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Useful Links

Ostomy Associations and Related Organizations

Ostomy Toronto
Supporting people with ostomies and their caregivers in the GTA and surrounding area including Newmarket and Barrie
http://www.ostomytoronto.com

United Ostomy Association of Canada
National association site providing UOAC publications, a discussion forum and a list of affiliated chapters across Canada
http://www.ostomycanada.ca

Vancouver United Ostomy Association
http://www.vcn.bc.ca/ostomyvr

Ostomy Hamilton
http://www.ostomyhamilton.com

Niagara Ostomy Association
http://www.niagaraostomy.com

United Ostomy Support Group, Ottawa Inc.
http://www.ostomyottawa.ca

Friends of Ostomates Worldwide Canada
Ships ostomy supplies and literature all over the world. Donate any excess ostomy supplies to help those in need around the world.
http://www.fowc.ca

United Ostomy Associations of America
US ostomy association site providing support and education for ostomates including an informative video, Living with an Ostomy
http://www.ostomy.org

International Ostomy Association
http://www.ostomyinternational.org

Ostomy Support Sites – Discussion Forums, Chat Rooms, Blogs and Podcasts

United Ostomy Association of Canada Discussion Forum
http://www.ostomycanada.ca/forums/index.php

United Ostomy Associations of America Discussion Forum
https://www.ostomy.org/forum/index.php

C3Life
Online community sponsored by Hollister for the education and support of ostomates including discussion forum and blogs
https://www.c3life.com/ostomy

Shaz’s Ostomy Pages
Information and support for ostomates including a discussion forum
http://ostomates.org

Ostomyland
UK based website with discussion forum and 7x24 chat room with a scheduled weekly chat Saturdays at 3pm EST.
http://www.ostomyland.org/ostomyboardipb

Uncover Ostomy
Social media campaign by Jessica Grossman aimed at shattering stigmas surrounding ostomies
http://www.uncoverostomy.com

The United Colon VLOG
Informative video blog for ostomates
http://ucvlog.com

Talkin’ ‘bout Guts
Weekly podcast you can also listen to live – includes a chat room.
http://talkingaboutguts.com

Other Related Sites

No Guts Know Glory
Vancouverite Rob Hill, who has Crohns and an ostomy, successfully completed his campaign to climb the 7 highest summits in the world raising money for his charity IDEAS
http://nogutsknowglory.com

Intestinal Disease Education and Awareness Society (IDEAS)
Non-profit organization working to make Canadians aware of the issues people living with intestinal disease face.
http://www.weneedideas.com

ConvaTec Great Comebacks Awards Program
Awards programs for those who have come back from ostomy surgery. Site features inspirational stories written by those who have had ostomy surgery.
http://greatcomebacks.com

Crohns Zone
Support for those with Crohns and Ulcerative Colitis including discussion forum and chat room
http://www.crohnszone.org

The Colon Club
Colorectal cancer education and support – providing education and support in out-of-the-box ways
http://www.colonclub.com

The J-Pouch Group
Website dedicated to the Ileo-anal anastomosis, or "J-Pouch" operation including a discussion forum.
http://www.j-pouch.org

Community Care Access Centres
http://www.ccac-ont.ca

Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada
http://www.ccac-accc.ca

Canadian Society of Intestinal Research
http://www.badgut.com

Canadian Cancer Society
http://www.cancer.ca

Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of Canada
http://www.ccfc.ca

Dial-a-Dietitian (free nutritional advice -- BC-based)
http://www.healthlinkbc.ca/dietitian

Canadian Paraplegic Association
http://www.canparaplegic.org

Canadian Association of Enterostomal Therapy
http://www.caet.ca

Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Association of Canada
http://www.sbhac.ca

Association for the Bladder Exstrophy Community
http://www.bladderexstrophy.com