Referrals

The Living/Dying Project created this list so that people faced with a life-threatening illness and their families could find some of Marin County resources. We try our best to include any non-profit agency that has services that could benefit our clients, and continue to update our list. We do not endorse any agency or gaurantee services. We have categorized the list and tried to give brief descriptions of what the organization offers. Some organizations are listed in more than one category. If you can't find what you need from this list, or if you have an addition or correction for our list please e-mail us. Please tell organizations that you saw them on our website. Copyright (c) 2001,2002 by Living/Dying Project.

• AIDS/HIV • Cancer • Caregiving • Counseling •Food Delivery Programs • Grief Support • Health Insurance Issues • Hospice • Other Bay Area Hospices • Hospitals & Clinics • Housing • In-Home Care • Meditation Retreats/ Centers • Multi-service Organizations • Seniors • Spiritual Support • Support Groups • Transportation•Websites •

AIDS/HIV Nightline
(415) 434-2437

Hours are from 5PM-5AM.

Bay Area Young Positives
518 Waller Street
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 487-1616

Social events, support groups, and peer counseling for persons under the age of 26 living with HIV. www.baypositives.org

CA HIV/AIDS Hotline
1-800-for-AIDS

Offers basic information on HIV, AIDS, and STDs. They are mostly a referral line for the State of California and can find test sites, case managers, support groups, and can help peer educators get information.

Marin Interfaith AIDS Network
199 Greenfield Ave., Suite 7
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 455-5636

Spiritual support for persons with HIV/AIDS, other life-challenging issues, and their caregivers. A monthly healing service offers a speaker, lunch, and community.

Marin Aids Project
1660 2^nd Street
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 457-2487

They offer personalized case management, benefits advocacy and counseling, financial assistance for client's emergencies, therapists offer services on a sliding scale, massage therapy, client support groups, support groups for friends, family and loved ones. Practical support for housekeeping, transportation, hot meals, and bagged groceries. HIV/AIDS education and prevention services include: The Speakers Bureau provides trained volunteers who educate the public about HIV transmission and promote sensitivity to people living with HIV/AIDS, Youth Programs partner with Marin County youth to provide on-going education, support groups, and volunteer opportunities, and a resource Library on site.

Marin County HIV/AIDS Services:
499-7804
HIV and Hepatitis C testing:
499-7515
Information & appointments.
Marin County Specialty Clinic:
499-7377
Services include HIV primary medical care, mental health and case management.
Marin County AIDS Drug Assistance Program:
499-3624

Marin Treatment Center- HIV/AIDS Program
(415) 457-3755

Nurse case management for substance abusers and for persons who do not have a substance abuse issue. Offering medication reviews, counseling, and information and referrals.

The Positive Center
535 San Anselmo Ave
San Anselmo, CA 94960
(415) 456-8065

Benefits counseling and advocacy, peer advocacy, information and referrals, on- line access to information on medical treatments and resources, and art classes. Their Health and Wellness Peer Group (HIV/AIDS) meets Tuesday nights for seven weeks and then is "off" for six weeks (support available during "off" times). The meetings include: meals prepared and served by local school children, peer mentoring, informative discussions, professionals from a variety of fields speak at meetings, and crafts. Please contact the office for more information. The Positive Center is always looking for new volunteers.

San Francisco Project Inform
HIV/AIDS Treatment Hotline
800-822-7422

The hotline is for treatment options and doctor referrals. They also offer over 100 fact sheets about all aspects of HIV and AIDS. Their website is very informative www.projectinform.org.

Under One Roof
549 Castro St.
San Francisco, CA 94114
(415) 503-2300

Retail outlet/gift store whose profits go directly to support AIDS/HIV oriented groups
in the Bay Area. www.underoneroof.org

American Cancer Society
25 Bellam Blvd. No 150,
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 454-8464

Medical supplies offered if available or they can help you find supplies, transportation to and from treatments (prefer one weeks notice), one-to-one support offered for breast cancer patients (paired with survivor), support groups for men with prostate cancer (454-8464), help find support groups in your area, information on cancer, referrals for financial assistance, and will research for services in your area.

Cancer Care Inc.
800-813-4673

Phone counseling and financial assistance available to those who qualify.

Circle Center
1350 South Eliseo Drive
Greenbrae, CA 94904
(415) 925-7920

Marin Cancer Institute's free lending library and resource center for anyone seeking cancer and heart disease information. Hours: 9:00 AM- 5:00 PM Mon- Fri.

Commonweal/Commonweal Cancer Help Program
P.O. Box 316
Bolinas, CA 94924
(415) 868-0970

A center for service and research in health and human ecology. Commonweal Cancer Help Program helps people seek physical, emotional, and spiritual healing. Offers residential workshops in intellectual and experiential learning. Literature available.

Marin Breast Cancer Council
P.O. Box 511
Kentfield, CA 94914
(415) 455-5882

A non-profit organization whose volunteer members are breast cancer survivors, friends and supporters. The Council raises funds for Bay Area non-profit organizations dedicated to providing emotional and non-medical support to women diagnosed with breast cancer and education and prevention services pertaining to breast health and breast cancer. They sponsor Stepping Out an annual gala to honor and celebrate the lives of women diagnosed with breast cancer. This year the gala will be held on September 21,2002. Please call them for more information.www.marinbcc.org

Marin B.R.E.A.S.T. Center
1350 South Eliseo Drive
Greenbrae, CA 94904
(415) 925-7787

A resource senter for anyone with a breast health concern. Trained volunteers assist visitors in locating up-to-date information. Educational events and "Ask the Expert" lectures presented throughout the year. Hours: Staffed from 10:00 AM- 4:00 PM Mon.-Fri.

Marin General Cancer Institute
1350 South Eliseo Drive
Greenbrae, CA 94904
(415) 925-7326

Ongoing, free support groups (please see our Support Group section for details.)

They also offer short-term focused groups, individual programs for people who have been treated at MGH, and movement classes. They are now offering Help & Home delivered meals for people in treatment for cancer under the age of 65, contact Wendy Kahn 925-7622. If you are over 65 years old you can get meals through Whistlestop Wheels.

The Better Health Foundation
414 Thirteenth St., Suite 450
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 444-5096

The B.H.F. empowers individuals to make better, inofrmed health care decisions regarding prevention and treatement. The offer free support services for children and teens with cancer and their families, A Bay Area Breast Cancer and Prostate Cancer Resource Guide, a Worksite Colorectal Cancer Awareness Program, and national and international programs. (Please see our Support Group section for their groups).

The Positive Center
535 San Anselmo Ave
San Anselmo, CA 94960
(415) 456-8065

Benefits counseling and advocacy, peer advocacy, information and referrals, on- line access to information on medical treatments and resources, and art classes and healing workshops.The Positive Center is always looking for new volunteers.

The Sarcoma Alliance
775 E. Blithedale Ave. #334
Mill Valley, CA 94941
www.sarcomaalliance.com
(415) 381-7236

The Sarcoma Alliance has a fullscope website for sarcoma patients, friends, family, caregivers, and healthcare providers. Services include a bulletin board, guestbook, current sarcoma news and research, an extensive links list and more. The site is user friendly and focused on support, education, and guidance.
The Sarcoma Alliance offers support groups in the Bay Area and Los Angeles.

State of California Breast Cancer Early Detection Program
(800) 511-2300

Clinical breast exams for those who qualify, and referrals to other low income programs

Center for Caregiver Training
1320 Divisadero St
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 563-9286
Email: hcc1988@aol.com

Caregiving 101 Training Program: 6 three-hour classes designed to help families and friends care for thier loved ones at home who are living with serious illness. It features practical skills and strategies for family caregivers. It is taught by community professionals who volunteer thier time. The course is free.

Family Caregiver Alliance
690 Market Street, Suite 600
San Francisco, CA 94104
www.caregiver.org
(415) 434-3388

Resource Center for families of brain impaired adults. Social workers can meet with you and provide information and referrals, respite programs (Camps for Caring 4 times a year for the brain impaired adult), financial assistance, retreats for caregivers, can help pay for short term counseling for the caregiver.

The Living/Dying Project
P.O. Box 357
Fairfax, CA 94978
www.livingdying.org
(415) 456-3915

Non-denominational spiritual support for those faced with a life-threatening illness and their families. The Next Step program is a four-week, introductory program for persons who are newly diagnosed with a life-threatening illness. Clients will learn skills to cope with stress and begin the journey of spiritual healing. The Open Circle program provides one-to-one support for a person with a life-threatening illness. Support is available to our client's caregivers.

Senior Access
72 Kensington Road
San Anselmo, CA 94960
(415) 459-6120

Day Programs for frail seniors and disabled adults. Centers located in San Anselmo, Novato, and an Alzheimer's Day Center in Corte Madera. Day programs give caregivers an opportunity for respite. The Novato Center offers a monthly support group for caregivers. ( see Senior Access in our Senior Section for more information.)

Life & Death Counseling Consultations
P.O. Box 570
Mill Valley, Ca 94942
(415) 332-1810

Services to improve communication skills for families dealing with end of life issues, specifically termination of treatment, and they offer educational services to doctors to help them communicate with families about end of life issues. This is a part of Aide in Dying Communication Project (www.aidindying.com).

The Living/Dying Project
P.O. Box 357
Fairfax, CA 94978
www.livingdying.org
(415) 456-3915

Non-denominational spiritual support for those faced with a life-threatening illness and their families. The Next Step program is a four-week, introductory program for persons who are newly diagnosed with a life-threatening illness. Clients will learn skills to cope with stress and begin the journey of spiritual healing. The Open Circle program provides one-to-one support for a person with a life-threatening illness. Support is available to our client's caregivers.

Marin Suicide Prevention & Grief Counseling
PO Box 4369
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 499-1195 for grief counseling
(415) 499-1100 for 24-hour suicide prevention and crisis counseling.

24-hour telephone crisis support, face-to-face grief counseling for Marin residents,6 sessions free of charge.

HIV Food Pantry- a program of Community Action Marin
408 4th Street San Rafael, CA (415) 457-9875

Offers free groceries for Marin residents with HIV or AIDS to be picked up at their location. Income-eligible, please contact their office for details.

Meals of Marin
1111 E. Francisco Blvd., Suite B
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 457-4666

A non-profit organization that provides home-delivery of hot, nutritious meals seven days a week to people living with a life-threatening illness.

Whistlestop Nutrition Services Department
Marin Senior Coordinating Council, Inc.
930 Tamalpais Ave.
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 456-9062

Group and home-delivered, nutritious measl are available to seniors in the community who are unable to maintain adequate diets on a daily basis. Hot noon meals served at several locations throughout the county.

Catholic Charities
St. Gabriel Church
2559 40^th Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94116
www.cccyo.org
(415) 564-7882

Counseling offered in San Francisco by a M.F.C.C..

Center for Attitudinal Healing
33 Buchanan Drive
Sausalito, CA 94965
(415) 331-6161

Support offered for people faced with a life-threatening illness, their families, children, and for grief. Many on-going support groups offered. Please call for specific group information and times.

Compassionate Friends of Marin
(415) 457-3123
www.hometown.aol.com/neepster/

Support for parents, grandparents, and siblings after a death of a child (any age). They have support groups for parents, siblings, and grandparents in Mill Valley and San Francisco, and a support group for adult siblings in San Rafael. They offer a newsletter and website. Their website has a listing of many grief support groups in Marin County and in the Bay Area.

Hospice by the Bay
150 Nellen Avenue
Corte Madera, CA 94925
www.hospiceofmarin.com
(415) 927-2273

Many support groups, individual counseling (10 sessions) sliding scale for the general public or free to family member of a hospice patient, and they offer specialty groups (coping with the holidays and writing through grief).

Marin Suicide Prevention & Grief Counseling
PO Box 4369
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 499-1195 for grief counseling
(415) 499-1100 for 24-hour suicide prevention and crisis counseling.

24-hour telephone crisis support, face-to-face grief counseling for Marin residents,6 sessions free of charge.

Health Insurance Issues

Northbay HICAP
(Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program)
800-303-4477

Medicare Help Line
800-841-1602
www.cmri-ca.org

Senior Medi-Benefits Claims Management Advocacy
(415) 258-9311

Medi-Cal claims and Medi-Cal eligibility

Hospice by the Bay
150 Nellen Avenue
Corte Madera, CA 94925
www.hospiceofmarin.com
(415) 927-2273

Heartland Home Health Care & Hospice
825 Sonoma Ave., Ste B
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
www.ihhi.com
(415) 897-3997
800-273-2805

Hospice and in-home care services.

Home Hospice of Sonoma
1110 North Dutton Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 542-5045

Hospice and in-home care services

Hospice By The Bay
1540 Market Street #350
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 626-5900

Hospice of Contra Costa
2051 Harruson Street
Concord, CA 94520
(925) 609-1830

Hospice of Petaluma
416 Payran Street
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-6242

MidPeninsula Hospice Services

(888) 755-6755

A non-profit organization, state-licensed to offer complete hospice care as well as in-home health care. Charitable funding allows for free hospice care to people who have no insurance and lack of financial resources.

Pathways Hospice and Home Health
7901 Oakport Street
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 632-4390

Hospice, home health care, and supportive services for patients and their families in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties.

Valley of the Moon Hospice
735 Broadway
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-7504

Zen Hospice Project
273 Page Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
www.zenhospice.org
(415) 863-2910

HIV Clinic
20 North San Pedro Road, Suite2002
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 499-7377

Kaiser Permanente Hospital
99 Montecillo Road
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 482-6800 (Downtown San Rafael)
(415) 444-2000 (San Rafael)
(415) 899-7400 (Novato)
(707) 765-3900 (Petaluma)

Kentfield Rehabilitation Hospital & Outpatient Center
1125 Sir Francis Drake Blvd
Kentfield, CA 94904
(415) 456-9680

Marin Community Clinic
250 Bon Air
Greenbrae, CA
(415) 461-7400

General medicine, sliding scale. They also have an office in Novato.

Marin General Hospital
250 Bon Air Road
Greenbrae, CA 94904
www.maringeneral.sutterhealth.org
(415) 925-7000

Marin General Cancer Institute
1350 South Eliseo Drive
Greenbrae, CA 94904
(415) 925-7326

Please refer to the Cancer section of our list for details of their services.

Novato Community Hospital
180 Rowland Way
Novato, CA 94947
www.novatocommunity.sutterhealth.org
(415) 897-3111

Rafael Convalescent Hospital
234 N San Pedro Road
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 479-3450

Ecumenical Association for Housing
2169 E. Francisco Blvd., Suite B
San Rafael, CA 94901
www.eahhousing.org
(415) 258-1800

Develops and manages low and moderate-income subsidized housing in the Bay Area for families, individuals with disabilities, and seniors. Please note that there are waiting lists so do not wait to get on the lists.

Fair Housing Hotline
615 B Street
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 457-5025

A non-profit organization assisting people regarding housing discrimination issues.

Marin Housing
4020 Civic Center Drive
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 491-2525 | 800-735-2929 | Waitlist Hotline: 446-7054,

Manages housing programs and services for people with very-low income, low income, and moderate income.

Senior Housing Help
(415) 457-4636

Free copies of the new Seventh Edition of Choices for Living, A Housing Resource Guide for Marin Seniors, are available at the Division of Aging office, 10 North San Pedro Road, Suite San Rafael, 94903, or at Whistlestop.

Home Care Consortium of Marin
710 4th Street
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415)459-3752

An online list of Marin home-care providers. People can register for this free service by calling Marin Center for Independent Living at 459-6245, or by calling the county Division of Aging at 499-7396.

Marin Center For Independent Living
710 Fourth Street
San Rafael, CA 94901
www.marincil.org
(415) 459-6245
TTY (415) 459-7027

Helping persons with disabilities: in-home care registry, housing services, advocacy, peer counseling.

Marin Home Care
25 Bellam Blvd., Suite 230
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 485-9200

Skilled home care with experienced nurses, therapists, and home health aides,resolves problems, coordinates homemaker and attendant services, coordinates medical equipment and supplies, in-home counseling, and offers a wide-range of skilled,medical assistance.

Commonweal
P.O. Box 316
Bolinas, CA 94924
(415) 868-0970

One week cancer retreats held throughout the year. Retreats include vegetarian diet, yoga, progressive deep relaxation, meditation, massage self-exploration through the arts. Please contact program directly for fees. Please see Commonweal under our Cancer section for more details about their other services.

Green Gulch Farm
1601 Shoreline Hwy
Sausalito, CA 94964
(415) 332-3067

Spirit Rock Meditation Center
P.O. Box 169
Woodacre, CA 94973
Location: 5000 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Woodacre
www.spiritrock.org
(415) 488-0164
The Center hosts classes and retreats that explore the theme of meditation and its relation to life in modern society. Although the practice of meditation at Spirit Rock is non-sectarian, the ethics and teachings of the Buddhist tradition are included for guidance. Special programs are offered for men,women, families,gays and lesbians, people of color, and cancer survivors.

Ting-Sha Institute
P.O. Box 226
Pt. Reyes Station, CA 94956
(415) 663-1190

Programs include meditation, pain management, stress management, guided imagery, music, sensory awareness, relaxation, massage, movement, and other methods. Please call them regarding fees.

Upaya Zen Center
1440 Cerro Gordo
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501
www.upaya.org
(505) 986-8518
Upaya offers retreats, workshops, a volunteer training program, and educational information. Please look at their website for further information.

Multi-service Organizations

Alzheimer's Association
4340 Redwood Hwy., Suite 23
San Rafael, CA 94903
www.alznorcal.org
(415) 472-4340

All services are Alzheimer's specific: support groups, information and referrals, family education, newsletter, and an informative website.

Canal Community Alliance
91 Larkspur St.
San Rafael, CA 94901
www.canalalliance.org
(415) 454-2640

Multi-cultural family advocacy, spanish speaking staff available.

Catholic Charities of Marin
179 Los Ranchitos Road
San Rafael, CA
www.cccyo.org
(415) 499-1470 (Marin office)
(415) 592-9200 (San Francisco office)
(415) 564-7882 (grief counseling in San Francisco)

Senior case management (62 +), counseling, senior information and referral, and family advocacy (emphasis on low-income families). San Francisco office offers more services including HIV services (check their website for complete information).

Community Action Marin
29 Mary Street
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 485-1489

Family Service Agency
1005 A Street, Suite 307
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 456-3853

Jewish Family and Children's Services
200 N San Pedro Road
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 491-7960

They have several programs and their goal is to keep people independent and in their homes for as long as possible. Linkages offers services for the non Medi-Cal, 18 years and over population. M.S.S.P. offers services for persons 65 years and older and Medi-Cal elligible. You must become a client to receive services and to become a client you would be at risk for institutionalization and be disabled. Services include: case management, respite funding (3-6 month waiting list), financial help with equipment. Information and referral services are available to everyone.

The Living/Dying Project
P.O. Box 357
Fairfax, CA 94978
www.livingdying.org
(415) 456-3915

Non-denominational spiritual support for those faced with a life-threatening illness and their families. The Next Step program is a four-week, introductory program for persons who are newly diagnosed with a life-threatening illness. Clients will learn skills to cope with stress and begin the journey of spiritual healing. The Open Circle program provides one-to-one support for a person with a life-threatening illness. Support is available to our client's caregivers.

Marin Center For Independent Living
710 Fourth Street
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 459-6245

Helping the disabled, in-home care registry

Marin Home Care
25 Bellam Blvd., Suite 230
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 485-9200

Skilled home care with experienced nurses, therapists, and home health aides,resolves problems, coordinates homemaker and attendant services, coordinates medical equipment and supplies, in-home counseling, and offers a wide-range of skilled,medical assistance.

Marin Senior Coordinating Council
930 Tamalpais Avenue
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 456-9062

Provides services, programs, and activities for the benefit of Marin's older and disabled population: meals, employment opportunities, transportation, recreation, educational courses, counseling programs of various kinds, a chance to be of help to others, informational assistance, or referral to community resources.

Suicide Prevention & Community Counseling Crisis Line
(415) 499-1100

24 hours

Alzheimer's Association
4340 Redwood Hwy., #23
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 472-4340
www.alznorcal.org

(see Multi-Service Organizations for more details)

Catholic Charities of Marin
149 Los Ranchitos Road
San Rafael, CA
(415) 499-1470

Aging services, case management, counseling. (see Multi-Service Organizations for more details)

Division on Aging
10 North San Pedro Road, Suite 1012
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 499-7396

Offers a reange of activities and services to help older adults. Areas of help include health care, housing, transportation, education, employment, and social and legal services.

In-Home Supportive Services
(415) 499-7118

A division of the county health department providing in-home assistance for income-eligible seniors.

Jewish Family and Children's Services
200 N San Pedro Road
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 491-7960

Case management, respite funding (3-6 month waiting list), financial help with equipment. (see Multi-Service Organizations for more details).

Lifeline Programs
(800) 949-2434

Offers emergency response system which allows elderly or disabled clients to summon assistance.

LITA
4340 Redwood Hwy, #120
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 472-5482

Matching seniors with volunteers for companionship.

The Living/Dying Project
P.O. Box 357
Fairfax, CA 94978
www.livingdying.org
(415) 456-3915

(see Spiritual Support for more details).

Marin County Dept. of Health & Human Services
Info/Referral Line
(415) 499-7175

Marin Home Care
25 Bellam Blvd., Suite 230
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 485-9200

Skilled home care with experienced nurses, therapists, and home health aides,resolves problems, coordinates homemaker and attendant services, coordinates medical equipment and supplies, in-home counseling, and offers a wide-range of skilled,medical assistance.

Marin Senior Coordinating Council
930 Tamalpais Avenue
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 456-9062

Provides services, programs, and activities for the benefit of Marin's older and disabled population: meals, employment opportunities, transportation, recreation, educational courses, counseling programs of various kinds, a chance to be of help to others, informational assistance, or referral to community resources.

Marin Support Services for Elders
(a part of Family Service Agency)
1005 A Street, Suite 307
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 456-8692

Offers financial case management for the frail elderly.

Novato Independent Elders Program at the Margaret Todd Senior Center
1560 Hill Road
Novato, CA 94945
(415) 893-7959

Older Adult Services/ Senior Peer Counseling Program
(415) 499-6802

Senior Access
Alzheimer's Day Center
50 El Camino Drive
Corte Madera, CA 94925
www.senioraccess.org
(415) 945-9329

Day Programs for persons with dementia. Programs offered Mon-Fri. Support group for caregivers of persons with Alzheimer's and other memory loss issues.

Senior Access Day Health Center
72 Kensington Road
San Anselmo, CA 94960
www.senioraccess.org
(415) 459-6120

Day Programs for frail seniors and disabled adults (programs offered Mon-Fri and fees are on a sliding scale, Medi-Cal usually covers the costs), health services and rehabilitative therapies available.

Senior Access Day Health Center
1905 Novato Blvd
Novato, CA 94945
www.senioraccess.org
(415) 897-6884

Day Programs for frail seniors and disabled adults (programs offered Mon-Fri and fees are on a sliding scale, Medi-Cal usually covers the costs), health services and rehabilitative therapies available.

Senior Help Line
Dept. on Aging
(415) 456-info

Senior Partial Care- Marin General Hospital
250 Bon Air Road
Greenbrae, CA 94904
(415) 925-7679

A time-limited day care program designed for those 55 and over who are dealing with loss, inactivity, or despair.

West Marin Senior Services
11431 State Hwy 1
PO Box 791
Point Reyes Station, CA 94956
www.wmss.org
(415) 663-8148

Provides in-home supportive services to people over age 60 who live in rural areas of WEST Marin County. Also provides services for younger people with disabilities.

Center for Attitudinal Healing
33 Buchanan Drive
Sausalito, CA 94965
(415) 331-6161

Support offered for people faced with a life-threatening illness, their families, children, and for grief. Many on-going support groups offered. Please call for specific group information and times.

The Living/Dying Project
P.O. Box 357
Fairfax, CA 94978
www.livingdying.org
(415) 456-3915

Non-denominational spiritual support for those faced with a life-threatening illness and their families. The Next Step program is a four-week, introductory program for persons who are newly diagnosed with a life-threatening illness. Clients will learn skills to cope with stress and begin the journey of spiritual healing. The Open Circle program provides one-to-one support for a person with a life-threatening illness. Support is available to our client's caregivers.

Marin Interfaith AIDS Network
199 Greenfield Ave., Suite 7
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 455-5636

Spiritual support for persons with HIV/AIDS, other life-challenging issues, and their caregivers. A monthly healing service offers a speaker, lunch, and community.

Cancer Support Groups

Kaiser San Rafael:
Ongoing, free support groups,open to the public
Breast Cancer, Newly Diagnosed & Going Through Treatment, contact Mary Beth Faustine 444-2496 Breast Cancer, Post-Treatment, contact Mary Beth Faustine 444-2496

Marin General Cancer Institute: Ongoing, free support groups,open to the public
Cancer and Parenthood, contact Wendy Kahn 925-7622
Breast Surgery Ongoing Recovery Workshop, contact Sandy Truex 925-7780
Breast Cancer Ongoing Support Group for Newly Diagnosed and Women Currently in Treatement, contact Sandy Truex 925-7780
"Movin On" for Women Who Have Completed Treatment, contact Wendy Kahn 925-7622
Lymphedema Ongoing Information and Support, contact Marin B.R.E.A.S.T. Center 925-7787
Art and Imagery Cancer Support Group, contact Wendy Kahn 925-7622
Prostate Cancer Self-Support Group, contact 454-8464
Leukemia, contact Dana Monroe 925-8020
Ostomy, contact Phobe Brown 388-4914

The Robert Louie Family Cancer Support Program:
A support group for children and teens and their families (a light dinner is included). The group meets in San Francisco on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month (except July & August) from 6:30PM-8:30PM. Please call the Better Health Foundation for details (510) 444-5096.

The Sarcoma Alliance:
Bay Area Support Group (for sarcoma patients, friends and family), contact 381-7236
Los Angeles Support Group (for sarcoma patients, friends and family), contact (415) 381-7236

American Cancer Society Transportation Program
25 Bellam Blvd. No 150
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 454-8464

Volunteers provide rides for cancer related medical appointments.

DMV Disabled Parking Placard
State Department of Motor Vehicles
(415) 924-5560

Placard allows you to park in blue and green handicaped zones. People with disabilities that impair thier ability to walk qualify, but a doctor must sign the application.

Health Express
Marin Senior Coordinating Council, Inc.
930 Tamalpais Ave.
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 457-1392

Medical transportation for those over sixty years of age or who have a disability living in the Novato area. For doctor or hospital appointments only in Novato area. Rides are free. Please book one to three weeks in advance.

Novato Human Needs Center
1907 Novato Blvd.
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 897-4147

Rides for Novato seniors.

Regional Transit Connection Discount Card
Golden Gate Transit
(415) 921-5858 (call for application)
Whistlestop in San Rafael (415) 456-9062 (call for upcoming dates to apply)

Allows you to pay half-fare on public transit throughout the Bay Area. You must be disabled or over 65 years of age. Proof of disability required (medical certification, Medicare card, or DMV handicapped registration). Applications are submitted in person with photo ID. Please call the above numbers for further information.

Whistlestop Wheels
Marin Senior Coordinating Council, Inc.
930 Tamalpais Ave.
San Rafael, CA 94901
454-0964

Transportation for the disabled or elderly who are unable to use public transit. An application is required. No limit on type of rides requested. Fares are $1.25 within Marin County ( call for fares to Sonoma and San Francisco Counties.

Age Net
www.agenet.com