Gluten Intolerance Group

General Organizational Information

Organization Name:

Organization Acronym:

GIG

Year Established:

1973

Type of organization:

Condition(s)-specific organization

Mission Statement:

Our mission is to increase awareness by providing accurate, up-to-date information, education, and support to persons with gluten intolerance, their families, healthcare professionals, and the public to live a healthy life.

Status of organization:

Incorporated non-profit

Professional/Medical Board?:

501(c)3 Status?:

Yes

Paid staff?:

Yes

Board of Directors?:

Yes

Serves the following conditions

Diseases:

Gluten Intolerance

Celiac Disease

Dermatitis Herpetiformis

Organizational Contact Information

Title:

Office Manager

First Name:

Mandy

Last Name:

Lyons

Address:

31214 124th Ave. SE

Auburn, WA, 98092-3667

Phone:

+1 253 833 6655

Fax:

+1 253 833 6675

Email:

mlyons@gluten.net

Website Address:

http://www.gluten.net

Resources and Services Provided

Languages spoken:

English

Printed materials available in:

Chinese

English

German

French

Spanish

Information provided for:

Affected individuals

Families of affected individuals

Care providers

Health care professionals

Researchers

The public

Teachers

Students

Legislators

Range of services include:

Referrals to local chapter or group

Referrals to research studies

Referrals to matching individuals/families

Professional counseling

Peer-to-peer counseling

Medical referrals

Clinical or treatment centers

Genetic testing

Genetic information

Referrals for non-medical services

Non-medical services

Political action

Advocacy

Training

Speakers

Telephone helpline

Services for the visually impaired

Educational materials include:

Fact sheet(s)

Pamphlet(s)

Booklet(s)

Magazine

Website

Newsletter

Journal articles on condition

Bibliography

Research updates

Lending library

Resource guide

Student materials

Conferences/workshops for:

Affected individuals and/or families

Public

Professionals

Financial assistance for:

Scholarships