If you or someone in your family has celiac disease, you have a lot to gain from joining a celiac support group, whether it's one that meets in person or online. (If you're not convinced, take a look at our article Benefits of a Celiac Support Group.) The following celiac organizations and Web sites offer great information about the gluten-free diet and help with the gluten-free lifestyle:
Celiac Sprue Association
The Celiac Sprue Assocation is a member-based nonprofit support organization dedicated to helping individuals with celiac disease and dermatitis herpetiformis and their families worldwide through research, education and support.
Celiac Disease Gluten-free Diet Support Center at Celiac.com
Celiac.com was founded in 1995 "...to help as many people as possible with celiac disease get diagnosed and living a happy, healthy gluten-free life." According to Celiac.com, more than three million people visit the site each year.
The Gluten Intolerance Group of North America
The mission of the Gluten Intolerance Group of North America® is to provide support to persons with gluten intolerances, including celiac disease, dermatitis herpetiformis, and other gluten sensitivities, in order to live healthy lives. The organization provides support and education to patients, health professionals, manufacturers, the hospitality industry, and the public.
Canadian Celiac Association / L'Association canadienne de la maladie coeliaque
The Canadian Celiac Association (L'Association canadienne de la maladie coeliaque) is a national organization dedicated to providing services and support to persons with celiac disease and dermatitis herpetiformis through programs of awareness, advocacy, education and research.
The National Foundation for Celiac Awareness
The National Foundation for Celiac Awareness is dedicated to raising awareness and funding for celiac disease that will advance research, education and screening amongst medical professionals, children and adults.
Celiac Disease Foundation
The Celiac Disease Foundation provides support, information and assistance to people affected by celiac disease and/or dermatitis herpetiformis. The organization increases awareness among the general public and works closely with health care professionals, pharmaceutical and medical industries.
Raising Our Celiac Kids (R.O.C.K.)
A national group with more than 65 chapters, Raising Our Celiac Kids offers free support to families and friends of kids with celiac disease. R.O.C.K. helps with "fun" gluten-free treats; menu ideas for school lunches and sports snacks; preparing for unexpected birthday parties and food-oriented activities at school; the psychological impact of growing up with celiac disease, and more.
Clan Thompson's Celiac Site
Provides news and information to the celiac community.
