A celiac's lifestyle is considerably easier with the help of a local support group. To assist in the process of finding local support, we have provided a series of files listing all of the celiac support groups that we are aware of. For each group one or more addresses and/or phone numbers are listed. When possible, e-mail addresses are also listed.
A very lax definition of support groups is used in these listings; any group that meets regularly for mutual support in handling celiac disease and the gluten-free diet is included in these listings. When a formal group is not available but someone is willing to function as a focal point, he/she is included as a "Resource Unit".
Updates or corrections can be sent to one of the following:
Contacts:
Jennifer Chock
218-825-9525
Meetings are the 2nd Thursday of the month
St. Francis Church, Brainerd, MN, 7:00 p.m
Internet:
Jennifer Chock, chock@BRAINERD.NET
Updated: 15 Oct 2004
Contacts:
Carol Hansen, President
651-489-0645
Barbara Wojcik, Vice President
651-653-4523
Internet:
Carol Hansen, carolahansen@comcast.net
Karen L. Geronime, barbara1760@comcast.net
Updated: 14 Jan 2006
Contacts:
Lynda Benkofske
15470 County Road 35
Elk River, MN 55330
763-263-7679
Internet:
Lynda Benkofske, ljbenkof@ties2.net
Updated: 21 Dec 2003
Contacts:
Coyla Shepard,
2805 Hidden Hills Lane NE
Rochester, MN 55906
Warren Budd
507-288-9056
Updated: 6 Feb 2001
Contacts:
Sylvia Raschke
214 11 Ave. S.
Cold Spring, MN 56320
320-685-3007
Internet:
Sylvia Raschke, sylkenfrog@aol.com
Updated: 22 Feb 2004
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