Additional Support Resources Available Nationwide

Emergency Support

  1. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – Provides free and confidential support for people in distress or crisis. They offer a 24/7 helpline at 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255) or text message 988.
  2. Crisis Text Line – Provides free and confidential support via text message for people in crisis. Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a crisis counselor.
  3. Veterans Crisis Line – Provides free and confidential support for veterans in crisis. They offer a 24/7 helpline at 1-800-273-8255, press 1.
  4. The Trevor Project – Provides crisis intervention and suicide prevention services for LGBTQ+ youth. They offer a 24/7 helpline at 1-866-488-7386.
  5. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline – Provides information and referral services for people facing mental health and substance abuse disorders. They offer a 24/7 helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (1-800-662-4357).
  6. National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Helpline – Provides information, referral, and support services for people facing mental health challenges. They offer a helpline at 1-800-950-NAMI (1-800-950-6264).
  7. American Foundation for Suicide Prevention – Provides information, resources, and support services for people affected by suicide. They offer a helpline at 1-888-333-AFSP (1-888-333-2377).

These are just a few of the national resources available for suicide prevention and support. It is important to remember that help is available and seeking support can make a difference. If you or someone you know is in crisis, please reach out to one of these resources or seek immediate medical attention.

Lyme Disease

  1. Lyme Disease Association (LDA) – Provides information, education, and support for people affected by Lyme disease. They also offer a physician referral service to help patients find Lyme-literate doctors.
  2. International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS) – Provides education and resources for healthcare professionals and patients on the diagnosis and treatment of Lyme disease. They also offer a physician referral service to help patients find Lyme-literate doctors.
  3. Global Lyme Alliance (GLA) – Provides information, education, and support for people affected by Lyme disease. They also fund research on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of Lyme disease.
  4. LymeDisease.org – Provides information, education, and advocacy for people affected by Lyme disease. They also offer a physician referral service to help patients find Lyme-literate doctors.
  5. Bay Area Lyme Foundation – Provides information, education, and research on Lyme disease. They also fund research on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of Lyme disease.
  6. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) – Provides information and resources on Lyme disease research and treatment.

Chronic Illness

  1. Chronic Disease Coalition – Provides education, advocacy, and resources for people living with chronic illnesses, including a national directory of support groups and resources.
  2. National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) – Provides resources and support for people living with rare diseases, including a national directory of patient organizations and resources.
  3. American Chronic Pain Association – Provides resources and support for people living with chronic pain, including online support groups and educational resources.
  4. National Multiple Sclerosis Society – Provides resources and support for people living with multiple sclerosis (MS), including a national directory of MS clinics and resources, and online support groups.
  5. American Diabetes Association – Provides resources and support for people living with diabetes, including a national directory of local diabetes education programs and resources, and online support groups.
  6. Lupus Foundation of America – Provides resources and support for people living with lupus, including a national directory of local support groups and resources, and online support groups.

Infertility Support

  1. RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association – Provides support, education, and advocacy for individuals and couples struggling with infertility. They offer local support groups, online communities, and a helpline. RESOLVE also provides resources for dealing with the emotional impact of infertility and pregnancy loss.
  2. The Infertility and Adoption Counseling Center – Provides counseling and support for individuals and couples experiencing infertility and pregnancy loss. They offer individual and group counseling, as well as workshops and support groups.
  3. The American Society for Reproductive Medicine – Provides information, support, and resources for individuals and couples experiencing infertility. They offer resources for dealing with the emotional impact of infertility, as well as a directory of mental health professionals who specialize in infertility counseling.
  4. The Tinina Q. Cade Foundation – Offers support and resources for families struggling with infertility. They provide grants for fertility treatments, as well as resources for emotional support and education.

Parents and Families Who Are Grieving the Death of a Child

  1. The Compassionate Friends: The Compassionate Friends is a national organization that provides support to families who have experienced the death of a child. They offer local chapter support groups, online forums, and a variety of resources to help parents and families cope with their grief.
  2. The MISS Foundation: The MISS Foundation is a non-profit organization that provides support, education, and advocacy to families who have experienced the death of a child. They offer a variety of resources, including peer support groups, online forums, and educational materials.
  3. National Alliance for Grieving Children: The National Alliance for Grieving Children is a network of grief support organizations for children, teens, and their families. They offer resources, support groups, and education to help families cope with their grief.

Cancer Support

  1. American Cancer Society – Provides information and resources on cancer prevention, treatment, and support services. They also offer a 24/7 helpline at 1-800-227-2345 for support and information.
  2. National Cancer Institute – Provides information on cancer research, clinical trials, and treatment options. They also offer a helpline at 1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237) for support and information.
  3. CancerCare – Provides free counseling, support groups, educational materials, and financial assistance for cancer patients and their families. They offer a helpline at 1-800-813-HOPE (1-800-813-4673) for support and information.
  4. Livestrong Foundation – Provides support services, resources, and programs for cancer patients and survivors. They offer a helpline at 1-855-220-7777 for support and information.
  5. National Comprehensive Cancer Network – Provides guidelines for cancer care and treatment options. They also offer patient resources and support services.
  6. Cancer Support Community – Provides support groups, educational programs, and resources for cancer patients and their families. They offer a helpline at 1-888-793-9355 for support and information.
  7. Patient Advocate Foundation – Provides assistance with healthcare access, insurance coverage, and financial issues for cancer patients and their families. They offer a helpline at 1-800-532-5274 for support and information.
  8. Frankly Speaking About Cancer: What Do I Tell the Kids? – If you are a parent, or caring for a child and cancer is in your family, this PDF booklet is meant to give you information about a child’s general understanding of cancer, some common behaviors you may see in children, and ways to support your family through this experience.

Grief Support

  1. The Dougy Center – Provides support to children, teens, and families who are grieving a death. They offer a national directory of local grief support programs and resources, as well as online support groups and resources.
  2. The National Alliance for Grieving Children – Provides resources and support to organizations that offer services to children and teens who are grieving a death. They also offer a national directory of local grief support programs and resources.
  3. GriefShare – Provides support to adults who are grieving a death, through in-person support groups, online support groups, and resources. They offer a national directory of local grief support programs and resources.
  4. National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization – Provides resources and support to people who are facing a life-limiting illness and their families, including grief support. They offer a national directory of local hospice and palliative care programs and resources.
  5. The Compassionate Friends – Provides support to families who are grieving the death of a child, at any age and from any cause. They offer in-person support groups, online support groups, and resources.
  6. Hospice Foundation of America – Provides resources and support to people who are facing the end of life and their families, including grief support. They offer webinars, educational resources, and a national directory of local hospice and palliative care programs and resources.

Pregnancy Loss

  1. The National Share Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support – Provides support, information, and resources for families who have experienced the loss of a baby through miscarriage, stillbirth, or early infant death. They offer local support groups, online forums, and a helpline.
  2. The MISS Foundation – Offers support, education, and advocacy for families who have experienced the loss of a child. They offer online support groups, resources for grief and healing, and a helpline.
  3. Pregnancy After Loss Support – Provides support and resources for families who are pregnant or trying to conceive after a pregnancy loss. They offer online support groups, information on pregnancy after loss, and resources for grief and healing.
  4. The Compassionate Friends – Offers support for families who have experienced the loss of a child of any age. They offer local support groups, online resources and forums, and a helpline.
  5. The March of Dimes – Provides information and resources for families who have experienced a pregnancy loss, as well as resources for healthy pregnancies and infant care.

Abortion Support

  1. Planned Parenthood – Offers information, counseling, and abortion services at locations throughout the United States. They also provide resources for emotional support and post-abortion care.
  2. The National Abortion Federation – Provides a hotline for individuals seeking information and support related to abortion care. They also offer resources for finding a safe and legal abortion provider, as well as resources for emotional support and post-abortion care.
  3. All-Options – Offers a hotline and online chat service for individuals seeking support related to pregnancy, parenting, adoption, and abortion. They also offer resources for finding abortion providers, as well as resources for emotional support and post-abortion care.
  4. Exhale – Provides a hotline and online chat service for individuals seeking emotional support and post-abortion care. They offer a non-judgmental space for individuals to talk about their experiences and feelings related to abortion.
  5. The Abortion Care Network – Provides resources and support for independent abortion providers throughout the United States. They offer a directory of abortion providers, as well as resources for emotional support and post-abortion care.

Children Who Are Grieving

  1. The Dougy Center: The Dougy Center is a non-profit organization that provides support for grieving children, teens, and families. They offer a variety of resources, including support groups, individual counseling, and a library of books and articles on grief and loss. Their website also offers helpful tips and advice for parents and caregivers.
  2. The Center for Grieving Children: The Center for Grieving Children is a non-profit organization based in Maine that provides support and resources for grieving children and families. They offer support groups, individual counseling, and educational programs for children, teens, and adults.
  3. Sesame Street: Sesame Street has a variety of resources for children who are coping with loss and grief. They offer videos, books, and activities that help children understand and process their emotions.
  4. Good Grief: Good Grief is a non-profit organization based in New Jersey that provides support and resources for grieving children and families. They offer support groups, counseling, and educational programs for children and adults.
  5. Children’s Bereavement Center: Children’s Bereavement Center’s mission is to empower children, young adults and their families to adjust to life after the loss of a loved one within a supportive community of their peers and to promote healthful grief, healing and growth.

Camps for Children

Camps for children who have been affected by cancer:

  1. Camp Kesem: https://campkesem.org/
  2. Camp Casco: https://campcasco.org/
  3. Camp Goodtimes: https://www.cancer.org/treatment/support-programs-and-services/patient-lodging/hope-lodge/burlington-vt/camp-goodtimes.html
  4. Camp Okizu: https://okizu.org/
  5. Camp Rainbow Gold: https://camprainbowgold.org/
  6. Camp Simcha: https://www.chailifeline.org/camp-simcha/
  7. Camp Starlight: https://www.starlight.org/programs/camp-starlight/
  8. Hole in the Wall Gang Camp: https://www.holeinthewallgang.org/
  9. Victory Junction: https://victoryjunction.org/
  10. Camp One Step: https://camponestep.org/

Camps for children who are grieving the loss of a loved one:

  1. Camp Erin: https://moyerfoundation.org/programs/camp-erin/
  2. Experience Camps: https://www.experience.camp/
  3. Comfort Zone Camp: https://www.comfortzonecamp.org/
  4. Camp Kangaroo: https://www.seasonsfoundation.org/camp-kangaroo/
  5. Camp Casco: https://campcasco.org/
  6. Camp Kita: https://www.campkita.org/
  7. Camp Sunshine: https://www.campsunshine.org/
  8. The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp: https://www.holeinthewallgang.org/
  9. Camp Reflections: https://www.nwhospice.org/camp-reflections/
  10. The Dougy Center: https://www.dougy.org/grief-resources/camp-erin-2/
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