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Patient and Caregiver Support

Caregivers may be friends, partners or family members who help out their loved ones. The programs below offer support for your emotional and physical needs.

American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
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Cancer Care Connection
1-866-266-7008
Free Cancer Resource Coaches who will provide assistance with navigation.
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North Carolina Health Info - Care Giving
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Cornucopia Cancer Support Center
Cancer support resources for patients and their caregivers living in the  Durham, Chapel Hill and Raleigh vicinity.
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National Alliance for Caregiving (NAC)
A national coalition of organizations focused on caregiving issues.
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National Respite Locator Service
Helps caregivers and professionals find respite services in their state and local areas.
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Well Spouse Association (WSA) 1-800-838-0879
A national, non-profit membership organization (dues are charged) which provides emotional support to spouses and partners of chronically ill and/or disabled people.  They also offer Regional Respite Week-ends for spousal caregivers.
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Therapist Locator
Referrals provided to local marriage and family therapists.  The site also contains educational materials on helping couples live with illness, as well as other issues related to families and health.
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Cancer Care
1-800-813-4673
Free professional support, such as phone counseling, online support groups and educational materials, for people with cancer, their loved ones and caregivers.
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Caring Bridge
Free, personalized websites that  keep family and friends connected during a serious health event.
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NCONA 2021 Supportive Care Resources
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American Psychosocial Oncology Society (APOS)
Toll-free helpline that connects cancer patients and their caregivers to counseling services, psychiatrists, nurses and social workers skilled in managing cancer-related distress.
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Cancer Hope Network
1-877-467-3638
Volunteers provide free and confidential one-on-one telephone support for people with cancer and family members.
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Family Caregiver Alliance (FCA)/ National Center on Caregiving
 1-800-445-8106
Provides national, state and local information and resources on long-term caregiving (Spanish available)
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Caregiver Action Network
The nation’s leading family caregiver organization working to improve the quality of life for the more than 90 million Americans who care for loved ones with chronic conditions, disabilities, disease, or the frailties of old age.
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Cancer Care for Kids
A program for kids with a parent, sibling, or other family member who has cancer.  It offers practical support, education and counseling for parents and children.
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Cleaning for a Reason
877-337-3348
Partner with local house cleaning services to offer one free house cleaning per month, for up to 4 months for women undergoing cancer treatment.
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Lotsa Helping Hands
Volunteer coordination service for friends, family, colleagues and neighbors to help loved ones in need.  You can set up a free online program that allows volunteers to sign up to help with meals, rides and other tasks on an easy-to-use, private group calendar.
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Imerman Angels 877-274-5529
A free service that matches patients with a survivor.
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UNC Cancer Caregivers Website
A website created for caregivers that includes  information and resources.  
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  • Home
  • About Us
  • Barriers to Care
    • Patient and Caregiver Support
    • Financial Resources
    • Medication Assistance
    • Parenting With Cancer
    • Transportation and Accommodation Help
  • Longitudinal Navigation
    • Community Navigation
    • Treatment Navigation
    • Survivorship Navigation
  • Toolkits and Training
    • Financial Toxicity
    • Navigation Program Development
    • Survivorship
    • Training
  • Annual Meetings
  • Sign Up