RESOURCES
CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY MONTANA
(CSC) offers emotional support through support groups, informal connection groups, and individual short-term counseling in person and through telehealth – all offered free of charge. Check out the program calendar to see the dates and times for upcoming emotional support programs, as well as other group details, and facilitator information.
Support groups provide an opportunity for people with shared experiences to connect, share resources, and develop healthy coping strategies. All support groups are led by licensed mental health professionals.
CSC HEADQUARTERS
Cancer Support Community Headquarters is a non-profit organization whose mission is to ensure that all people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action and sustained by community. All programs are provided free of charge.
(888) 793-9355
www.cancersupportcommunity.org
MYLIFELINE
MyLifeLine is a service of Cancer Support Community – a blog, discussion boards and calendar to easily connect with friends and family to regain control and receive social, emotional, and practical support throughout your cancer journey. Available free of charge.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
provides education and cancer screening prevention programs.
(406) 582-3881
www.dphhs.mt.gov
MT CANCER COALITION
A collaborative partnership that strives to improve cancer care in Montana. You can be a part of the work.
www.mtcancercoalition.org
Montana Health Answers
Posted by the Montana Insurance Commissioner and information that will help you find health insurance.
montanahealthanswers.com
BIG SKY KIDS
Offers summer camps for children diagnosed with cancer.
(406) 586-1781
www.eaglemount.org
MONTANA SHARES
A statewide federation of organizations that are dedicated to expanding and supporting the state’s human, cultural and natural resources.
www.montanashares.org
organizes and offers camps for children and adults with cancer, free of charge.
(406) 288-3030
www.campdream.org
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
Helps persons who face cancer through research, patient services, early detection, treatment and education. Look here for Caregiver Training Videos, Financial Assistance, and a 24/7 Nurse Call Center.
800-227-2345
www.cancer.org
NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE
National Cancer Institute is an accurate, up-to-date, comprehensive cancer information from the US government’s principal agency for cancer research.
800-4-CANCER
www.cancer.gov
CANCER CARE
Cancer Care is a national nonprofit organization that provides free, professional support services for anyone affected by cancer.
800-813-4673
www.cancercare.org
CANCER AND CAREERS
Cancer and Careers is dedicated to empowering and educating people with cancer to thrive in their workplace by providing expert advice, interactive tools and educational events.
(646) 929-8032
www.cancerandcareers.org
CANCER RESEARCH INSTITUTE
Cancer Research Institute has up-to-date information about treatment and clinical trials available for patients.
800-992-2623
www.cancerresearch.org
CLINICALTRIALS.GOV
ClinicalTrials.gov is a registry and results database of publicly and privately supported clinical studies of human participants conducted around the world.
www.clinicaltrials.gov
CHEMOCARE.COM
Chemocare.com provides common symptoms and ways to manage side effects of chemotherapy.
www.chemocare.com