G-PACT Communities
G-PACT provides many opportunities for patients and caregivers to receive online support. Most require a simple approval process.
G-PACT on Twitter
Follow us at @4GPACT
G-PACT on Inspire
a community of support groups for a variety of conditions all in one location. www.inspire.com/groups/g-pact-gastroparesis-and-cip/
Yahoo
largest online support group for GP and CIP on the web with over 3,400 members. Yahoo Gastroparesis Group
There are a number of group options on Facebook
The main fan page
is to be utilized mostly for public relations updates such as new medication or treatment options, publicizing G-PACT events, sharing motivational messages, and sharing information on webinars and other educational events. This page is not for patient postings or questions. www.facebook.com/GPACT
G-PACT: Coping with Gastroparesis and Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction
this is a general group for all issues related to life with GP. CIP, and CI (aka DTP- Digestive Tract Paralysis). www.facebook.com/groups/GPACT
The Gutsy Teen Lounge
Very active, engaging group for teens/young adults with DTP. www.facebook.com/groups/gutsyteenlounge
G-PACT: Kid Bits
Group for parents or caregivers of kids with DTP. www.facebook.com/groups/kidbits
G-PACT: Gastroparesis and Pregnancy
Group for those suffering from digestive tract issues who are currently pregnant or considering pregnancy. We also welcome those who have been pregnant while suffering from DTP. https://www.facebook.com/groups/532377730222400/
G-PACT Send a Smile
Group for those who want to bring a smile to others by sending cards and/or small gifts to patients experiencing a particularly difficult time. https://www.facebook.com/groups/496123433854553/?fref=nf
G-PACT Supply Depot
This group allows members to post medical supplies they have and supplies they need so patients can swap when in need. Shipping arrangements and payment are made directly between donor and recipient. Items requiring a prescription, or items that are not legal, may not be posted. Participants who receive supplies and default on payment may be banned from the group. www.facebook.com/groups/gpactsupplydepot
G-PACT: Prayer chain
This group is dedicated to people who like to pray and believe in the power of prayer. It is open to praying for suffering DTPers or ANY issue weighing heavily in the minds and souls of DTPers that they would like to share with others. Prayer requests may be posted. www.facebook.com/groups/DTPrayers
DTP Sharing and Solicitation Group
This group is where people can post their solicitation requests since all other groups have a non-solicitation policy. https://www.facebook.com/groups/690069241017050/
International Groups
There are a few group options on Facebook
G-PACT Canada
Group for our Canadian friends to connect with each other. www.facebook.com/groups/GPACTCanada
G-PACT Down Under
Group for people who live in Australia or New Zealand to connect. www.facebook.com/groups/GPACTDownUnder
G-PACT UK
Group for G-PACT members from the UK to connect and share information. https://www.facebook.com/groups/GPACTUK/
