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Support organization

Gilda’s Club Kentuckiana

Gilda’s Club Kentuckiana provides free psychosocial support for people with any cancer diagnosis, at any stage, plus family, friends, caregivers, children, teens, and bereaved community members. After joining, members can use short-term counseling, groups, youth and family programming, camps, wellness and creative activities, education, social events, resource navigation, and Spanish programming. A separate one-time financial-assistance program serves eligible members age 29 or younger and requires family and provider verification.

About this organization

Creates a free community of support, education, wellness, and connection for people affected by cancer.

Free cancer-community support, counseling, groups, youth programs, wellness, education, social connection, and limited young-adult aid.

Programs that may help

Camps And Retreats

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Camp Gilda

Camp Gilda is a free cancer-community camp experience for children affected by cancer in their family.

Helps with: Camps And Retreats

Where: IN, KY

Care team must start: No

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Bereavement And Memorial Support

Household Bills And Cash Assistance

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Pediatric Financial Assistance

A one-time award: the application says a $500 check, while the program page says a $250 Kroger, Walmart or Speedway gift card. Ask which you would receive.

Helps with: Household Bills And Cash Assistance, Meals And Food, Practical Items And Home Help, Travel And Transportation

Where: IN, KY

Care team must start: Yes

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Navigation Guides And Advocacy

Mental Health Therapy

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Short-Term Counseling

Members may receive six to eight one-hour short-term counseling sessions focused on cancer-related coping and adjustment.

Helps with: Mental Health Therapy

Where: IN, KY

Care team must start: No

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Peer And Emotional Support

Wishes And Family Experiences

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Youth and Family Program

Free activities and support to help your child, teen and your family understand cancer, build coping skills and connect with others.

Helps with: Wishes And Family Experiences

Where: IN, KY

Care team must start: No

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Official sources

Organization details were last verified Aug 24, 2026. Program availability can change.