Mental Health Resources
Alongside the numerous challenges families encounter after a childhood cancer diagnosis, we recognize that the mental health and well-being of the child and everyone else in the family can be deeply affected and is oftentimes overlooked. We've carefully selected these trusted organizations to support you on your journey. These organizations offer valuable support services and information for families facing childhood cancer. We encourage you to explore these resources and reach out to any organization that might be able to help your family.
For Caregivers
Childhood Cancer Hub by CAC2
CancerBuddy provides a user-friendly digital experience to help people affected by cancer across the US find buddies to share similar experiences, resources, educational information, emotional support, and a supportive community.
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The Coalition Against Childhood Cancer: Survivorship Toolkit
The CAC2 Survivorship Toolkit draws together expertise from professionals and experienced advocates to create a dependable library of resources for survivors and their families to have current information readily available. Some topics include Educational Guidance and Planning, Insurance and Financial Health, and Physical Health and Late Effects.
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CancerBuddy: Peer Support App
CancerBuddy provides a user-friendly digital experience to help people affected by cancer across the US find buddies to share similar experiences, resources, educational information, emotional support, and a supportive community.
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United Therapeutics Oncology: Coping with Cancer Guide
CancerBuddy provides a user-friendly digital experience to help people affected by cancer across the US find buddies to share similar experiences, resources, educational information, emotional support, and a supportive community.
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Braving Neuroblastoma: Downloadable Resources
CancerBuddy provides a user-friendly digital experience to help people affected by cancer across the US find buddies to share similar experiences, resources, educational information, emotional support, and a supportive community.
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F*** Cancer: Caregiver Support
Resources for Caregivers, which include guides on various topics, affirmations and validation, and ways to support yourself or find support.
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For Siblings
Alex’s Lemonade Stand: SuperSibs Program
The SuperSibs program focuses on comforting, encouraging and empowering siblings of children with cancer through activities that promote processing their experiences and learning healthy coping skills. They also have a Comfort & Care Mailing Program, which sends age-appropriate support materials over two years to children ages 4-18 residing in the U.S.
Shadow’s Edge: Mobile Game
A free mobile game created to help teens and young adults deal with mental or emotional challenges through a therapy-based narrative structure.
Ages served: teens, young adults, adults
Childhood Cancer Hub by CAC2
A resource hub that is home to two curated, community-driven directories of organizations: the Hope Portal and Better Together. The Hope Portal displays non-profit organizations that help children and teens with cancer and their families during treatment, while Better Together lists organizations that offer survivorship resources.