Telephone support, in-person support, webinars, events, and other formats can provide helpful assistance to people with cancer and also caregivers. These types of support contain the medicine of connection and offer new insights with, though, and beyond cancer. Here are only some resources to help guide you in improved directions.
CancerCare
1-800-813-4673
Oncology social workers help cancer patients, and their loved ones find ways to cope with the emotional and practical challenges of cancer. This might include learning new ways to cope with a cancer diagnosis, exploring and managing mindsets, communication with family members, and other cancer resources. Support is available over the phone and in person. Face-to-face support is provided in New York City, Long Island, New Jersey, and Connecticut. Online and telephone support groups are also conducted through CancerCare. CancerCare also provides webinars and other forms of support.
Cancer Support Community
1-888-793-9355
Cancer Support Community united The Wellness Community and Gilda’s Club offering a number of support in the United States over the phone and in person, including Cancer Support Helpline, online support groups, in-person cancer support groups, educational programs, networking groups, lectures, workshops, social activities, radio show, and other services.
LIVESTRONG Navigation
1-866-673-7777
Provides free, confidential, one-on-one support to anyone affected by cancer, including cancer patients, loved ones, friends, or caregivers. Health professionals may request help on behalf of a client or patient. Services are available in English and Spanish. Psychosocial concerns addressed include emotion coping, a telephone or online support group, and bereavement resources.
ASCO Resources to find Non-Profits
We recommend that you explore services available through non-profits with expertise in your cancer type. Although some issues confronted by people with cancer and their loved ones are universal, others are unique to the location of the disease. Non-profits may have staff members that are social workers and/or nurses who offer detailed information as well as psychosocial support to cancer patients and caregivers by telephone.
JeannineWalston.com does not list cancer-specific profit organizations. If you have not already, we suggest that you locate these organizations through Internet searches and resources with lists or directories of cancer-specific non-profits.
Other Resources
Reach out for support. Find ways to deal with any challenges and situations in the journey. Some quality information, new insights, types of clarity, and care with comfort are provided. Embrace help that is available to you.
- Explore other types of helpful connections at Online Cancer Support
- Find new ways at Profound Emotional Support for Cancer Patients and Caregivers
- Consider connecting with a Cancer Coach for guidance in the cancer journey
- Learn more in the social and spirit section for psychological support
- Discover potential help at Cancer Financial Assistance
- Embrace body and mind strategies to improve emotions and mindsets
