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Support Groups

Here is a listing of support groups in your area. We encourage you to attend these local programs. If there is not a group in your area, or if the groups listed are not at a convenient time, try our online support education group! Our online support group is a four-week program with weekly chat sessions that cover specific IBD-related topics and allows participants to share their views.

  • Men's support group: Garden City, NY


    585 Stewart Ave
    Garden City, NY 11530
    The men's support group is currently on hold. We hope to re-start the group in 2013. If you are interested in joining, please call 516-222-5530.
    (516) 222.5530
    Meets: monthly

  • Parents' Support Group: Commack, NY


    Commack, NY
    A new support group for parents with children (young or adult) with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis, centrally located in Commack. If you are new to this support group, please call the chapter office at 516-222-5530 to register. Please note that locations and times are subject to change, especially on weeks containing a civil or religious holiday.
    516-222-5530
    apadva@ccfa.org
    Meets: Wednesday, first Wednesday of each month

  • Parents' Support Group: Garden City, NY


    585 Stewart Ave
    Garden City, NY 11530
    A support group for parents with children (young or adult) with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis. If you are new to this support group, please call the chapter office at 516-222-5530 to register. Please note that locations and times are subject to change, especially on weeks containing a civil or religious holiday.
    (516) 222.5530
    Meets: Tuesday, monthly

  • Parents' Support Group: Port Jefferson Station, NY


    4959 Nesconset Hwy
    Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776
    A support group for parents with children (young or adult) with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis. If you are new to this support group, please call the chapter office at 516-222-5530 to register. Please note that locations and times are subject to change, especially on weeks containing a civil or religious holiday.
    (516) 222.5530
    Meets: Tuesday, monthly

  • Teen Girls' Support Group: Garden City, NY


    585 Stewart Ave
    Garden City, NY 11530
    A support group for teenage girls (age 14-19) with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis. If you are new to this support group, please call the chapter office at 516-222-5530 to register. Please note that locations and times are subject to change, especially on weeks containing a civil or religious holiday.
    (516) 222.5530
    Meets: Wednesday, monthly

  • Women's Support Group: Garden City, NY


    585 Stewart Ave
    Garden City, NY 11530
    A support group for women with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis. If you are new to this support group, please call the chapter office at 516-222-5530 to register. Please note that locations and times are subject to change, especially on weeks containing a civil or religious holiday.
    (516) 222.5530
    Meets: Wednesday, monthly