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Community & Online Survivorship Resources - (Downloadable File)
HOPE Program
Supportive services for cancer survivors, with programs based here at our hospital.
SearchHope Web Portal
A guided search portal (developed by staff at our hospital) that provides cancer patients and survivors with access to online resources vetted just for your needs.
Local Weight Management Programs in Los Angeles
LIFE Health Checklist - What Can I Do to Help Myself? - (Downloadable File)
Patient Education from CureSearch (www.curesearch.org)
General/Local Resources
California Children’s Services
Provides specialized medical care and transition services for children with an eligible condition (0-21).
(800) 288-4584
Coach Art
Provides free, personal lessons in the arts and athletics for patients (including survivors) and their siblings. (
(213) 736-2850
Department of Public Social Services (DPSS)
Provides assistance with food, housing, and health care (Medi-Cal or Healthy Families) to low income individuals (all ages).
(888) 747-1222 or www.ladpss.org (877) 597-4777
Health Consumer Center of Los Angeles
Can provide referrals to free or affordable health care and assists with grievance and appeals procedures.
(800) 896-3203 Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays: 9:00 – 11:45 am
In Home Support Services (IHSS)
Allows low-income people who have a disability to remain safely in their homes, by assisting with personal care and related services.
(888) 944-4477
Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health
Provides evaluations and services for those with mental health problems (all ages).
(800) 854-7771
Regional Center
Provides services for those with developmental disabilities (all ages).
(916) 654-1897 (visit website or ask your nurse or social worker for regional center office locations)
Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Provides cash assistance and Medi-Cal for low income disabled individuals (all ages).
(800) 772-1213
Late Effects & Health Issues
Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation
This site offers education, support, service, and advocacy for childhood cancer survivors, their families and professionals who care for them.
Cure Search – National Childhood Cancer Foundation
Provides information on various childhood cancers and treatments, educational issues and legislation.
Fertile Hope
Fertile Hope is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to providing reproductive information, support and hope to cancer patients whose medical treatments present the risk of infertility.
National Resources Beyond the Cure
The comprehensive survivorship Web site sponsored by The National Children’s Cancer Society contains information on all aspects of survivorship. The program also offers education through teleconferences and national survivorship conferences.
(800) 5 – FAMILY
Office of Cancer Survivorship
The mission of the Office of Cancer Survivorship (OCS) is to enhance the quality and length of survival of all persons diagnosed with cancer and to minimize or stabilize adverse effects experienced during cancer survivorship. The Office of Cancer Survivorship conducts and supports research that both examines and addresses the long- and short-term physical, psychological, social, and economic effects of cancer and its treatment among pediatric and adult survivors of cancer and their families.
Pediatric-Oncology Resource Center
For parents of children with cancer, the Web site provides support and information on survivorship, education, and cognitive late effects
Advocacy
Alliance for Childhood Cancer
The Alliance for Childhood Cancer is comprised of more than twenty national patient advocacy groups and professional medical and scientific organizations. The Alliance works to increase awareness of childhood cancer, advance research and policies to prevent cancer and improve diagnosis, treatment, supportive care and survivorship of children and adolescents with cancer.
The Children’s Cause for Cancer Advocacy
Works as a national catalyst to stimulate drug discovery and development for childhood cancers, to expand resources for research and treatment, and to address the needs and concerns of survivors.
(301) 562-2765
The Lance Armstrong Foundation
Provides support for people affected by cancer. The LAF also aims to provide practical information and tools for cancer sufferers in addition to its work in the fields of advocacy, public health and research.
(866) 235-7205
National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship
A clearinghouse for information on services and materials for survivors. The organization advocates for the rights and interests of cancer survivors. Also provides a resource guide for employment rights, as well as support when dealing with the effects of cancer.
(301) 650-9127
Emotional Support & Practical Information
American Cancer Society
A community of online survivors and their families with chat rooms and a message board. The community consists of adult and childhood cancer survivors.
(800) ACS-234
Cancer Survivors Project
The Cancer Survivors Project is an international community of long-term cancer survivors and their friends working together to improve the lives of children and adults after cancer. The site provides a comprehensive reading list on survivorship issues.
Cancercare
A national non-profit organization that provides free professional support services to anyone affected by cancer: people with cancer, caregivers, children, loved ones, and the bereaved. Cancercare programs - including counseling, education, financial assistance and practical help – are provided by trained oncology social workers and are completely free of charge.
(800) 813-HOPE
First Descents
First Descents provides whitewater kayaking and other outdoor adventure experiences to promote emotional, psychological and physical healing for young adults with cancer.
Group Loop
Group Loop is a safe place for teens with cancer and their parents to find support, education, and hope while dealing with a cancer diagnosis.
I’m Too Young For This! Cancer Foundation
A global support community for young adults affected by cancer who get busy living and rock on. Our mission is to end isolation and improve quality of life by providing ‘one-stop’ access to hard to find resources, peer support and social networks.
Imerman Angels
Imerman Angels is a not-for-profit organization providing one-on-one cancer support: connecting cancer fighters, survivors and caregivers. Imerman Angels partners a person fighting cancer with someone who has beaten the same type of cancer.
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education, and patient services. The organization’s site provides practical information for patients and families including a publication on educational transitions.
1-888-802-8680 for the Greater Los Angeles Chapter
Planet Cancer
Events and research opportunities for cancer survivors.
(512) 452-9010
Teens Living with Cancer
Teens Living with Cancer is an online resource dedicated to helping teens deal with the late effects of cancer. The resource provides information on exercise and nutrition. There is also an online support group. The website is available in English and Spanish.
The Ulman Fund for Young Adults
A connection site for survivors (diagnosed as children and young adults), parents and young adults with cancer, dealing with a variety of topics.
(888) 393-FUND (3863)
Vital Options International or Young Adults with Cancer
1-800-477-7666
- Support for Young Adults with Cancer
Vital Options was the first organization dedicated to supporting young adults with cancer.
- The Group Room
The Group Room is a weekly radio talk show that’s all about cancer.
We Can Pediatric Brain Tumor Network
Offers information and emotional support to families whose children have brain tumors through camps, workshops, mentoring and more. We Can is based in LA and serves all of California.
The Wellness Community
Founded in 1982, The Wellness Community is an international non-profit organization dedicated to providing free support, education and hope to people with cancer and their loved ones. Free local support groups for survivors in various parts of Los Angeles County.
(310) 314-2555
Scholarship Information
Cancer Survivor’s Fund
This site’s goal is to reach every young cancer survivor actively seeking a scholarship.
The SAMFund
A unique nonprofit organization created to assist young-adult survivors of cancer with successful transition to their post-treatment life. Provides financial support through distribution of grants and scholarships.
Scholarships Around the US
Select "By Student Type" from the links on the left side of the home page, then click on "Health Conditions" (under "Student Specific") for scholarships for cancer survivors.
Hope Program Scholarships
Sponsored by the Bogart Pediatric Research Foundation, applications are automatically mailed to all survivors 17 years old and older who have been patients of our hospital. Sent in March and due in May.
Other websites with links to scholarship information
Employment and Insurance
American Association of Health Plans
Provides links to many of the nation’s primary healthcare plans, as well as current information relating to healthcare policy, including high-risk pools.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Information on ADA and current issues regarding disability rights.
Archdiocesan Youth Employment Services
Provides assistance to youth through practical work experience, education, and counseling.
(213) 736-5456
Bridges from School to Work
Provides a no cost program to help young people find and keep jobs. Serves individuals who have or have had an IEP, ages 17-22.
(213) 347-042
The Cancer Legal Resource Center at Loyola Law School
Provides free and confidential information and resources on cancer-related legal issues to people with cancer, their families, friends, employers, health care professionals, and others coping with cancer.
(213) 736-1455 or toll free (866) THE-CLRC, (866) 843-2572
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
CMS administers Medicare and works with state governments to administer Medicaid and State Children’s Health Insurance Programs. The CMS website provides details about these programs, laws of interest, eligibility requirements and resources.
Department of Rehabilitation (DOR)
Provides vocational training and job placement services for Californians with disabilities.
Greater Los Angeles: (213) 736-3904
Employment Development Department
Job seeker services include job referral, job search workshops, placement services, and special assistance to individuals who are experiencing difficulty in finding work.
Patient Advocate Foundation
Offers patients free assistance in mediating with insurance companies to assure access to care, maintenance of employment and preservation of their financial stability.
(800) 532-5274
United States Department of Education/Office of Civil Rights
The OCR serves student populations facing discrimination and enforces several Federal civil rights laws that prohibit discrimination in programs or activities including the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act.
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