Community Resources
This list is provided as a resource only and does not constitute a recommendation. For additional resources and further explanation, please call 408-402-6611 and ask to speak with a counselor.
Bereavement Counseling
Bill Wilson Center / Centre for Living with Dying
408-243-0222
www.billwilsoncenter.org/services/all/living.html
Fee for service. Sliding scale. Located in San Jose
Hospice of the Valley Center for Grief & Loss
408-559-5600
www.hospicevalley.org/programs-and-services/programs/community-grief-and-counseling-center/
Provides comfort through grief care. Open to the community. No cost. Located in San Jose
Kara
650-321-5272
kara-grief.org
Provides grief support for children,teens, families, and adults. Fee for service. Sliding scale. Located in Palo Alto
Pathways/Bereavement Program
408-773-4241
www.pathwayshealth.org/grief-support
Open to the community; No cost. Located in Sunnyvale.
Camps
Camp Kesem Stanford
650-723-1603
www.campkesemstanford.org
One week free sleepaway camp for children who have a parent with cancer.
Wieser
916-784-2267
www.me-onefoundation.org/camp-wieser
All-expenses paid retreat-like getaway for adult cancer patients and their families.
Cancer Community Organizations & Groups
Bay Area Cancer Connection
650-326-6686
bcconnections.org
Supports people touched by breast or ovarian cancer by providing comprehensive, personalized services in an atmosphere of warmth and compassion.
Hers Breast Cancer Foundation
510-790-1911
www.hersbreastcancerfoundation.org
Supports all women healing from breast cancer by providing post-surgical products and services regardless of financial status.
Latinas Contra Cancer
408-280-0811
www.latinascontracancer.org
Spanish support group meets on 1st and 3rd Tuesday at 6:00 pm. No cost for patients and family.
New Hope Chinese Cancer Care Foundation
408-609-3338
www.newhopecancer.org
Provides comprehensive services for Chinese cancer patients, families, and communities through services, education, advocacy
Prostate Cancer Support Group
650-988-7762
www.elcaminohealth.org/stay-healthy/class/san-jose-prostate-cancer-support-group
Support and education group for men with prostate cancer and their partners. Peer-led group.
Silicon Valley Ostomy Support Group
www.latinascontracancer.org
Support
Exercise
Living Strong, Living Well Program (LSLW)
650-498-4828
lslw.stanford.edu
Free 12-week small group strength and fitness training program for adult cancer survivors.
Financial Assistance
American Cancer Society
800-227-2345
www.cancer.org/treatment/finding-and-paying-for-treatment.html
Provides information about organizations that provide financial assistance.
Breast Cancer Emergency Fund
415-932-6020
www.cancer.org/treatment/finding-and-paying-for-treatment.html
Providing emergency financial assistance to low-income women and men battling breast cancer.
Cancer Care
800-813-4673
www.cancercare.org/financial_assistance
Assists with co-payments and treatment-related costs
Lazarex Cancer Foundation
925-820-4517
www.lazarex.org
Assists advanced state cancer patients of any age and ethnicity, with any type of cancer, who wish to find out about or participate in an FDA (Federal Drug Administration) clinical trial; provides financial support directly to these individual
General Community Resources
2-1-1 Santa Clara County Resources
www.211bayarea.org
Available 24/7 for access to various community resources
American Cancer Society
800-227-2345
www.cancer.org
Information and referral for cancer resources
Asian Americans for Community Involvement
408-975-2730
www.aaci.org
Helping improve the health, mental health, and well-being of individuals and families. Multi-lingual services.
Social Security/ Diasability
800-772-1213
https://www.ssa.gov/benefits/disability
Apply for disability benefits
Sunnyvale Community Services
408-738-4321
www.svcommunityservices.org
Non-profit providing emergency assistance preventing homelessness and hunger for low-income families and seniors.
Insurance
Patient Advocate Foundation
800-532-5274
www.patientadvocate.org
Solving Insurance and Heathcare access problems
Legal Services
Law Foundation of Silicon Valley
408-293-4790
www.lawfoundation.org
Information and referrals.
Lawyer Referral Service, Santa Clara County Bar
408-287-2557
sccba.site-ym.com
30 minute consultation with an experience attorney.
Senior Adults Legal Assistance (SALA)
408-295-5991
www.sala.org
Free legal assistance for adults 60+
Lodging (Temporary)
American Cancer Society, Hotel Partners Program
800-227-2345
www.cancer.org/treatment/support-programs-and-services/patient-lodging/hotel-partners.html
Complimentary and discounted rooms for cancer patients and their caregivers who must travel for treatment.
JW House
408-246-2224
jwhouse.org
Accomodations for families with a loved one receiving treatment at a local hospital and individuals being treated in an outpatient program. Referral must be done by a social worker. Located in Santa Clara.
Medical Treatment Information
American Cancer Society
800-227-2345
www.cancer.org/treatment.html
Information and referral for cancer resources.
American Society of Clinical Oncology
571-483-1780
www.cancer.net
Provides timely, comprehensive information to help patients and families make informed health care decisions.
National Cancer Institute
800-422-6237
www.cancer.gov
Federal government’s principle agency for cancer reserach and training.
Mental Health Resources
Almaden Valley Counseling Service
408-997-0200
www.avcounseling.org
Meeting the mental health concerns of all ages with an emphasis on youth. Sliding scale available. Located in San Jose.
Suicide and Crisis Hotline
855-278-4204
www.sccgov.org/sites/bhd/Pages/home.aspx
Provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress; prevention and crisis resources.
YWCA Counseling Clinic – San Jose
408-295-4011
www.ywca-sv.org/our-services/therapy-school-based-counseling-valor-training-center
Short and long term counseling and support services to clients of all ages including individuals, couples, families, and groups; adults, teens and children. Sliding scale available. Located in San Jose.
Staying Connected
Caring Bridge
651-789-2300
www.caringbridge.org
Free web-based resources to organize help and connect family and friends
Lotsa Helping Hands
www.lotsahelpinghands.com
Free web-based resources to organize help and connect family and friends.
My Lifeline Cancer Foundation
888-793-9355
www.mylifeline.org
Free web-based resources to organize help and connect family and friends.
Transportation Services
American Cancer Society/Road to Recovery
800-227-2345
www.cancer.org/treatment/support-programs-and-services/road-to-recovery.html
Provides free transportation to and from medical appointments
VTA Access Paratransit
408-321-2380
www.vta.org/getting-around/paratransit/accessibility-paratransit-service
Provides eligible individuals with disabilities who cannot use conventional public transit service due to their physical, visual or cognitive disabilities. Application required.
Treatment Decisions
The Second Opinion
415-775-9956
www.thesecondopinion.org
Provides cancer patients the opportunity to have board-certified cancer specialists review their medical records to give a second opinion at no cost.
Young Adult Resources
Bay Area Young Survivors (BAYS)
628-400-2297
www.baysnet.org
A support group for young women (18-40ish) with breast cancer.
Healthy Young Attitude
650-336-8477
www.myhya.org
A support and networking group for young adult (18-40ish) cancer patients and survivors.
Facebook.com/healthyyoungattitude
