Chron’s & Colitis Foundation of America
888-694-8872
This non-profit organization provides a wide range of information for patients and families. Information is available on topics such as illness descriptions, treatment options, including surgery, clinical trials, diet and nutrition, living with IBD, traveling tips, depression and more. There is an information resource center. You can live chat or speak on the phone with a master’s level health professional from 9:00 – 5:00 Eastern Time. Phone help is available in English, Spanish, German, Russian and Cantonese. Download brochures and fact sheets (several available in Spanish). You can find a physician member by name, state or specialty. Find local chapters and affiliates in your area.