Oncology Spiritual Directory

Christian, Jewish and Muslim national oncology organizations who serve cancer patients, survivors and their loved ones.

 

Christian Resources:

  • 30 Days of Cancer Prayer, view website here

    • Imagine 30 prominent christians making 30 cancer prayer videos released each day for 30 Days. Begins the last Sunday in January.

  • American Association of Christian Counselors, view website here

    • Website to find a Christian Counselor.

  • Cancer Companions, view website here

    • Trained volunteers facilitate Cancer Bible Studies and are Cancer Prayer Partners for cancer patients, survivors, and their loved ones.

  • Cancer Devotionals, view website here

    • Find devotionals covering a wide range of cancer topics to help anyone impacted by cancer

  • Cancer Faith Plan, view website here

    • A Christian customized Cancer Faith Plan to decrease depression and anxiety in cancer patients.

  • Cancer Support Services, view website here

    • Emergency relief, housing, transportation for specific counties in South Carolina and Georgia. Also have a prayer partnership for anyone.

  • LoveINC, view website here

    • Website finds local affiliate to connect unmet needs with resources from local churches.

  • National Catholic Partnership on Disabilities, view website here

    • Services for people who are disabled/chronically ill. Spiritual support through Victorious Missionaries who will pray with people.

  • Phil’s Friends, view website here

    • Supports cancer patients through care packages, cards, prayer, hospital visits.

  • Prayer for Cancer Patients, view website here

    • Email connects patient with people who will pray for them. Sermons, prayers, prayer partners only

  • Stronghold Ministry, view website here

    • Gift basket on request with prayer resources. Life coaching, books, prayer wall...

Muslim Resources:

  • ICNA Relief/Muslim Family Services, view website here

    • Help in disasters and crisis. Run some basic health clinics for people in need.

  • Institute for Muslim Mental Health, view website here

    • Research, networking, developing education and community resources. Help finding an Islamic therapist.

  • Islamic Social Services Association, view website here

    • Refers to local Islamic social services and health professionals.

  • Khalil Center, view website here

    • Islamic psychiatric and counseling services utilizing spiritual practices. Not free. Have some financial assistance.

  • Safeena, view website here

    • Online practical, educational, emotional, and religious support.

Jewish Resources:

  • Chai4ever, view website here

    • Emotional and practical support for families - one on one, big brother/big sister, no specific mention of spiritual resources.

  • Chai Lifeline, view website here

    • International support network with regional hubs. Social, emotional and practical assistance with medical crisis and trauma. No mention of specific spiritual services.

  • Network of Jewish Human Service Agencies, view website here

    • Association of 140+ nonprofits.

  • Norton and Elaine Sarnoff Center for Jewish Genetics, view website here

    • Genetic counseling - mainly for genetic primarily Jewish diseases.

  • Ritualwell, view website here

    • Specific prayers/ceremonies for medical trials.

  • Sharsheret, view website here

    • Resources for breast and ovarian cancer only including one on one, peer groups, genetic counseling, education.

 

For more info on the Oncology Spiritual Directory contact: info@cancercompanions.org
314-814-0044
Publication by Cancer Companions, Your Christian Cancer Voice

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