American Cancer Society

Description of resource: The American Cancer Society is the nationwide, community-based, voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service.
Information and Referral: Community resources database on Home Supports; Financial services; Funeral Planning/Assistance; Legal assistance
Support Groups: Cancer: General, Breast, Prostate; Bereavement: General Adult, Parental, Child/Adolescent, Gay/Lesbian Partner; Family Caregiver
Counseling: Illness and Bereavement: Individual, Family, Children

Contact: Joann Farina, Regional Director of Cancer Control
Phone: 800-227-2345
email: joann.farina@cancer.org
website: http://www.cancer.org

 

Services provided:

	Bereavement
	Children
	Education
	Information
	Spirituality
	Support Group/Counseling
	Transportation