Causes: Ear & Throat Diseases, Ear & Throat Diseases Research, Health

Mission: The mission and core purpose of the American Tinnitus Association are to promote relief, prevent, and find cures for tinnitus, evidenced by it's core value of compassion, credibility and responsibility.

Programs: Research: The ATA stimulates tinnitus research by providing funds in the form of grants to researchers. The ATA funds multiple research grants each year. Advocacy: The ATA advocates for increases in federal budgets for tinnitus research through the development and implementation of public policies by serving as a resource for objective information for all policy makers and government agency leaders. Our advocacy efforts successfully increased tinnitus research funding through the national institutes of health where it became a priority area for research. These programs allow tinnitus researchers from around the globe to apply for funding to further the study of this condition in military populations. Support: ATA produces a tri-annual magazine, Tinnitus Today, that informs tinnitus patients of the best treatment options and latest medical research. ATA's support program also provides resources to tinnitus support group volunteers around the country, to facilitate group discussion around tinnitus treatment. Additionally, ATA connects tinnitus patients with qualified health professionals for diagnosis and treatment.