Inflammatory Bowel Disease/Irritable Bowel Syndrome

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: $30/yr. (individual), $60/yr. (family).
Write:
Crohn's and Colitis Foundation
386 Park Ave. S., l7th Floor
New York, NY 10016
Voice: 1-888-694-8872 (Mon.-Fri., 9am-5pm EST)
Website: http://www.ccfa.org (to find support groups on website, click on Chapters and Events, then select your state.)
E-mail: info@ccfa.org
Verified: 12/17/2009

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
c/o Ms. Annette Bentley
P.O. Box 23455
New Orleans, LA 70183
Voice: Annette Bentley 504-737-3293
Website: http://www.americanceliacsociety.org
E-mail: americanceliacsociety@yahoo.com
Verified: 05/04/2010

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:
IBS Self-Help and Support Group
24 Dixwell Ave., #118
New Haven, CT 06511
Website: http://www.ibsgroup.org
E-mail: ibs@ibsgroup.org
Verified: 12/14/2009

International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders

International network. Founded 1990. Educational and research organization that provides support, information and assistance for people affected by functional gastrointestinal disorders, irritable bowel syndrome, gastroesophageal reflux disorder and bowel incontinence. Publishes quarterly journal addressing digestive disorders in adults and children. Many other fact sheets and educational publications are available.
Write:
IFFGD
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: 10/14/2010

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:
Reach Out for Youth With 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: 12/04/2009

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: 10/13/2010

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