No need to feel alone! There are many great groups and organizations.
Receiving a diagnosis of Adrenal Insufficiency for you or your loved one can overwhelming. Although we are sorry for the circumstance that brought you to this place we want to welcome you to our AI Family. We hope to make this journey you have just begun easier by providing both support and education. This page will give some suggestions as you begin to learn more about adrenal insufficiency.
FB Support groups run by AIU
All our FB groups include membership questions that must be answered.
We do NOT allow the discussion of supplements, herbs, special diets etc. to treat or cure adrenal insufficiency.
Selling and/or personal fundraising is NOT allowed.
Adrenal Insufficiency Support
This is our largest group and is made up of adults with adrenal insufficiency and parents of MINOR children with adrenal insufficiency. Those who are not in one of these categories must have permission from the adult with adrenal insufficiency to join.
Parents & Guardians
If you have a minor child living at home this is a great group for you.
We welcome grandparents or other caregivers of children as well.
Supporting an adult?
If you are a spouse, partner, family member, caregiver, or friend to an ADULT with adrenal insufficiency you may ask to join this group.
Service Dogs
AIU does not have any expertise in this area, but provides this platform for discussion and the sharing of ideas.
To join you must have a diagnosis of adrenal insufficiency or have a child with the diagnosis .
Conference Attendees
Interested in attending a conference? Join this group to keep up to date on our plans.
Other Support Resources
FB support groups run by other organizations or individuals
- Adrenal Disease Support Group Offers information and support for those who are symptomatic, being tested for, or who are diagnosed with Addison’s disease or other forms of adrenal insufficiency.
- Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH) is a family of inherited disorders affecting the adrenal glands.
- Cushings Disease A safe place for people to gather, share, care, empathize, encourage and commiserate about their journey with Cushing’s Disease.
- Crainopharyngioma Group A group of patients and survivors of a craniopharyngioma brain tumor. Offering support and encouragement to all ages and ethnicities.
- To join a group for women with CAH contact alyssaleight@gmail.com
- Parental Support for Adrenal Insufficient Children This group is open to parents or guardians of children diagnosed with adrenal insufficiency.
- Hypopituitary Support Group This group is to bring all of these people together into one place as a community, and share/support each other to the best of our abilities. All people are welcome to join our group, and learn about our condition. Family, friends and people interested in learning more or wanting to give support to their “Hypopit” loved ones are encouraged to join also.
- Living with Addison’s Disease The LWA is an Adrenal Support Group for anyone that has or cares for someone with Adrenal Insufficiency. We support all Faiths & have a Weekly Event for Special Prayer Intentions. If you find this offensive, many other AI Support groups exist that may better suit your needs.
Other helpful websites
Contact us if you would like your organization’s website or a personal blog added. All we ask that you site Adrenal Insufficiency United as a resource on your website or blog as well.
- CAH is US The aim of the group is to bring together families and people with congenital adrenal hyperplasia and other forms of adrenal insufficiency and provide information that will help generate better care and knowledge. All the information comes from state-of-the-art research. Professor Peter Hindmarsh who is the medical lead, was the first person in the world to devise a method which mimics the natural production of cortisol, the circadian rhythm, by devising a formula which slowly infuses cortisol at rates which are set to suit the individual’s unique handling of cortisol. You can read more in their book. Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia: A Comprehensive Guide
- Canadian Addison’s Society We hope to help educate not only the medical society but also the public to aspects of the disease.
- Global Genes Global Genes® is one of the leading rare disease patient advocacy organizations in the world. The non-profit organization promotes the needs of the rare disease community under a unifying symbol of hope – the Blue Denim Genes Ribbon®. What began as a grassroots movement in 2009 , with just a few rare disease parent advocates and foundations , has since grown to over 500 global organizations.
- Pituitary Network Association All things related to the pituitary gland.
- National Organization of Rare Disorders NORD, a 501(c)(3) organization, is a patient advocacy organization dedicated to individuals with rare diseases and the organizations that serve them. NORD, along with its more than 260 patient organization members, is committed to the identification, treatment, and cure of rare disorders through programs of education, advocacy, research, and patient services.
- The Mighty An online blog, video site where you can read and share personal stories about living life with a rare or chronic condition.
Face to Face Support
- The NADF has several groups around the USA who have face:face support groups. Keep up with their calendar to see what’s going on in your area.
- If you want to plan a get together in your area please contact us. NADF and AIU are happy to help you get started.
- Opportunities to find new friends in your community. These suggestions are meant to jump start your imagination. In any size community, there are ways to connect with others. Even small interactions can help ease feelings of isolation. For example, a trip to the grocery store can become a social event by saying hello to other shoppers, the person ringing up your order, and the one carrying it to the car for you. Your friendly greeting may be just what they need.
- Senior Centers; these are often sponsored by local civic governments, and offer a variety of programs, such as gentle exercise, crafts, games, speakers, outings, etc. Many offer transportation services.
- Community Recreation Centers have regular events. During the summer activities in the park can be a good excuse to sit and people watch or make new friends.
- Libraries; many programs run during the day are attended by retired people or folks who are unable to work for a variety of reasons.
- Arts Organizations and Guilds; these can be a source for making new friends and developing new interests; many are happy to accept beginners as new members.
- Education Institutions; Universities and Colleges offer a variety of courses that can be attended in person or enjoyed online; some have discounted fees, or are offered free to seniors. Informal classes can be a great way for single people to meet others with the same interests.
- Faith-based groups; churches have social events, study groups, and other ways to connect through mutual beliefs.
- Doctors’ Offices often post notices and brochures advertising local health-based support.
- Some hospitals run support groups for various health issues.
- National Organizations such as AARP (U.S.) and CARP (Canadian) offer a variety of services and information with links to regional branches.