Project Sleep Launches National Sleep Helpline

Official Release from Project Sleep

Project Sleep is thrilled to announce the official launch of the Sleep Helpline™, a new, professionally-staffed national helpline providing timely and trusted resources to help individuals navigate sleep issues and sleep disorders at every step of the journey.

“An estimated 50-70 million Americans live with a chronic sleep disorder, yet the majority are undiagnosed,” said Julie Flygare, JD, President & CEO of Project Sleep. “We know that the path to finding accurate sleep disorder diagnosis, treatment, and support is often long, lonely, and inefficient. This is why the new Sleep Helpline will meet people where they are in moments of uncertainty, to provide free and personalized one-to-one support and resources.”

How the Sleep Helpline Can Assist:

• Help individuals communicate with members of their healthcare team
• Provide accurate information about sleep disorder symptoms, diagnosis procedures, and treatment options
• Help map a route from diagnosis to treatment and daily living
• Provide information and resources for loved ones and caregivers
• Provide free sleep disorders educational materials
• Connect individuals to national resources, patient advocacy organizations, and additional assistance programs

“The Sleep Helpline will be a tremendous help to all of us in the sleep community who care for patients,” said Michael A. Grandner, PhD, MTR, Director of the Sleep and Health Research Program at the University of Arizona and Member of Project Sleep’s Expert Advisory Board. “Especially in our busy society where sleep is undervalued and sleep disorders are often overlooked, this new resource led by a respected nonprofit like Project Sleep will empower individuals to understand their sleep symptoms, guide them as they seek the right healthcare attention sooner, and support them as their experiences and concerns evolve over time.”

Who We Aim to Support:

• People uncertain if they might have a sleep-related condition
• People diagnosed with a sleep disorder
• Loved ones and caregivers
• Healthcare providers
• Educators
• Social workers
• Anyone looking for information about sleep disorders

There are a wide variety of common and serious sleep disorders, including breathing disorders such as obstructive sleep apnea, central sleep apnea, and upper-airway resistance syndrome; hypersomnias such as narcolepsy, idiopathic hypersomnia, and Kleine-Levin syndrome; insomnia disorder; movement disorders such as restless leg syndrome and periodic limb movements; parasomnias such as REM sleep behavior disorder and sleepwalking; and sleep-wake disorders such as Non-24 and shift work disorder.

Meeting People In Their Time of Need

“As a person living with a sleep disorder myself, I know first-hand that there are times when you are not sure where to turn or who to talk to,” added Julie Flygare. “We want you to know that you are not alone – Project Sleep’s Sleep Helpline is here to address your questions and figure out next steps together.”

How to Connect

The Sleep Helpline officially launches TODAY, Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023, with Resource Specialists available Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Eastern Time). Individuals can reach out to the Sleep Helpline via phone at 1-800-819-2043, or by email at helpline@project-sleep.com. Learn more: project-sleep.com/helpline.

Huge Thanks

Special thanks to Jazz Pharmaceuticals and Harmony Biosciences for generously providing sponsorship funding to support the development of Project Sleep’s new Sleep Helpline to support millions of people facing sleep issues and sleep disorders.

Please Note

This service is for information only. Project Sleep does not give medical advice or provide medical services. Furthermore, Project Sleep does not promote or endorse any specific treatment, product, service, or provider. All healthcare decisions should be made by individuals in consultation with their healthcare providers. Read Project Sleep’s Sleep Helpline criteria for resources distribution here.