggling with tinnitus, you are not alone. Below you'll find organisations, charities, medical resources, and research centres from around the world that can offer information, support, and hope. If you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, such as sudden hearing loss, call your doctor or your local emergency services immediately. Disclaimer: Nothing on this site is a substitute for professional medical advice.
United States
American Tinnitus Association (ATA)
ata.org
The longest-serving US charity dedicated exclusively to tinnitus. Offers support groups, research funding, the “Conversations in Tinnitus” podcast, and comprehensive patient resources.
NIDCD – National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders
nidcd.nih.gov
Part of the US National Institutes of Health. Provides authoritative medical information on tinnitus causes, diagnosis, and the latest research developments.
Mayo Clinic – Tinnitus
mayoclinic.org
Comprehensive medical overview from one of the world’s leading hospitals, covering symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment options.
Cleveland Clinic – Tinnitus
clevelandclinic.org
Detailed patient-friendly guide covering what tinnitus is, possible causes, management strategies, and when to seek medical help.
Hearing Health Foundation
hearinghealthfoundation.org
US nonprofit funding hearing and balance research. Provides educational resources on tinnitus and information about ongoing research programmes.
United Kingdom
Tinnitus UK
tinnitus.org.uk
The UK’s national tinnitus charity offering expert support, information resources, a helpline (0800 018 0527), local support groups, and a clinic finder. Essential first stop for anyone in the UK.
RNID (Royal National Institute for Deaf People)
rnid.org.uk
Major UK hearing charity with comprehensive tinnitus information, a free downloadable tinnitus guide, and local support services across south-east England.
NHS – Tinnitus Information
nhs.uk
Official NHS guide covering symptoms, causes, when to see a GP, and available treatments. Clear, trusted medical information.
NICE Guideline NG155 – Tinnitus: Assessment and Management
nice.org.uk
The official UK clinical guideline for healthcare professionals on tinnitus assessment, referral pathways, and evidence-based management.
Europe – International
Tinnitus Research Initiative (TRI)
tinnitusresearch.net
International non-profit foundation advancing scientific research and treatment development for tinnitus. Hosts conferences, publishes research, and connects researchers worldwide.
EUTINNET – European Tinnitus Network
eutinnet.org
Pan-European network uniting tinnitus self-help organisations and research institutions. Promotes knowledge exchange and joint research projects across Europe.
Tinnitus Global / International Tinnitus Journal
tinnitusassociation.org
International portal connecting tinnitus associations worldwide and linking to the International Tinnitus Journal for published research.
Germany
Deutsche Tinnitus-Liga e.V. (DTL)
tinnitus-liga.de
Germany’s leading tinnitus self-help organisation with local support groups, information resources, and close ties to clinical research centres.
Tinnitus & Hearing Foundation Charité
eutinnet.org
Based at Charité university hospital in Berlin. Funds research, awards an annual research prize, and coordinates European tinnitus research projects.
Netherlands
Stichting Hoormij
stichtinghoormij.nl
Dutch hearing foundation providing support and information for people with tinnitus and hearing loss, including self-help resources and community connections.
Austria
ÖSB Dachverband
oesb-dachverband.at
Austrian umbrella organisation for hearing-related self-help groups, including tinnitus support and information services.
Belgium
Onder Ons
onder-ons.be
Belgian association for people with hearing difficulties including tinnitus, offering peer support and practical information.
Scandinavia
Høreforeningen (Denmark)
hoereforeningen.dk
Danish Association of the Hard of Hearing, covering tinnitus support alongside broader hearing health advocacy and resources.
Hörselskadades Riksförbund – HRF (Sweden)
hrf.se
Sweden’s national association for people with hearing loss, providing tinnitus information, advocacy, and local support networks.
HLF (Norway)
hlf.no
Norway’s national organisation for people with hearing loss and tinnitus, offering information, support, and advocacy.
Kuuloliitto (Finland)
kuuloliitto.fi
Finnish Federation of Hard of Hearing, providing support and resources for people living with hearing loss and tinnitus.
Heyrnarhjálp (Iceland)
heyrnarhjalp.is
Icelandic hearing association offering support and information for people with hearing difficulties including tinnitus.
Other European Countries
Chime (Ireland)
chime.ie
Ireland’s national charity for Deaf and hard of hearing people, offering tinnitus advisors, support groups, and a three-week tinnitus management programme.
Pro Audito (Switzerland)
pro-audito.ch
Swiss organisation for people with hearing loss, offering tinnitus support, self-help groups, and hearing health advocacy.
HSGN (Croatia)
hsgn.hr
Croatian Association of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, providing support services including tinnitus awareness and resources.
SNNCR (Czech Republic)
snncr.cz
Czech association for people with hearing impairment, including tinnitus support and information services.
Vaegkuuljad (Estonia)
vaegkuuljad.ee
Estonian association for the hard of hearing, covering tinnitus awareness and support for those affected.
SINOSZ (Hungary)
sinosz.hu
Hungarian Association of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, offering information and community support including tinnitus resources.
PFOS (Poland)
pfos.org.pl
Polish Foundation for People with Hearing Impairment, providing tinnitus information, support services, and advocacy.
Zveza GNS (Slovenia)
zveza-gns.si
Slovenian association for the deaf and hard of hearing, including tinnitus information and community support.
Australia
Australian Tinnitus Association (ATA)
tinnitus.asn.au
National non-profit providing information, support, and counselling for tinnitus sufferers. Advocates for government-funded tinnitus research.
Tinnitus Association of Victoria (TAV)
tinnitus.org.au
Victorian non-profit offering telephone counselling, self-help resources, and a practical video on the “4 Keys to Successful Tinnitus Management.”
Soundfair – Tinnitus Awareness
soundfair.org.au
Australian hearing health organisation running the “T is for Tinnitus” awareness campaign and providing quality information and support.
Bionics Institute – Tinnitus Research
bionicsinstitute.org
Australian research institute developing an objective tinnitus test using brain imaging technology. Accepts donations to fund ongoing research.
New Zealand
New Zealand Audiological Society – Tinnitus
audiology.org.nz
Professional body for NZ audiologists with patient-facing tinnitus information and guidance on finding specialist assessment and treatment.
New Zealand Hearing – Tinnitus Information
newzealandhearing.co.nz
Practical guide to tinnitus causes, management options, and how to connect with local audiologists across New Zealand.
Canada
Canadian Hard of Hearing Association (CHHA)
chha.ca
National non-profit providing tinnitus support, information, and local support groups across Canada for people with hearing loss and tinnitus.
Canadian Hearing Services – Tinnitus
chs.ca
Offers tinnitus consultations with experienced audiologists including retraining therapy, sound therapy, and management programmes.
Balance & Dizziness Canada – Tinnitus
balanceanddizziness.org
Comprehensive tinnitus resource covering causes, management strategies, and the latest research on potential treatments.
Israel
Bekol
bekol.org
Israeli organisation for the hard of hearing, providing tinnitus support, information services, and hearing health advocacy.
Japan
Zennancho (Japan Federation of the Deaf)
zennancho.or.jp
Japanese national federation supporting people with hearing difficulties, including tinnitus awareness and community resources.
India
Tinnitus Connect India
tinnitusconnect.com
Online tinnitus consultation service offering evidence-based management programmes including retraining therapy, sound therapy, and counselling.
Research & Medical References
World Health Organization – Deafness and Hearing Loss
who.int
WHO fact sheet covering global hearing loss statistics, prevention, and the broader context in which tinnitus occurs.
PubMed – Tinnitus Research
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Free searchable database of biomedical research. Search “tinnitus” to access thousands of peer-reviewed studies on causes, treatments, and management.
Cochrane Library – Tinnitus Reviews
cochranelibrary.com
Gold-standard systematic reviews of tinnitus treatments including CBT, sound therapy, and pharmacological interventions.
Frontiers in Audiology and Otology – Tinnitus
frontiersin.org
Open-access peer-reviewed journal section dedicated to tinnitus research, freely available to read online.
International Tinnitus Journal
tinnitusjournal.com
Peer-reviewed journal publishing original research on all aspects of tinnitus including pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment.
European Guideline for Tinnitus (2019)
springer.com
Landmark multidisciplinary European clinical guideline covering diagnostics, assessment, and treatment recommendations for tinnitus.
Worldwide Tinnitus Research: Bibliometric Analysis (2022)
frontiersin.org
Open-access study mapping global tinnitus research trends from 2001–2020, identifying key research hotspots and future directions.
Online Support Communities
Tinnitus Talk Forum
tinnitustalk.com
One of the largest online peer-support communities for tinnitus sufferers. Active forums covering coping strategies, treatments, research news, and personal stories.
Reddit – r/tinnitus
reddit.com/r/tinnitus
Active Reddit community where tinnitus sufferers share experiences, coping tips, and discuss the latest research and management techniques.
This list is not exhaustive. If you know of an organisation that should be included, please get in touch. Links were checked at the time of posting but may change over time.