Support Group Finder
We have 275+ affiliated ostomy support groups throughout the United States, providing the opportunity for local support.
People who have or will have surgery, caregivers, family, friends and medical professionals are invited to attend and benefit from lifelong learning and emotional support. Use the search form below to find a UOAA Affiliated Support Group (ASG) in your area; then, contact the group leader for exact meeting locations/time, information on becoming a member of the group and more. Note: this form displays the four support groups closest to the location you specify. (You may need to scroll vertically within the form results to see all 4 of them.)
In addition to searching for local groups, you can view a list of ASGs that have Websites and a list of Virtual (Non-local) ASGs.
OUR DIGITAL NATIONAL SPONSORS
United Ostomy Associations of America (UOAA) in a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and is grateful for the support of its national sponsors in recognition of its mission to promote quality of life for people with ostomies and continent diversions through information, support, advocacy and collaboration.
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Contact Us
United Ostomy Associations of America
P.O. Box 2293
Biddeford, ME 04005-2293
Call us toll-free at: 1-800-826-0826.
Our Information Line hours are Monday-Friday, 9am to 3pm EST. If you have an emergency, please dial 911 or contact your local medical professional.
Please understand that UOAA is a private, nonprofit, advocacy and informational organization. We are not a medical facility and we do not have medical or legal professionals on staff. Therefore, UOAA does not provide Medical, Mental Health, Insurance or Legal Advice. Visit UOAA Virtual Ostomy Clinic provided by The Wound Company for non-emergency, virtual ostomy support.
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