Patient and Caregiver Community Resources

Resources for Adults with Cancer and their Caregivers
https://health.ucdavis.edu/cancer/support/support-services/index.html
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

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

American Liver Foundation
Support and resources for patients with liver diseases
https://liverfoundation.org/california-state-resource-center
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

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 and Colitis Federation of America
Support group locator
https://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/community-support

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

Support Groups
https://health.ucdavis.edu/huntingtons/files/Support_Groups_Aug2018.pdf

Patient Resources
https://health.ucdavis.edu/huntingtons/patients.html

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Resources and Assistance Services, Advocacy, Education
www.cff.org

National Psoriasis Foundation
Online support group/Online peer support
https://www.psoriasis.org/

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

UC Davis Health Transplant Center
Patient and Family Resources
https://www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu/transplant/resources/index.html

• 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
  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.
  

  https://health.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
  

  https://www.na.org/meetingsearch/

• 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