Mautner Project is committed to improving the health of women who partner with women including lesbian, bisexual and transgender individuals, through direct and support service, education and advocacy.
Disclaimer: Medical information provided by Mautner Project on this page is not the equivalent of a visit with a health care professional and must be considered educational advice only. Information received through the website or through e-mail should not be relied upon as a medical consultation. This website is not designed to replace a health care provider's independent judgment about the appropriateness or risks of a procedure for a given patient. Mautner Project will do its best to provide you with information that will help you make your own health care decisions.
General Cancer Resources
American Cancer Society
A nationwide, community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service.
Association of Cancer Online Resources (ACOR)
A large collection of cancer-related Internet mailing lists, which regularly delivers e-mail messages to provide information and support to cancer patients and those who care for them. ACOR develops and hosts state-of-the-art Internet-based knowledge systems that allow the public to find and use credible information relevant to their illness.
CancerCare
CancerCare is a national nonprofit organization that provides free, professional support services for anyone affected by cancer.
CANCER101
CANCER101 provides planners to cancer patients and their caregivers that help them to stay empowered from the moment of diagnosis through ten years of follow-up care. The planners provide patients with a place to organize their notes and appointments, to find answers to their questions, and most of all, to find hope.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
CDC is a leader in nationwide cancer prevention and control, working with national organizations, state health agencies and other key groups to develop, implement, and promote effective cancer prevention and control practices.
DC Cancer Consortium
A nonprofit, grant-making charity organization dedicated to reducing disproportionately high rates of cancer deaths and diagnoses in the District of Columbia. Through grant funding and collaborative programs, we play a critical role as a comprehensive cancer services clearinghouse for the public and health care professionals.
Newly diagnosed cancer patients, those living with the disease, and their caregivers can talk live with a reassuring expert who can answer questions and provide support and resources. Call the Consortium’s DC Cancer Answers helpline at (202) 585-3210.
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
A part of the National Institutes of Health, NCI coordinates the National Cancer Program, which conducts and supports research, training, health information dissemination, and other programs with respect to the cause, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of cancer, rehabilitation from cancer, and the continuing care of cancer patients and the families of cancer patients.
National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship
A survivor-led advocacy organization working on behalf of this country's nearly 10 million cancer survivors and the millions more touched by this disease. Founded in 1986, NCCS continues to lead the cancer survivorship movement. By educating all those affected by cancer and speaking out on issues related to quality cancer care, NCCS is empowering every survivor.
The National LGBT Cancer Network
Works to improve the lives of LGBT cancer survivors and those at risk by: educating the LGBT community about our increased cancer risks and the importance of screening and early detection, training health care providers to offer more culturally-competent, safe and welcoming care, and advocating for LGBT survivors in mainstream cancer organizations, the media and research.
Fenway Health: Breast Cancer Facts for Transgender Women & Men
Love/Avon Army of Women
The Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation and the Avon Foundation, a global leader in breast cancer research, joined forces to launch the Love/Avon Army of Women on the Today Show in Oct 2008. The goal of this partnership is to enlist healthy women to partner with researchers to move research from the lab to real women, and from investigating treatment and cure to seeking prevention by studying what happens before cancer occurs and what causes it.
Susan G. Komen for the Cure
The world’s largest grassroots network of breast cancer survivors and activists, as well as the largest source of nonprofit funds dedicated to the fight against breast cancer in the world.
Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation
VBCF is the only grassroots organization in Virginia devoted solely to representing the needs of women and family members affected by breast cancer.
Gynecological and Reproductive Cancer Resources
Gynecologic Cancer Foundation
Ensure public awareness of gynecologic cancer prevention, early diagnosis and proper treatment as well as support research and training related to gynecologic cancers.
HERA Women’s Cancer Foundation
A nationally recognized non-profit ovarian cancer organization that provides funding, via its signature Climb4LifeSM and auxiliary fundraising events, for projects raising awareness about ovarian cancer and its symptoms in different communities around the country, providing education and community support, and research to expand the scientific understanding of ovarian cancer while improving the lives of those battling the disease.
National Ovarian Cancer Coalition
Leading ovarian cancer public information and education organization in the United States. Provides toll-free ovarian cancer information line and maintains a comprehensive website for ovarian cancer support.
Ovarian Cancer National Alliance
A patient-led, umbrella organization uniting ovarian cancer activists, women's health advocates and health care professionals in the effort to increase public and professional understanding of ovarian cancer and to advocate for more effective diagnostics, treatments and a cure.
Colon Cancer Alliance
Organization of colon and rectal cancer survivors, their families, caregivers, people genetically predisposed to the disease and the medical community. They are dedicated to patient support, advocacy and education. They provide a toll-free helpline.
Lung Cancer & Smoking Cessation Resources
American Lung Association (ALA)
The leading organization working to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through Education, Advocacy and Research. With the generous support of the public, we are "Fighting for Air." When you join the American Lung Association in the fight for healthy lungs and healthy air, you help save lives today and keep America healthy tomorrow.
ALA’s Freedom From Smoking® Program
A group clinic which includes eight sessions and features a step-by-step plan for quitting smoking. Each session is designed to help smokers gain control over their behavior. The clinic format encourages participants to work on the process and problems of quitting both individually and as part of a group.
For an online version of our successful program, you can use Freedom From Smoking® Online and get started today.
DC Quitline
Offers DC residents free smoking cessation counseling, nicotine patches and lozenges through its toll-free Quitline program. If you are interested in speaking with someone directly about quitting smoking, or want to receive information to help a friend or family member quit, call 800 QUIT NOW (Spanish-speaking callers can call 202-333-4488).
Mautner Project: Smokeless LGBT DC
Mautner Project offers smoking cessation and can make referrals to national programs providing smoking cessation services to the LGBT community. Also, Mautner Project’s wellness community by and for African-American lesbian and bisexual women, SHE Circle, features a Wellness Guide on Smoking Cessation.
Smokefree.gov
The Web site was created by the Tobacco Control Research Branch of the National Cancer Institute, with important contributions from other nationally recognized agencies and organizations such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American Cancer Society. The website is designed to provide information and professional assistance to individuals that wish to quit smoking.
CDC's Division of Oral Health
Information on this division of the CDC dedicated to oral health. Provides information adults, children, infection control in dental settings, fluoridation, publications, guidelines and recommendations, data systems, and state-based programs for dental health financial assistance.
MedlinePlus: Dental Health
A webpage full of links to organizations, basic information, overviews, articles, videos, studies, anatomy, financial issues and more - all about dental health.
Mental Health Resources
American Psychological Association (APA)
The largest scientific and professional organization representing psychology in the United States. The APA’s mission is to advance the creation, communication and application of psychological knowledge to benefit society and improve people's lives.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
The nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. NAMI advocates for access to services, treatment, supports and research and is steadfast in its commitment to raising awareness and building a community of hope for all of those in need.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA)
Provides leadership and devotes its resources - programs, policies, information and data, contracts and grants- toward helping the Nation act on the knowledge that; behavioral health is essential for health, prevention works, treatment is effective, and people recover from mental and substance use disorders in order to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America's communities.
Nutrition & Healthy Weight Resources
American Diabetes Association
The nation's leading non-profit health organization providing diabetes research, information and advocacy.
Food and Nutrition Center (FNIC)
FNIC is a leader in on-line global nutrition information. It is one of several information centers located at the National Agricultural Library, Agricultural Research Service, United States Department of Agriculture.
Mautner Project’s MOVE Program
An exercise and weight loss program created by sexual minority women for sexual minority women. MOVE asks participants to keep a food journal, to participate in a purposeful movement activity on a regular basis and offers an opportunity to openly discuss issues related to weight in a safe, accepting community environment.
National Diabetes Education Program
A federally funded program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Institutes of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and includes over 200 partners at the federal, state, and local levels, working together to reduce the morbidity and mortality associated with diabetes.
The Nutrition Source
A website maintained by the Department of Nutrition at the Harvard School of Public Health, designed to help a person get started down the path toward the healthiest diet possible.
Weight-Control Information Network
The Program provides the general public, health professionals, the media, and Congress with up-to-date, science-based information on weight control, obesity, physical activity, and related nutritional issues.
Transgender Health Resources
American Cancer Society: Transgendered Individuals Access to Care and Cancer Disparity Fact Sheet
Fenway Health: Transgender Health Program
Helps to ensure quality informed care for trans-women, trans-men, gender-queer, affirmed men and women, and others who have health care needs unique to gender expressions and identities that may vary from societally imposed expectations.
Atlanta Lesbian Health Initiative
The Atlanta Lesbian Health Initiative is a large lesbian health organization in the Southeastern United States. They provide services, education, outreach, and advocacy for lesbians who have been diagnosed with disease and for those who are committed to living healthier lives.
Lesbian Health Research Center
The Lesbian Health Research Center is dedicated to improving the health of lesbians, bisexual women, transgender people, and families. Their website has a collection of information ranging from access to care to care of elders.
Medline Plus: Gay, Lesbian and Transgender Health
Gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender individuals have special health concerns besides the usual ones that affect most men and women. On this page you'll find information about these specific health issues.
National Women's Health Information Center
This website and toll-free call center were created to provide FREE, reliable health information for women on topic areas like heart disease, disabilities and pregnancy.
The National Coalition for LGBT Health
The Coalition is committed to improving the health and well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals through federal advocacy that is focused on research, policy, education, and training.
Finding an LGBT-Friendly Health Provider
Your local LGBT community center or health organization may be able to help you identify culturally competent providers in your area. The Mautner Project and the Gay and Lesbian Medical Association both maintain a referral network of LGBT-friendly healthcare providers.
Gay and Lesbian Medical Association
Offers medical expertise in professional education, public policy work, patient education and referrals, and the promotion of research for the GLBT community.
Mautner Project
Offers national referral information for LGBT-sensitive or LGBT-focused services and resources such as lawyers, doctors, therapists, and financial assistance.
Family Caregiver Alliance
The first community-based nonprofit organization in the country to address the needs of families and friends providing long-term care at home.
The Official U.S. Government Site for Medicare
If you're one of the nearly 66 million Americans caring for an aging, seriously ill, or disabled family member or friend, Medicare.gov is here to help make your life a little easier.
VA Caregiver Support
VA knows your focus as a Family Caregiver is taking care of the Veteran you love. It can be an incredibly demanding job, and we want you to know you don't have to do it alone. Learn more about the support and services VA offers Family Caregivers by reading the descriptions below and following the links.
End-of-Life & Bereavement Resources
Aging with Dignity
A national non-profit organization with a mission to affirm and safeguard the human dignity of individuals as they age and to promote better care for those near the end of life. Aging with Dignity introduced Five Wishes in Florida in 1997, and a year later, to the nation. Dubbed “the living will with a heart and soul,” Five Wishes today meets the legal requirements in 42 states and has helped literally millions of people plan for and receive the kind of care they want. The document is available in 26 languages and in Braille.
Caring Connections
A program of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO), is a national consumer and community engagement initiative to improve care at the end of life. Since 2004 Caring Connections has provided more than 1.3 million advance directives to individuals free of charge. Caring Connections; provides free resources and information to help people make decisions about end-of-life care and services before a crisis, and brings together community, state and national partners working to improve end-of-life care through a national campaign called It's About How You LIVE.
The National Hospice Foundation
Committed to compassionate care at the end of life, envisions a world where everyone facing serious illness, death, and grief will experience the best that humankind can offer. NHF supports the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization’s quality and research initiatives; hospice/palliative care provider education activities; consumer engagement and caregiver services; and the FHSSA Impact Fund.
The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO)
The largest nonprofit membership organization representing hospice and palliative care programs and professionals in the United States. The organization is committed to improving end of life care and expanding access to hospice care with the goal of profoundly enhancing quality of life for people dying in America and their loved ones.
Children & Grief
Babble.com Artcle: Kids and Grief
How to explain death to children.
AARP
A nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that helps people 50+ have independence, choice and control in ways that are beneficial to them and society as a whole.
National Clearinghouse for Long Term Care Information
A collection of information and resources provided by The U.S. Department of Health for future long-term care needs. Provide information to help understand what long-term care is, how and where to get information and services, and how to pay for services.
The Official US site for Medicare
Provides up to date information on Medicare, a federal system of health insurance for people over 65 years of age and for certain younger people with disabilities.
LGBT Youth Resources
CenterLink
Find an LGBT Center in your area using CenterLink’s online directory of LGBT community and youth centers.
COLAGE
A national movement of children, youth, and adults with one or more lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/or queer (LGBTQ) parent/s. We build community and work toward social justice through youth empowerment, leadership development, education, and advocacy.
GLSEN
The Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network is the leading national education organization focused on ensuring safe schools for all students. GLSEN seeks to develop school climates where difference is valued for the positive contribution it makes to creating a more vibrant and diverse community.
Point Foundation
Empowers promising LGBTQ students to achieve their full academic and leadership potential – despite the obstacles often put before them – to make a significant impact on society by providing financial support, professional guidance and a network of contacts for undergraduate, graduate and post-graduate students who are underprivileged and/or have been socially marginalized — principally by reason of sexual orientation, gender expression or gender identity.
Sexual Minority Youth Assistance League (SMYAL), Washington DC
Supports and empowers lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) youth in the Washington, DC metropolitan region. Through youth leadership, SMYAL creates opportunities for LGBTQ youth to build self-confidence, develop critical life skills, and engage their peers and community through service and advocacy.
The Trevor Project>
The leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning youth.
If you are a youth who is feeling alone, confused, thinking about suicide or are in crisis, please call The Trevor Lifeline at 1-866-488-7386 for immediate help.
You can also write Dear Trevor with any non-time sensitive questions.
Legal Resources
ACLU LGBT Project
Works toward the creation of a society in which lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people enjoy the constitutional rights of equality, privacy and personal autonomy, and freedom of expression and association.
Lambda Legal
The oldest and largest national legal organization whose mission is to safeguard and advance the civil rights of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender people and those with HIV through impact litigation, education and policy work.
National Center for Lesbian Rights
A national legal organization committed to advancing the civil and human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people and their families through litigation, public policy advocacy, and public education. NCLR's Legal Helpline: 415.392.6257 or toll-free 1.800.528.6257
Disclaimer: Medical information provided by Mautner Project on this page is not the equivalent of a visit with a health care professional and must be considered educational advice only. Information received through the website or through e-mail should not be relied upon as a medical consultation. This website is not designed to replace a health care provider's independent judgment about the appropriateness or risks of a procedure for a given patient. Mautner Project will do its best to provide you with information that will help you make your own health care decisions.
