Educational Resources

Empowering you to live well with Crohn’s and colitis

At Crohn’s and Colitis Canada, we’re committed to providing trusted, accessible resources to help you navigate life with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis. No matter where you are on your journey with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), our educational tools are here to support you.

Explore our collection of expert-reviewed guides, brochures, and digital tools designed to help you understand your condition, make informed decisions, and feel confident in your journey.

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Featured resource

Living with IBD Guidebook for Adults

Your go-to guide for managing symptoms, treatment options, nutrition, mental health, and more. Read more about it and fill in a quick form to receive your free digital copy directly to your inbox. You'll also receive a download link immediately after completing the form.

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Topic-specific downloadable resources

While the guidebook focuses on adult experiences with IBD, we also offer additional resources to support different aspects of life with Crohn’s or colitis:

Explore more from Crohn’s and Colitis Canada

IBD Journey: Learn about the stages of living with IBD, from diagnosis to long-term management.
Information and Resource Hub: Access webinars, videos, and downloadable tools.
Expert Q&A: Get answers to common questions from leading IBD specialists.
IBD Kitchen: Download simple and flavourful IBD-friendly recipes to enjoy.

Quick FactFaits en bref

Canada has among the highest incidence rates of Crohn's and colitis in the world.
1 in 140 Canadians lives with Crohn’s or colitis.
Families new to Canada are developing these diseases for the first time.
Incidence of Crohn’s in Canadian kids under 10 has doubled since 1995.
People are most commonly diagnosed before age 30.

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