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Self Help Clearinghouse

HCV: Hepatitis C Anonymous

Online. 12-Step. Provides support through message board and regularly scheduled chats. Has articles, newsletters and matching program. Offers packets containing information on starting local groups.
Write:
HCV Anonymous
129 W. Canada
San Clemente, CA 92672
Voice: 949-264-4175
Website: http://www.hcvanonymous.com
Verified: 9/25/2007

Hepatitis Foundation International

International network. Founded 1995. Grassroots support network for persons with viral hepatitis. Provides education about the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of viral hepatitis. Phone support network, quarterly newsletter and literature. Referrals to local support groups. Some materials available in Spanish, Mandarin and Vietnamese.
Write:
Hepatitis Foundation International
504 Blick Drive
Silver Springs, MD 20904
Voice: 1-800-891-0707
Fax: 301-622-4702
Website: http://www.hepfi.org
E-mail: hfi@comcast.net
Verified: 10/27/2007

Hepatitis B Foundation

International network. Founded 1991. Mutual support and information for persons affected by Hepatitis B. Dedicated to finding a cure for Hepatitis B. Supports research, advocacy, information and referrals, educational literature, newsletter, conferences, confidential phone and e-mail support. Referrals to liver specialists. Suggested donation $40.
Write:
Hepatitis B Foundation
3805 Old Easton Rd.
Doylestown, PA 18902
Voice: 215-489-4900
Fax: 215-489-4920
Website: http://www.hepb.org
E-mail: info@hepb.org
Verified: 4/26/2007

PKIDs (Parents of Kids with Infectious Diseases)

National network. Founded 1996. Provides informational and educational support for parents of children with chronic viral infectious diseases, with an emphasis on Hepatitis B and C. Opportunity for parents, children and teens to share information and experiences. Publications, advocacy and phone support. Online e-mail list, support group and other resources.
Write:
PKIDs
P.O. Box 5666
Vancouver, WA 98668
Voice: 1-877-557-5437 or 360-695-0293
Fax: 360-695-6941
Website: http://www.pkids.org
E-mail: pkids@pkids.org
Verified: 4/25/2007

Hepatitis Neighborhood

Online. An online educational resource to help individuals understand hepatitis, treatment options, find support, message boards and chat rooms.
Website: http://www.hepatitisneighborhood.com
E-mail: hn_admin@priorityneighborhoods.com
Verified: 1/22/2007



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