Support groups are a great way meet other individuals and families living gluten free (or caring for kids that are).
Connecticut
R.O.C.K. of Fairfield County - Raising Our Celiac Kids
R.O.C.K. is a free group for moms or dads of kids on the gluten free diet. Started by 3 Westport moms looking to share experiences, ideas and tips about gf living in Fairfield County. As the name implies, R.O.C.K. meetings focus primarily on those with Celiac Disease but are also open to those who live gluten free due to gluten intolerance, autism, ADD/ADHD, allergies or personal preference.
Point of Contact: rockfairfieldcounty@gmail.com
Point of Contact: rockfairfieldcounty@gmail.com
District of Columbia
DC Celiacs
DC Metro Celiac Organization (DCMCO) is a local support group committed to helping those in the DC area living with celiac disease, a gluten allergy and gluten intolerance. We also provide a supportive community these individual’s families, friends and loved ones.
Point of Contact: info@dcceliacs.org
Point of Contact: info@dcceliacs.org
Florida
Celiac Support Group of Southwest Florida
We meet on the first Tuesday or Thursday of every month to discuss whatever is on our minds and help support each other living with Celiac Disease. We share information about our experiences, discuss which gluten free foods are good, and compare notes on restaurants in the area. Many times we get together socially and knowing we have each other, makes a world of difference!
Point of Contact: swflceliac@gmail.com
Point of Contact: swflceliac@gmail.com
Maryland
Cel-Kids
Cel-Kids is an activity-based support group for children with celiac disease and their families. An arm of the Celiac Sprue Association, (CSA), the group allows children to meet others who know how they feel and enjoy activities like bowling, swim parties, and cooking classes with other gluten free friends. Activities rotate locations to provide access to members across the state. For parents, the group provides significant online support and resource-sharing.
Point of Contact: Andrea Tucker
Point of Contact: Andrea Tucker
Maryland
Raising Our Celiac Kids (R.O.C.K.)
ROCK'n Maryland is the Maryland chapter of R.O.C.K. a support group for parents, families and friends of kids with celiac disease or gluten intolerance. We welcome local families of autistic kids involved in a gluten-free/casein-free dietary intervention.
Point of Contact: Lindsay Moe
Point of Contact: Lindsay Moe
Michigan
Kalamazoo Area Celiac Support Group
Your local source for information and support. Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month at 7pm.
Point of Contact: kalamazooceliac@yahoo.com
Point of Contact: kalamazooceliac@yahoo.com
New Jersey
Jersey Shore Celiac Support Group
Jersey Shore Celiac Support group meets at the Jersey Shore Medical center to learn about living with Celiac Disease, and going Gluten free.
Point of Contact: bhettesh98@gmail.com
Point of Contact: bhettesh98@gmail.com
Pennsylvania
Carbon County Celiac Support Center
Carbon County Celiac Disease Support Group in Association with Blue Mountain Health System. All donations will go to Blue Mountain Foundation by People.
Point of Contact: info@carboncountyceliaccenter.com
Point of Contact: info@carboncountyceliaccenter.com