Community driven safe places

Sometimes it might feel lonely to have Wilson disease or to be a caregiver.

But there is a dedicated and resilient community that is passionate about elevating visibility around rare diseases. By connecting the Wilson disease community to other inspiring voices and informative resources, you can become more informed, well-connected and a better advocate for your own health or your loved one’s health.

Organizations

The organizations below provide education on Wilson disease, information on associated conditions and avenues to find support for your disease.

Disease-Related Organizations

The WDA provides support and hope to people impacted by Wilson disease worldwide so that they may lead the best quality of life possible.

NORD is a nonprofit organization aiming to provide support for individuals with rare diseases. It features extensive resources on Wilson disease, such as signs and symptoms, causes, related disorders, standard therapies, supporting organizations and more.

ALF is a nonprofit organization that promotes liver health and disease prevention. It provides information on Wilson disease, patient stories, questions to ask your healthcare provider and the overall progression of liver disease.

NIDDK is an organization within the National Institute of Health, which works to research treatments for diseases that are chronic, costly and consequential for patients and families. NIDDK offers detailed resources and materials about Wilson disease diet and nutrition, treatment, clinical trials and related research.

Mental Health Organizations

National Alliance on Mental Illness

NAMI is an advocacy group with the goal of educating and providing support groups for people with depression, anxiety and other mental illnesses.

NIMH is the lead federal agency for research on mental health disorders. It provides resources and information related to psychiatric symptoms Wilson disease patients may experience.

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Wilson Disease Association

WDA is a volunteer organization striving to promote the well-being of patients with Wilson disease and their families and friends.

National Organization for Rare Diseases

NORD is a nonprofit organization aiming to provide support for individuals with rare diseases. It features extensive resources on Wilson disease, such as signs and symptoms, causes, related disorders, standard therapies, supporting organizations and more.

American Liver Foundation

ALF is a nonprofit organization that promotes liver health and disease prevention. This source provides information on Wilson disease, patient stories, questions to ask your doctor and the overall progression of liver disease.

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

NIDDK is an organization within the National Institute of Health, which works to research treatments for diseases that are chronic, costly and consequential for patients and families. NIDDK offers detailed resources and materials about Wilson disease diet and nutrition, treatment, clinical trials and related research.

Mental Health Support
National Alliance on Mental Illness

NAMI is an advocacy group with the goal of educating and providing support groups for people with depression, anxiety and other mental illnesses.

National Institute of Mental Health 

NIMH is the lead federal agency for research on mental health disorders.

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Wilson Disease Association

WDA is a volunteer organization striving to promote the well-being of patients with Wilson disease and their families and friends.

National Organization for Rare Diseases

NORD is a nonprofit organization aiming to provide support for individuals with rare diseases. It features extensive resources on Wilson disease, such as signs and symptoms, causes, related disorders, standard therapies, supporting organizations and more.

Associated Conditions
American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases

AASLD is the leading organization of scientists and healthcare professionals committed to preventing and curing liver disease.

American Liver Foundation

ALF is a nonprofit organization that promotes liver health and disease prevention. This source provides information on Wilson disease, patient stories, questions to ask your doctor and the overall progression of liver disease.

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

NIDDK is an organization within the National Institute of Health, which works to research treatments for diseases that are chronic, costly and consequential for patients and families. NIDDK offers detailed resources and materials about Wilson disease diet and nutrition, treatment, clinical trials and related research.

Mental Health Support
National Alliance on Mental Illness

NAMI is an advocacy group with the goal of educating and providing support groups for people with depression, anxiety and other mental illnesses.

Finding a Mental Health Professional 

This is an online tool to help find the right mental health professional for your needs.

CDC Mental Health Tools and Resources

This is a resource to educate patients and families on topics related to mental health.

National Institute of Mental Health 

NIMH is the lead federal agency for research on mental health disorders.

Social Community Networking
Inspire

This is an online support group for families or patients to connect with other people experiencing Wilson disease.

Alexion-Sponsored Community Connections

National Alliance on Mental Illness

NAMI is an advocacy group with the goal of educating and providing support groups for people with depression, anxiety and other mental illnesses.

Cu See Me Facebook Page

Connect with the Wilson disease community and participate in lively discussions.

Meet the Influencer Advocates

Rare disease needs a voice

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February 21, 2019
Our influencer will be an advocate for raising awareness about Wilson and the need for education.
No person with Wilson disease is the same. Knowing how your condition will progress and being confident your disease is well managed is complicated. Challenging treatment schedules and restrictive diets add to the complexity. Some of us have no symptoms – others have rearranged our lives because of the condition. Some of us have been living with Wilson disease for decades – others only days.​

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Explore our resources to learn all you can, then see your healthcare provider to help take control of a journey toward a healthier you.

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