PATIENT & CAREGIVER LIBRARY
Find cancer caregiver support, respite and home-help resources, plus practical tools for organizing care.
Patient support line · U.S. nationwide
Counseling, groups and financial services have separate eligibility.
List the care-team contact, transport, meals, appointment notes and tasks others can take over. Use the printable caregiver planner and care-team contact sheet below.
Instead of one broad request, identify a ride, meal delivery, an afternoon of companionship or time for the caregiver to rest. Ask local agencies what respite services exist, their costs and requirements.
Ask the patient whom they want involved and how the clinic documents permission to share information. Keep after-hours instructions from the treating team accessible.
Caregiving information and connections to local services and practical support.
Eligibility and cost: National information; direct services and eligibility vary by location.
How to start: Call for guidance or use the Family Care Navigator to locate resources in your state.
Source review date: 2026-09-09. Confirm current availability directly.
Connects older adults and caregivers with local meals, home care, transport and respite resources.
Eligibility and cost: Local programs set age, residence and service requirements.
How to start: Call or search by location; ask your local agency about service eligibility, fees and availability.
Source review date: 2026-09-09. Confirm current availability directly.
Official guidance on unpaid, job-protected leave for qualifying employees of covered employers.
Eligibility and cost: Employee and employer eligibility rules apply. FMLA is not wage replacement.
How to start: Read the employee guidance and discuss the notice and certification process with your employer. Call the Wage and Hour Division for questions.
Source review date: 2026-09-09. Confirm current availability directly.
Cancer support and diagnosis-specific educational resources.
Eligibility and cost: Counseling, groups and financial services have separate eligibility.
How to start: Check the official program’s current application process.
Specific group availability must be checked; do not assume a prostate group is currently enrolling.
Source review date: 2026-09-09. Confirm current availability directly.
Start with the oncology social worker or patient navigator. External organizations set their own eligibility and availability, and an application does not guarantee assistance. Use the official links below and confirm details before sharing documents or making plans.
Independent-resource disclosure: Sunridge Medical is not affiliated with, endorsed by or paid by the external organizations listed unless specifically stated.
Search by organization or need. All program details remain readable even if the interactive filter is unavailable.
Evidence-based information about caregiver roles, communication, self-care, advanced cancer and coping.
Free government information that can be shared with family members and the treatment team.
Last verified: August 18, 2026. Confirm current eligibility and availability directly.
Practical guidance on caregiving, communication, daily care, finances and caregiver health.
Use the guide with local ACS support and the patient’s oncology social worker.
Last verified: August 18, 2026. Confirm current eligibility and availability directly.
Free education, help desk support and peer resources for family caregivers, including cancer caregivers.
The help desk provides navigation, not emergency or medical care.
Last verified: August 18, 2026. Confirm current eligibility and availability directly.
Free counseling, support groups, workshops and resource navigation led by oncology social workers.
Availability varies by location and service format.
Last verified: August 18, 2026. Confirm current eligibility and availability directly.
National respite locator and education help families find temporary caregiving relief.
Programs vary by state, age, disability and funding; verify eligibility locally.
Last verified: August 18, 2026. Confirm current eligibility and availability directly.
Coordinates meals, errands, transportation, wish lists and updates in one place.
Let a trusted organizer control privacy and scheduling so the caregiver does not become the dispatcher.
Last verified: August 18, 2026. Confirm current eligibility and availability directly.
Stress and fatigue are common, but persistent hopelessness, severe sleep loss, panic or inability to function deserve prompt professional support.
They can manage schedules, insurance calls, meal delivery, bills, fundraising, research and regular check-ins.
Federal FMLA generally provides eligible employees unpaid, job-protected leave. State programs, employer benefits or paid family leave may provide income replacement.
Usually with the patient’s permission. Ask how the patient wants information shared and request portal or release access when appropriate.
Combine multiple kinds of support so one missing piece does not disrupt care.
Sunridge Medical is an integrative medical center in Scottsdale, Arizona. We created this directory to help patients and families find practical support alongside medical care. This educational page does not guarantee eligibility, coverage, medical suitability or outcomes.
Last reviewed: August 18, 2026.
External organizations set their own eligibility, availability and funding. Sunridge Medical does not accept payment for inclusion. Always confirm details through the official source.
SUNRIDGE MEDICAL
Free, one-page worksheets on Sunridge letterhead. Download, print, and bring them to your next conversation. No sign-up required.
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Choose your priorities and record the next steps.
Download PDF · 1 pageKeep clinician, after-hours, and support contacts together.
Download PDF · 1 pagePrepare documents and track your application.
Download PDF · 1 pageOrganize appointments, lodging, transportation, and backup plans.
Download PDF · 1 pageShare responsibilities and make room for caregiver rest.
Download PDF · 1 page14200 N Northsight Blvd #160
Scottsdale, Arizona 85260
Monday–Friday: 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
Tell us what you are facing. There is no charge to speak with our Patient Care Team, understand how Sunridge works and determine whether a physician consultation may be an appropriate next step.
This introductory call is not a medical consultation and does not establish a physician-patient relationship.
