Support Networks
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Support Networks
The OI Foundation offers several resources for connecting with individuals with OI and OI families. All of the resources listed below allow participants to ask questions, share information, and offer mutual support to others.
OI Foundation Official Facebook Page
"Like" the OI Foundation on Facebook to receive important announcements and updates from the OI Foundation.
OI Community Forum Facebook Group
Join the OI Community Facebook Forum discussion page for the OI community. Please note: In order to view and participate in Facebook groups, you will need an active Facebook account.
OI Foundation Support Groups
About the OI Support Group Program
The OIF is currently updating our Support Group Program. Stay tuned for more information! In the meantime, if you have questions about the OIF Support Group Program, please email bonelink@oif.org.
Regional-Based Community Members' Contact Information
| Region | Support Group Leader | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast | Dianne McNeil | Dianne.Northeast@yahoo.com | 774-266-0771 |
| Southeast | Gail Bunker | SoutheastRSG@gmail.com | 407-405-5371 |
| Southeast | Susie Wilson | SoutheastRSG@gmail.com | 914-261-8025 |
| Midwest | Diane Albrecht | midwestRSG@gmail.com | 847-970-1353 |
| Midwest | Jessica Minor | midwestRSG@gmail.com | 317-402-6858 |
| Southwest | Kelli Druessel | swregionoif@gmail.com | 309-310-1636 |
| West | Diane Wysocki | west.RSG@gmail.com | 206-713-7208 |
| West | Liana Teteberg | west.RSG@gmail.com | 435-714-0000 |
OIF State-Based Contacts
Below is a list of State-based contacts. State-based contacts are community-members that people can reach out to connect with someone in their state.
| State/Area | Contact | Phone numbers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | Barbara Hicks Lauri Alexander | oifromaz@gmail.com lauri@digitalswirl.com | |
| Colorado | Christina Carney | christinalcarney@gmail.com | (970) 964-4250 |
| Florida | Breanna Coleman Samantha Coleman | coleman.faye00@gmail.com sk.coleman@yahoo.com | (813) 365-2687 (813) 928-7004 |
| Illinois | Jean Grys | grysmom@yahoo.com | (309) 353-4988 |
| Kentucky | Cheryl Pena | Calli1980@aol.com | (859) 744-3679 |
| Massachusetts (South Shore) | Cheryl Manduca | disneyfanatic4eva@gmail.com | (508) 292-0562 |
| New Jersey | Ricky Britner Jr. | oirickybritnerjr@gmail.com | |
| New Mexico | Amber Ohlinger Angel Pacheco | astaro95@gmail.com Angel.pac126@gmail.com | (575) 770-3523 (575) 77904775 |
| Iowa | Kyle Thompson | suevankt@gmail.com | (641)-420-8050 |
| Ohio | Erin Szavuly | eszavuly@lourdes.edu | (419) 824-3685 |
| PA (Pittsburgh) | Chaz Kellem Nikki Watson | chazkellem@yahoo.com nicolemariewatson@gmail.com | (412) 913-6357 |
| Texas | Amie Ludwig | amieludwig1@yahoo.c | (214) 334-9683 |
| Utah | Liana Teteberg | lteteberg@icloud.com | 435-714-0000 |
| Washington | Diane Wysocki (Regional Support Group Leader) | wysocki.diane@hotmail.com | (206) 713-7208 |
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