The Hepatitis C Education and Support Network (HEPCESN) strives to provide factual information to our communities, promote awareness of HCV, and to support patients living with hepatitis C virus. We also compile demographic information to aid us in identifying needs specific to the patient in various areas throughout the U.S. The organization has created and distributes a variety of brochures dealing with accurate information about HCV; contagion risk factors and transmission; fears and concerns of identified patients and information about government benefits and pharmaceutical company assistance programs.