Cancer Support & Assistance Finder
Support groups, peer mentors, help with costs, rides, lodging, and caregiver and grief support —108 listings, each checked before publishing. Free, no account needed.
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Last directory update: 2026-09-29 · How listings are checked · Suggest a resource
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- One-to-one peer matchingVerified active
4th Angel Mentoring Program
Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer Institute
A free, national one-on-one mentoring program from Cleveland Clinic's Taussig Cancer Institute that pairs patients and caregivers with trained volunteer mentors.
By phoneNational · United StatesFreeChecked 2026-07-12
- Crisis resourceVerified active
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (SAMHSA)
The U.S. national mental-health crisis line. Call or text 988 to reach a counselor, 24/7.
By phoneNational · United StatesFreeEnglish, SpanishChecked 2026-09-29
- Survivorship programVerified active
ACSM Moving Through Cancer
American College of Sports Medicine
Searchable national directory of 2,300+ cancer-exercise programs, filterable by location.
Online & in personNational · United StatesCost variesChecked 2026-09-14
- Nonprofit support programVerified active
AIM at Melanoma
AIM at Melanoma Foundation
A melanoma nonprofit providing patient education, support resources, and connections to melanoma specialists and clinical-trial information.
OnlineNational · United StatesFreeChecked 2026-07-13
- Transportation helpVerified active
Air Charity Network
A network of volunteer-pilot organizations providing free air transportation to distant medical care for people in need across the United States.
In personNational · United StatesFinancial assistance availableChecked 2026-07-13
- Pediatric family supportVerified active
Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation Family Support
Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation
Childhood-cancer foundation with support programs for families, including travel-related assistance.
OnlineNational · United StatesFinancial assistance availableChecked 2026-07-13
- Fertility preservation helpVerified active
Alliance for Fertility Preservation
Provides education about fertility-preservation options before cancer treatment, plus a directory of financial-assistance programs and state insurance laws.
OnlineNational · United StatesFreeChecked 2026-07-13
- Nonprofit support programVerified active
American Brain Tumor Association
A national nonprofit providing brain-tumor education, a CareLine for personalized support, webinars, and connections to support resources.
OnlineNational · United StatesFreeChecked 2026-07-13
- Patient navigationVerified active
American Cancer Society Cancer Helpline
American Cancer Society
The American Cancer Society's helpline (1-800-227-2345) connects people with cancer information, local programs, and referrals to services such as rides and lodging.
By phoneNational · United StatesFreeEnglish, SpanishChecked 2026-07-13
- Lodging helpVerified active
American Cancer Society Hope Lodge
American Cancer Society
Free places to stay near treatment centers for patients and caregivers who travel for cancer care, at Hope Lodge locations in a number of U.S. cities. Space is limited and eligibility rules apply.
In personNational · United StatesFinancial assistance availableChecked 2026-07-13
- Transportation helpVerified active
American Cancer Society Road To Recovery
American Cancer Society
Volunteer drivers provide free rides to and from cancer-related appointments through the American Cancer Society's Road To Recovery program, where volunteers are available.
In personNational · United StatesFreeChecked 2026-07-13
- Pediatric family supportVerified active
American Childhood Cancer Organization
A national grassroots organization offering free educational books and resources for children with cancer, their siblings, and parents, plus advocacy for childhood-cancer families.
OnlineNational · United StatesFreeChecked 2026-07-13
- One-to-one peer matchingVerified active
BCAN Survivor to Survivor Program
Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network
The Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network connects bladder-cancer patients and caregivers with trained survivor volunteers for one-on-one phone conversations.
By phoneNational · United StatesFreeChecked 2026-07-13
- Copay assistanceVerified active
Blood Cancer United Co-Pay Assistance Program
Blood Cancer United (formerly The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society)
Blood Cancer United (formerly The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society) offers copay and insurance-premium assistance for eligible blood-cancer patients; rules vary by disease fund.
OnlineNational · United StatesFinancial assistance availableChecked 2026-09-29
- Patient navigationVerified active
Blood Cancer United Information Specialists
Blood Cancer United (formerly The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society)
Free one-on-one blood-cancer information from oncology professionals (Blood Cancer United, formerly LLS).
By phoneNational · United StatesFreeChecked 2026-07-12
- One-to-one peer matchingVerified active
Blood Cancer United Peer-to-Peer Support (First Connection)
Blood Cancer United (formerly The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society)
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Patti Robinson Kaufmann First Connection Program introduces patients and caregivers to a trained peer volunteer who has faced a similar blood-cancer experience.
By phoneNational · United StatesFreeChecked 2026-07-12
- Online communityVerified active
Breastcancer.org Community
Breastcancer.org
Discussion forums run by Breastcancer.org where people affected by breast cancer discuss diagnosis, treatment, and life after treatment.
OnlineOnline — worldwideFreeChecked 2026-07-13
- Young-adult supportVerified active
Cactus Cancer Society
An online community for young-adult cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers offering creative programs, support spaces, and virtual events.
OnlineOnline — worldwideFreeChecked 2026-07-13
- Employment helpVerified active
Cancer and Careers
Cancer and Careers (CEW Foundation)
A nonprofit that helps people work through and after cancer treatment, with career coaching, resume review, webinars, and practical guides for employees and job seekers.
OnlineNational · United StatesFreeChecked 2026-07-13
- One-to-one peer matchingVerified active
Cancer Hope Network
Matches adult cancer patients and their loved ones with trained volunteer survivors or caregivers for free, confidential one-on-one support.
By phoneNational · United StatesFreeChecked 2026-07-13
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- Online communities & support groupsForums, moderated groups, and communities where people who get it talk every day.
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- One-to-one peer mentorsPrograms that match you with a trained survivor or caregiver who has been there.
- Caregiver supportCommunities, counseling, and practical help for the people doing the caring.
- Grief & bereavement supportSupport after a death — for partners, parents, children, and friends.
- Financial helpCopay funds, bill help, medication assistance, insurance and legal navigation.
- Transportation helpFree rides to treatment, gas cards, and long-distance travel programs.
- Lodging near treatmentFree and low-cost places to stay when treatment is far from home.
- Food & home helpMeal delivery, food banks, home cleaning, and organizing help from friends.
- Body & recoveryFertility preservation, wigs & appearance, ostomy support, exercise & survivorship.
- Teens & young adultsCommunities, adventures, and programs built for people diagnosed young.
- Pediatric family supportHelp for families of children with cancer — housing, bills, community, and each other.
- Metastatic & advanced cancerCommunities and support built for people living with stage IV disease.
- Rare cancersOrganizations that help when few people share your diagnosis.
- Helplines & navigationFree phone lines and case managers who help you figure out what's next.
- Exercise & movement finderGyms, parks, run clubs, and cancer-specific fitness programs — find a way to move, near you.
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