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A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support. MORE INFORMATION Offers many support groups at various hospital and clinic locations. Search the events website for support group listings. Topics available at some sites include: * Grief * Cancer * Stroke * Caregivers or family members * Weight loss * Brain tumor * Parkinson's

Provides financial help to people with a health condition or disability so that they can pay medical bills or other expenses related to health care. MORE INFORMATION Provides a monetary amount to qualifying Mille Lacs County residents who are receiving treatment or hospice care for cancer. Funds can be received every six months if still in treatment. Qualified recipients can use the funds as needed to help with medical bills, travel expenses for treatment, groceries, home or utility expenses. Financial need is not a consideration for assistance.

A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support. MORE INFORMATION Offers many support groups at various hospital and clinic locations. Search the events website for support group listings. Topics available at some sites include: * Grief * Cancer * Stroke * Caregivers or family members * Weight loss * Brain tumor * Parkinson's

A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support. MORE INFORMATION Has two local chapters: Minneapolis Mount Olivet Lutheran Church 1st Monday of each month 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. St. Paul HealthPartners Neuroscience Center 3rd Wednesday of each month 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Call or email to be matched with a volunteer from the National Survivor Volunteer Network.

Sells medical equipment/supplies that are used for health-related issues Durable Medical Equipment (DME) is used by people with a disability, ongoing health concerns or those recovering from home after a hospital stay.

A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support. MORE INFORMATION Albert Lea Medical Center provides support groups for: * Cancer * Diabetes * Chemical Dependency Relapse * Smoking Cessation * Grief * Weight loss * Parenting and birth

A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support. MORE INFORMATION Offers many support groups at various hospital and clinic locations. Search the events website for support group listings. Topics available at some sites include: * Grief * Cancer * Stroke * Caregivers or family members * Weight loss * Brain tumor * Parkinson's

A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support. MORE INFORMATION Sisters and Misters in Survival monthly cancer survivor support group meets at various locations in the Twin Cities. * At the support group meetings members share their experiences, coping skills, encouragement, information, resources, hopes and fears. * Members learn connecting with other breast cancer survivors can help alleviate the fear, isolation and stress that occurs with the diagnosis and treatment for breast cancer. * Meetings can also help to improve communication, emotional health and your quality of life throughout. Women with other types of cancers are welcome to join the group.

A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support. MORE INFORMATION Offers many support groups at various hospital and clinic locations. Search the events website for support group listings. Topics available at some sites include: * Grief * Cancer * Stroke * Caregivers or family members * Weight loss * Brain tumor * Parkinson's

Provides financial help to people with a health condition or disability so that they can pay medical bills or other expenses related to health care. MORE INFORMATION Provides quick access to emergency funds for local breast cancer patients who have financial problems. Emergency funds can be used for: * Rent or mortgage * Utilities * Car payments * Day care * Groceries

A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support. MORE INFORMATION A variety of support groups are available for cancer patients and their family members. These groups provide a caring and supportive environment in which patients and their families can share and discuss their feelings with other people in similar situations.

A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support. MORE INFORMATION Offers many support groups at various hospital and clinic locations. Search the events website for support group listings. Topics available at some sites include: * Grief * Cancer * Stroke * Caregivers or family members * Weight loss * Brain tumor * Parkinson's

Staff or volunteers answer questions or talk confidentially with callers. Program can provide information, a sympathetic listener, advice and/or referrals to other resources. MORE INFORMATION The Cancer Hotline is available 24/7/365 to help give people the answers they need about cancer. Online chat is also 24/7. Cancer Information Specialists are available 24/7 to answer your questions and provide referrals: * Specific cancers * Treatment options and side effects * Coping with cancer * Medicines * Pain control * Clinical trials * Prevention and screening * Quitting tobacco hotline * Transportation and lodging for cancer treatment-related travel

Chore services to help in your home with routine cleaning tasks. MORE INFORMATION Offers free professional housecleaning and maid services for women undergoing any type of treatment for cancer.

Learn more about a specific topic and how to connect to additional resources and services. MORE INFORMATION Use Cancer A-Z to find basic information about cancer and what causes it, as well as in-depth information about specific types of cancer, their risk factors, early detection, diagnosis, and treatment options. Other resources include: * Financial and insurance information * Lodging during treatment * Rides to treatment * Hair Loss and Mastectomy Products * Support groups * Aftercare * Cancer information videos * Stories of hope from people whose lives have been touched by cancer * Cancer news * Bookstore to buy printed materials (with a great many free materials available online or to order)

A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support. MORE INFORMATION Free online support groups for cancer survivors that run in 12 week cycles. Forum topics may include: * Coming out to healthcare providers * Sexuality and relationships after cancer * Pressure for gender conformity * Body image Each forum is moderated by a social worker and is available in an online format.

Patient family housing options include: * Hope Lodge Communities * Partnerships with hotels

A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support. MORE INFORMATION Offers: * Grief and Loss Education and Support Group for anyone experiencing grief and loss related to lung cancer * Patient, Survivor and Caregiver Education and Support Group for those who have experienced a lung cancer diagnosis

A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support. MORE INFORMATION Provides support groups for men dealing with prostate cancer. Support groups provide education, information, resources and support for men with cancer and survivors.

A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support. MORE INFORMATION The Cancer Survivors Network (CSN) is a free online community of cancer survivors, families and friends. The site is completely non-commercial and provides a private, secure way to find and communicate with others who share the same interests and experiences. In order to protect privacy, you can participate and remain anonymous. Provides several groups that are cancer specific

A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support. MORE INFORMATION Offers a variety of education classes and health-related seminars for local residents Support groups are open to individuals, families, and caregivers: * Dementia * Diabetes * Heart disease * Lung disease * Parkinson's disease

Learn more about a specific topic and how to connect to additional resources and services. MORE INFORMATION Adult and Family Programs provides a variety of free, kid-friendly activities and resources that teach healthy communication and coping skills in a fun, age-appropriate and hands-on way. *Making Memories invites families to attend sporting events, theater productions, and other fun activities. * Educational Classes are available for all ages on topics like nutrition, commonly asked health insurance questions, and much more. * Angel Packs provide age-appropriate kits to help adults talk to children about cancer, help children understand what cancer is using evidence-based research to provide accurate and easily digestible information. Activities are available to your family even if you're not currently in active treatment.

A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support. MORE INFORMATION Offers many support groups at various hospital and clinic locations. Search the events website for support group listings. Topics available at some sites include: * Grief * Cancer * Stroke * Caregivers or family members * Weight loss * Brain tumor * Parkinson's

Provides financial help to people with a health condition or disability so that they can pay medical bills or other expenses related to health care. MORE INFORMATION Little Star provides financial support to lessen the financial stress and burdens life threatening diseases and conditions bring on a daily basis. * Emergency, basic living, life-enhancing and life-saving expenses are included.

Transportation program that provides rides for people in and around their community. Learn more about transportation costs that are covered through waivers in the Community-Based Service Manual. MORE INFORMATION The Road To Recovery program provides transportation to and from treatment for people with cancer who do not have a ride or are unable to drive themselves.