Patient and Caregiver Community Resources
Cancer
Resources for Adults with Cancer and their Caregivers
Resources including Peer Navigator Program, support groups, etc.
American Cancer Society
Support groups, caregiver support, rides to treatment, hair loss and mastectomy products, online support
Crisis Help
Mental Health Services
Crisis intervention and stabilization for adults in crisis with psychotic symptoms, and/or suicidal or violent behavior.
Local 24-Hour Suicide Prevention Hotline: 24 hours per day/7 days per week
916-368-3111 or toll free: 800-273-8255
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
24/7 confidential support for people in distress. Provides prevention and crisis resources.
Phone: 1-800-273-8255 (1-800-273-TALK)
Suicide Prevention Emergency Contacts (PDF)
Local resources for suicide prevention
Suicide Prevention Resource Center
Resources for suicide prevention
Mental Health Access Team Brochure (PDF)
Hepatology
American Liver Foundation
Support and resources for patients with liver diseases
Phone: 916-315-0264 or 916-420-4660
Help-4-Hep
Peer-to-peer helpline where counselors work with patients to meet the challenges of Hep C.
Phone: 1-877-435-7443
HIV and AIDS
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Resources for people living with HIV and AIDS
Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis
Crohn’s and Colitis Federation of America
Support group locator
Multiple Sclerosis
Yoga and Tai Chi for anyone with MS
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
Support group locator, online support groups
Huntington’s Disease
Pulmonology
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Resources and Assistance Services, Advocacy, Education
Psoriasis
National Psoriasis Foundation
Online support group/Online peer support
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Arthritis Foundation
Arthritis Support Networks
Online Community
Arthritis Foundation Helpline 24/7 support @ 1-844-571-HELP
Phone: 1-844-571-4357
Transplant
UC Davis Health Transplant Center
Patient and Family Resources
Useful Links
- Alcoholics Anonymous (for individual)
Al-Anon (for families and friends of problem drinkers)
Meetings and support for recovering alcoholics and their families and loved ones - Caregiver Support, Greater Sacramento Area
Greater Sacramento area - Narcotics Anonymous
Substance abuse
Meetings and support for recovering drug abusers - Smokefree.gov
Texting program/Online support and resources/Expert support - Quick Facts on the Risks of E-cigarettes for Kids, Teens, and Young Adults
Centers for Disease Control and prevention - Quit Tobacco- Lifestyle and disease management classes
UC Davis Health Self Management and Education Classes
Classes on general health, chronic pain, diabetes management, stress management, healthy eating, weight management, smoking cessation, heart health, etc.
Phone (for class registration): 916-734-0718
