Introducing an exciting new partnership between Celiac Chat and the National Celiac Association!
Celiac Chat is a cost-free mentorship program for kids and teens newly diagnosed with Celiac disease. We provide a virtual safe space for young Celiacs as they navigate everyday living. We offer resources and support, share our personal stories, and discuss the challenges and fears we face while celebrating the triumphs we conquer.
Our goal is to provide a trusted peer-to-peer mentorship program to help kids and teens through the many challenging stages that often accompany living with celiac disease – be it physical, mental, or social. Following their lead, our Celiac Chat mentors will have “no pressure” conversations with your child in a casual forum and help them build understanding and empathy amongst their family and friends. Our mentors will share our favorite gluten-free products, provide advocacy tips when ordering food at a restaurant, and educate their mentees on how to speak with others about what happens to the body when exposed to gluten. ​Most importantly, our mentors are there to listen and support your child through all stages of their celiac journey.
Above all else, Celiac Chat and our partner, the National Celiac Association, wishes to provide each child, teen, and young adult with hope and provide examples of how one can thrive and live a fulfilling life with celiac disease.