Support for Cancer Patients and Care-Givers
LOS ALAMOS
On this page you'll find a brief list of support services in Los Alamos. For more detailed information download our support brochure by clicking here.
Support Groups and Individual Assistance
CancerSupport Los Alamos, LAMC Conference Room, 2nd floor. Ask at Reception for directions.
Survivor Group every first Monday of the month, 11.30am-1pm in the LAMC conference room. Caregiver Support Group every 3rd Monday of the month, same time and place. Contact Bernice for info at 690 1245, or mail Bernice@losalamoscounciloncancer.org. Click here for more info.
The Cancer Corner, sponsored by LACC, ACS and LAMC
Try on and take free wigs, hats and scarves. Learn about programs, and help yourself to literature. The Cancer Corner is open every Thursday from 10:00 am until Noon or Tel 661 9510 for an appointment. Located near the old ER in the Los Alamos Medical Center.
Ovarian Cancer TOGETHER! www.ovariancancertogether.org
An informal circle of friends in Los Alamos and New Mexico who have all been through the same experience.
Find a Cancer Buddy
Looking for someone localy with the same kind of cancer? Or have a questions about local resources. Try our Find a Buddy Click the Link on the left hand column.
Reach to Recovery (ACS)
One on one support for women undergoing surgery for breast cancer. Call Tenchie Overcash in Santa Fe on 505/672-3809
People Living Through Cancer Support Hotline
Cancer Survivors and Caregivers may call 1-888-441-4439, or email, for information or a caring ear.
www.pltc.org
Stephen Leaders
The Bethlehem Lutheran Church has Stephen Leaders available to help those of any denomination or religious belief, offering confidential help, friendship and support during difficult times. Call 505-662-5151 for information.
Cancer Care
Free professional counselling by phone, answering your questions, finding help, or just listening.
Call 1-800/813-HOPE(4672)
Cancer Services of NM Glorieta Cancer Retreat
Held in Spring and Fall the retreat offers a weekend of relaxation, information and rejuvantion free of charge in a beautiful setting. Tel 505/259-9583 or go to www.cancerservicesNM.org
Free Horse Riding
Suzanna Nestor at the Overland Ranch in Taos offers short and long trails or just spending time with horses at her ranch free of charge for cancer patients and survivors. Call Susanna at 575/776-8598.
Professional Counselors in Los Alamos For Dealing With Cancer
The following is a list of family counselors, recommended by one of the counsellors themselves, for those dealing with cancer:
Reva Heron PhD, Tel 490-2381
Patrice Goodkind, Tel 662-4663
Dr Elizabeth Perry, Tel 662-3525
Pani Risley, Tel 662-5717
Heather Cole, Tel 661-8098
Chris Raber, LAMC Social Worker, LISW, Tel 660-4383
Food Services
Self Help
Provides one time financial assistance for food, medicine etc.
Local Churches
Many local churches have groups of volunteers who are happy to provide food, or fetch groceries for those in need. Contact your local church.
Transportation Help
Lion's Help Transportation Program
Voluntary help with transportation for parients undergoing tretament in Los Alamos, Santa Fe and Abuquerque. Call 505/672-3618 or 505/661-8037 for information.
Safe Ride
Provides non-emergency medical transportation. 24 hours notice is needed.
Tel 1-800/797-7433
Atomic City Dial-a-Ride
Availble to those with a documented disability, or seniors. Tel 661-RIDE between 7.30am and 4.00pm up to 3 days in advance to reserve a ride.
Information, Education and Legal Help
See our website or the following may help:
Suggested Reading List for Families Coping with Cancer
A list of suggested books on helping your family and children cope can be found here.
Suggested Reading List for Coping with Cancer
A list of suggested books on coping with diagnosis, finding hope and moving on can be found here.
Los Alamos Medical Center ATU
Holds leaflets and information about many types of cancer and support services.
Los Alamos Public Library
Has a vast array of bools on cancer and a cancer information stand with free leaflets.
Family Strengths Network
Help for families going through cancer. Has a lending library of books on issues concerning cancer and the family, and holds occasional seminars on Cancer in the Family.
Cancer Services of New Mexico LIPA Program
Legal, insurance and paperwork assistance free of charge.