Inflammatory Bowel Disease/Irritable Bowel Synd.
Self Help Clearinghouse
Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA)
National. Founded 1967. Support groups and educational programs for
people with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis, as well as their
family and friends. Membership benefits include: newsletter, a
national magazine, discounts on books and brochures. Dues:
$30yr./individual, $60/yr./family.
Write:
Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America
386 Park Ave. S., l7th Floor
New York, NY 10016
Voice: 1-800-932-2423
Website: http://www.ccfa.org
E-mail: info@ccfa.org
Verified: 10/26/2007
American Celiac Society / Dietary Support Coalition
National. 78 affiliated chapters. Founded 1976. Mutual support and
information for celiac-sprue patients, families and health care
professionals. Buddy system, newsletter, visitation, phone help
system and participation in educational efforts. Also supports
dermatitis herpetiformis, Crohn's disease, lactose intolerance and
other food allergies.
Write:
American Celiac Society
P.O. Box 23455
New Orleans, LA 70183
Website: http://www.americanceliacsociety.org
E-mail: americanceliacsociety@yahoo.com
Verified: 10/24/2007
Irritable Bowel Syndrome Self Help and Support Group
International. Groups in USA and Canada. Founded in 1987. Mutual
support for persons with irritable bowel syndrome, their families,
and health care professionals. Literature, advocacy and assistance
in starting similar groups.
Write:
Irritable Bowel Syndrome Self-Help and Support Group
1440 Whalley Ave., #145
New Haven, CT 06515
Website: http://www.ibsgroup.org
E-mail: ibs@ibsgroup.org
Verified: 11/15/2007
International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders
International network. Founded 1990. Educational and research
organization that provides information, assistance and support for
people affected by functional gastrointestinal disorders, IBS, GERD
and bowel incontinence. Publishes quarterly journal addressing
digestive disorders in adults and children. Many other fact sheets
and educational publications are available.
Write:
International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders
P.O. Box 17864
Milwaukee, WI 53217-8076
Voice: 1-888-964-2001 or 414-964-1799
Fax: 414-964-7176
Website: http://www.iffgd.org
E-mail: iffgd@iffgd.org
Verified: 10/26/2007
Reach Out for Youth with Ileitis and Colitis, Inc.
Model. 2 local groups. Founded 1979. Provides support and education
to patients and their families. Networking, literature, advocacy,
information and referrals, phone support, conferences, regular group
meetings and pen pals. Promotes research and sponsors fund raising
activities.
Write:
Ileitis and Colitis, Inc.
84 Northgate Circle
Melville, NY 11747
Voice: 631-293-3102
Fax: 631-293-3103
Website: http://www.reachoutforyouth.org
E-mail: reachoutforyouth@reachoutforyouth.org
Verified: 5/2/2008
Diverticulosis Support Group
Online. 551 members. Founded 2000. Provides support and information
for those with diverticulosis or diverticulitis. Weekly scheduled
support meeting room chats.
Website: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/diverticulosis
Verified: 5/6/2008
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