Resources- Specific Diagnosis Card Catalog- Crohn's Disease

Who To Contact

Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA)
386 Park Avenue South, 17th Floor
New York, New York, USA 10016-8804
(212) 685-3440
(800) 932-2423
Fax: (212) 779-4098
E-mail: mhda37b@prodigy.com
Web: www.ccfa.org

The primary mission of the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America is to raise funds for research to find the cause of and cure for Crohn's disease and colitis. They also seek to educate patients, physicians, and the public to increase awareness about the nature of IBD and its complications. CCFA has local chapters and will provide assistance to persons wishing to start a local chapter or support group. They provide parent-to-parent and patient-to-patient matching through the Mutual Help Network that is part of their news magazine.

The Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America publishes a magazine, Foundation Focus, three times a year, that is part of membership fees. They also offer several brochures, including "Questions & Answers About Diet & Nutrition," "A Teachers Guide to Crohn's Disease & Ulcerative Colitis," "Questions & Answers About Pregnancy," and "Questions & Answers about Surgery." Call or write for a complete listing. CCFA has a bibliography of books and articles that are available to members and can be ordered from CCFA's customer service representatives.

The Foundation collects information on physicians and researchers who treat/study the condition and disseminate this information to the membership.

Where To Go Chat With Others

Crohns Friends
This is a list for people with Crohn's Disease, IBD, Colitis. Anyone is welcome to join.

Crohns & Colitis
This list is intended for those who suffer from the chronic illnesses, Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis.

Crohn's Group
This list is to provide a forum for victims of Crohn's Disease (and related illnesses) to discuss their illness, advances in treatments and medications, news about the search for a cure, and general discussions on coping with the illness. Crohn's patients, as well as family members and friends of Crohn's patients are welcome to join in the discussions.

Learn More About It

Frequently Asked Questions about Crohn's Disease and Colitis

Information About Crohn's Disease

Crohn's Disease
From the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse

Crohn's - A Guide for Teachers and Schools

Links

The Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of Canada Home Page

Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America

Teens With Crohn's Disease Website

Australian Crohn's and Colitis Association

European Federation of Crohn's and Ulcerative Colitis