CAREGIVER SUPPORT

Local resources

Taking care of our loved ones during a cancer diagnosis can be a difficult and emotional journey. Sometimes it helps to have someone who has been on a similar journey to talk to.
Locally (Black Hawk County and surrounding counties) social workers at the cancer centers are available to offer support and resources.
UnityPoint Allen Community Cancer Center- 319-233-2701
MercyOne Cancer Center- 319-272-2816

Online resources

Imerman Angels
Free one-on-one support for patients with all types of cancers and/or caregivers. Patients/caregivers are matched with someone who has been on a similar journey. Communication with your support person can happen by email, phone, video chat, instant messaging, in person, etc. As a patient/caregiver, you determine how frequently you have contact with your support person. Register by phone at 312-273-1308 or online at https://imermanangels.org/get-support/

American Cancer Society
A cancer diagnosis affects close friends and family too. Find out what to expect if you become a caregiver for a person with cancer, and get tips for making sure that you take care of yourself as well.
Phone: 1-800-ACS-2345 (1-800-227-2345)
Web site: https://www.cancer.org/treatment/caregivers.html

National Cancer Institute
In addition to authoritative information about each type of cancer, NCI provides information to help you care for the cancer patient in your life — and yourself. 
Current information and materials on all cancer issues
Phone: 1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237)
Web site: https://www.cancer.gov/resources-for/caregivers

CancerCare
CancerCare provides free, professional support services for caregivers and loved ones, as well as caregiving information and additional resources.
Phone: 800‑813‑HOPE (4673)
Web site:  https://www.cancercare.org/tagged/caregiving

Family Caregiver Alliance
Support for families and friends who are caregivers
Phone: 1-800-445-8106
Web site: https://www.caregiver.org/

Caregiver Action Network
Information, education, and support for caregivers
Phone: 1-202-772-5050
Web site: https://caregiveraction.org/