Resources
It takes a village or maybe 6 or 7 of them to confront cancer. Whatever the case, we are here for those in need of support. Find help beyond our normal Gilda’s Club programs at these additional sources of assistance in the community and beyond.
Gilda's Club Kentuckiana Video Library
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National Resources
The Cancer Support Community is an international non-profit dedicated to providing support, education and hope to people affected by cancer. Cancer support helpline: 888-793-9355.
Dedicated to helping persons who face cancer; supports research, patient services, early detection, treatment and education.
American Institute for Cancer Research
AICR champions the latest and most authoritative scientific research from around the world on cancer prevention and survival through diet, weight and physical activity.
Cancer Care
Provides free telephone resource navigation, whether you are in treatment, post-treatment, survivor or caregiver.
Cancer and Careers empowers and educates people with cancer to thrive in their workplace by providing expert advice, interactive tools and educational events.
The Cancer Experience Registry survey uncovers the emotional, physical, practical, and financial impact of cancer so patients and caregivers receive the support they need. By taking the survey, you join thousands of others in helping to influence health care policies, enhance cancer care and improve support services.
Free and confidential one-on-one support to cancer patients and their families.
Provides personalized connections that enable 1-on-1 support among cancer fighters, survivors and caregivers.
A CaringBridge website is a personal health journal, rallying friends and family during any type of health journey. Start a free CaringBridge website today.
Free house cleaning for patients in active treatment for cancer.
The LIVESTRONG Foundation improves the lives of people affected by cancer now. The Foundation provides free services for cancer patients and survivors today and advocates for policies that improve their access to care and quality of life.
This online resource provides a customizable communication platform and blog space that connects patients and caregivers to their larger support network. This is an online program of the Cancer Support Community.
The National LGBT Cancer Network
Our country’s first and leading Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender cancer survivor support and advocacy nonprofit organization.
Dedicated to helping survivors, caregivers, and healthcare professionals navigate cancer survivorship issues by connecting them to experts, information, and resources.
Diagnosis Specific
Education
Cancer Support Community – Ask Ruby
Videos answering your questions about topics ranging from clinical trials and insurance to financial toxicity.
Cancer Support Community – Get Educated and Inspired
Discover articles, videos, podcasts, and more to help you learn about cancer and find inspiration.
Frankly Speaking About Cancer®
Cancer Support Community’s Frankly Speaking About Cancer® (FSAC) is Cancer Support Community’s landmark cancer education series that provides trusted information on a variety of topics important to those affected by cancer. FSAC provides innovative health education through print and digital publications, e-learning courses, online materials, webinars, in-person workshops, and a weekly radio show.
Kentucky African Americans Against Cancer (KAAAC) (502-371-3044)
Emotional/Mental Health
Online and app-based community for anyone impacted by cancer to share their experiences and connect with others. They offer free online webinars focused on living with cancer.
NAMI provides advocacy, education, support and public awareness to individuals and families that are affected by mental illness live better lives.
Open Path Psychotherapy Collective
Non-profit, nationwide network of mental health professionals dedicated to providing affordable therapy sessions at a discounted rate (between $30-$60) to individuals, couples, children, and families in need.
Stupid Cancer Webinar “Coping with Social Isolation and Fear”
This webinar suggests coping tools and insights for managing mental health in this challenging time for the immuno-compromised community.
Network of licensed clinicians who provide therapy via text and video calls.
The Healing Trust’s Self-Care Planning Guide
Don’t know where to start with “self-care?” Try this template with tools and instructions to assist in creating a personalized self-care plan.
Financial and Legal Assistance
Through Cancer Resource Foundation, this organization assists in providing financial assistance for genetic screening co-pays (or free screenings in those who are not insured in certain states).
Through Cancer Resource Foundation, this organization assists in providing financial assistance for genetic screening co-pays (or free screenings in those who are not insured in certain states).
Cancer Financial Assistance Coalition
CFAC is a coalition of organizations helping cancer patients manage their financial challenges.
Cancer Legal Resource Center (CLRC)
The CLRC provides information and education about cancer-related legal issues to the public through its national telephone assistance line. The CLRC also conducts national education and outreach programs for community groups, employers and healthcare professionals and is actively involved in community activities to raise public awareness of cancer-related legal and public policy issues.
Dollar For
Dollar For is a national nonprofit that crushes medical bills by making charity care known, easy and fair. We eliminate medical debt by empowering patients and advocating on their behalf. Dollar For helps patients check if they are eligible for financial assistance at their hospital, prepare and submit applications, and eliminate medical bills.Learn more about charity care.
Cancer Support Community – Cancer Insurance Checklist
This Checklist is designed to provide guidance on the issues that you as a person with cancer, with a history of cancer or with a high risk for cancer should consider when shopping for insurance
Helping the underinsured afford critical medical treatments — because no one should go without essential care.
Financial assistance for women living with cancer.
Grief and Bereavement
Bluegrass Care Navigators can help shoulder the burden of dealing with extreme health challenges and end of life situations. We ease pain and relieve stress. We stand beside you and your loved ones with sincerity, respect and a sure hand to guide you through difficult times.
Whether your family has had a child die (at any age from any cause) or you are trying to help those who have gone through this life-altering experience, The Compassionate Friends exists to provide friendship, understanding and hope to those going through the natural grieving process.
Hospice and bereavement services.
A free grief guide for people dealing with the loss of a loved one due to Mesothelioma.
Meal and Nutritional
Cancer Support Community Diet and Nutrition
Educational information on eating well during and after cancer treatment, including free articles, PDF guides and recipes.
Ina [interactive nutrition assistant]
Helps people with cancer eat healthy and stay well-nourished throughout their treatment and beyond.
Free nutrition education and consultations with a dietician for patients and caregivers of all types of cancer.
Mindfulness and Relaxation
App for meditation and sleep.
Pain Management
Wigs and Scarves
Restoring confidence and wig slaying. 502-873-5084
Free wigs for women and children with medical hair loss, and they also accept hair donations.
Grants to offset cost of scalp cooling treatment to minimize hair loss during chemotherapy.
Scarves, hats and wigs.
Sharing hope with people facing cancer through scarves, stories and research. 502-333- 9715
Youth and Young Adults
Family programming and camp for pediatric cancer patients.
First Descents
Provides life-changing outdoor adventures for young adults (ages 18-39) impacted by cancer.
Family programming and camp for pediatric cancer patients.
Grants wishes to eligible children with life threatening medical conditions to enrich the human spirit with hope, strength and joy.
National nonprofit organization ensuring that siblings of children with cancer are honored, supported and recognized so they may face the future with strength, courage and hope.
SLAP’D (Surviving Life After a Parent Dies)
This organization provides support and resources to young people who are coping with the death of a parent.
The Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults
Provide tailored emotional, financial, educational, physical, and practical support services. Programs include cancer to 5k, scholarships, remote patient navigation.
Non-profit organization oriented to support and educate about breast cancer in younger women.