CARES Clinic Local Resources for Cancer Survivors

The American Cancer Society offers wide-ranging support for patients, families and caregivers, including lodging and transportation assistance, disease information, caregiver and patient support, resources, and survivorship programs.

For more information, visit their website or call 1 (800) 227-2345.

A Time to Heal Cancer Foundation offers innovative recovery programs and ongoing support for cancer survivors and caregivers at no cost. They are located at:

220 N. 89th St., Suite 201
Omaha, NE 68114

For more information, visit their website or call (402) 401-6083.

A patient-led program developed by a cancer survivor, the Flamingos for Hope (Friends, Laughing, Achieving Miracles, Inspiring and Nurturing Gifts, Offering Smiles) enrich the quality of life of those touched by cancer through inspiration, fun and laughter.

For more information, visit their Facebook page.

This confidential, free, telephone-based tobacco cessation service is offered by the National Cancer Institute. Trained counselors are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

To get started, call them 1 (800) QUITNOW (784-8669).

Resilience Survivorship gives ongoing resources, education and community to cancer survivors, their loved ones and caregivers.

For more information, visit their website.

With locations in Nebraska and Iowa, these specialized therapies can enhance quality of life by maximizing patients' strength, mobility, function and communication during and after cancer treatment.

Fore more information, call (402) 354-4670.

Our team of certified lymphedema therapists – in Nebraska and Iowa – provides individualized treatment, including all necessary and recommended components of care.

Fore more information, call (402) 354-4670.

Methodist’s Speech Therapy Program helps cancer patients manage and minimize the effects of treatment by offering specialized evaluations, preventive exercises and personalized therapy for swallowing, speech and voice function. They are located at:

Methodist Hospital
8303 Dodge St., Suite 304
Omaha, NE 68114

Fore more information, call (402) 354-8562.

Maintaining strength and stamina during treatment is key. Our registered oncology dieticians provide support to help ensure proper nutrition.

For more information, call (402) 354-4282.

Oncology social workers can help address the nonmedical concerns that often accompany a cancer diagnosis, including caregiver stress, transportation needs and practical barriers to care.

For more information, call (402) 354-4213 or (402) 354-5893.

Patients have the opportunity to make an appointment with a clinical cosmetologist and/or certified mastectomy fitter as part of this service. Each patient will receive a comprehensive, individualized appearance plan that may include specialty products like makeup, wigs, post mastectomy bras and/or breast prostheses. They are located at:

8303 Dodge St., Suite 109
Omaha, NE 68114

For more information, call (402) 354-7813.

Cancer and cancer treatment can affect every part of you — inside and out. The Look Good, Feel Better program helps you address the outward effects of treatment, so you can look and feel like yourself again.

For more information, visit their website.

Our counselors help patients and caregivers manage anxiety, sadness and emotional upsets that may accompany a cancer diagnosis. When appropriate, referrals may be made to a psychiatrist specializing in cancer care. They are located at:

8303 Dodge St., Suite 301
Omaha, NE 68114

For more information, call (402) 354-8350.

This comprehensive mental wellness clinic offers psychiatric evaluations, medication management, mental health assessments as well as individual, family and group therapy for patients.

2560 North Healthy Way
Fremont, NE 68025

For more information, call (402) 941-7245.

We offer free, inclusive emotional support for people with cancer, their care partners and families — breaking down barriers to care and creating a community grounded in compassion, connection and the courage to ask for help.

427 East Kanesville Blvd., Suite 202
Council Bluffs, IA 51503

For more information, visit their website or call (712) 325-8970.

In-person or telehealth counseling services are offered to students in each middle school, high school and alternative program in Omaha Public Schools – and to community members. They are located at multiple Omaha locations or via telehealth.

For more information, call (402) 354-6891.

These services are available by appointment the first Tuesday of every month.

For more information, call (402) 354-5890.

1000 North 72nd Street
Omaha, NE 68114

For more information, visit their website or call (402) 827-1355.

14450 Eagle Run Drive
Omaha, NE 68116

For more information, visit their website or call (402) 740-9731.

10341 Pacific Street, Suite 13
Omaha, NE 68114
(402) 951-9335

14505 West Maple Road, Suite 100
Omaha, NE 68116
(402) 982-4440

For more information, visit their website or call one of their locations.

5728 South 144th Street
Omaha, NE 68137

For more information, visit their website or call (402) 354-4213 or (402) 354-5893.

This support group is for head and neck cancer patients as well as their families and friends. It meets on the second Tuesday of every month at Methodist Estabrook Cancer Center.

For more information, call (402) 354-5893.

Sisters and Survivors is a support group for women during their cancer journey and beyond.

For more information, call (402) 727-3580.

The Nebraska Cancer Coalition (NC2) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to reducing the burden of cancer across Nebraska. Its mission is to connect people and resources to strengthen cancer prevention, early detection, and quality of life statewide.

For more information, visit their website.

With the goal of improving quality of life for patients and their families, our palliative care team is focused on improving relief from the symptoms and stress of a serious illness.

For more information, call (402) 354-6530.

Chaplains are available to help patients and their loved ones navigate emotional and spiritual issues that may accompany a cancer diagnosis. They can also assist with arranging spiritual or religious rituals for comfort and healing.

For more information, call (402) 354-4016.

If you’re experiencing financial difficulty due to medical expenses, our financial counselors will work with you to identify and explain your options. This service is free and confidential.

For more information, call (402) 354-7812.

Designed to help you understand your cancer risk and make informed health care decisions, this program partners with expert third-party labs to offer quality genetic counseling and testing with board-certified genetic counselors.

For more information, call (402) 354-5276.

Specially designed classes taught by licensed physical therapists, occupational therapists, recreational therapists and certified yoga instructors can help patients exercise safely during or after cancer treatment.

View a list of available classes, dates and times. Registration is required for first-time participants. Class schedules are subject to change.

For more information, call (402) 354-0847.

Blue Moon Fitness offers a free 12-week membership for cancer survivors with one free weekly session with a personal trainer.

For more details and information, visit their website.

LIVESTRONG is designed to help cancer survivors reclaim their health.

For more details and information, visit their website.