AKA:
Cancer Care Inc.
Description:
Offers free online support groups, educational webinars and financial assistance to help people cope with and manage the emotional, practical and financial challenges of cancer.
Hours:
Monday to Thursday, 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Handicap Accessible?
No
Is Shelter?
No
Date of Official Change:
April 13, 2023
Geographies Served
Serves All Areas
Address Listings
Mailing (Primary)
275 Seventh Avenue
New York, NY 10001
Contacts
General Email
Phone Numbers
Main
(800) 813-4673
Hopeline
(800) 813-HOPE
Legal Status:
Non-Profit
Services
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Description
Online support groups for caregivers of individuals battling cancer via through password-protected message board format (not live chat), led by professional oncology social workers. Groups are held for 15 weeks.
Hours
Message board available 24 hours, 7 days a week
Eligibility
Persons living in the United States, Puerto Rico, or any of the U.S. Territories.
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
(1) Call 800-813-HOPE or register on the website (2) Telephone interviews or intakes may be required.
Geography Served
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Telephone Numbers
Description
Individual and group counseling from professional oncology social workers.
Hours
(1) Monday to Thursday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm (2) Friday, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Eligibility
(1) Resident of New York or New Jersey, (2) Available to cancer patients, their caregivers, anyone experiencing grief from cancer-related loss, or children 5 years of age and over.
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
Call 800-813-HOPE or visit the website for more information.
Geography Served
None
Telephone Numbers
Description
Online support groups via through password-protected message board format (not live chat), led by professional oncology social workers. Groups are held for 15 weeks. Also offers podcasts for viewing.
Hours
Message board available 24 hours, 7 days a week
Eligibility
Persons living in the United States, Puerto Rico, or any of the U.S. Territories.
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
(1) Call 800-813-HOPE or register on the website (2) Telephone interviews or intakes may be required.
Languages
English, Spanish
Geography Served
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Serves all areas
Telephone Numbers
Description
Help with cancer treatment-related costs.
Hours
Monday to Thursday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm; Friday, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Required Documents
Proof of income: First 2 pages of signed income tax return (blacken out social security number for security);OR, Copy of most recent pay stub, unemployment check, SSI, SSD or public assistance benefit notification; OR, Letter of support from friend or family member in the absence of tax return or any other proof of income
Eligibility
Persons who have a diagnosis of cancer confirmed by an oncology health care provider; Being actively treated for cancer; Live in the United States; Income limits apply
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
(1) Call 800-813-HOPE to speak with a social worker and complete an initial interview (2) Those who are approved as eligible based on the initial interview will be mailed/emailed an application and required documentation will be requested (3) Application must be completed and submitted following the instructions on the website.
Languages
English, Spanish
Geography Served
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Serves all areas
Telephone Numbers
Description
Online educational workshops on cancer-related topics
Hours
Vary by program. Recordings accessible 24 hours, 7 days a week.
Required Documents
None
Eligibility
Individuals affected by cancer
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
(1) Register on website at https://www.cancercare.org/connect_workshops to listen to live webcast or select previously previously recorded workshops under Listen to Podcasts tab (2) Email CancerCare Education Department at connect@cancercare.org
Geography Served
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Telephone Numbers
Description
Pet Assistance & Wellness Program (PAW) provides financial assistance for individuals being treated for cancer to care for their cat or dog.
Hours
Monday to Thursday, 10 am to 6 pm (ET); Friday, 10 am to 5 pm (ET)
Required Documents
Application; Proof of Income (first 2 pages of tax return with social security number blacked out, or most recent pay stub or unemployment check, or social security (SSI or SSD) or public assistance benefit notice)
Eligibility
Persons diagnosed with cancer confirmed by oncology health care provider; Live in United States or Puerto Rico; Meet income guidelines
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
(1) Call Hopeline (2) If you qualify, an application will be mailed to you (3) Complete application and submit with required documents by email or fax listed on application
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
Telephone Numbers
Description
Provides free telephone resource navigation to people living with cancer, post-treatment survivors, and caregivers affected by cancer.
Hours
Monday to Thursday, 9:00 am â 5:00 pm; Friday, 9:00 am â 4:00 pm
Eligibility
People affected by cancer in the United States (includes Puerto Rico and U.S. Territories)
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
(1) Call us at 800-813-HOPE (4673) or email info@cancercare.org (2) An in-depth needs assessment may be conducted during initial call
Languages
English, Spanish
Geography Served
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Serves all areas
Telephone Numbers
Description
Online searchable resource directory of organizations providing financial or practical help for individuals battling cancer.
Hours
7 days a week, 24 hours a day
Required Documents
None
Eligibility
Persons battling cancer
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Visit website https://www.cancercare.org/helpinghand and select types of assistance to search
Geography Served
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