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<h1 id="main">Navigating a rare disease? The Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center can help!</h1></div>
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<p>Millions of people in the United States live with a rare disease. While each individual disease may be uncommon, the people they affect often face similar challenges. Finding reliable information, getting a diagnosis, and locating resources can feel overwhelming.</p>
<p>That&rsquo;s where NIH&rsquo;s&nbsp;<a href="https://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/" target="_blank">Genetic and Rare Diseases (GARD) Information Center</a> can help.</p>
<h2>Easy-to-understand information at your fingertips</h2>
<p>GARD is a comprehensive resource for anyone affected by a rare disease. On their website, you&rsquo;ll find current, reliable, and easy-to-understand information on thousands of <a href="https://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/diseases?category=&amp;page=1&amp;letter=&amp;search=" target="_blank">rare diseases</a>. Information is available in both English and Spanish. It is presented in a clear and actionable way, giving you the information you may need to get a diagnosis, manage your care, or find a supportive community.</p>
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<p>Explore thousands of rare diseases in GARD&rsquo;s online directory.</p>
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<h2>Connect with a GARD Information Specialist</h2>
<p>Getting a diagnosis for a rare disease can be challenging and, for some patients, may take months to years. GARD offers free support through its team of dedicated Information Specialists.</p>
<p>GARD Information Specialists can provide individualized help with:</p>
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<p>While GARD Information Specialists can&rsquo;t give you medical advice or make a diagnosis, they can help you find someone to answer your questions.</p>
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<p>Each disease page has information about the disease, diagnosis, clinical research, patient organizations, and other resources.</p>
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<h2>Contacting GARD</h2>
<p>GARD Information Specialists are available Monday through Friday from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern Time (except federal holidays).</p>
<p>Get in touch by calling toll-free at 888-205-2311 or by filling out a <a href="https://contact.rarediseases.info.nih.gov/Gard/s/?language=en_US" target="_blank">contact form</a> on their website.</p>
<p style="margin-left:.5in;"><strong>Tip: </strong>Be as specific as possible when describing your information needs to a GARD Information Specialist. It&rsquo;s a good idea to have some questions prepared ahead of time.</p>
<p>With GARD&#39;s support, you won&#39;t have to face a rare disease alone.</p>
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