Help & resources

You don't have to figure this out alone.

Reputable organisations that support people living with thyroid conditions, grouped by country. Find what's most relevant to you - and know that others have been here before.

ThyroidTools is a patient-led project - independent, non-commercial, and not affiliated with any of the organisations listed here. We're not your doctor; we're the friend who helps you find the right door. These links are signposting only: always discuss your situation with a qualified clinician.

Crisis & emotional support

A thyroid diagnosis - or the long wait to get one - can be genuinely exhausting. If things feel too much right now, please reach out. These lines are free, confidential, and open around the clock.

Find a free helpline in your country

findahelpline.com lists free, confidential emotional support lines in over 30 countries. Wherever you are, this is the quickest way to reach a line you can call right now.

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Samaritans (UK & Ireland)

116 123

Free, confidential emotional support in the UK and Ireland, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. You don't have to be in crisis - they're there whenever you need someone to talk to.

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Wherever you are, findahelpline.com (opens in a new tab) lists free, confidential support lines in your country. In the UK, Samaritans are on 116 123 (free, 24/7), or call 999 / go to your nearest A&E if you are in immediate danger.

Thyroid organisations

Pick your country or region to see the organisations nearest to you. We start with the international federations - useful wherever you are.

Support & information

Patient charities, helplines, peer support and plain-English information you can turn to now.

Patient charity

Thyroid Federation International

An international umbrella network of thyroid patient organisations from across the world, coordinating education, research and awareness.

Visit Thyroid Public health information

Iodine Global Network

A public-health network working to sustainably eliminate iodine deficiency worldwide, mainly through salt iodisation and nutrition monitoring.

Visit Iodine

Professional & research bodies

Clinical and research associations - aimed at professionals, but useful for guidelines or finding a specialist.

Clinical education

International Thyroid Oncology Group

A multidisciplinary research group coordinating clinical trials and collaboration to improve treatment of advanced thyroid cancers.

Visit International Clinical education

Find a local endocrinologist via your GP

No national organisation listed for your country? The best first step is to ask your GP or primary-care doctor for a referral to an endocrinologist. The American Thyroid Association also publishes clear patient information you can read in the meantime.

Visit Find

Communities & forums

Online spaces where people share what they're going through. They can be a genuine comfort - and they're real communities, not a brand. They're also not moderated by us, and nothing shared there is medical advice. Take individual claims with care, and check anything important with your GP or specialist.

Peer community

Thyroid UK on HealthUnlocked

One of the largest UK thyroid peer-support forums, hosted with Thyroid UK. Active discussion on hypothyroidism, Hashimoto's, hyperthyroidism and Graves'.

Open Peer community

r/thyroid

General thyroid community on Reddit, covering all conditions.

Open Peer community

r/Hypothyroidism

The largest thyroid subreddit - underactive thyroid, levothyroxine, symptoms and labs.

Open Peer community

r/Hashimotos

Peer community for Hashimoto's thyroiditis (autoimmune hypothyroidism).

Open Peer community

r/hyperthyroidism

Community for overactive thyroid of all causes.