Dealing with cancer is hard. Fortunately, there are many one-on-one counseling options for cancer patients. Be sure to look through these to see the resources available to you.
You can find general counseling for individuals, couples, and families of all ages on a variety of topics at this counseling center. Limited opportunities are available for counseling at a reduced price using a sliding scale based on household income, and some insurance companies may cover sessions with counselors.
This non-profit helps clients in a 10 parish area around Baton Rouge with advocacy, referrals and healthcare navigation free of charge. Services include support groups, counseling, exercise programs, a library resource center, direct assistance programs for qualified clients and more.
This counseling center offers individual, family and group counseling to those who may be struggling with addictions, mental health, or life issues. Limited opportunities are available for counseling at a reduced price using a sliding scale based on household income, and some insurance companies may cover sessions with counselors.
This New Orleans therapy center provides specialized cancer counseling for both patients and caregivers.
This Baton Rouge Center provides free and confidential crisis counseling 24 hours a day by phone, text, and chat services.
Located in Baton Rouge, this agency provides counseling to children and families at an affordable cost. Fees per session are assessed on sliding scale based on income.
2-1-1 provides free, confidential information and referrals to support services, including food banks, counseling, health care, financial assistance programs and more.
This website provides cancer support information, links to various resources, and a searchable directory of local oncology social workers who can address the emotional needs of survivors.
Created by and for cancer survivors, the Cancer Survivors Network (CSN) is a web-based support service. Anyone personally impacted by cancer is welcome to join this online community. Sometimes only those who have "been there" can truly understand. Read dozens of discussions and stories, find and connect with others like yourself, and much more. For more information visit www.cancer.org
The mission of Casting for Recovery® (CfR) is to enhance the quality of life of women with breast cancer through a unique retreat program that combines breast cancer education and peer support with the therapeutic sport of fly fishing. The program offers opportunities for women to find inspiration, discover renewed energy for life and experience healing connections with other women and nature. CfR serves breast cancer survivors of all ages, in all stages of treatment and recovery, at no cost to participants.
Hope Scarves was created to capture the stories of courageous women and encourage others by passing along scarves and stories of hope. Free head scarves for breast cancer patients. Each scarf is sent along with a survivor’s story and words of encouragement. To request a Hope Scarf, call 502-264-3215.
502-264-3215
This non-profit connects you with a survivor who went through a similar type of cancer and experience to help provide emotional support. They will also connect caregivers in similar situations - so cool!
SuperBetter is a tool created by game designers to help people get through mental or physical illness or provide motivation to accomplish a goal. The app is available for iPhones & Android-based devices, as well as on your web browser.
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