Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Health Center

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Inflammatory Bowel Disease/Irritable Bowel Synd.

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

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

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 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

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

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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Last Updated: May 27, 2008

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