YODAA - Resources
While YODAA seeks to provide support to all its members, it can't do it alone. The following are various resources that may help provide information about your diagnosis or information about ostomies and diversions, in general. If you have a resource that you would like to share with YODAA, please contact us, and upon review, we will add your resource to our list.
General Links
United Ostomy Associations of America (UOAA)
- List of support groups (for support – also potential Rally sponsors)
- “Phoenix” magazine published 4 times a year (free trial issue available)
- Discussion Boards for Teens, Parents, those with continent diversions, other
- YODAA is an Affiliated Support Group (ASG) of the UOAA
International Ostomy Association
United Ostomy Association of Canada
Milwaukee Young Adult Ostomate Diversion Alliance of America
- Milwaukee Regional Chapter of YODAA
- Special thanks to MYODAA for help with content, including links
Meet An Ostomate - Dating service for ostomates.
Shaz's Website - An interactive support page for new and experienced ostomates.
American Gastroenterological Association - Advancing the Science and Practice of Gastroenterology
Cleveland Clinic - National top four for hospitals with emphasis in colorectal surgery
Wound, Ostomy & Continence Nurses (WOCN)
- Professional Society for nurses who specialize in these fields
- Locate a nurse near you
Diagnosis-Specific Links
Cancer
Exstrophy
Association for the Bladder Exstrophy Community (ABC)
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP)
Hirschsprung's Disease
Hirschsprung's Disease Information
IBD - Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis
Crohns & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA)
IBS Crohn's - Excellent website for info
J-Pouch Support and Information
Red Lion Group - The UK charity for people who have, or are considering having, a J-pouch operation
Spina Bifida
Spina Bifida Association (SBA)