Affiliated Support Groups with Websites

This page lists UOAA’s Affiliated Support Groups (ASGs) that have websites. There is also a list of Virtual Support Groups at the bottom of this page. These lists do not, however, include all of our ASGs. To find the (non-virtual) groups closest to you, please use our

Support Group Finder

where you can enter your Zip Code to locate nearby ASGs.

We provide web links for all affiliated support groups with websites that we know about. If you belong to an affiliated group that has a website but we haven’t included you on this page, please let us know so we can add a link to your site. Also, if you belong to an affiliated group that doesn’t have a website, please note that we can build you a (very simple) web page which will be part of the UOAA website. The links in italics on this page denote pages of this type that we’ve built for some of our ASGs.

If you belong to an ostomy or continent diversion support group that hasn’t affiliated with UOAA yet, please affiliate your group with us!

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Virtual Support Groups

UOAA National Support Group
Nicole Richards National gathering held on Zoom with new speakers and topics at each meeting.

Whether you’re newly adjusting to life with an ostomy or have been living with one for years, UOAA’s National Support Group is a welcoming virtual community where people living with an ostomy, caregivers, family members, and supporters can connect, learn, and support one another in a safe, confidential environment.

Whether you’re looking for practical information, emotional support, or simply the opportunity to connect with others who understand, you’ll find a community that welcomes you wherever you are on your journey.

Reach out to us at oa@ostomy.org or call 1-800-826-0826. We’re happy to help with accessibility needs, technical questions, or other concerns.

GLO Network #105 LGBTQ+
Molly Kokoski: 978-255-3528

Male Ostomates Unite “Stoma Studs” #576
Ben Yokel: 218-780-4344

Ostomy 2-1-1 #387
Debi K. Fox: 405-243-8001

Pediatric Ostomy Group #480
Bridget Dorsey: 801-829-8579

Quality Life Association #246
Suzette Henry Miller: 662-801-5461

Connected Groups and Organizations

The groups and organizations listed below have connections with UOAA but are not UOAA Affiliated Support Groups .

Bermuda
Matthew Nester: 441-296-4544

Puerto Rico
Martha Velez de Nieves: 787-762-3314

Trinidad & Tobago
Charmaine Edwards: 868-669-6229

Friends of Ostomates Worldwide–USA
FOW-USA Info: 502-909-6669

Nephrostomy Living through Quality Life Solutions, Inc.
Facebook Support Group: Nephrostomy Living USA

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