Patient Support
Major National Organizations
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Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation
Runs a large network of local chapters and support groups across the United States for patients, families, and caregivers.
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Connecting to Cure Crohn’s & Colitis
Offers virtual monthly support groups for patients and caregivers. (Local Resources, Find a Support Group, Crohn’s Disease Support Groups)
Specialized Support Communities
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Girls with Guts
Provides peer support, online forums, and retreats specifically for women and girls with IBD
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Color of Crohn’s and Chronic Illness (CCCI)
Focuses on support and advocacy for Black, Indigenous, and people of color living with the disease.
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IBDesis
Offers community and resources specifically for South Asian individuals navigating IBD. (Support and Resources, Crohn’s Disease Support Groups)
Regional Foundation Chapters & Support
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North & Central Texas/Oklahoma Chapter
Based out of Dallas, this chapter serves the North & Central Texas Chapter region including the DFW Metroplex, Waco, Austin, and East/West Texas. They host specific peer groups, such as the Dallas Adult Support Group, which typically meets on the first Monday of each month. (North & Central Texas Chapter Contacts)
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Southern Texas Chapter
Headquartered in Houston, the Southern Texas Chapter covers the Greater Houston area and the Texas Gulf Coast region(including Beaumont, College Station, Corpus Christi, and McAllen). They coordinate local meetings, educational programs, and community advocacy. (Southern Texas Chapter Contacts)
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Central & South Texas Resources
Local subgroups and community circles also regularly form around San Antonio and Austin via the Central Texas Chapter Network to ensure patients have regional contacts. (South Texas Chapter)