The IBD community

There’s strength in numbers. The community is here when you need it. Connect with people and organizations that can help.

You’re not alone.

The inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) community offers understanding, support, and ways to learn more about living with Crohn’s disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC). Connect with people who understand what you’re going through. Find organizations working to advocate for all people living with IBD. It’s all here.

Living with IBD Patient Mentor Program

Speak to real people living with IBD. Hear about their experiences. Living with IBD Patient Mentors are here to help you learn more about Crohn’s and UC, with phone-based support at a time that works with your schedule.

Talk to people like you.

Advocacy groups

There are many different organizations connecting individuals who are committed to improving the lives of all people living with IBD. Take a look; there may be something just for you.

  • Bezzy IBD logo

    Bezzy IBD

    A one-stop shop for blog content and peer-to-peer discussions.

  • Color of Gastrointestinal Illnesses logo

    Color of Gastrointestinal Illnesses

    Dedicated to improving the quality of life for BIPOC affected by IBD.

  • Connecting to Cure Crohn’s & Colitis logo

    Connecting to Cure Crohn’s & Colitis

    Online support groups for patients and caregivers.

  • Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation logo

    Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation

    An organization dedicated to finding the cures for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.

  • My Crohn’s and Colitis team logo

    My Crohn’s and Colitis Team

    For those who want to get in touch with other people living with IBD.

  • South Asian IBD Alliance

    Resources and education for members of the South Asian community with IBD.

  • BLKHLTH

    An organization dedicated to creating a space for conversations about racism, health, and new ways forward.

  • Generation Patient

    An organization that facilitates events, online programs, and advocacy initiatives for young adults living with chronic and rare conditions.

  • Girls with Guts

    A community for women with inflammatory bowel disease and/or ostomies.

  • Global Healthy Living Foundation

    Created to inspire, support, and empower people living with chronic illnesses.

  • Patient Advocate Foundation

    An organization dedicated to improving healthcare access, quality, and affordability.

  • Patients Rising

    A patient advocacy platform that focuses on empowering patients to fight for affordable, accessible healthcare.

Links to third-party websites are provided as resources and not intended to be an endorsement. Takeda is not responsible for their content.

Shonda Living with Crohn’s

I struggled for many years with the embarrassment of what was happening to me. I don’t want others to feel the loneliness that I felt. See her story