Mission Statement

The Jacksonville Chapter  Volunteer Organization composed of primarily of Ostomates with the purpose of supplementing the work of medical professionals and dedicated to offering support, education, information, advocacy, and mutual aid for all people who have or will have Intestinal or Urinary Diversions. Jacksonville Chapter is a member of UOAA.

Serving the Jacksonville Metropolitan area since the early 1970s. The Ostomy Association Of Jacksonville Florida was formed to provide education, support, and guidance for those who have or will have Intestinal or Urinary Tract Diversions Sharing the vision of the National Ostomy Association, we are a non profit organization composed primarily of ostomates dedicated to supplementing the work of professionals by offering support, education, information, advocacy, and mutual aid for all people who have or will have intestinal or urinary tract diversions. Our monthly chapter meetings provide a forum for education and support with guest speakers and discussion. Our chapter newsletter contains a wealth of information dedicated to helping all members of the Ostomy Community and their families and their friends. Through our visitor program, trained members visit Ostomy Patients in hospitals, at home and through telephone visits upon request of a physician. We hope you will attend our monthly meetings and share your experiences with US!