You Are Not Alone.

If you are needing support

If you are living with serious illness, caring for someone you love, or walking through grief or the end of life, you do not have to do this alone. A Hand to Hold offers quiet, steady presence and compassionate support for patients, families and caregivers.

This form is for anyone seeking support for themselves or someone close to them. You do not need to have the “right” words or a clear plan. Just tell us what you can, in your own way, and we will respond with care.

What you can reach out about

We welcome messages if you are:

• Living with a serious or life-limiting illness

• Supporting a loved one through treatment, decline or end-of-life

• Grieving a recent or past loss

• Feeling overwhelmed, lonely or unsure how to navigate what is happening

• Looking for gentle emotional or spiritual support alongside medical care

You are welcome to share as little or as much as feels comfortable. Everything you share is treated with respect and kept private.

What to expect

After you send this form, we will:

• Read your message with care

• Respond by email within a reasonable timeframe to let you know next steps

• Offer options for support, which may include a call, video session or ongoing accompaniment

Submitting this form does not create an emergency or crisis response service. If you are in immediate danger or feel unable to stay safe, please contact your local emergency services or crisis hotline right away.

For volunteers, donors and collaborators

If you are interested in volunteering, donating, or collaborating with A Hand to Hold, please visit our Join Us page for more information and the appropriate form.