Support Groups:

G-PACT recognizes the importance of patients being able to make a connection and communicate with others who truly understand. It has been our experience that through support groups, online or face-to-face, deep relationships have been developed and there is a common bond. In many instances, online support group members have had get togethers in order to meet in person. Many people have learned how to better manage their conditions and cope better as a result of being able to openly express their feelings with others who understand. For this reason, we provide several support group options.

Online:

www.yahoogroups.com/group/gastroparesis- largest online support group for GP and CIP on the web.

www.yahoogroups.com/group/pediatricgastrosupport- sister group for G-PACT dealing with pediatric patients

Facebook: If you have a Facebook account, we have a number of group options. If you type in G-PACT it will bring up a support group and a fan page. There is also a petition sponsored by us called "1,000,000 vs gastroparesis and intestinal pseudo-obstruction." In addition, we have a cause called "Gastroparesis Research and Awareness." In order to join the cause, you should add the "causes" application. This is a great way to follow G-PACT's progress and meet others at the same time. To set up a new Facebook account, go to www.facebook.com.

Currently, we have the following local support groups available:

Durham-Chapel Hill, NC

The NC area support group meets once a month on a Sunday afternoon in the Durham-Chapel Hill area. In addition to time for members to talk to one another and share experiences, some meetings have themes, and special guest speakers to help with various resources. Special guest speakers include a psychologist, nutritionist, exercise physiologist, a pharmD, an insurance/disability counselor, a social worker to speak about various programs available in the area for assistance. Other topics will be developed, as requested by participants. 

Contact: Aliza at zaleona@g-pact.org or 1-888-urg-pact x 89

 
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