Who We Are:

We are an affiliated support group of the United Ostomy Associations of America (UOAA). We offer physical and emotional support for individuals who currently have (or previously had) a bowel or urinary diversion, including colostomy, ileostomy, or urostomy, and those who are considering ostomy surgery. Although we may be at different life stages and our health journeys are unique, we find support in sharing our stories and our questions, listening and learning from each other, and knowing that we are not alone. There is no cost for membership to our group, and all are welcome.

Meetings:

We meet for in-person gatherings on the third Monday evening of each month (with the exception of August and December). Our meeting programs vary monthly, covering a variety of topics including, but not limited to ostomy issues and nutrition, emotional and physical well-being, new product availability, and other subjects of interest that are not always ostomy related. We often have guest speakers at our meetings but always allow time for ostomy related group discussion as a regular part of every gathering.

First Presbyterian Church
200 East Beardsley Avenue, Room #101
Elkhart, Indiana 46514 (see map)
6:00 to 7:00 pm
(Please use the parking lot and entrance on the east side of the church, off of Grove Street.)

Monthly Newsletter:

We offer a monthly newsletter that includes our upcoming meeting information, resources for assistance, announcements, and an ostomy related article. To receive our newsletter by email, please reach out by using the contact information listed below.

Contact Information:

For questions or more information concerning our support group or to join our mailing list, please contact Rita Herrmann at elkhartostomy@gmail.com or call 574-238-0063.