American Cancer Society (ACS)
1599 Clifton Road, N.E.
Atlanta, GA 30329
(800) 227-2345
www.cancer.org
This is one of the traditional volunteer organization which is community based. Their mission is to eliminate cancer as a major health problem by promoting its prevention and to diminish patients suffering through support of research, education, advocacy and patient services.
The Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation
PO Box 498
Kensington, MD 20895-0498
(800) 366-2223
(301) 962-3520
Fax: (301) 962-3521
www.candlelighters.org
Posted Hours: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Eastern Time
The stated purpose of this organization is to educate, support, serve and advocate for families and individuals touched by childhood cancer. Their mission is to empower them to meet the challenges they face./p
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Mid-America Cancer Center
1235 E. Cherokee Street
Springfield, MO 65804
(800) 432-2273
This is a national organization that has local support groups specifically for those with life threatening illnesses like cancer.
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
733 Third Ave.
New York, NY 10017-3288
(800) 344-4867
www.nationalmssociety.org
This organization supports a program of research on an international level on the cause, cure and treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS). It currently has 74 local chapters across the US to help those suffering with MS to improve their quality of life. Their services include information on MS, local referrals, and professional and peer counseling, self-help groups, equipment assistance, employment and addresses issues of advocacy.
Alzheimer's Association
919 N. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611-1676
(800) 272-3900
www.alz.org
E-mail: ifo@alz.org
This is a national organization that provides general information about Alzheimer's disease and will refer you to a local chapter.
Lutheran Services in America
700 Light Street
Baltimore, MD 21230
(800) 664-38348
Fax: (410) 230-2710
www.lutheranservices.org
This is an alliance of the ELCA, LCMS and their affiliated/recognized social ministry organizations.
Lutheran AIDS Network, ISA Minneapolis
Rev. Bruce Davidson
625 4th Ave S., Suite 1415
Minneapolis, MN 55415
(609) 396-4071
Fax: (612) 340-4450
www.lutheranaids.net
This Pan-Lutheran association of individuals and organizations assures a Lutheran presence in response to the HIV epidemic and support of Lutheran care, prevention and support efforts. It's primary purpose is t connect Lutherans with one another and with information resources.
National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
1700 Diagonal Road, Suite 625
Alexandria, VA 22314
(800) 658-8898 (Hospice Helpline)
(800) 338-8619 (Organization phone)
(703) 837-1500 (Local phone)
www.nhpco.org
This organization promotes the principles of the hospice concept and program of care for the terminally ill and their families among the general public and professionals. They also provide educational programs, technical assistance and other services to meet the needs of the terminally ill and their families. A referral to a local hospice program can be made upon request.
