Mental Health & Lung Cancer Resources

It’s important to remember that struggling doesn’t make you weak, it makes you human. Whether you're facing the weight of a lung cancer diagnosis or battling the invisible storms of mental health, you are not alone. There is always help, always hope, and always someone ready to listen. Reaching out is a sign of courage, not defeat. 💛

 

📍 Find Help in Your Local Area

These tools and directories help you find lung cancer and mental health services in your community, based on your zip code or location, as well as helplines for immediate assistance:

▫️211.org

~ A free nationwide service that connects you to community resources near you including cancer support, mental health services, housing, transportation, and more.  📞 Or just dial 2-1-1 from your phone.       

 

▫️988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

~ 24/7 free and confidential support for people in distress, crisis, or suicidal thoughts.  📞 Dial 988 from any phone in the U.S.

 

▫️GO2 for Lung Cancer

~ Use this tool to find specialized lung cancer doctors and treatment centers near you.

 

▫️NAMI

~ Offers local mental health support, therapists, clinics, and support groups via their affiliate network.

~ Connects families to mental health education and caregiver resources.

 

▫️Cancer Care

~ Offers individual counseling and group support for patients, survivors, caregivers, and loved ones (via phone or Zoom).

~ You can also search their database to find local financial assistance and emotional support options.

 

▫️SAMHSA Treatment Locator

~ Locate mental health and substance use treatment based on location.

~ Filters for low-cost or sliding-scale care, and providers who work with certain populations.

 

▫️American Cancer Society

~ Information and Resources about Cancer: Breast, Colon, Lung, Prostate, Skin, etc. 

~ Wide range of educational and emotional support resources for caregivers, including 24/7 support line: 📞 1-800-227-2345