Serving Special Needs
Caregivers, the elderly, survivors, children, and those not accustomed to the English language sometimes have needs not addressed through the services provided by many organizations. The organizations listed below may emphasize helping these groups as well as the mainstream population.
Caregivers
These organizations provide support and information about the needs and concerns of caregivers.
Family Caregiver Alliance
Assists caregivers through publications, caregiver training, workplace programs, research and policy initiatives.
800-445-8106
415-434-3388
www.caregiver.org
Men Against Breast Cancer
Provides services to support the husbands/partners of women with breast cancer.
866-547-6222
www.menagainstbrestcancer.org
Well Spouse Association
Gives support to spouses/partners of the chronically ill or disabled. Provides support groups where group members can share their thoughts and feelings openly with others who are facing similar circumstances in a supportive, nonjudgmental environment.
800-838-0879
732-577-8899
www.wellspouse.org
Elderly
These organizations provide help with special problems of older adults.
AARP
A membership organization for people age 50 and over. Delivers value to members through information, publications, advocacy, and services tailored to senior needs.
888-687-2277
www.aarp.org
Eldercare Locator
Connects older Americans with sources of information on senior services. Helps them weave through the maze of services for seniors by identifying trustworthy local support resources.
800-677-1116
www.eldercare.gov
Survivors
These organizations can help with the needs of cancer survivors.
Cancervive
Provides advocacy, support, and educational materials to survivors, patients and their families.
888-486-2873
310-203-9232
www.cancervive.org
Lance Armstrong Foundation
Serves patients and survivors from the moment of diagnosis with tools and practical information to help them live strong.
866-235-7205
512-236-8820
www.laf.org
Children
These organizations provide dedicated programs to help children with cancer, or children with a parent, sibling or loved one with cancer. This list is limited to some of the organizations that specialize in programs for children, but many organizations that serve the broader population also include children's programs and may be at other locations on this web page.
Children's Brain Tumor Foundation
Offers support services including publications for parents and children, teleconferences, a parent-to-parent network and children’s program. A pediatric social worker is available to assist families. Some programs available in Spanish and English.
866-228-4673
212-448-9494
www.cbtf.org
Children's Hospice International
Provides information and referral service for child care, counseling, support groups, and pain management.
800-242-4453
703-684-0330
www.chionline.org
Curesearch National Childhood Cancer Foundation
Funds research and treatment of children with cancer. Provides advocacy, public education, referrals to treatment centers and clinical trial information.
800-458-6223
240-235-2246
www.curesearch.org
Starlight Starbright Children's Foundation
Provides programs that address the social, emotional and medical aspects of children living with cancer.
800-315-2580
310479-1212
www.starlight.org
Storybook Farm
Provides therapeutic care through the interactions of animals and children. Offers a program of emotional healing to children w3ho are coping with life threatening diseases, chronic illnesses, disabilities, or those who have suffered a loss through a program of therapeutic horseback riding and creative activity. Available to children in the East Alabama-West Georgia area.
334-444-5966
www.story-book-farm.org