Resources

Brittany L. Maxshure, a therapist with long locs, sits attentively on a white couch, listening to a client who is practicing a self-soothing technique. The client, dressed in a beige top and blue jeans, sits on a teal chair with her arms crossed over her chest and eyes closed. The therapy room features a zebra-print rug, a small side table with books and a coffee cup, and a large window allowing natural light to fill the space.

Blood Cancer United (formerly leukemia & Lymphoma Society)- Provides free support from oncology social workers and nurses, financial assistance programs, peer support, and educational resources.
Website: www.bloodcancerunited.org/Information Specialists: 800.955.4572 (Mon-Fri)
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Cancer Bridges (Pittsburgh, PA)-Provides counseling, wellness programs, educational workshops, support groups, and caregiver resources for individuals impacted by cancer.
Website: www.cancerbridges.org
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Allegheny Health Network- Center for Inclusion Health (Pittsburgh, PA)-offers integrated medical and behavioral healthcare, trauma-informed services, and care coordination for individuals with complex medical social needs.
Website: www.ahn.org
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PatientsLikeMe (National)- An on-line peer-support community where individuals living with chronic illnesses can connect, and share experiences.
Website: www.patientslikeme.com
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National Kidney Foundation-Provides education, peer mentoring, financial resources, and advocacy for individuals living with kidney disease and transplant recipients
‍www.kidney.org
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American Cancer Society-Provides Education, patient navigation, transportation assistance, lodging assistance, and support programs.
Website: www.cancer.org

EMDR International Association (EMDRIA)-Find EMDR-certified therapists across the United States. Helpful for PTSD, medical trauma, chronic illness adjustment, childhood trauma., complex trauma.
Website: www.emdria.org
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Center for Victims (Pittsburgh, PA)-Provides trauma-informed counseling and advocacy services such as individual counseling, crisis intervention, support groups, legal advocacy and more.
Website: www.centerforvictims.org

The Compassionate Friends-Supports families grieving the death of a child, sibling, or grandchild through peer support groups and educational resources.
Website: https://www.compassionatefriends.org/
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Jewish Family and Community Services (JFCS) Pittsburgh- Offers grief counseling, caregiver support, family therapy, and mental health services.
‍www.jfcspgh.org

Brittany L. Maxshure, a therapist with long locs, sits attentively on a white couch, listening to a client who is practicing a self-soothing technique. The client, dressed in a beige top and blue jeans, sits on a teal chair with her arms crossed over her chest and eyes closed. The therapy room features a zebra-print rug, a small side table with books and a coffee cup, and a large window allowing natural light to fill the space.

Pittsburgh Vet Center- Provides confidential counseling for PTSD, Military Sexual Trauma (MST), combat-related trauma, bereavement, couples and family counseling, readjustment after military service.
Website: www.va.gov/pittsburgh-vet-center
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Wounded Warrior Project- Provides mental health services, peer support, wellness programs. family support, and advocacy for post -9/11 Veterans.

Resolve Crisis Services (Allegheny County/Pittsburgh, PA)-Provides free 24-hour crisis intervention, walk-in assessments, and ongoing treatment.
Website:https://www.upmc.com/services/behavioral-health/programs/emergency-crisis/resolve-crisis-services
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988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline- Call or text 988 for immediate mental health support (Veterans can press 1 after dialing 988 to reach the Veterans Crisis Line)

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