United Ostomy Associations of America (UOAA)
United Ostomy Associations of America is a national nonprofit for people who have or may need ostomy or continent diversion surgery. They help people find support groups, peer support, education, advocacy tools, emergency supply resources, and virtual ostomy nurse support through a partner program.
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United Ostomy Associations of America (UOAA) offers lifelong learning and emotional support to people who have or will have ostomy surgery, caregivers, family, friends and medical professionals.... Main Services support network support groups Serving adults 18+ on-treatment post-treatment individuals families caregivers
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What they offer 11
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Affiliated Ostomy Support Group (ASG)Service
- Recently verified· Jun 29
Support Group FinderService
UOAA lists more than 265 affiliated ostomy support groups across the United States, including in-person and virtual options.
- Recently verified· Jun 29
Information LineService
UOAA answers general ostomy questions and helps callers find UOAA resources, support groups, and virtual support options.
- Recently verified· Jun 29
UOAA Virtual Ostomy Clinic provided by The Wound CompanyProgram
A partner telehealth program gives adults with an ostomy access to certified ostomy nurses by Zoom, text, and email for 30 days.
- Recently verified· Jun 29
Team HOPE Peer SupportProgram
Team HOPE matches new ostomates with trained experienced ostomates for private online peer encouragement.
- Recently verified· Jun 29
Ostomy Friends Online Training CourseProgram
UOAA offers free online training for experienced ostomates who want to support people with a new ostomy through Team HOPE.
- Recently verified· Jun 29
Ostomy AcademyProgram
Ostomy Academy is a free online education series with expert talks and recordings on ostomy quality-of-life topics.
- Recently verified· Jun 29
Emergency Ostomy Supplies Resource ListService
UOAA does not stock supplies, but it lists manufacturer assistance programs, local donation-closet ideas, supply pantries, and lower-cost supply sellers.
- Recently verified· Jun 29
Advocacy ProgramProgram
UOAA advocates for insurance access, quality care, rights, and public awareness for people with ostomies or continent diversions.
- Recently verified· Jun 29
2026 Run for Resilience Ostomy 5KEvent
UOAA’s Run for Resilience is a fundraiser and awareness event with virtual participation and in-person events around the country.
- Recently verified· Jun 29
Advocate Training Webinar: Your Story is Your PowerEvent
A UOAA advocacy training webinar about using personal stories in advocacy.
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