Trusted resources for patients and families

Altra Via focuses on individual navigation and advocacy. For broader patient education, community, and disease-specific support, these established organizations are excellent places to start. We will continue to add to this list as our work develops.

Rare and complex disease

Umbrella organizations that provide disease information, connect patients to community, and advocate for rare-disease research and policy.

NORD →

National Organization for Rare Disorders. Disease information, patient assistance, and advocacy for over 7,000 rare diseases.

Global Genes →

Toolkits, community, and resources for patients and families navigating rare and genetic disease.

EURORDIS →

The European rare-disease patient organization. Global rare-disease policy, patient community, and research.

Navigation and case support

Organizations that provide case-management support, advocacy, and help navigating access to care.

Patient Advocate Foundation →

Case-management support, financial-assistance connections, and help navigating access to care.

NeedyMeds →

Directory of programs that help with medication costs, disease-specific assistance, and health-care support.

Cancer support

Support, information, and community for anyone affected by cancer.

Cancer Support Community →

Emotional support, education, and community for anyone affected by cancer.

CancerCare →

Free professional counseling, support groups, education, and financial assistance for people with cancer.

Family and caregivers

Practical support, education, and advocacy for the family members and caregivers of people with serious illness.

Family Caregiver Alliance →

Practical support, education, and advocacy for family members and caregivers.

Ronald McDonald House Charities →

Housing and support programs for families of seriously ill children receiving treatment away from home.

Travel and lodging

Programs that help patients and families with the practical logistics of traveling for treatment.

American Cancer Society Hope Lodge →

Free lodging for cancer patients and their caregivers who must travel for treatment.

Angel Flight →

Free, non-emergency air transportation for medical treatment, arranged through a network of volunteer pilots.

These are independent organizations. Altra Via is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or a partner of any of them. We list them because they are established, trusted sources of patient support and education. Availability, eligibility, and current programs are determined by each organization; please confirm details directly with them.