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International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders (IFFGD)
P.O. Box 170864
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 964-1799
Web: http://www.iffgd.org/This foundation offers support groups, a newsletter and educational information on functional gastrointestinal disorders and bowel incontinence.
National Association for Continence (NAFC)
This a not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life of people with incontinence. NAFC's purpose is to be the leading source of education, advocacy and support to the public and to the health professional about the causes, prevention, diagnosis, treatments, and management alternatives for incontinence.
P.O. Box 1019
Charleston, SC 29402 -1019
800-252-3337
E-mail: memberservices@nafc.org
Website: http://www.nafc.orgThis association publishes a wide variety of educational materials related to incontinence, the NAFC also sponsors a Continence Referral Service to help individuals find health professionals in their areas who specialize in the treatment of bladder control problems.
Simon Foundation for Continence
P.O. Box 815
Wilmette, IL 60091
800-237-4666
Web: http://www.simonfoundation.org/This foundation publishes information about incontinence and has organized an educational support group called "I Will Manage." In addition, founder Cheryle Gartley has edited a book entitle Managing Incontinence, with chapters by prominent physicians, nurses and psychologists.