Celiac Support Groups

Are you looking for Celiac support groups in your area? If you have celiac disease, chances are you know how difficult it can be to find a good support structure to provide you with the information you need to successfully live a comfortable gluten-free lifestyle.

Now that support groups are starting to move online, we’ve decided to attempt to collect all celiac support groups from around the United States in one place.

Celiac Support Groups

General

Gluten Intolerance Group – Gluten Intolerance Group of North America. Mission: GIG’s mission is to increase awareness by providing accurate, up-to-date information, education, and support to those with gluten intolerance, celiac disease/dermatitis herpetiformis, their families, health care professionals, and the general public.

Alabama

Birmingham Celiac Disease Support Group – Helping celiacs and anyone living a gluten-free lifestyle with information, recipes, and an understanding and supportive community.

Alaska

None Known

Arizona

CDF: Greater Phoenix Chapter – A Chapter of the Celiac Disease Foundation: Supporting the gluten-free lifestyle since March 2000!!
Southern Arizona Celiac Support Group – This is the official website of the Southern Arizona Celiac Support Group, CSA/USA Chapter 15.

Arkansas

None Known

California

Celiac Community Foundation of Northern California – The Celiac Community Foundation of Northern California provides evidence-based support to those with celiac disease and non-celiac gluten sensitivity in the greater San Francisco Bay Area. The foundation carries out this mission by heightening awareness; educating the medical community, food purveyors, and the general public; administering Camp Celiac; and by offering group and individual support.

Colorado

Boulder County Celiacs

Connecticut

Branch Manager – Support group, branch of GIG, located on the CT shoreline with members from Mystic to Guilford and south from Middletown.
CeliacRN.com – Celiac support website run by a Registered Nurse. Site provides Celiac disease information, recipes, place for questions and comments. Classes held locally on periodic basis.
Gluten-Free Guidance – I provide practical information regarding gluten-free diets and lifestyle. I offer assistance with label reading, grocery shopping, kitchen organization and home/work/school lifestyle changes and education. I am a certified teacher with experience in teaching and corporate training. I have extensive knowledge from research, expert physicians, and seminars. I am on the Board of Directors for Central CT Celiac Support Group and have published newspaper articles on gluten-free living.

Delaware

None Known

Florida

The PBC Celiac Support Group – Serving all of South Florida.
East Florida Celiacs – East Florida Celiac Support Group.

Georgia

Atlanta Metro Celiacs – Metro Atlanta Celiac Support Group.
Hold the Gluten – Lyerly, Georgia (holdtheglutenxx@yahoo.com)
Middle Georgia Gluten Intolerance Group – Middle Georgia Gluten Intolerance Group in Warner Robins, Georgia.

Hawaii

None Known

Idaho

H.O.P.E. Without Gluten – H.O.P.E. Without Gluten, a Southeastern Idaho Branch of GIG.

Illinois

The Gluten Intolerance Group of Greater Chicago – This is the local Chicago Chapter of the Gluten Intolerance Group.
McHenry Celiac Support Group – McHenry Illinois Celiacs & loved ones of Celiacs who meet monthly.
Heartland GIG Group – We serve those with celiac disease/DH/gluten sensitivity in Western Kentucky and Southern Illinois!
GFREE Decatur Support Group – Newly formed GFREE Group in Mt. Zion, IL, and surrounding areas. The group was established in April 2011. We focus on educating those newly diagnosed, sharing recipes, info, etc. In the future, we hope to work with local schools and restaurants to educate them and stress the importance of a gluten-free lifestyle in today’s world.
Gluten-Free Aurora – Support group serving the Aurora Illinois area.

Indiana

None Known

Iowa

None Known

Kansas

None Known

Kentucky

Gluten-Free Lexington
Gluten-Free Louisville – Louisville Kentucky Celiac Support Group.
Heartland GIG Group – We serve those with celiac disease/DH/gluten sensitivity in Western Kentucky and Southern Illinois!

Louisiana

Bootin’ The Gluten – Join Healthy Eating Specialist Caitlin for a gluten-free discussion. We will also connect gluten-intolerant individuals who can share experiences and recipes on the adventures of gluten freedom, not to mention trying new GF foods! Meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 6:30-7:30 pm at the Veterans Whole Foods Market just outside of New Orleans.

Maine

None Known

Maryland

Maryland Celiacs – Baltimore Area Celiac Support Group. This site is intended to inform people about Celiac Sprue (commonly called Celiac Disease), an intolerance to gluten.

Massachusetts

Boston-The Healthy Villi – The Healthy Villi, also known as the Greater Boston Celiac/DH Support Group, is here to provide you with ongoing support and encouragement as you embrace the gluten-free lifestyle. If you have been diagnosed with Celiac Disease (also called Celiac Sprue) or Dermatitis Herpetiformis (DH), this is a challenging time for you and your family. You may be wondering which foods are safe. How do you know if something contains gluten? What dietary guidelines should you follow? We answer these questions.
Children’s Hospital Boston – Children’s Hospital Boston.

Michigan

Tri-County Celiac Support Group – Tri-County Celiac Support Group – Serving Southeastern Michigan.
Michigan Capital Celiacs DH – Michigan Capital Celiacs DH.
Greater Grand Rapids Celiac Support – This website includes the Adult Support group, the Kids Support group, and the Annual gluten-free Food Fair held in May.
Traverse Area Gluten-Free Support Group – Celiac support group serving Grand Traverse, Antrim, Benzie, Kalkaska, and Leelanau counties in NW lower MI. Meetings held in Traverse City.

Minnesota

Northland Celiac Support Group – Support group which meets quarterly in the Twin Cities. The group usually takes on different topics for each meeting, often bringing experts in.
Raising our Celiac Kids – Twin Cities Chapter – Organization for parents of celiac children. Share gluten-free finds, struggles, and celebrations.

Mississippi

None Known

Missouri

None Known

Montana

None Known

Nebraska

None Known

Nevada

None Known

New Hampshire

None Known

New Jersey

None Known

New Mexico

None Known

New York

Celiac Group of New York – This is a group for all of those in New York affected directly or indirectly by celiac disease. It is a forum to provide and obtain information about celiac disease, local doctors and medical facilities, local grocery stores, local restaurants with gluten-free menus, grocery products, and support for those newly learning to deal with this condition.
Celiac Support Group of Long Island – This is a group for all of those in Long Island affected directly or indirectly by celiac disease. It is a forum to provide and obtain information about celiac disease, local doctors and medical facilities, local grocery stores, local restaurants with gluten-free menus, grocery products, and support for those newly learning to deal with this condition.
Westchester Celiacs – Westchester Celiac Sprue Support Group
The New York City Celiac Disease Meetup Group – We are a group of people in New York City with Celiac Disease or a gluten-intolerance who enjoy sharing information about Celiac Disease, eating gluten-free food, and getting to know others with Celiac Disease. We can all relate to each other’s sagas of being misdiagnosed and sick for many years and our meetups are a great time to get together and share stories and gluten-free tips.
Hudson Valley Celiac Support Group – Poughkeepsie, NY – a Resource for celiac support and gluten-free life.
Suffolk County Celiacs – Support and Awareness Group – A Branch of the Gluten Intolerance Group.
Buffalo Gluten-Free – Western New York Celiac Support Group.
Rochester Celiacs – Rochester New York Celiac Support Group.
Gluten-Free in WNY – Support Group for Buffalo New York Celiacs.
Hudson Valley Celiac Support Group – Poughkeepsie – Hudson Valley Celiac Support Group which covers Poughkeepsie, New York area

North Carolina

Raleigh Celiac Support Group – Celiac Support Group group for the Raleigh, North Carolina area
Western North Carolina Celiac Support Group – Western North Carolina Celiac Support Group covers the greater Hickory area in North Carolina. Contact Terrie at ncceliacs AT charter DOT net with questions.
Asheville Gluten Intolerance Group – Gluten Intolerance Group in Asheville, North Carolina.
Raleigh Cel-Kids – Raleigh Celiac Kids Support Group in Raleigh, North Carolina
Charlotte Celiac Connection – This is a support group for individuals with Celiac Disease or Gluten Intolerance as well as their family and friends. We live in the greater Charlotte, NC area as well as Fort Mills, SC; Mooresville, NC, and even have members in other states. We started in April 2005 and, as of December 2011, we have over 425 members. We share information via the YAHOO GROUP forum. We always meet on the 2nd Saturday of each month at a local Fuel Pizza.

North Dakota

None Known

Ohio

Cleveland Celiac – Northeast Ohio Celiac Support Group (NEOCSG).
Northeast Ohio Celiac Support Group – Celiac Support Group covers the North East Ohio area.
Northcoast Celiac Support Team – Northcoast Celiac Support Team (Bellevue, Ohio)
Gluten-Free Support of Toledo – Toledo and Holland gluten-free Support Group.
Dunlap Celiac Information and Support Group (Wayne County, OH) – Dunlap Community Hospital, 832 S. Main St., Orrville, Ohio 44667 – Celiac Information and Support Group … Meets in the Community Room on the 4th Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m.
Scioto Celiacs Support Group (Scioto County, OH) – Founded in May 2008 and open to those with celiac disease, wheat allergy, or gluten intolerance.
Greater Cleveland Celiac Association – The Greater Cleveland Celiac Association CSA Chapter #50 is a non-profit celiac organization. We are dedicated to helping individuals with celiac disease and dermatitis herpetiformis through awareness, education and support. We meet monthly on Sunday afternoons on the east and west sides of Cleveland. Contact us for exact locations and times. Restaurants and other events are added frequently. Contact Cindy for more information: glutenfree1@yahoo.com. Please put “Celiac” in the subject line.
Greedy Gluten-Free – The Reluctant Gluten Intolerant’s Self Help Site – Reviews of gluten-free food and tips for a gluten-free lifestyle
Logan County Celiac Support Group (Bellefontaine) – Located just 1 hour from Columbus and Dayton, this group has been meeting under the direction of Amy Jones, registered dietitian, for 2 years.

Oklahoma

Oklahoma Celiacs – gluten-free Living Made Easy.

Oregon

Portland-Metro Gluten Intolerance Group – Portland-Metro Gluten Intolerance Group of Portland, Oregon.
Eugene Gluten Intolerance Group – Gluten Intolerance Group of Eugene, Oregon.
Gluten-Free Friends – gluten-free Friends Celiac Support Group in McMinnville, Oregon.

Pennsylvania

None Known

Rhode Island

Gluten-Free Dining Friends RI –

South Carolina

Celiac Pal Discussion Group – Discussion board for Central SC Celiac Support Group.

South Dakota

None Known

Tennessee

Celi-ACT Support Group – East Tennessee Celiac Support Chapter #120, Knoxville, Tennessee.

Texas

Lone Star Celiac GIG Support Group – Lone Star Celiac GIG Support Group.
Houston Celiacs – Houston Celiac Support Group.
Alamo Celiac Gluten Intolerance Group – Alamo Celiac Gluten Intolerance Group.
President – A support group for celiac disease, gluten intolerance, dermatitis herpetiformis, and anyone else on a gluten-free diet
Kid Celiac – Kid Celiac: San Antonio Celiac Connection for Children and Parents.

Utah

Gluten-Free Utah – Gluten Intolerance Groups of Utah branches of the Gluten Intolerance Group of North America.

Vermont

None Known

Virginia

None Known

Washington

Bellingham Gluten Intolerance Group – The road less traveled… “Your Highway to Health” – The gluten-freeway !!

Washington D.C.

D.C. Celiacs – A support group for Washington D.C. Celiacs.

West Virginia

WV Gluten Intolerance Group – WV GIG, in collaboration with the Department of Pediatrics at Marshall University School of Medicine, Huntington, WV, is a non-profit organization offering support to people in the Tri-State area diagnosed with celiac disease. We are a branch of the Gluten Intolerance Group of North America.

Wisconsin

None Known

Wyoming

None Known

Canada

Canadian Celiac Association – Mission: The Canadian Celiac Association 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.

Know of a celiac support group missing from our listing above? Please send us the link!