Migraine Headache Links: Trusted Organizations, Clinics and Support

Written and verified by Holly Hazen

Finding trustworthy migraine information online can be difficult. This page gathers reputable migraine headache links including headache clinics, medical organizations, medication databases, mental health support services, and practical tools for people living with migraine.

Whether you are newly diagnosed or managing chronic migraine disease, these curated migraine resources can help you find reliable medical information, specialist care, and support for navigating treatment and prevention.

Use the table of contents below to jump directly to the migraine resources you need most.

Migraine Medical Organizations

These organizations provide research, education, and advocacy for people living with migraine and other headache disorders. Many also offer patient guides, research updates, and directories for finding migraine specialists.

American Migraine Foundation
Supports migraine education, patient advocacy, and research initiatives. Their Move Against Migraine community provides educational resources and support.

American Headache Society
Professional organization dedicated to headache medicine research and physician education.

National Headache Foundation
Provides migraine education resources, treatment information, and research updates.

International Headache Society
Publishes global research and the official International Classification of Headache Disorders used by physicians worldwide.

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Offers detailed information about migraine causes, symptoms, and treatment research.

Headache Clinics and Specialist Centers

This section lists several trusted migraine headache links to headache clinics and specialist treatment centers around the world.

UK

The Migraine Trust has a list of clinics for you to search for and ways to be referred. 

USA

Cleveland Clinic - IMATCH Interdisciplinary Method for the Assessment and Treatment of Chronic Headache.

Diamond Headache Center - Chicago IL.

Jefferson Headache Center - Philadelphia PA at Thomas Jefferson University.

Mayo Clinic - Multiple locations across the United States.

Physician Finder at Headaches.org - A directory to help locate headache specialists.

Canada

Alberta Health Chronic Pain Services - Find headache specialists in Alberta.

University of Calgary Headache Assessment Management Program (CHAMP).

Europe

Berolina Clinic - Germany

Danish Headache Center - Denmark

Essen Clinic for Neurology - Germany

Kiel Headache and Pain Center - Germany

Australia

Virtual Medical Centre - this is a great directory for Doctors Surgery links and Migraine Doctors (Botox) per state.

Drug Information and Medication Resources

These resources can help you research migraine medications, check drug interactions, and stay updated on new treatments.

Allergan - Botox treatment information

GlaxoSmithKline - Treximet medication information

Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc - Topamax drug information

Pfizer - Relpax medication details

Additional medication resources:

Drug Side Effects database at Drugs.com.

Drug Interactions checker at Drugs.com.

FDA drug approval database.

Adverse drug reaction reporting through the FDA. 

Mental Health Support for Migraine

Anxiety Support Resources

Anxiety Disorders Kit from the Mental Health Association NSW Inc. provides a wealth of knowledge with their anxiety disorders kit and this Worry - Thought Record Sheet to use from the www.getselfhelp.co.uk website.

Depression Support Resources

The Depression Kit from the Mental Health Association NSW Inc. provides a wealth of knowledge with their depression kit and this Depression - Thought Record Sheet to use also from the www.getselfhelp.co.uk website.

My Compass is the Black Dog Institute's internet-based CBT program online for stress, anxiety and depression. It is a 5-lesson workbook that you can do alone or use with a therapist. You have to register first to get in. It's free!

Another good website for depression and anxiety is Beyond Blue which is Australian based. We also have more information on some of the depression warning signs.

Moodscope.com - to help measure your mood; track your ups and downs on a graph to understand what gets to you; and share your scores with trusted friends so they can support you. Everybody needs a buddy. This is free while it is beta testing. The buddy system sounds good. Let me know what you think in the face book comment box below.

Lifestyle Strategies That May Help Reduce Migraine Attacks

Do not underestimate the migraine headache links to lifestyle choices. Making the right choices might make ALL the difference to the number of attacks you experience.

Health Awareness - Hydration. Do you drink enough water every day? Click here to find out.

Ideal Computer Posture from The Headache Clinic – Specialist Migraine Unit in Johannesburg

Biofeedback Certification Institute of America 

National Sleep Foundation

Healthy Sleep Harvard Medical School

American Council on Exercise (ACE)

National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM)

Benson-Henry Institute for Mind-Body Medicine, Dr. Herbert Benson's "relaxation response" under the direction of Harvard Medical School.

Migraine Headache Links Within This Website

If you're looking for more detailed migraine guidance, the following resources within Migraine Savvy cover treatments, prevention strategies, nutrition, and symptom management.

Understanding Migraine

Understanding how migraine works can help you recognize symptoms earlier and choose the right treatment strategy.

• Stages of a Migraine

• Types of Migraines

• Migraine Aura Symptoms
  
  

Migraine Treatments

Treatment options for migraine include both medications and non-drug approaches depending on the frequency and severity of attacks.

• Migraine Medications

• List of Migraine Medications

• Best Triptan for Migraine

• CGRP Drugs for Migraine
  
  

Natural Migraine Strategies

Many people living with migraine also explore nutritional and natural approaches that may help support long-term prevention.

• Best Supplements for Migraines

• Which Magnesium Is Best for Migraines

• Digestion Problems and Migraine
  
  

Diet and Lifestyle

Lifestyle factors such as diet, sleep, stress, and movement patterns can influence migraine frequency for many individuals.

• Migraine Diet Recipes

• Migraine Elimination Diet

• Migraine Prevention Kit
  

• Acupuncture for Migraine Relief

• Easy Exercises for Headache Migraine Neck Pain

• How to Treat a Migraine with Ice and Heat
  
  

Printable Tools and Tracking Resources

• Printable List of Migraine Medications

• Migraine Symptom Tracking Journal

• Migraine Trigger Trackers

• 8-Week Food & Supplement Testing Plan

• Stress Management Journal

• Migraine Savvy Books & Workbooks

• Printables Shop

Financial Assistance and Advocacy

CHAMP has a financial assistance guide.

Alliance for Headache Disorders Advocacy

Migraine Careline US only

The Patient Advocate Foundation has launched the Migraine Careline

A dedicated phone number that provides one-on-one case management assistance for those with Migraine who need help appealing insurance denials, assisting with the Social Security or employer disability process, connecting to financial resources and much more.

All services are provided at no charge. 1-866-688-3625

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