Patient and Caregiver Community Resources
Cancer
UCDMC Resources for Adults with Cancer and their Caregivers
https://health.ucdavis.edu/cancer/support/support-services/index.html
UCDMC Resources including Peer Navigator Program, support groups, etc.
American Cancer Society
http://www.cancer.org/treatment/supportprogramsservices/index
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
https://dhs.saccounty.net/BHS/Pages/Mental-Health-Services.aspx
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
24/7 confidential support for people in distress. Provides prevention and crisis resources.
http://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
Phone: 1-800-273-8255 (1-800-273-TALK)
Suicide Prevention Emergency Contacts
Local resources for suicide prevention
https://health.ucdavis.edu/huntingtons/files/Suicide%20Prevention%20Emergency%20Contacts.pdf
Suicide Prevention Resource Center
Resources for suicide prevention
http://www.sprc.org/
Mental Health Access Team Brochure
https://dhs.saccounty.net/BHS/Documents/Provider-Forms/Brochures/BR-Access-Team-Brochure-English.pdf
Hepatology
American Liver Foundation
Support and resources for patients with liver diseases
http://www.liverfoundation.org/chapters/northernca/resources/
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.
http://www.help4hep.org/
Phone: 1-877-435-7443
HIV and AIDS
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Resources for people living with HIV and AIDS
https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/basics/livingwithhiv/resources.html
Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis
Crohn’s and Colitis Federation of America
Support group locator
https://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/community-support
Multiple Sclerosis
Yoga and Tai Chi for anyone with MS
https://www.nationalmssociety.org/Chapters/CAN/Groups-and-Discussions/Programs/Sacramento-Yoga-Tai-Chi-Self-Help-Group
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
Support group locator, online support groups
http://www.nationalmssociety.org/Resources-Support/Find-Support/Join-a-Local-Support-Group
Huntington’s Disease
Support Groups
https://health.ucdavis.edu/huntingtons/files/Support_Groups_Aug2018.pdf
Patient Resources
https://health.ucdavis.edu/huntingtons/patients.html
Pulmonology
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Resources and Assistance Services, Advocacy, Education
www.cff.org
Psoriasis
National Psoriasis Foundation
Online support group/Online peer support
https://www.psoriasis.org/
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Arthritis Foundation
- Arthritis Support Networks
Online Community
Arthritis Foundation Helpline 24/7 support @ 1-844-571-HELP
http://www.arthritis.org/living-with-arthritis/tools-resources/
Phone: 1-844-571-4357
Transplant
UCDH Transplant Center
Patient and Family Resources
https://www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu/transplant/resources/index.html
Useful Links
- Caregiver Support, Greater Sacramento Area
Greater Sacramento area
https://hr.ucdavis.edu/departments/worklife-wellness/adults-elders/support
- Smokefree.gov
Texting program/Online support and resources/Expert support
https://smokefree.gov/ - California Smokers’ Helpline
Free telephone counseling/Self-help materials/Online help in 6 languages/Special services for pregnant women/Free nicotine patches for eligible parents of children under 5 years
https://www.nobutts.org/ - Quit Tobacco- Lifestyle and disease management classes
UCDMC Health Management and Education Classes
Classes on general health, chronic pain, diabetes management, stress management, healthy eating, weight management, smoking cessation, heart health, etc.
http://www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu/livinghealthy/classes/index-all-classes.html
Phone (for class registration): 916-734-0718 -
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
www.aa.org/
www.al-anon.org/ - Narcotics Anonymous
Substance abuse
Meetings and support for recovering drug abusers
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health support
SAHMSA National Helpline
Confidential, free, 24/7, information service, in English and Spanish, for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders. This service provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations. Callers can also order free publications and other information.
https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
1-800-662-4357