Crohn's & Colitis Foundation Resources on IBDPal
Selected Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation educational content and Marks are used on IBDPal under license. This hub points you to Foundation programs and education, then links to IBDPal guides that attribute the Foundation as the source.
Licensed education
Selected education under license from the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation
Logo and Marks appear unmodified. Foundation pages are the original source. The Foundation does not endorse IBDPal or MediVue.
What IBDPal may do under license
- Display the Foundation logo unmodified and link to the Foundation website
- Use selected Foundation educational content with attribution to the original Foundation page
- Help patients find Help Center, chapter, diet, Camp Oasis, insurance, advocacy, and education resources
We do not mirror every Foundation article or claim Foundation endorsement.
IBD Help Center
The Foundation's IBD Help Center can help with education, support, and referrals to programs. It does not replace your gastroenterologist or emergency services.
- Phone: 888-MY-GUT-PAIN (888-694-8872)
- Use for general education, local resources, support groups, and program referrals.
- For severe symptoms, call your GI team, urgent care, or emergency services.
When to call the Help Center vs your clinic · Helpline numbers guide · Foundation Help Center
Education and disease basics
Read Foundation patient education on the Foundation site (original source). Use those materials alongside guidance from your clinician.
Disease basics (Foundation education)
Start with Foundation disease overviews, then use IBDPal guides that attribute those pages and link back to the originals.
Diet and nutrition
Foundation patient education covers therapeutic diets, working with an IBD dietitian, and nutrition during flares and remission. IBDPal tracks meals and symptoms so you can bring clearer notes to clinic visits.
Kids, teens, school, and Camp Oasis
The Foundation offers youth and parent education plus Camp Oasis, a summer program for children and teens with IBD. Confirm eligibility, locations, and dates on the Foundation site.
Medications and treatment education
The Foundation IBD Medication Guide helps patients learn drug classes and prepare questions. Therapy choices belong with your gastroenterologist.
Insurance and prior authorization
Many IBD medications require prior authorization. The Foundation publishes patient-facing guidance on navigating denials, appeals, and step therapy. Your clinic and insurer remain the authorities for your case.
Pain, fatigue, and symptoms beyond the gut
Foundation education covers pain, fatigue, and extraintestinal issues such as joints, skin, and eyes. Track patterns and bring them to your care team.
Mental health and emotional wellness
Living with IBD often includes stress, anxiety, or depression. Use Foundation education and peer support alongside licensed mental health care when needed.
Research and clinical trials
The Foundation funds research and helps patients learn about clinical trial participation. Trial eligibility is decided by study teams and your clinician, not by IBDPal.
Surgery and ostomy
Some people with Crohn's or ulcerative colitis need surgery or live with an ostomy or pouch. Use Foundation patient education for vocabulary and questions, then decide with your surgical and GI teams.
Workplace and school rights
Students and workers with IBD often need bathroom access, flexible attendance, and documentation for accommodations. Foundation education helps families prepare questions. This is not legal advice.
Travel, restroom access, and daily living
Foundation We Can't Wait and patient education help with bathroom urgency, travel planning, and intimacy topics. Education only; not legal or sexual-health prescribing advice.
Colonoscopy and cancer surveillance
Long-standing colitis often raises surveillance colonoscopy questions. Use Foundation patient education for vocabulary, then follow intervals set by your gastroenterologist.
Chapters, events, and support groups
Local chapters can help families find education events, community programs, and support groups. Availability varies by region.
Advocacy
The Foundation Action Center helps patients contact lawmakers about IBD access issues such as step therapy. Advocacy is separate from medical advice.
IBDPal guides that attribute the Foundation
These IBDPal pages explain Foundation programs in plain language and link to the original Foundation sources.
- What is IBD (Foundation basics)
- What is Crohn's disease (Foundation basics)
- What is ulcerative colitis (Foundation basics)
- Newly diagnosed first-week pathway
- Camp Oasis and youth IBD support
- Youth and school Foundation resources
- Pregnancy and IBD Foundation resources
- Prior authorization with Foundation resources
- Insurance appeal letters
- Step therapy and Safe Step Act
- Foundation diet and nutrition resources
- Foundation emotional wellness resources
- Find a chapter or support group
- Clinical trials and Foundation research education
- Surgery and ostomy Foundation bridge
- Workplace and school rights deep dive
- Medication Guide bridge
- Pain and fatigue
- Extraintestinal manifestations
- Complementary medicine
- Travel and restroom access
- Intimacy and sexual health
- Vaccines and infection risk
- Colonoscopy and cancer surveillance
- Help Center phone numbers
- Help Center vs clinic
IBDPal's role
IBDPal curates links to reputable public resources and provides a free tracking app and education library. We do not speak for the Foundation, claim partnership or endorsement, or provide medical advice.