Emotional Support
Note: If you are seeking professional counseling, please speak to your health care provider or contact your health insurance company for a referral to a mental health professional in your geographic area.
*For a complete listing of support and networking groups, E-mail chat groups and Listerserves, please see Support Groups section
Lymphoma Research Foundation (LRF)
(310) 204-7040
(800) 500-9976
www.lymphoma.org
LRF has a one-to-one peer support program called the Lymphoma Support Network, a Helpline to provide referrals to community resources and it sponsors a support group in Los Angeles for lymphoma patients, their loved ones, and caregivers. -See Lymphoma Resources section for a complete listing.
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The American Psychosocial Oncology Society
2365 Hunters Way
Charlottesville, VA 22911
1-866-276-7443 (1-866-APOS-4-HELP)
(434) 293-5350
Email: info@apos-society.org
Website: http://www.apos-society.org
APOS established a toll-free hot line for cancer patients or patient advocacy organizations to obtain referrals for local counseling and support services throughout the U.S.. The referral program aims to connect patients to psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, and social workers skilled in the management of cancer-related distress.
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Cancer Care, Inc.
275 Seventh Avenue
New York, NY 10001
(212) 712-8080
(800) 813-HOPE (4673)
E-mail: info@cancercare.org
Website: www.cancercare.org
Cancer Care is a national social service agency founded to help people with cancer, their families, and friends cope with the impact of cancer. This organization is dedicated to providing psychological support to people with cancer and their families, and community education programs for the general public. Cancer Care provides the following services: support groups, educational teleconferences, professional education seminars and consultations, and financial assistance. Free publications are available upon request.
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Cancer Hope Network
2 North Road, Suite A
Chester, NJ 07930-2308
(908) 879-4039
(877) HOPE-NET (467-3638)
E-mail: info@cancerhopenetwork.org
Website: www.cancerhopenetwork.org
Cancer Hope Network provides free, one-on-one emotional support for recently diagnosed adult cancer patients and their families. Survivors of the same/similar cancer diagnosis and treatment re-instill hope and help patients successfully cope with their cancer and its treatment. Publications are available upon request free of charge.
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Gilda's Club Worldwide
322 8th Avenue, Suite 1402
New York, NY 10001
(917) 305-1200
(888) GILDA-4-U (445-3248)
E-mail: info@gildasclub.org
Website: www.gildasclub.org
Gilda's Club is an international cancer support community where men, women and children with cancer and their families and friends join with others to build social and emotional support as a supplement to medical care in a non-residential home-like setting. The Gilda's Club program includes support groups, networking groups, lectures, workshops and social events. People with all kinds and stages of cancer are welcome in more than 14 locations worldwide.
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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
(800) 955-4572
Website: www.leukemia-lymphoma.org
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society offers support groups and the First Connection one-to-one peer support program, which links newly diagnosed patients to talk to a lymphoma survivor by phone.
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National Association of Social Workers
750 First Street, NE, Suite 700
Washington, DC 20002-4241
Website: www.socialworkers.org
The NASW Register of Clinical Social Workers, Eleventh Edition, is available free for online searchers to find qualified clinical social workers. Users may search the Clinical Register by specialty, city, state, zip code, or name. The NASW Register of Clinical Social Workers provides a listing of clinical social workers that have met national standards for education and experience established by the NASW Competence Certification Commission.
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Pregnant With Cancer
(800) 743-4471
Website: www.pregnantwithcancer.org
The Pregnant With Cancer Support Group works to connect pregnant women who have been diagnosed with cancer with those who have had a similar experience. -See Fertility section for complete listing.
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RA Bloch Cancer Foundation, Inc
4400 Main
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) WE BUILD (932-8453)
(800) 433-0464
E-mail: hotline@hrblock.com
Website: www.blochcancer.org
The Bloch Cancer Hotline matches cancer patients with a volunteer who has survived the same type of cancer. This institute also offers free information, resources, publications and support groups.
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The Wellness Community
National Headquarter
919 18th St. NW, Suite 54
Washington, DC 20006
(202) 659-9709
(888) 793-WELL (9355)
E-mail: help@thewellnesscommunity.org
Website: www.thewellnesscommunity.org
The Wellness Community provides free of charge, professionally-led support groups nationwide, as well as education, stress management and social networking for people with cancer and their loved ones in a home-like community setting with a focus on enhancing health and well-being. There are 22 facilities nationwide and two overseas. The Wellness Community also provides online support groups through their Website.
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Emotional Support On-line Resources
Cancer Survivors Online
www.cancersurvivors.org
Cancer Survivors On Line offers cancer information, resources, and support. It is designed for cancer patients, families, friends, and the professionals who treat them. It is created and maintained by cancer survivors willing to share their knowledge and experiences.
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Chemo Angels
www.chemoangels.com
Chemo Angels is a volunteer group dedicated to adding a ray of sunshine to the lives of those undergoing treatment for cancer. Chemo Angels believe that people who are going through the physical, emotional and mental rigors of chemotherapy, radiation, surgery, or other cancer therapies deserve some pampering and special treatment!
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