Description:
CancerCare® is the leading national organization providing free, professional support services and information to help people manage the emotional, practical and financial challenges of cancer. Our comprehensive services include counseling and support groups over the phone, online and in-person, educational workshops, publications and financial and co-payment assistance. All CancerCare services are provided by oncology social workers and world-leading cancer experts.
Hours:
National Office Hours: Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Intake Process:
Please call.
Program Fees:
None
Languages:
English and Spanish
Eligibility:
Anyone affected by cancer.
Is Shelter?
No
Date of Official Change:
January 8, 2018
Volunteer Opportunities:
None
Geographies Served
Serves All Areas
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
275 Seventh Avenue
New York, NY 10001
Phone Numbers
Main Line
(800) 813-4673
Services
Click here to show all service details. Or click on a service name to see its details specifically.
Special Notes/Funding
Child Care Expense Assistance.
Description
Cancer Care is able to offer limited financial assistance for cancer-related costs such as child care expense assistance.
Availability
Main Office Hours: Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Hours
Main Office Hours: Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Required Documents
Please call or visit website.
Eligibility
Please call or visit website.
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
Please call or visit website.
Languages
English and Spanish
Service Area
No boundaries.
Geography Served
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Serves all areas
Special Notes/Funding
Oncology social workers are licensed professionals who provide emotional support and help people affected by cancer access practical assistance. Oncology social workers provide individual counseling, lead support groups, locate services that help with home care or transportation, and guide people through the process of applying for Social Security disability or other forms of assistance. CancerCareâs oncology social workers are available to help face-to-face, online or on the telephone, free of charge.
Description
Our oncology social workers can help you: -Better understand cancer and its treatment -Learn new ways to cope with cancer -Manage emotions such as anxiety or sadness -Improve communication with your health care team -Talk to your family about cancer -Find reliable information -Find useful resources in your community -Manage financial challenges
Availability
Main Office Hours: Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Hours
Main Office Hours: Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Required Documents
None
Eligibility
Anyone affected by cancer.
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
Please call.
Languages
English and Spanish
Service Area
No boundaries.
Geography Served
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Serves all areas
Special Notes/Funding
In Home Supportive Services.
Description
Cancer Care is able to offer limited financial assistance for cancer-related costs such as in home assistance.
Availability
Main Office Hours: Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Hours
Main Office Hours: Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Required Documents
Please call or visit website.
Eligibility
Please call or visit website.
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
Please call or visit website.
Languages
English and Spanish
Service Area
No boundaries.
Geography Served
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Serves all areas
Special Notes/Funding
Medical Expense Assistance.
Description
We at CancerCare Co-Payment Assistance are dedicated to helping improve a patientâs quality of life by providing important financial assistance for targeted treatment drugs. We offer easy to access, same day approval over the phone or online.
Availability
Main Office Hours: Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Hours
Main Office Hours: Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Required Documents
Please visit website.
Eligibility
Please call or visit website.
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
Please visit website.
Languages
English and Spanish
Service Area
No boundaries.
Geography Served
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Serves all areas
Special Notes/Funding
Medical Appointments Transportation.
Description
Cancer Care offers limited financial assistance for cancer-related costs such as medical appointments transportation.
Availability
Main Office Hours: Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Hours
Main Office Hours: Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Required Documents
Please visit website.
Eligibility
Please call or visit website.
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
Please call or visit website.
Languages
English and Spanish
Service Area
No boundaries.
Geography Served
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Serves all areas
Special Notes/Funding
Telephone Support Groups.
Description
Connect with other people from across the country who share similar concerns in weekly, regularly scheduled, one-hour sessions.
Availability
Main Office Hours: Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Hours
Main Office Hours: Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Required Documents
None
Eligibility
Anyone affected by cancer.
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
Please call.
Languages
English and Spanish
Service Area
No boundaries.
Geography Served
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Serves all areas
Special Notes/Funding
Web Based Discussion Group.
Description
Online support groups take place using a password-protected message board format (not live chat) and are led by professional oncology social workers who offer support and guidance. Groups are held for 15 weeks at a time, and group members must register to join. After completing the registration process (which can take up to 2-3 business days), members can participate by posting in the groups 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Availability
Main Office Hours: Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Hours
Main Office Hours: Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Required Documents
None
Eligibility
Anyone affected by cancer.
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
Please visit website.
Languages
English and Spanish
Service Area
No boundaries.
Geography Served
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Serves all areas
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