Hepatitis B - Other Places To Get Help

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Other Places To Get Help

Organizations

American Liver Foundation (ALF)
75 Maiden Lane
Suite 603
New York, NY 10038
Phone: 1-800-GO-LIVER (1-800-465-4837)
Fax: (212) 483-8179
Web Address: www.liverfoundation.org

The American Liver Foundation (ALF) funds research and informs the public about liver disease. A nationwide network of chapters and support groups exists to help people with liver disease and their families. ALF also sponsors a national organ donor program to increase public awareness of the continuing need for organs.


Division of Viral Hepatitis—U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Phone: 1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636)
Web Address: www.cdc.gov/hepatitis

The Division of Viral Hepatitis provides information about viral hepatitis online and by telephone 24 hours a day. Pamphlets also are available. Information is available in English and in Spanish.


Hepatitis B Foundation
700 East Butler Avenue
Doylestown, PA 18901-2697
Phone: (215) 489-4900
Fax: (215) 489-4920
E-mail: info@hepb.org
Web Address: www.hepb.org

The Hepatitis B Foundation is a nonprofit organization that provides information and patient support programs to the public. It also does research to find a cure for hepatitis B.


Hepatitis Foundation International
504 Blick Drive
Silver Spring, MD 20904-2901
Phone: 1-800-891-0707
(301) 622-4200
Fax: (301) 622-4702
E-mail: hfi@comcast.net
Web Address: www.hepfi.org

This organization is a grassroots communication and support network for people with viral hepatitis. It provides education to patients, professionals, and the public about the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of viral hepatitis. The organization will make referrals to local doctors and support groups.


Last Updated: 10/15/2007

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