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American Psychological Association
Emotional-Health
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800-964-2000; [email protected]
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The American Psychological Association (APA) has an online help center that provides resources and information on a number of topics. Consumers can order a copy of any brochure addressing emotional concerns, such as chronic illness, stress, and mind-body health, free of charge. The website also features a psychologist locator service, and information on depression, emotional health, workplace issues and more is available.
American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
Emotional-Health
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703-838-9808
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The American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) provides a searchable directory for locating licensed marriage and family therapists.
Children's Treehouse Foundation
Emotional-Health
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303-322-1202; [email protected]
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The Children's Treehouse Foundation provides cancer hospitals and centers with professional training to to provide a support group program for the young children of parents with cancer. The Foundation uses two books in their training which can be found on Amazon: a children's activity book, Talking To my Treehouse Friends About Cancer and an adult book, Helping Your Children Cope With Your Cancer, A Guide For Parents and Familie. Both books are helpful guides for parents and children coping with a parent's cancer diagnosis.
Christians Overcoming Cancer
Financial-Services
National
614-985-3750
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Christians Overcoming Cancer (COC) is a faith-based, nonprofit organization that provides financial assistance to those in active treatment for cancer. Assistance is also offered to families who have a child in active cancer treatment. Applications can be printed from the website.
Kids Konnected
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National
800-899-2866; [email protected]
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The mission of Kids Konnected is to provide friendship, understanding, education and support for kids and teens who have a parent with cancer or have lost a parent with cancer. Support services include bereavement counseling, local support groups, an emergency hotline and more. The website features helpful resources for children, teens, and parents.
Mommy Has Breast Cancer
Support-Services
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877-386-7322; [email protected]
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Mommy Has Breast Cancer recognizes the challenges of raising a family with the difficulties of cancer diagnosis. It aims to serve women and families affected by breast cancer by providing support services such as child-friendly educational books, childcare, transportation assistance, housekeeping, and healthy prepared meal delivery to help patients undergoing treatment. Visit website to register for support services which last up to 3 months upon request.
Telling Kids About Cancer
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Telling Kids About Cancer is a web tool developed to support parents in sharing the news that they have cancer with their children. The support tool includes conversation guidelines and stories from other parents who have told their children about their cancer diagnosis. The website features age-appropriate advice, resources, and a cancer glossary.
