Resources

General Resources

CancerCare | Support Groups, Counseling, Education & Financial Assistance (cancercare.org)

American Cancer Society

Cancer Support Community   *for caregivers

Housing

Family House

Familyhouse.org provides accessible housing for patients and caregivers during treatments/hospitalizations at UPMC

Phone: 412- 647-7777

 

Allegheny Link  

Phone: (866) 730-2368
Weekdays, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Allegheny Link, One Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Get directions to One Smithfield Street
Weekdays, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

Fax: 412-350-3834

Support Groups

Cancer Bridges

Cancer Bridges supports those impacted by cancer through a variety of free programs and services.

2816 Smallman St Pittsburgh, PA 15222

412-338-1919

 

UPMC Integrative Oncology

Provides in-depth holistic health assessment with 3 free treatments of your choosing (for instance: yoga, meditation, acupuncture, massage, nutrition)

The Wellness Suite
Hillman Cancer Center
Third Floor
5115 Centre Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15232

To make an appointment for an integrative consult, please contact Nikki Kjanica at espeync@upmc.edu or 412-235-1020.

 

UPMC Hillman associated Cancer Support Groups

Click here for the list of support groups based on cancer type/ location.

 

Cancer Hope Network

Cancer Hope Network is a not-for-profit organization with a mission to provide one-on-one support to people undergoing treatment for cancer and their families. We provide this support by training individuals who have recovered from cancer or cared for someone who has recovered from cancer, and matching them with cancer patients currently undergoing a similar experience.

The patient calls us toll-free at 800-552-4366.

Transportation

 

Mindfulness Activities

Deep Breathing

Progressive Muscle Relaxation

Guided Imagery

Meditation