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Voluntary Sector
Health Care Providers (nonreimbursed)
Out-of-Pocket Purchase
Other Government Programs
Informal Supports
Widely available from many voluntary organizations (see Table 3-2 in Chapter 3)
Varies by provider
National Cancer Institute and other federal programs, e.g., Administration on Aging, Veterans Health Administration
Widely available
Some availability
Some availability
Some counseling available
Can be purchased
Veterans Health Administration
Can be purchased
Veterans Health Administration
Much support
Varies by provider
Can be purchased
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention initiatives
