Latinas Contra Cancer
Latinas Contra Cancer raises awareness about cancer in the Latino community, increases access to quality care and the improves the quality of health care…they can use your donations and/or volunteer time.
More Info: www.latinascontracancer.org
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STAND! Against Domestic Violence
STAND! Against Domestic Violence listens to Contra Costa County and has works to address the problem of domestic violence. Current services include: toll-free 24 hour crisis hotline - (888)215-5555, shelter, counseling, treatment programs, support groups, public education and training, and more.
More Info: 925-676-2845
standagainstdv.org
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March of Dimes
Do you, or the women in your life, know what they can do before even considering getting pregnant to prevent birth defects? The March of Dimes mission is to reduce birth defects and infant mortality.
More Info: 888-4-BABIES
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Shelter Against Violent Environments
Shelter Against Violent Environments is a non-profit organization serving victims of domestic violence. S.A.V.E has numerous services and programs dedicated to providing alternatives to family violence.
More Info: 510-574-2250
www.save-dv.org
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LifeLines
Do you want to make a difference in the life of someone living with breast cancer? Be a peer volunteer at LifeLines, a new project of Breast Cancer Fund and Shanti.
More Info: 415-674-4781
www.shanti.org
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Women Organized to Make Abuse Non-existent
Women Organized to Make Abuse Non-existent needs volunteers for its 24 hour crisis line.
More Info: 415-864-4777
www.womaninc.org
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Marin Abused Women's Services
Marin Abused Women's Services seeks volunteers to work with battered women and their children.
More Info: 415-457-2464
www.maws.org
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San Francisco Women Against Rape
San Francisco Women Against Rape needs volunteer counselors and medical advocates, and will provide training.
More Info: 415-861-2024
www.sfwar.org
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MISS Foundation
The MISS Foundation is a nonprofit organization that provides peer support to families in crisis after the death of a baby or child from any cause.
More Info: 888-455-6477
missfoundation.org
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National Stillbirth Alliance
If you're pregnant, the National Stillbirth Alliance offers important instructions on how to monitor your baby's kick counts to detect potential health problems.
More Info:
stillnomore.org
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Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation was formed in 1982 with the mission to eradicate breast cancer as a life threatening disease through research, screening, treatment and education.
More Info: 1-800-I'M AWARE
www.sfkomen.org
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The Community Breast Health Project
The Community Breast Health Project works to improve the lives of people touched by breast cancer by acting as a clearinghouse for information and support and serving as an educational resource and a personal resource for all who are concerned about breast cancer and breast health.
More Info: 650-326-6686
www.cbhp.org
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The Breast Cancer Fund
The Breast Cancer Fund is a national non-profit that works to end the breast cancer epidemic. Our public education, advocacy and grant-making initiatives mobilize communities to combat the disease that now affects one in eight American women.
More Info: 415-346-8223
www.breastcancerfund.org
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Art for Recovery at UCSF Comprehensive Cancer Center
Art for Recovery at UCSF Comprehensive Cancer Center comes to the bedside of patients with life-threatening illnesses like breast cancer and AIDS.
More Info: 415-885-7221
http://cc.ucsf.edu/afr/index.html
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Bay Area Breast Cancer Network
Bay Area Breast Cancer Network offers information,referral and psychosocial support for women with breast cancer.
More Info: 408-261-1425
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Breast Cancer Action
Breast Cancer Action is a national education and grassroots organization working to make the eradication of breast cancer a national priority. They publish a bi-monthly newsletter.
More Info: 415-243-9301
www.bcaction.org
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Breast Health Access for Women with Disabilities
Breast Health Access for Women with Disabilities provides free breast exams and education for women with disabilities.
More Info: 213-637-9900
www.bhawd.org
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Breastcancer Home Page
Breastcancer Home Page is the Feminist Majority Foundation's breast cancer page.
More Info:
www.feminist.org/other/bc/bchome.html
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Breastlink.com
Breastlink.com, Integrated Breast Cancer Care, has information on a variety of topics related to diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer. (It includes a link for Latinas.)
More Info:
www.breastlink.com
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Early Detection Program
California Breast Cancer early detection program offers free breast cancer screening for low income women over 40.
More Info: 1-800-511-2300
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FORCE: Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered
FORCE:Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered is a resource for women whose family history and genetic status put them at high risk for breast or ovarian cancer.
More Info:
www.facingourrisk.org
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Living Beyond Breast Cancer
Living Beyond Breast Cancer promotes the physical, emotional and social health of all women and families affected by breast cancer through education and support.
More Info: 1-888-753-LBBC
www.lbbc.org
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Margaret Cruz Latina Breast Cancer Foundation
The Margaret Cruz Latina Breast Cancer Foundation serves Latinas over 50 who have been diagnosed with breast cancer.
More Info: 415-585-1163
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Marin Breast Cancer Council
Marin Breast Cancer Council is a volunteer organization whose members are breast cancer survivors, friends and supporters.
More Info: 415-455-5882
www.marinbcc.org
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Marin Breast Cancer Watch
Marin Breast Cancer Watch is an advocacy organization investigating high incidence of breast cancer in Marin County Public Forums.
More Info:
www.breastcancerwatch.org
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National Action Plan on Breast Cancer
National Action Plan on Breast Cancer is a public/private partnership, coordinated by the PHS Office on Women's Health, Department of Health and Human Services.
More Info:
www.napbc.org
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National Alliance of Breast Cancer Organizations
National Alliance of Breast Cancer Organizations has referrals to breast cancer support groups around the country.
More Info: 1-800-719-9154
www.nabco.org
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National Breast Cancer Coalition
National Breast Cancer Coalition is a grassroots advocacy organization dedicated to fighting breast cancer.
More Info:
www.natlbcc.org
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Sisters Network
Sisters Network is a support, education and advocacy organization for African American women with breast cancer. They offer outreach, training, research, and assistance with starting new groups.
More Info: 713-781-0255
www.sistersnetworkinc.org
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Stayingabreast.com
www.stayingabreast.com is a comprehensive, rehabilitative exercise program designed specifically for recovery from various breast urgeries.
More Info:
www.stayingabreast.com
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Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Helpline
Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Helpline has research, information and awareness about breast cancer.
More Info: 1-800-462-9273
www.komen.org
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SusanLoveMD.com
Susan Love, MD.com has information on primary and metastatic breast cancer, as well as issues around information relevant to menopause, hormone replacement therapy and other mid-life issues.
More Info:
www.susanlovemd.com
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Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization
Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization offers 24-hour information, support and referrals from breast cancer survivors.
More Info: 1-800-221-2141
www.y-me.org
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Berkeley Women's Health Center
The Berkeley Women's Health Center is now accepting new patients for primary care and general medical services at their clinic. Women and men are welcome.
More Info: 510-843-6194
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Parca
Parca is a non-profit that serves people of all ages with developmental disabilities. Parca offers housing and independence training for adults, support groups for families and child care.
More Info: 650-312-0730
www.parca.org
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Southern Alameda County Head Start Program
The Southern Alameda County Head Start Program is now accepting applications to provide FREE preschool and childcare from birth to age 5, pregnant women and children with disabilities.
More Info: (510) 796-9512
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YWCA Marin Center
The YWCA Marin Center is looking for dedicated women volunteers to coach "at-risk" teen women on resumes, job applications and interview skills. Training provided.
More Info: (415) 456-0782
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Community Pregnancy Centers
Think you might be pregnant? Not sure of all your options? Need someone who really cares in a confidential setting? Call the Community Pregnancy Centers. There are three locations to serve you in Mountain View, South San Jose and East San Jose.
More Info: (408) 978-9310
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The Women's Cancer Resource Center
The Women's Cancer Resource Center needs compassionate volunteers to help women with cancer through their information and referral hotline.
More Info: (510) 548-9286, EXT 304
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Woodhull Institute
If you are a woman aged 21-28 who dreams big, but doesn't know how to begin, The Woodhull Institute can give you the tools you need to empower yourself and change the world.
More Info: (212) 475-5575
www.woodhull.org
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Smoke-Free Start for Families
Pregnant? Smoking? We understand and we can help. We offer guilt-free phone counseling for pregnant smokers in San Mateo County. Call Smoke-Free Start for Families and get a free t-shirt for your baby just for calling.
More Info: (650) 573-3989
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Women's Initiative for Self Employment
Women's Initiative for Self Employment offers advice to low-income Bay Area women who are interested in being self-employed.
More Info: (415) 247-9473
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Are you a woman living with HIV?
Unsure what medical options are available for you? Project Inform's HIV treatment hotline can help.
More Info: (415) 558-0684
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Volunteer Sexual Assault Counselor
Help make a difference in your community by becoming a volunteer Sexual Assault Counselor.
More Info: 650-652-0598
RapeTraumaServices.org
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