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Liver Disease

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American Liver Foundation

National. 25 chapters. Founded 1976. Dedicated to the prevention, treatment and cure of liver disease (including hepatitis) through research, education and advocacy. Members include patients, families, professionals and supporters. Chapters organized and operated by lay volunteers and staff. Offers guidelines for starting groups. Online local chapter locator.
Write:
American Liver Foundation
75 Maiden Lane, Suite 603
New York, NY 10038-4810
Voice: 1-800-465-4837
Fax: 212-483-8179
Website: http://www.liverfoundation.org
Verified: 10/15/2008

Children's Liver Association for Support Services (CLASS)

Model. Founded 1995. Dedicated to addressing the emotional, educational and financial needs of families with children with liver disease or liver transplantation. Telephone hotline, newsletter, parent matching, literature and financial assistance. Supports research and educates public about organ donations.
Write:
Children's Liver Association for Support Services
27023 McBean Parkway, Suite 126
Valencia, CA 91355
Voice: 1-877-679-8256 or 661-263-9099
Fax: 661-263-9099
Website: http://www.classkids.org
Verified: 10/15/2008

Autoimmune Liver Disease Support Group

Online. Support and sharing for those who have been afflicted with autoimmune liver disease of all forms. Message board.
Website: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/LiverSupport-L/
Verified: 10/20/2008

PSC-Support

Online. 1444 members. Founded 1998. Support for patients or family members of patients with primary sclerosing cholangitis, a chronic cholestatic liver disease characterised by periductal inflammation of both intrahepatic and extrahepatic bile ducts.
Website: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/psc-support
Verified: 10/20/2008

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