Questions about rare diseases?

Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center

Did you know there are over 10,000 rare diseases? In fact, rare diseases are estimated to affect more than 30 million people in the United States. Each disease may be rare individually, but people with rare diseases often face similar challenges. These challenges may include accessing information, getting a diagnosis, and finding resources.

The mission of the Genetic and Rare Diseases (GARD) Information Center is to help the rare disease community meet these common challenges. We do this by providing free access to reliable and easy-to-understand information. We support the rare disease community both through our website and through the dedicated Information Specialists in our Contact Center.

How Can GARD Help You?

Finding accurate information and helpful resources may prove challenging during your diagnostic journey. GARD provides access to information and resources that are current, reliable, and clear. Using the support GARD offers can help ensure you are getting the best possible care for your rare disease.

Here, learn what kind of information and resources GARD offers.
Browse by Disease
Search our database to find information about thousands of rare diseases.
Contact GARD
Reach one of our Information Specialists by email or phone to find the help you may need. 
Find Resources
Discover everything from where to find financial aid to tools that help you communicate with your health care provider.
 
Connect with Patient Organizations
Connect with other patients and families to build a community of support, learn about the latest treatments, care centers, and opportunities to participate in research.

How Can GARD Help You?

Finding accurate information and helpful resources may prove challenging during your diagnostic journey. GARD provides access to information and resources that are current, reliable, and clear. Using the support GARD offers can help ensure you are getting the best possible care for your rare disease.

Here, learn what kind of information and resources GARD offers.
Browse by Disease
Search our database to find information about thousands of rare diseases.
Find Resources
Discover everything from where to find financial aid to tools that help you communicate with your health care provider.
 
Contact GARD
Reach one of our Information Specialists by email or phone to find the help you may need. 
Connect with Patient Organizations
Connect with other patients and families to build a community of support, learn about the latest treatments, care centers, and opportunities to participate in research.

Connect with GARD

GARD Information Specialists offer individualized help to connect you with information and resources. Our Information Specialists can help you:

  • Find or understand information about a rare disease.
  • Navigate information throughout the diagnostic journey.
  • Discover resources, disease experts, or clinical studies for a rare disease.
Important: GARD provides information about rare diseases for your general knowledge and is not a substitute for the advice of a health care provider.

Phone
Toll Free:

1-888-205-2311

Contact GARD

Use the contact form to send your question to a GARD Information Specialist.

Please allow 2 to 10 business days for us to respond. 

Ask a GARD Specialist

Connect with GARD

GARD Information Specialists offer individualized help to connect you with information and resources. Our Information Specialists can help you:

  • Find or understand information about a rare disease.
  • Navigate information throughout the diagnostic journey.
  • Discover resources, disease experts, or clinical studies for a rare disease.
Important: GARD provides information about rare diseases for your general knowledge and is not a substitute for the advice of a health care provider.

Phone
Toll Free:

1-888-205-2311

Contact GARD

Use the contact form to send your question to a GARD Information Specialist.

Please allow 2 to 10 business days for us to respond. 

Ask a GARD Specialist