Adolescents and Young Adults (AYAs) Resources

https://www.act2changetherapy.com/

2801 Buford Highway NE, Suite 510 , Atlanta, GA 30329

404.565.4616

At Act2Change, we specialize in providing therapeutic services to individuals (18+) presenting with a wide range of concerns. We pride ourselves on offering support to clients from all walks of life, including members of the LGBTQQIAAP+, BIPOC, and immigrant communities. Abby Culin's practice centers on recognizing our automatic reactions and moving toward growth. Through this lens, she assist clients who present with anxiety, depression, traumatic reactions or trauma histories, low self-worth, identity questions, life transitions, family and relationship issues, or just plain “feeling stuck.”

https://aaphc.org

204 North Westover Boulevard , Albany, GA 31707

229.888.6559

Our Mission: Quality Health Care for Everyone Our Vision: Leader in creating healthier people and communities by removing barriers and health disparities. Healthier, stronger, longer lives for the area we serve through education, growth, and accessibility to quality healthcare. Comprehensive healthcare for everyone that results in a healthier community.

https://alongcomeshope.com/

805-322-1423

Along Comes Hope® is a 501(C)3 nonprofit helping families by providing support for children with cancer to inspire HOPE and healing by keeping families together, when it matters the most. We also provide support through financial assistance with travel for treatment, creative emotional support programs and advocacy to promote policy changes, awareness and education.

https://www.cpacs.org/home

3510 Shallowford Road NE , Atlanta, GA 30341

770-936-0969

CPACS aims to reduce the burden of breast cancer among uninsured and underinsured Asian American women by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering through culturally and language appropriate health education and support for clinical preventive services. The Asian Breast Care (ABC) for Asian American Women program provides individual and group level education with two skill building components.

https://www.childrensleukemia.org/

585 Stewart Avenue Suite 520 , Garden City, NY 11530

516-222-1944

CLRA supports research efforts towards finding the causes and a cure for leukemia and assists families in meeting the financial obligations incurred in blood cancer treatment. Our Patient Aid program provides reimbursement of leukemia/blood cancer related medical bills.

https://www.fisherhouse.org/

(888) 294-8560

Fisher House Foundation builds comfort homes where military & veteran families can stay free of charge, while a loved one is in the hospital. These homes are located at military and VA medical centers around the world. Fisher House Foundation also operates the Hero Miles program, using donated frequent flyer miles to bring family members to the bedside of injured service members as well as the Hotels for Heroes program using donated hotel points to allow family members to stay at hotels near medical centers without charge.

https://www.goodsamhwc.org/

175 Samaritan Drive , Jasper, GA 30143

706-253-4673

The mission of Good Samaritan Health and Wellness Center is to provide quality, compassionate, and complete healthcare for all in an atmosphere of dignity and respect. The Good Samaritan Health & Wellness Center will be a premier Community Health Center accessible to all and dedicated to delivering the highest quality care to the people and communities we serve. The Good Samaritan Health and Wellness Center is a not-for-profit, Community Health Center, which provides health services to our community regardless of ability to pay or insurance status.

https://www.kesem.org/

440 N Barranca Ave #2273 , Covina, CA 91723

253-736-3821

We believe all children facing a parent's cancer deserve the chance to fully experience the joys of childhood and be their best selves. We provide free summer camps, day programs, and virtual meet-ups for youth and adolescents facing a parent’s cancer to connect with peers, process their experiences, and have fun!

https://www.teammaggiesdream.org/who_we_are

Team Maggie's Dream purpose is to provide financial assistance to young women and men for the purpose of preserving eggs and sperm. If you are interested in applying for a financial grant to help subsidize the cost of egg or sperm preservation

https://www.mskcc.org

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center 1275 York Avenue, New York, NY 10065

+1-212-639-2000

We offer a full range of programs to help patients and families throughout all phases of treatment, including genetic counseling, rehabilitation, integrative medicine, counseling, pain and palliative care, cancer screening, and assistance in navigating life after treatment.

https://www.nghs.com/

743 Spring Street , Gainesville, GA 30501

770-219-9000

Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) is a not-for-profit community health system dedicated to improving the health and quality of life of the people of Northeast Georgia. Through the services of a medical staff of more than 800 physicians, the residents of Northeast Georgia enjoy access to the state’s finest and most comprehensive medical services.

https://www.northside.com/services/cancer-institute/supportandsurvivorship

1100 Johnson Ferry Road NE , Atlanta, GA 30342

4048431880

As Georgia’s leading provider of cancer care, Northside Hospital Cancer Institute (NHCI) offers a full range of cancer support and survivorship resources and services to address the practical, spiritual, emotional, financial and physical challenges cancer patients may face.

https://paintedpink.org/

Painted Pink, Inc. is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit dedicated to educating and empowering every millennial to take charge of their breast health. We support millennials with access to mentors, resources, and medical professionals who understand the intersection of breast health and the realities of breast cancer for this generation. Our pillars focus on providing a unique opportunity to educate millennials about the benefits of breast health and self breast exams, nutrition, regular physical activity, clean beauty, and healthy lifestyle choices.We provide programs and events to show young adults how to live a preventative life.

https://www.hospicesavannah.org/projectsherpa/

912.629.1331

Project SHERPA consists of a number of retired physicians and oral surgeons who volunteer to accompany care recipients to their medical appointments with the consent of their attending physician. Whether you have recently received a medical diagnosis or actively receiving treatment, the Sherpa serves as your advocate when communicating with medical professionals. We are there to listen, interpret, and ask the questions you may not know to ask. The Sherpa supports the care recipient and the family in navigating what can otherwise be an overwhelming situation. If there is a treatment decision to be made, the Sherpa explains the treatment options to the patient, but does not offer to make the decision.

https://www.rmhc.org/

Our Ronald McDonald House programs, located near top children’s hospitals, allow parents who are far from home to stay close to their hospitalized child and benefit from the comforts of home without incurring hotel and food costs. Ronald McDonald Family Room programs offer a quiet respite for all families right in the hospital.

https://stupidcancer.org

40 Worth Street – Suite 808 , New York, NY 10013

212-619-1040

Stupid Cancer helps to empower everyone affected by adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer by ending isolation and building community. Everyone in the AYA community is supported, understood, and accepted.

http://www.komen.org

Our mission is to save lives by meeting the most critical needs in our communities and investing in breakthrough research to prevent and cure breast cancer. Susan G. Komen is the ONLY organization that addresses breast cancer on multiple fronts such as research, community health, global outreach and public policy initiatives in order to make the biggest impact against this disease.

https://thebreasties.org/

The Breasties is the first all-inclusive nonprofit organization that creates community for survivors, previvors, stage 4 thrivers, and caregivers impacted by breast and gynecologic cancers. We’re on a mission to support and improve the experiences of the cancer community through peer-to-peer connection, resources, and advocacy.

http://www.thesamfund.org/

89 South Street, Suite 701 , Boston, MA 02111

617-938-3484

Here at The Samfund, we are proud to provide support to young adults who are struggling financially because of cancer. Through direct financial assistance and free online support and education, we help young adults survive and move forward with their lives after cancer.

https://www.therapyden.com/therapists/us/ga/atlanta/cancer

A cancer diagnosis can be devastating and often brings up feelings of depression, grief, fear, sadness or anger. Navigating treatment options can be overwhelming and exhausting. Even in remission, cancer can cause lingering trauma, anxiety and depression. According to the NCBI, cancer survivors are twice as likely to suffer from mental health issues as adults who have never had cancer. Whether you are struggling to accept a recent diagnosis or trying to figure out what your life looks like post-cancer, a mental health expert can help. Reach out to one of TherapyDen’s cancer specialists today. Fees may apply.

https://winshipcancer.emory.edu/patient-care/living-with-cancer/support-groups.html

1365-C Clifton Road NE , Atlanta, GA 30322

(404) 778-1900

Winship Cancer Institute hosts cancer-specific and topical support groups on a monthly basis facilitated by licensed social workers, registered nurses, and other professionals. The support groups listed below are open to patients, survivors, caregivers, support persons, family members and friends unless otherwise noted. Please note, we have temporarily suspended our in-person support group meetings and activities in response to guidance regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, but are offering many of our support groups virtually. If you are interested in participating in a support group meeting, please contact the respective facilitator prior to the meeting.

https://youngsurvival.org

405 Lexington Avenue 26th Floor , New York, NY 10174

877-972-1011

Young Survival Coalition (YSC) strengthens the community, addresses the unique needs, amplifies the voice and improves the quality of life of young adults affected by breast cancer, locally, nationally and internationally.