Support groups are a valuable resource for the newly diagnosed as well as for the seasoned Celiac & gluten-sensitive community. By attending local support group meetings and seminars you will gain important information on the latest in medical research, dietitian recommendations, useful tips for living a healthy gluten-free lifestyle, and so much more. Sign up for a workshop on the 1, 2, 3’s of living gluten-free or a demonstration on how to prepare delicious gluten-free breads & desserts! Support Group meetings are a wonderful venue where you can chat with others on a similar Celiac journey. Take your spouse, a friend, or go solo. Consider volunteering! Our list below ranges from larger, organized groups to smaller, intimate settings.
[Note to Local Support Group leaders: If you have updated contact information, please let us know so we will have the most up-to-date info available for our website visitors.]
Celiac Disease Foundation https://celiac.org/index.php
Celiac Sprue Association (Spanish translation available) http://www.csaceliacs.org/
Gluten Intolerance Group of North /America http://www.gluten.net/
National Foundation for Celiac Awareness
http://www.celiaccentral.org/About-NFCA/19/
Raising our Celiac Kids (R.O.C.K.) http://www.celiackids.com
[For our Spanish speaking visitors: Visit The National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse at http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ - for information on Celiac Disease in Spanish.]
Notes:
For Raising Our Celiac Kids (R.O.C.K.) Chapters, see “Kids-Teens with Celiac” Section CSA – Celiac Sprue Association GIG – Gluten Intolerance Group of AmericaYou can also search here for support groups in your area: http://celiacdisease.meetup.com/