United Ostomy Associations of America
Support groups, practical education, and a virtual ostomy clinic staffed by ostomy nurses.
Best for
Anyone adjusting to an ostomy, especially without access to a local ostomy nurse.
Why Kave includes this
Most complications people have with an ostomy are practical — leaks, skin breakdown, fit — and are solved by an ostomy nurse rather than a surgeon. A virtual clinic reaches people who live nowhere near one. Kave lists it alongside Osto Group so a user can get the supplies and the knowledge to use them.
- Expected cost
- Free. Support groups and the virtual clinic are provided at no cost.
- Insurance requirement
- None.
- Who qualifies
- Anyone living with an ostomy or continent diversion, and caregivers.
- Where it is available
- Nationwide (United States)
- How you use it
- Online or by phone and In person
- Languages
- English and Spanish
Limitations Kave wants you to know about
- Education and support, not a replacement for your surgical team.
- Virtual clinic appointment availability is limited.
Verification
Compiled by Kave on July 1, 2026 and link-checked. Not yet independently verified. Kave assembled this from the organisation’s own published material and confirmed the links resolve. No reviewer has confirmed the eligibility details against the source, so check them on the official site before you rely on them.
- Compiled
- July 1, 2026 (28 days ago)
- Next scheduled review
- September 29, 2026
- Reviewed by
- Not yet reviewed
Sources used
- United Ostomy Associations of America — read July 1, 2026
Kave quality score
86/100
Kave lists resources scoring 80 or above that also clear all four mandatory gates.
- Affordability or financial value20/20
- Patient impact19.5/25
- Accessibility12.6/15
- Transparency12.6/15
- Ease of use8.4/10
- Geographic reach4.5/5
- Institutional credibility4.3/5
- Privacy and data practices4.3/5
Geographic reach is deliberately worth only five points, so a strong local resource is not pushed out by a weak national one. Read the methodology.