Resource Directory

BMT InfoNet has created a directory of organizations that provide helpful information and support for transplant patients and their loved ones. Click on the topic below that interests you to see organizations that can help you. Click on the name of the organization to access their web site. 

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Preparing for Transplant

Blood & Marrow Transplant Information Network (BMTInfoNet)

(888) 597-7674

American Society for Transplantation and Cellular Therapy

(312) 321-6820

Be The Match

(888) 999-6743

Center for International Blood and Marrow Transplant Research

(414) 805-0700

U.S. Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA)

(301) 433-3300

CAR T Therapy

Blood & Marrow Transplant Information Network (BMTInfoNet)

(888) 597-7674

Be The Match

(888) 999-6743

Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

(800) 955-4572
  • Information on leukemia, lymphoma, hodgkin disease, multiple myeloma, myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) or a myeloproliferative disorder. 
  • Financial Assistance
  • Brochure for children about transplant
  • How to discuss a cancer diagnosis with a child, Trish Greene Back to School Program to prepare classmates for a child's return, and resources for teens and young adults.

Lymphoma Research Foundation

(800) 500-9976
  • Information and emotional support to persons with Hodgkin disease or non-Hodgkin lymphoma 
  • Financial assistance for patients undergoing treatment

Clinical Trials

Carebox Healthcare Solutions Inc.

(877) 601-8601

Free personalized search assistance for clinical trials.

Be The Match Jason Carter Clinical Trials Search & Support (CTSS)

(888) 814-8610
  • Help you and your family learn about and access clinical trials.
  • One-on-one telephone support from a clinical trial nurse to help navigate and search for clinical trials.
  • Easy-to-use, web-based search tool to find relevant clinical trials
  • Easy-to-understand educational resources for patients and families to learn about cancer treatment options and clinical trials.
  • Financial assistance for travel expenses related to clinical trials

National Institutes of Health

Information about clinical trials to treat a variety of diseases at medical facilities world-wide.  

National Institutes of Health Center for Cancer Research

(888) 624-1937

Free stem cell transplants for patients who qualify for one of the agency's clinical trials.

Family Caregivers

Blood & Marrow Transplant Information Network (BMTInfoNet)

(888) 597-7674

Be The Match

(888) 999-6743

Cancer Support Community

(888) 793-9355

Information about caring for cancer patients and links to in-person support groups.

CareZone.com

Online and mobile app to organize medications, appointments, important contacts and other medical information. 

CaringBridge

(651) 789-2300

Website where patients can create a personalized webpage to communicate with friends and family, and organize support during treatment. 

Lotsa Helping Hands

Organize volunteers by creating a personalized calendar and outlining your specific needs. 

Peer Support and Counseling

Blood & Marrow Transplant Information Network (BMTInfoNet)

(888) 597-7674

Be The Match

(888) 999-6743

Wonders and Worries

(844) 939-6633
  • National hotline, staffed by child life specialists,  for parents who need help explaining a parent’s illness and treatment to their children.
  • Free in-person individual or group sessions, led by child life experts, for children and teens who have a parent with a serious illness in the Austin, San Antonio and Houston, Texas areas.
  • Teen mobile app (Sup!) with activities, information, an inspirational wall, moderated discussion forums and direct messaging to a child life specialist

CancerCare, Inc.

(800) 813-4673
  • Financial aid for cancer patients
  • emotional support

Leukemia Research Foundation

(847) 424-0600
  • Patient Grant Program offers a one-time grant to eligible leukemia patients living in Illinois or within 100 miles of Chicago
  • Complimentary educational offerings, information on leukemia treatment, childhood leukemia, and peer support.

Smart Patients

Online support community for patients with amyloidosis, leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma, POEMS syndrome and stem cell transplant patients.

Financial Assistance

Blood & Marrow Transplant Information Network (BMTInfoNet)

(888) 597-7674

Accessia Health

(800) 366-7741
  • Helps those with chronic illnesses or conditions subsidize cost of health insurance premiums.
  • Financial assistance available to patients with specific diseases. Covered diseases change periodically.

Air Charity Network

(877) 621-7177

Free air transportation for patients in financial need who must travel to receive medical treatment.

Alex's Lemonade Stand

(866) 333-1213

Travel funds for children treated at specific hospitals.

American Cancer Society

(800) 227-2345

 

Be The Match

(888) 999-6743

Bone Marrow & Cancer Foundation

(800) 365-1336

Financial aid for donor costs, medications and equipment, home and child care services, housing and transportation. Provides scholarship grants to survivors for educational opportunities.

CancerCare, Inc.

(800) 813-4673
  • Financial aid for cancer patients
  • emotional support

Compassion Can't Wait

(310) 276-7111

Financial aid for single parents of pediatric patients receiving treatments at specific hospitals

Children's Organ Transplant Association (COTA)

(800) 366-2682

Fundraising help for a child who needs a transplant.

FreeDentalCare

Comprehensive lists of free and sliding scale dental resources

Good Days

(877) 968-7233

Help with drug co-payments, travel and lodging for patients with specific diseases.

Healthcare Hospitality Network

(800) 318-8861

Referrals to free or low cost lodging near medical facilities.

HelpHOPELive

(800) 642-8399

Fundraising help for patients with a catastrophic illness.

Joe's House

(877) 563-7468

Directory of lodging near medical centers that provide discount rates to cancer patients.

Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

(800) 955-4572
  • Information on leukemia, lymphoma, hodgkin disease, multiple myeloma, myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) or a myeloproliferative disorder. 
  • Financial Assistance
  • Brochure for children about transplant
  • How to discuss a cancer diagnosis with a child, Trish Greene Back to School Program to prepare classmates for a child's return, and resources for teens and young adults.

Lymphoma Research Foundation

(800) 500-9976
  • Information and emotional support to persons with Hodgkin disease or non-Hodgkin lymphoma 
  • Financial assistance for patients undergoing treatment

National Foundation for Credit Counseling

(800) 388-2227

Free personal counseling to eliminate late fees, consolidate bills into smaller monthly payments, stop collection calls, pay off debt faster, lower interest rates, improve monthly spending habits.

National Foundation for Transplants

(800) 489-3863

Fundraising assistance for transplant patients.

National Institutes of Health Center for Cancer Research

(888) 624-1937

Free stem cell transplants for patients who qualify for one of the agency's clinical trials.

National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD)

(800) 999-6673
  • Support and information for those affected by rare diseases.  
  • Links to support networks and financial aid for various medical conditions.

Patient Access Network Foundation

(866) 316-7263

Help with co-pays for medicines used to treat specific diseases. Patient must have insurance and meet income guidelines.

Patient Advocate Co-Pay Program

(866) 512-3861

Financial assistance to qualified patients to help with prescription drug co-pays.

Pinkyswear Foundation

(952) 974-9600

Provides financial help to families of children through age 21 who have cancer for rent, mortgage, car payments, car repair, groceries, gas, and childcare.

The National Children's Cancer Society

(800) 532-6459
  • Information for parents of pediatric cancer patients.  
  • Financial assistance for travel, meals and lodging while a child is receiving medical care.  
  • Survivorship information for parents of pediatric cancer patients.
  • Scholarships for pediatric cancer survivors.

Expect Miracles Foundation

(617) 938-3484

Expect Miracles Foundation’s SAMFund is a support fund that provides direct financial assistance to young adult post-treatment cancer survivors (ages 21-39) as they regain their financial footing after expensive cancer treatment. 

United Healthcare Children's Foundation

(855) 698-4223

Help with medical expenses not covered by insurance for patients up to age 16 who have commercial health insurance.

United Way 211

List of agencies that provide housing, utilities and other financial support.

Sexual Health and Fertility

American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors and Therapists

(202) 449-1099

Offers a directory of certified sex therapists in the U.S.

Nutrition

CancerDietitian

Website by oncology dietitian, Julie Lansford, with information on diets for cancer survivors, food safety and menu planning

Medical Issues after Transplant

Society of Behavioral Sleep Medicine

(859) 312-8880

A directory of cognitive behavioral therapists skilled in managing sleep disorders

Blood & Marrow Transplant Information Network (BMTInfoNet)

(888) 597-7674

American Society for Transplantation and Cellular Therapy

(312) 321-6820

Be The Match

(888) 999-6743

Children's Oncology Group Long-Tern Follow-Up Guidelines

A comprehensive guide on the late effects of pediatric cancer treatment, and recommendations for how to manage them.

National Bone Marrow Transplant Link (nbmtLINK)

(800) 546-5268
  • Booklet about survivorship after transplant
  • Booklet about chronic GVHD

Graft Versus Host Disease

Blood & Marrow Transplant Information Network (BMTInfoNet)

(888) 597-7674

Be The Match

(888) 999-6743

BostonSight

(781) 726-7337

Information about PROSE lenses for patients with severe ocular GVHD.

National Bone Marrow Transplant Link (nbmtLINK)

(800) 546-5268
  • Booklet about survivorship after transplant
  • Booklet about chronic GVHD

National Cancer Institute Graft-versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Study

(240) 858-3681
  • Clinical trial researching health outcomes in patients with chronic graft-versus-host disease 
  • Free, comprehensive medical evaluation by by a team of GVHD experts with recommendations on appropriate care to manage a patient's GVHD symptoms

Help with Insurance

HealthCare.gov

(800) 318-2596

Federal website about current health insurance options.

Patient Advocate Foundation

(800) 532-5274

Assists patients who are having difficulty with health insurance coverage and reimbursement issues.

Triage Cancer

(424) 258-4628

Triage Cancer® is a national, nonprofit organization that provides free education on legal and practical issues that may impact individuals diagnosed with cancer and their caregivers, through events, materials, and resources. The Legal & Financial Navigation Program offers one-on-one help with issues such as work, health and disability insurance, finances, and estate planning. CancerFinances.org is an online toolkit to help people manage finances after a cancer diagnosis.

Your Benefits Advocate

(312) 860-7417

Assistance by experienced attorney to get health insurance claims paid.  Fee for service.

Employment Issues

Blood & Marrow Transplant Information Network (BMTInfoNet)

(888) 597-7674

Cancer and Careers

(646) 929-8032

Tips on

  • Sharing a cancer diagnosis with employers
  • How to fix a resume gap
  • Your rights to accommodation in the workplace
  • Employment search strategies after treatment

Triage Cancer

(424) 258-4628

Triage Cancer® is a national, nonprofit organization that provides free education on legal and practical issues that may impact individuals diagnosed with cancer and their caregivers, through events, materials, and resources. The Legal & Financial Navigation Program offers one-on-one help with issues such as work, health and disability insurance, finances, and estate planning. CancerFinances.org is an online toolkit to help people manage finances after a cancer diagnosis.

Complementary Integrative Medicine

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Information on herbs, botanicals and other products, and their safety for cancer patients.

National Center for Complementary and Integrative Medicine

(888) 644-6226

Research-based information on complementary and integrative medicine.

Young Adult Resources

First Descents

(303) 945-2490

Free local, national and international outdoor adventures for young adult cancer survivors

Bone Marrow & Cancer Foundation

(800) 365-1336

Financial aid for donor costs, medications and equipment, home and child care services, housing and transportation. Provides scholarship grants to survivors for educational opportunities.

Children's Oncology Group Long-Tern Follow-Up Guidelines

A comprehensive guide on the late effects of pediatric cancer treatment, and recommendations for how to manage them.

LIVESTRONG Fertility

(855) 220-7777

Information about parenting options after cancer treatment. 

Oncofertility Consortium

(517) 884-6434

Counseling on fertility preservation and options for having children after cancer treatment.

Stupid Cancer

(212) 619-1040

Radio show, online communities and links to support programs for young adult cancer survivors.

Expect Miracles Foundation

(617) 938-3484

Expect Miracles Foundation’s SAMFund is a support fund that provides direct financial assistance to young adult post-treatment cancer survivors (ages 21-39) as they regain their financial footing after expensive cancer treatment. 

Pediatric Resources

Alex's Lemonade Stand

(866) 333-1213

Travel funds for children treated at specific hospitals.

American Childhood Cancer Organization

Information about pediatric cancers, treatment options, and long-term complications. Resources for parents, children, and teens.

Children's Oncology Group Long-Tern Follow-Up Guidelines

A comprehensive guide on the late effects of pediatric cancer treatment, and recommendations for how to manage them.

Cure Search for Children's Cancer

(800) 458-6223

Information about pediatric cancer and treatment.

Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

(800) 955-4572
  • Information on leukemia, lymphoma, hodgkin disease, multiple myeloma, myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) or a myeloproliferative disorder. 
  • Financial Assistance
  • Brochure for children about transplant
  • How to discuss a cancer diagnosis with a child, Trish Greene Back to School Program to prepare classmates for a child's return, and resources for teens and young adults.

Leukemia Research Foundation

(847) 424-0600
  • Patient Grant Program offers a one-time grant to eligible leukemia patients living in Illinois or within 100 miles of Chicago
  • Complimentary educational offerings, information on leukemia treatment, childhood leukemia, and peer support.

Pinkyswear Foundation

(952) 974-9600

Provides financial help to families of children through age 21 who have cancer for rent, mortgage, car payments, car repair, groceries, gas, and childcare.

The National Children's Cancer Society

(800) 532-6459
  • Information for parents of pediatric cancer patients.  
  • Financial assistance for travel, meals and lodging while a child is receiving medical care.  
  • Survivorship information for parents of pediatric cancer patients.
  • Scholarships for pediatric cancer survivors.

Bone Marrow, Stem Cell and Cord Blood Donors

Blood & Marrow Transplant Information Network (BMTInfoNet)

(888) 597-7674

American Society for Transplantation and Cellular Therapy

(312) 321-6820

Be The Match

(888) 999-6743

Cord Blood Association

(630) 463-9040

Information about donating cord blood for public use or storing it for private use.

DKMS/We Delete Blood Cancer

(866) 340-3567

Information for people age 18-55 on becoming an unrelated donor.

Kashi Clinical Laboratories

(877) 565-3287

Private testing for people who want to donate marrow or stem cells to a specific individual. Fee for service.

Parent's Guide to Cord Blood Foundation

Information about storing cord blood for private or public use. Data on cord blood registries.

Disease Information and Support

American Brain Tumor Association

(800) 886-2282

Publications

American Sickle Cell Anemia Association

(216) 229-8600

Print material about sickle cell disease and links to support groups throughout the U.S.

Amyloidosis Foundation

(248) 922-9610

Information about amyloidosis and treatment options.

Amyloidosis Support Groups

(866) 404-7539

Information about amyloidosis and links to support groups.

Aplastic Anemia & MDS International Foundation Inc.

(800) 747-2820

Information and peer support for patients with aplastic anemia, myelodysplasia, and PNH.

Diamond Blackfan Anemia Foundation, Inc.

(716) 674-2818

Information about Diamond Blackfan Anemia and treatment options.

Fanconi Anemia Research Fund

(541) 687-4658

Information and links to support services for patients with Fanconi Anemia.

Immune Deficiency Foundation

(800) 296-4433

Information on immune deficiency diseases, finding a specialist, clinical trials, and peer support.

International Myeloma Foundation

(800) 452-2873

Publications, conferences and links to support groups.

International Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia Foundation

(941) 927-4963

Information about Waldenstrom’s Macroglobulinemia, treatment options, and support groups.

Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

(800) 955-4572
  • Information on leukemia, lymphoma, hodgkin disease, multiple myeloma, myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) or a myeloproliferative disorder. 
  • Financial Assistance
  • Brochure for children about transplant
  • How to discuss a cancer diagnosis with a child, Trish Greene Back to School Program to prepare classmates for a child's return, and resources for teens and young adults.

Leukemia Research Foundation

(847) 424-0600
  • Patient Grant Program offers a one-time grant to eligible leukemia patients living in Illinois or within 100 miles of Chicago
  • Complimentary educational offerings, information on leukemia treatment, childhood leukemia, and peer support.

Lymphoma Research Foundation

(800) 500-9976
  • Information and emotional support to persons with Hodgkin disease or non-Hodgkin lymphoma 
  • Financial assistance for patients undergoing treatment

MPN Advocacy & Education International

(517) 899-6889

Information about:

  • Myelofibrosis
  • Polycythemia vera
  • Essential thrombocythemia

and links to support groups.

MPN Education Foundation

  • Information about primary myelofibrosis, polycythemia vera, essential thrombocythemia, and chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML)
  • Online support group and links to in-person support groups 

Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation

(888) 841-6673

Information about multiple myeloma and links to support groups.

National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD)

(800) 999-6673
  • Support and information for those affected by rare diseases.  
  • Links to support networks and financial aid for various medical conditions.

The Myelodysplastic Syndromes Foundation

(800) 637-0839

Information about myelodysplastic syndromes.