Family and RMC Resources

A starting place when everything feels overwhelming

National resources cannot replace the support families deserve in their own communities, but they can open doors, answer questions, and help a family take the next step.

If there is an immediate safety concern, call or text 988

Families should also contact hospital social workers, local churches and faith communities, township and city offices, community-action agencies, and state health and human-services departments. Availability and eligibility vary, so ask early and ask often.

Resources

Crisis Support

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Call or text 988, available 24/7, free and confidential.

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Crisis Text Line

Text HOME to 741741 for free, confidential crisis support.

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American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

Education, prevention, and support after suicide loss.

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Grief and Bereavement

The Compassionate Friends

Peer support for families grieving the death of a child of any age.

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Bereaved Parents of the USA

National peer support for parents, grandparents, and siblings.

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MISS Foundation

Counseling, advocacy, research, and support for grieving families.

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Open to Hope

Articles, stories, and resources for people living with grief.

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Twin and Sibling Loss

Twinless Twins Support Group International

Support created specifically for twins who have lost their twin.

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Comfort Zone Camp

Free bereavement programs for grieving children, teens, and young adults.

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Judi’s House

Research-informed grief support for children and families.

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Pediatric Cancer: Financial and Practical Help

Family Reach

Financial support and navigation for families facing cancer.

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Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation

Travel, lodging, and support resources for childhood-cancer families.

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National Children’s Cancer Society

Financial assistance and family-support programs.

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Compass to Care

Transportation assistance for children traveling to cancer treatment.

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Courageous Parents Network

Guidance and peer support for families caring for seriously ill children.

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Housing, Utilities, and Essential Bills

Join the Flock

Mortgage-payment grants for families financially affected by cancer.

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Rebuilding Together

Critical home repairs for eligible homeowners.

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211

Local connections to housing, food, utilities, and emergency assistance.

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HUD Exchange

Information about homelessness-prevention and emergency-solutions programs.

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RMC and Kidney Cancer

Chris “CJ” Johnson Foundation

RMC awareness, education, patient advocacy, and research support.

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RMC Alliance

Patient, family, clinician, and research collaboration focused on RMC.

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Kidney Cancer Association

Education, support, and research across kidney-cancer types.

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KidneyCAN

Patient advocacy and accelerated kidney-cancer research.

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