About the Caregiver Lifeline Program

Gift of Life Howie’s House Caregiver Lifeline Program provides services specifically tailored to the needs of organ transplant patients, family members, and caregivers inside and outside the walls of Gift of Life Howie’s House.

Caregiver Lifeline Program as featured in TransplantNATION magazine

Pre-Transplant

Here you’ll find information and support for navigating the evaluation and wait list process.

Post-Transplant

The organ transplant process does not start and stop with the transplant surgery; it’s a lifelong journey and can be extremely difficult to navigate. There are many ways to prepare for the changes in your life and daily routine. Learn more about what you and your loved one can expect at each stage of the transplant journey.

Support Groups and Webinars

Caregiver Lifeline Program offers virtual support groups and educational webinars for transplant patients and caregivers.

Upcoming Support Groups

Upcoming Webinars

Transplant Caregiver Support

Transplant caregivers have so many responsibilities, they sometimes forget to take care of themselves and do things they once enjoyed. It can be helpful to give yourself time each day to do things you love and take your mind away from other issues.

Previous Transplant Webinars

Check back as new webinars are added often!

Programs for Transplant Professionals

CE programs we offer live continuing education programs for social workers throughout the year.

2023 Sponsorship Opportunities for Virtual Transplant Education Series

Support transplant patients, caregivers, and transplant professionals nationally through the sponsorship of the 2023 Virtual Education Series.

Regional Transplant Family Support Grant Program

This Healthcare Grant Program funded by Transplant Foundation is focused on supporting those who travel for transplant related services at the following transplant centers: Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center; UPMC Pinnacle Harrisburg, Lehigh Valley Hospital, Geisinger Medical Center, Christiana Care Health System, and Nemours Children’s Hospital. Lodging and supportive services are currently provided to patients and their caregivers travelling to Philadelphia for their transplant related care through Gift of Life Howie’s House.

Regional Organ Transplant Centers

Regional medical centers and hospitals with organ transplant programs.