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, BETH, North Rd
Every first Monday of the month, 11.30am. Contact Kay for info at 603 7878, or mail Bernice@losalamoscounciloncancer.org. Click here for more info.
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 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 Telephone Support
Confidential one on one personal support in English and Spanish. Call 1-800/441-4439
Stephen Leaders
The Bethlehem Lutheran Church has Stephen Leaders available to help those of any denomination or religious belief, offering help, friendship and support during difficult times.
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 theselves, 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
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.
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.